Johnny RF
Rodinal User
Does anyone know what I could use to glue the rubber pads back down to the camera body? The original glue has lost its grip and I need to clean it off. It appears to have been a big black sticky glue pad. Can I find something similar to this somewhere?
Also, has anyone had any success using a replacement leather from cameraleathers.com? http://www.cameraleather.com/epson/
Also, has anyone had any success using a replacement leather from cameraleathers.com? http://www.cameraleather.com/epson/
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When i owned an RD-1 i used a type of 3M double sided adhesive. it was in the form of a thin roll tape. It works just fine.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
I've a CameraLeather replacement, but left the rear rubber alone as the thumb grip/groove is integrated. I chose the Kid skin in Verdi Gris. Turned out like so:
AhShun
Member
I use UHU "regularly" 
Johnmcd
Well-known
Much nicer with cameraleather refit I also left the rear leather alone.
I also left the rear leather alone.
Johnmcd
Well-known
And naked. The old rubber is held on by terrible sticky sh*t. Takes some while to clean.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
Yeah I remember. Getting the stuff off was an ordeal, its a wonder the rubber started loosening to begin with. I used the friction method, in other words my thumb and a tooth pick or ten - for fear of glue disolving fluids (acetone et al)making their way into the innards. But it was worth it in my opinion.
Ronchnam
Established
Hi,
I change the rubber cover for Grip Tac from Cameraleather. Fits nicely. I eveb change the back and it's ok.
Regards
I change the rubber cover for Grip Tac from Cameraleather. Fits nicely. I eveb change the back and it's ok.
Regards
Johnny RF
Rodinal User
Hey Johnmcd, which leather option is that? I'm worried the Griptac will be too thin and not feel flush around the edges.
As for getting sticky stuff off, I always use duct tape.
As for getting sticky stuff off, I always use duct tape.
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Ronchnam
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Me too. I was afraid Griptac will be too thin. But it is just fine and very nice to handle.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
The Kid skin is also thinner than the rubber, but looks and feels perfect for the task.
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as much as i love using different coloured leather for my camera skins, i love the grip tac best.
it feels thick enough on the rd1 and it does really grip nicely.
it feels thick enough on the rd1 and it does really grip nicely.
Johnmcd
Well-known
Hi Johnny,
The leather you see on my R-D1 is called black levant leather. It covers all irregularities perfectly. It has given the camera a real classy look that perhaps it should have always had considering the price
Cheers,
John
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do you have a photo of the back of your camera?
Ronchnam
Established
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do you miss the hump?
Ronchnam
Established
Not at all. I do prefer without it because my thumb can reach the AE lock button more easily. And I putt a piece of Griptac on the front and the back that allowme to hold the camera between my thumb and forefinger.
Regards