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SB600 rubber coming off

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:02 pm
by Oz_Beachside
My SB600 is not a year old, and the rubber cover on the rotate/tilt button is peeling right off!!!

I would say this flash is like new, maybe 10 hours use, and the glue has peeled off. Would have expected more from any camera manufacturer.

I assume this is common, rubber cement on D2's peeling off also.

Anyone know if I can get this replaced/fixed under warranty? Or would they charge me $80 to put on two drops of selly's quick grip?

Think I purchased it at Vanbar (for about the same amount as I just paid for 2 SB800's from HK supplies...).

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:21 pm
by Yi-P
I believe this should be covered under warranty, just call and check with Nikon first.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:22 pm
by rooboy
I have exactly the same problem with an SB600. Bought in April last year from HK, it's been regularly used but nothing rough and no tough conditions (rain, snow etc). I'm going to glue it down, will let you know how it goes.

PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:17 am
by aussichef
i have had the same problem with mine too
mine is also around 12 months old
a couple of drop of superglue fixed it, no problems at all
warren aka aussichef

PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:59 am
by Raskill
I had this problem to, except my rubbery bit now lives somwhere at Eastern Creek. I just used gaffer tape to cover the hole. Seems to work okay! :lol:

PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:47 am
by mrbillf
Mine did the same thing and it gets heavy use which I thought yeah not bad for 2 years old. I did the same as aussichef with the superglue and it's been fine 'Just like new' :lol:

PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:14 am
by Oz_Beachside
wow, that looks like a common fault! If I peep under the rubber looks like the button's spring is ready to fly out...

How long have nikon been making speedlights??? :D

PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:41 am
by petermmc
My D200 rubber grip has loosened under trigger and on principal I sent it back even though I could have put those two drops of glue on it.

PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:01 pm
by PiroStitch
that's why you can't just rely on rubbers...

PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:23 am
by tasadam
Couldn't help myself...
I don't have a SB600 but last time the rubber came off for me, it was off to the chemist... :oops:

You guys, I see the problem, you are keeping your rubbers on for like 12 months...
You should be thankful that's all that is coming off. ROFL
Oz_Beachside, if I peep under the rubber, something else might fly out...
mrbillf and aussichef, I am not getting superglue anywhere NEAR my rubber...
Raskill, I haven't needed gaffer tape for years now...
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sorry......

PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 1:15 pm
by macka
:roll: :roll: :roll:




( :D )

PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:56 pm
by Mal
The rubber came off my SB600 as well. I used a couple of drops of liquid nails. Because it is flexible you need to make sure you use an adhesive that is also flexible.