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Just bought my 3rd Samsung NX1 - grip a bit worn

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markyboy81 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,778
Just bought my 3rd Samsung NX1 - grip a bit worn
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I wasn't intending on getting a 3rd, but I saw an eBay listing and placed a bid, not really expecting to win, as the price was relatively low, but I did!

This NX1 has a small amount of damage to the grip, something I've seen before but not experienced myself. It appears to be worn in places and torn off a bit at the bottom. The pictures on the listing made it look worse than it is in reality, so I'm debating whether to try to repair it.

Has anyone successfully replaced or repaired the grip? I understand you can't buy a replacement like you can for some cameras, so imagine you'd have to buy some material and then cut it and stick it on.

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Wahid Khan 1961 Regular Member • Posts: 179
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Nice one Mark.

I think I saw the auction you refer to. Was tempted but having bought some much recently I needed to ease off.

Never needed to repair a grip. Keep us posted on how that gets along.

Do you know the shutter count? Hopefully the worn rubber doesn't mean excessive usage.

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OP markyboy81 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,778
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Wahid Khan 1961 wrote:

Nice one Mark.

I think I saw the auction you refer to. Was tempted but having bought some much recently I needed to ease off.

Never needed to repair a grip. Keep us posted on how that gets along.

Do you know the shutter count? Hopefully the worn rubber doesn't mean excessive usage.

I've decided that I'm not really bothered about the worn grip. It doesn't feel any different to me in use so I'll probably leave it as is. Unfortunately I've no idea about shutter count - I've used the hack on my own cameras but it never seems to be accurate. Everything else on the camera seems excellent condition - even the dials work as they should.

So now I have one perfect nx1, one in excellent cosmetic condition but one of the dials is a bit temperamental, and one perfectly working nx1 with worn grip. Hopefully these will keep me in the system for a long time!

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Wahid Khan 1961 Regular Member • Posts: 179
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markyboy81 wrote:

Wahid Khan 1961 wrote:

Nice one Mark.

I think I saw the auction you refer to. Was tempted but having bought some much recently I needed to ease off.

Never needed to repair a grip. Keep us posted on how that gets along.

Do you know the shutter count? Hopefully the worn rubber doesn't mean excessive usage.

I've decided that I'm not really bothered about the worn grip. It doesn't feel any different to me in use so I'll probably leave it as is. Unfortunately I've no idea about shutter count - I've used the hack on my own cameras but it never seems to be accurate. Everything else on the camera seems excellent condition - even the dials work as they should.

So now I have one perfect nx1, one in excellent cosmetic condition but one of the dials is a bit temperamental, and one perfectly working nx1 with worn grip. Hopefully these will keep me in the system for a long time!

I'm pleased the rest looks/feels good.

I like and agree with you attitude/philosophy. Life has plenty of other things to stress over.

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doceyes Regular Member • Posts: 179
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if you do not mind me asking....what was the price for it? Just wondering what is the low end in pricing as usually most over price them on ebay, etc.

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OP markyboy81 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,778
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doceyes wrote:

if you do not mind me asking....what was the price for it? Just wondering what is the low end in pricing as usually most over price them on ebay, etc.

No problem, I paid £310 plus postage. I reckon in good cosmetic condition you could expect to pay £400-£450, at least that seems to be the going rate at the moment.

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james _ Regular Member • Posts: 200
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my nx1 grip hasn't torn, but the glue has worn off and it's a bit of a loose flap on the bottom corner by the lens mount.

if you are still interested in attempting to repair, you can try this guy's:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4494439#forum-post-64022553

not the prettiest, but does the job.

OP markyboy81 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,778
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That sounds like a great idea, thanks for the tip!

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OP markyboy81 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,778
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The sugru arrived and I had a go at the repair. It's not the neatest and I could have probably applied it better, but overall I'm pleased with the result. Will leave it 24 hours and see how it sets. See pictures below;

Thanks for the tip!

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