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Pentax K50 grip squeeks

Started Jul 23, 2020 | Discussions thread
xmeda
xmeda Senior Member • Posts: 1,899
Re: Pentax K50 grip squeeks

If the rubber part is moving, rip it away, remove old tape residues, adjust rubber size with scissors or scalpel to match the plastic perfectly and use fresh industrial grade (not office type) double-sided tape (some good quality 0.5 or 0.75mm thick 3M or similar) to put it back. Do not use liquid glue. I had to do this with my K5 rubber grip as it was pealing off about nine years ago. It holds perfectly on place since. I would say better than factory original.

If camera body makes noise when being held in hand, then there is either some crack or some screws are loose. So first thing is to tighten all screws on body and second thing is to inspect the part that makes noise. I have some similar thing on my old K20D near the SR on/off lever. Probably some damage on the plastic happened over time. I don't trust the sealing on that body so much since. But is is only back-up body and toy now for many years.. so its ok .)

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