topic Re: Refresh rubber on handgrip? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS 6D - Refresh rubber on handgrip?

galonch1 — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:52:00 GMT

Hi all My brother just gifted me his very well used 6d. I find the hand grip somewhat lacking when paired with a heavier lens. Part of the problem is lack of friction in the grip rubber. I tried rubbing with isopropanol, I believe that is the same thing as rubbing alcohol? Didn't help. Any advice what to try before replacement? Fine grit sanding? Will replacement make a big difference? Considering adding a battery grip as well https://mobdro.bio/ . Thank you

Re: Refresh rubber on handgrip?

Stephen — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:43:00 GMT

Hey there!

If you decide to have the grip replaced, you can set it up online at https://canon.us/repair

Re: Refresh rubber on handgrip?

normadel — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:38:21 GMT

Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) is rubbing alcohol. This usually works for cleaning camera rubber that is sticky. A lack of friction is just the opposite. Alcohol isn't the answer.

Maybe you need a battery grip, which gives more of a hand-hold. I have seven Canon DSLRs and all have battery grips because the body itself doesn't give me a secure grip, especially on a heavy body with heavy lens. You may also like a hand strap. I use several of these:

https://www.amazon.com/JJC-Release-Coolpix-Panasonic-PowerShot/dp/B07M97RL9Y?crid=18FE50P2OIPVQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ip7ypQxnFscMozWkTxUTO7q1QjFeToaeU2seFptUThUuddsNjYFhN5v__hV8guvQFWd4zXkbclsrMsNi0GuwOrRu027pC73EsGj_UTUjsZOwc_bJ0dE3RdQ6T-TYSIrZOzF7ilkryc5yVSv6d4PU6CRyfknEBD1bTbHWl1V0STsckJI81vGmUc59mIxfCkXJ1rNbVVlgX7yzoR-cSXmiUCuN--DIQ1q5ekSDzXnpetw.XTz8RCVg_a1DZ_AXyI-m1Mw0bZJobywYBNy9E1YY_Fk&dib_tag=se&keywords=jjc+hand+strap&qid=1733168095&sprefix=jjc+hand+styrap%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-3

I've tried numerous straps and this one is the best fitting and it's very reasonably priced.