ayres Posted July 9, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 9, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) hello, i'm new here. i'm amazed i did not know of this forum before. anyway, after owning several leica cameras, i purchased my first leica digital. i would appreciate hearing from anyone who has taped up their d-lux 4! what kind of tape is tried and true? photos of the tape job? experiences removing tape and residue? what types of tape TO STAY AWAY FROM? thanks ayres Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Hi ayres, Take a look here taping up your d-lux 4... . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
dave_d Posted July 9, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 9, 2009 What? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayres Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted July 9, 2009 you know... covering up the body with tape... it's a trick to help one keep a better grip on an otherwise slick finish (and it helps keep the body cleaner than it would otherwise be)... i don't like being owned by my cameras; the last thing i want to do after shooting is wipe it clean (don't even get me started on apple's white electronics!). come on... surely someone knows what i'm talking about! in their reviews on the d-lux 4, various professionals recommended it. anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMF Posted July 9, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2009 Try 1 inch black camera tape; typically sold at ' motion picture grip and lighting' rental places. Its black, it has a nice texture, and it does not leave a residue when you take it off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted July 9, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2009 Check this thread...: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/83998-d-lux-4-grip-richard-franiec.html Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoersch Posted July 9, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 9, 2009 Will you remove the tape occasionally to see if the camera is still there or even have a look at it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 9, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 9, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Get a grip, man. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 9, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 9, 2009 Ayres - Welcome to the Forum My first thought was the problem of leaving a residue, or of removing some of the finish along with the tape. RMF's solution seems to overcome both objections. Here's a useful tip: Taping a Saturday night special handgun that you plan to use for a murder will help prevent leaving latent finger prints. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 9, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 9, 2009 Better to tape up the photographer. Here you can choose your level of stealth: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/90207-taping-up-your-d-lux-4/?do=findComment&comment=957245'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 9, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 9, 2009 Try 1 inch black camera tape; typically sold at ' motion picture grip and lighting' rental places. Its black, it has a nice texture, and it does not leave a residue when you take it off. It will take your eyebrows with it when you pull it off though.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted July 9, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 9, 2009 Generally I glue sheet neoprene, but I only have an earlier gen panaleica. On hte MP I just use Elastoplast and it has been to and come back from solms with it on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted July 9, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 9, 2009 If you buy this: Union Black Skateboard Griptape Sheet 9 x 33" Grip Tape on eBay (end time 04-Aug-09 22:30:28 BST) ...I'll except a 2x4cm piece as a finder's fee! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 9, 2009 Share #13 Posted July 9, 2009 Super glue...you don't want to be caught without your camera ready. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
regedit Posted July 9, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 9, 2009 Another suggestion is to use a plastic bag. I saw some tv remote controls covered into a plastic bag (by the same reason, I think) and looks great. As a plus, you get an instant shield for the rain and why not, a diving camera. Good luck with your tape process. Why bother to buy a Leica if you'll cover in scotch ?! I believe that d-lux4 it's too beautiful to be put in a bag, that's why I prefer the "naked" version with only a bower leather hand strap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted July 9, 2009 Share #15 Posted July 9, 2009 Another suggestion is to use a plastic bag. I saw some tv remote controls covered into a plastic bag (by the same reason, I think) and looks great. As a plus, you get an instant shield for the rain and why not, a diving camera. Good luck with your tape process. Why bother to buy a Leica if you'll cover in scotch ?! I believe that d-lux4 it's too beautiful to be put in a bag, that's why I prefer the "naked" version with only a bower leather hand strap. i just read this post and saw that the bower strap is less than $6.00 @ amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Bower-SS2477BK-Camera-Wrist-Strap/dp/B000NI569E?&camp=212361&linkCode=wsw&tag=prk60091com-20&creative=380789) -and bought it- it looks like the answer to my problem and it looks to be a better solution than either the leica or franiec grip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Franiec Posted July 9, 2009 Share #16 Posted July 9, 2009 i just read this post and saw that the bower strap is less than $6.00 @ amazon (Amazon.com: Bower SS2477BK Camera Wrist Strap - BLACK: Camera & Photo) -and bought it- it looks like the answer to my problem and it looks to be a better solution than either the leica or franiec grip Wrist strap is essential safety accessory and Bower one looks good indeed. My grip was not intended to replace function of wrist strap, in fact I strongly encourage use of wrist or neck strap regardless of grip or not. Primary function of the grip is to provide comfortable handling and holding of the cam, even one handed. When used in tandem with wrist strap it provides utmost security to otherwise beautiful but slick body of D-lux4. Cheers Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjfischer Posted July 9, 2009 Share #17 Posted July 9, 2009 IMHO, the very best camera wrist strap on the market is found here: gordy's camera straps I have four of them on my cameras and countless other members of "Rangefinder Forum" endorse them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter58 Posted July 9, 2009 Share #18 Posted July 9, 2009 I have the Leica D-Lux 2 which is essentialy a previos version of the new D-Lux 4, same size and shape and overall layout. I have been using a product available from Radio Shack to tape up this camera. But my approach is different than one might guess at. The product is really designed to be a velcro on one dide and of course a not too sticky tape on the adheasive side attached to the camera. My trick is that I velcro a second layor unto the first and I now have a soft but large enough vertical grip. This has enhanced the handling of the D-Lux 2 a great deal. It's no longer slippery at all and the vertical grip on the frount right side is not only soft and plyant, it actually provides an excellent grip feeling. For the rest of the camera I used black electrical tape and followed the general style of my M5 camera. Meaning I the lower portion of the camera is blacked out and the uppermost portion is silver. This has enhanced the "rangefinder" look. On the edges and corners where I hold the camera I have also applied the velcro in small amounts and this provides a soft feeling and non slippery point for each of my finger tips. My D-Lux 2 now looks great and handles great. A very large improvement over the original handling of the camera has been realised. It may not sound believable to those of you who have never tried this, but I grew tired of having to be extra carefull when holding the D-Lux 2 because of it's minamalistic shape and small size. The camera is the same camera except now it's comfortable to hold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 9, 2009 Share #19 Posted July 9, 2009 Do not use the plastic bag for underwater photography as alluded to above, unless you want to destroy your camera very quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted July 10, 2009 Share #20 Posted July 10, 2009 IMHO, the very best camera wrist strap on the market is found here: gordy's camera straps I have four of them on my cameras and countless other members of "Rangefinder Forum" endorse them. Perfect! Thanks for highlighting this company. It's so cool to find companies making such high performance parts out of natural materials and traditional manufacturing skills. Looks like I'm gonna have to empty my paypal account. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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