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After only a few months of use, the rubber grip is begining to delaminate.

I hope Oly can simply send me a replacement self adhesive grip that I can replace the current grip with.

I've emailed them about the problem and will update on their response.
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How 'bout pick up some contact cement from Home Depot and be done with it. (I hope this doesn't get dragged out as a long thread about Oly customer service or quality control...)
bubba_blue said:
After only a few months of use, the rubber grip is begining to
delaminate.

I hope Oly can simply send me a replacement self adhesive grip that
I can replace the current grip with.

I've emailed them about the problem and will update on their response.
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: Olympus C-8080WZ :
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I would suggest contacting Olympus first, but if you decide to fix it yourself I would try RTV sealant/liquid gasket. You can find it at most auto parts/supply stores. It takes about 24 hours to fully cure, but it's strong and flexible ... and it's made to resist high temperatures. Most glue isn't flexible once dry, so won't hold up to the constant pushing/pulling/griping of your fingers on the grip ... plus the grip won't be as comfortable. Liquid gasket/RTV should bond well to the rubber and the plastic.

PS, if you check the other camera forums, the problem of grips coming off is universal (Nikons, Olys, Canons, Minoltas ... all have had owners with grips that came loose).
bubba_blue said:
After only a few months of use, the rubber grip is begining to
delaminate.

I hope Oly can simply send me a replacement self adhesive grip that
I can replace the current grip with.

I've emailed them about the problem and will update on their response.
--
: Olympus C-8080WZ :
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Sorry all. I should have clarified my post a bit better.

1) I didn't know this was such a universal problem (across brands)

2) If oly doesn't have a solution, the rtv route was the one I was planning to take even before it was mentioned but thanks for the suggestion.

3) Usage is normal use. I keep the camera with me daily during the weekday's, never leave it in the car unless I'm there too, and rarely leave it at home w/out me also being there. i.e. this means it doesn't stay in a hot or cold environment where the adhesive might break down.

When carrying while not in use, it stays mostly in my camera bag unless it's hooked up to my computer for downloads.

It's starting to come up here...(circled in yellow)



Well if anything, at least 8080 owners will know where when to watch out for theirs to begin to delaminate or hopefully this ends up being an isolated incident.
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A nice big 3" wood screw should prevent it from coming off again (LOL).

Sorry I just couldn't resist. BTW the rubber around my EVF is coming off too, maybe the RTV trick might work for me too.
bubba_blue said:
Sorry all. I should have clarified my post a bit better.

1) I didn't know this was such a universal problem (across brands)
2) If oly doesn't have a solution, the rtv route was the one I was
planning to take even before it was mentioned but thanks for the
suggestion.
3) Usage is normal use. I keep the camera with me daily during the
weekday's, never leave it in the car unless I'm there too, and
rarely leave it at home w/out me also being there. i.e. this means
it doesn't stay in a hot or cold environment where the adhesive
might break down.

When carrying while not in use, it stays mostly in my camera bag
unless it's hooked up to my computer for downloads.

It's starting to come up here...(circled in yellow)



Well if anything, at least 8080 owners will know where when to
watch out for theirs to begin to delaminate or hopefully this ends
up being an isolated incident.
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: Olympus C-8080WZ :
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Minolta X-700 film -- Tokina 28-70mm -- Gemini 80-205mm



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Leo G said:
bubba_blue said:
Sorry all. I should have clarified my post a bit better.

1) I didn't know this was such a universal problem (across brands)
2) If oly doesn't have a solution, the rtv route was the one I was
planning to take even before it was mentioned but thanks for the
suggestion.
3) Usage is normal use. I keep the camera with me daily during the
weekday's, never leave it in the car unless I'm there too, and
rarely leave it at home w/out me also being there. i.e. this means
it doesn't stay in a hot or cold environment where the adhesive
might break down.

When carrying while not in use, it stays mostly in my camera bag
unless it's hooked up to my computer for downloads.

It's starting to come up here...(circled in yellow)



Well if anything, at least 8080 owners will know where when to
watch out for theirs to begin to delaminate or hopefully this ends
up being an isolated incident.
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: Olympus C-8080WZ :
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I must confess this is the first time I have looked at an Olympus forum as I am a committed Canon user,though my digital lif started with a C4000z and I liked it a lot .You could just try some rubbery contact glue like Evostic or Thixofix,though I am sure RTV will do it fine .if you cannot get behind the grip try a hypo syringe and squirt the glue through a tinyneedle hole ,it may work though its thick glue ,just dont use much .Turpentine-white spirit removes these glues .
Martin
 
RTV is used to help seal automotive gaskets, it is a flexible rubber adhesive. You should be able to get it at your local automotive parts store or even at a department store.
DenZ said:
Is RTV a glue?

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Leo G
C-750 -- Vivitar 550FD -- Vision Optics 0.48x Wide/Macro, +1,+2,+4 Diopters
Minolta X-700 film -- Tokina 28-70mm -- Gemini 80-205mm



I came, I saw(ed), I left everything beautiful !!

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I appreciate all the hints for how to fix it. I've contacted Olympus and they will be sending me a replacement grip. FWIW, they started by stating that I should send it in... I asked if there was another way and that's when they suggested they could send me the grip instead.

I knew about using RTV FWIW, but I rather than just fix the problem I felt it just as important to make folks aware of this as a potential problem. If others come forward w/ the same problem then we know it's not some obscure occurence although based on what some has said already it's sounding more common that I would have expected.
bubba_blue said:
After only a few months of use, the rubber grip is begining to
delaminate.

I hope Oly can simply send me a replacement self adhesive grip that
I can replace the current grip with.

I've emailed them about the problem and will update on their response.
--
: Olympus C-8080WZ :
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bb

Good for you, in being a concerned consumer :-)

In using my Sony 707, the lens ring at the sharp end began to come
loose after a year or so. I thought, "oh-oh, what 'appens now ? " but
found that it was an accepted, though infrequent occurrence in the
camera / lens design. Did'nt send it away but found that other Sony
owners had fixed it themselves, so armed like a surgeon, I opened up
the whole camera, tightened the offending screws and everything was
OK for 6 months, then had to do it again.

For the superb 707 images, the workaround was worth it :-)

Good luck with the new cover . . .

Keith
 
bubba_blue said:
I appreciate all the hints for how to fix it. I've contacted
Olympus and they will be sending me a replacement grip. FWIW, they
started by stating that I should send it in... I asked if there was
another way and that's when they suggested they could send me the
grip instead.

I knew about using RTV FWIW, but I rather than just fix the problem
I felt it just as important to make folks aware of this as a
potential problem. If others come forward w/ the same problem then
we know it's not some obscure occurence although based on what some
has said already it's sounding more common that I would have
expected.

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: Olympus C-8080WZ :
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Well, I just heard from Olympus again. They will not be sending me a replacement grip. I have to send the camera back for them to repair it! They state that they need to do it this way to verify that the grip is in fact faulty. They won't accept digital pics or video as evidence either . Heck! They can check the exif info to confirm it's not a doctored image!!

Anyhow, the guy I spoke with (Doug) was the same as the one I spoke with on my initial call and he said this problem has been seen a couple of times with the 8080 but is not common. He also confirmed that it is a common problem in general and he suggested I use CA glue to fix it. Said that RTV would also work but said CA may be easier to use because it flows better.

FWIW, I spoke with him a bit more and learned that he's got over 20 years photography experience, has been published regularly in the past, has owned numerous camera stores in the past and currently owns some pretty high end gear. We had a very interesting conversation on a variety of subjects... 8080 drawbacks, 8080 compared to an SLR, compared to other 8mp prosumer cams, various slr model pluses & minuses, lens maker differences, flash options, etc.

Conversation got around to their new SLR and I asked if Oly planned on offering one with VR/AS (vibraton reduction/anti-shake) in the body versus lens. He said that Minolta has a Lock on the patent so he believes that's why they're the only one offering this feature. He said that he's not heard of any plans for oly to offer it in the body.

He did also say that among consumer brands, Nikon, Oly offered some of the better lenses.

Canon's lenses were very popular and abundant but have never been known for having superior glass like the Oly's and the Nikon's.

I don't recall what he said regarding the minolta glass.

He also said that Oly flashe's in his opinion are badly over priced but are very, very good flashes.

Not saying he's right or wrong, but simply adding some data points for those who care to comment on them.
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Hello,

Next time you unmount it, you could put some screw-glue over the screws, it's a kind of glue that let the screw tightened but still unmountable.

It's called frein-filet in french, that could be translated in "screw-brake". Very easy to find in any DIY shop (mine for instance, in Revel, France ;)

Best regards,

Thomas.
Keith Aitken said:
bb

Good for you, in being a concerned consumer :-)

In using my Sony 707, the lens ring at the sharp end began to come
loose after a year or so. I thought, "oh-oh, what 'appens now ? "
but
found that it was an accepted, though infrequent occurrence in the
camera / lens design. Did'nt send it away but found that other Sony
owners had fixed it themselves, so armed like a surgeon, I opened up
the whole camera, tightened the offending screws and everything was
OK for 6 months, then had to do it again.

For the superb 707 images, the workaround was worth it :-)

Good luck with the new cover . . .

Keith
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Thomas, Soual, FRANCE
 
thomas Aime-Cabrol said:
Hello,

Next time you unmount it, you could put some screw-glue over the
screws, it's a kind of glue that let the screw tightened but still
unmountable.

It's called frein-filet in french, that could be translated in
"screw-brake". Very easy to find in any DIY shop (mine for
instance, in Revel, France ;)

Best regards,

Thomas.
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Bonjour Thomas,

In the US, there's a product called Locktite that does that. There are several grades of locktite. Some allow easy dis-assembly while others (especially for automobiles) only allow removal with a considerable amount of force.

Ray
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Leo G said:
RTV is used to help seal automotive gaskets, it is a flexible
rubber adhesive. You should be able to get it at your local
automotive parts store or even at a department store.

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Leo G
C-750 -- Vivitar 550FD -- Vision Optics 0.48x Wide/Macro,
+1,+2,+4 Diopters
Minolta X-700 film -- Tokina 28-70mm -- Gemini 80-205mm



I came, I saw(ed), I left everything beautiful !!

http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/pictures?userid= {C22B84EE-59F9-40C8-B940-0FD2E03568D3}&tio=0
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Leo, et al...

Actually not all RTV formulations are automobile "safe". That's because they have different temperatures ratings. (don't want you putting just any old stuff on your engine).

As has been pointed out RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizer (it cures at room temperature).

It's used for all kinds of things from household windows, bathroom tubs, jacuzzi calking, to automobile applications.

I've even used it in a pinch to re-attach a hiking boot sole. It's been a year since I did that and the sole hasn't delaminated yet.
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