Crazy idea Re: D-BG4 knock-off weather sealing

Giklab · 03-31-2012, 04:24 AM

I was just reading this thread and this came into my mind: since the better chinese grips have all the features of the original minus WR, they also have the grooves and holes for seals. Could one fill them up with silicon gel and make it weather sealed?

BirdDude007 · 03-31-2012, 04:33 AM

I was thinking the same thing, maybe you can just take that 1/16'' thick adhesive weather sealant foam and apply it to the top of the grip and just cut out the holes for the contacts and such, ya you still might end up killing the grip if it gets wet but that would be where it ends, i imagine your camera would still be protected, just a thought

Giklab · 03-31-2012, 04:38 AM

Exactly, any way to fill the holes that water can get through.

PS What's the original grip made of?

03-31-2012, 04:24 AM	#1
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Crazy idea Re: D-BG4 knock-off weather sealing I was just reading this thread and this came into my mind: since the better chinese grips have all the features of the original minus WR, they also have the grooves and holes for seals. Could one fill them up with silicon gel and make it weather sealed?

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03-31-2012, 04:33 AM	#2
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	I was thinking the same thing, maybe you can just take that 1/16'' thick adhesive weather sealant foam and apply it to the top of the grip and just cut out the holes for the contacts and such, ya you still might end up killing the grip if it gets wet but that would be where it ends, i imagine your camera would still be protected, just a thought

03-31-2012, 04:38 AM	#3
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182 Original Poster	Exactly, any way to fill the holes that water can get through. PS What's the original grip made of?