Changing the Light Seals on your SLR
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2020
- In this video I show how to clean out the old light seals on your SLR and replace them with new ones. I demonstrate on a Canon FTb QL using a kit I purchased from Jon Goodman. You can also purchase a kit from him for various cameras. Just send him an email at jon_goodman@yahoo.com
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The Canon FTb QL takes me down memory lane. One of my first cameras as a small child.
People forget just how good the Canon FD glass is.
Hi Aly. I think this is a valuable public service, and well done. John Goodman is a Prince, and very helpful as well. Over the years I have spent much more on service for cameras in my collection than the purchase price, but now on my limited income CLA money is going to be scarce, so I'm trying to do more myself. I have used many tech's over the years, and most specialize in one type of camera. Some of my favorites have retired, or are cutting back, so I won't mention them, but here are some ideas:
Steve Swerlington of the Camera Clinic Mandan, S.D. is a great guy and has repaired numerous Canon Camera for me, film and digital. He is very honest and has several times returned a camera or lens at no charge if he couldn't do a good repair. He started out with Nikon, so I think he will do those also, but he is known for Canon repair. Very clean work, no tool marks.
Also, Garry Airapetov of Garry's Camera Repair has done good work at low cost over many years. The Canon AT-1 he serviced for me years ago still works great, and I've used it a lot. I think he started out as a Minolta tech, so he's a good bet for those as well.
Mid State Camera in Warwick RI does good work on a variety of older film cameras, but only if it is something they do, the list is kind of limited. See their website. I also don't know if they accept mail in repairs. They like Nikon and Pentax, and Minolta Srt's.
Skilled techs hate replacing light seals and mirror foam, so if anyone wants to do this themselves, it might save some money on a repair bill.
I'll vouch for Garry's Camera as well. He CLA'd my Pentax and my Canon FTB. Both work great and his prices were very fair.
Thank you both so much
@@AggroKragg hey do you have Garry's Camera Contact info? I have a canon FTB and a couple other slrs i would like to have CLA'd
Thanks in advance!
Thank you for this!
Glad you enjoyed it
Very helpful, thank you!
I have a few cameras that need there seals done, must get around to it some time!
Some of the older cameras use Black (cotton?) as seals but seem to last longer than the dreaded foam! Great video. ^..^
Yes I’ve heard of some people using yarn. I’m not sure about that though because of lint
Outstanding! I have three vintage Nikon cameras that I want to reseal. I really enjoyed your video. That frame counter pin was a good detail to mention. I looked at your collection of vintage film cameras, very impressive! BTW, I love the name Aly. Thank you.
Thanks so much Richard! Very much appreciated
Thanks Aly! Just did my Minolta XG-1. Success!
Awesome
Great video !
Great video. I've had some of my cameras CLA'd, but it's definitely pricey. My Yashica Electro most of all, but those things have too many crazy components to take apart unless you're a pro.
Thank you. Yes the electronic cameras are very difficult from what I hear.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley Keep up the good work! Looking forward to an Ftb video. One of my main cameras, but I've never actually seen the black version in real life before. Pretty cool looking.
Any video on replacing light seal on Nikon F? With the removable back, the seal is not the same as for cameras with swing backs.
I have not done a video on replacing the seals for the F. There is one strip on the inside when you remove the door in the crease where the top of the door fits. You may need a flashlight to see what I’m talking about but the same steps apply as I did in this video.
A trick I learned from David Hancock is using one strand from yarn instead of foam. It goes in easier and doesn't deteriorate like foam will. This only works when the seal goes in a channel.
I’ve heard of this as well. Thank you for sharing that tip.
Could you point me to the place where I can buy the foam kit to do the seals, just like you did?
Thanks
@@HairlessLizzard The kits I got were from a seller on ebay. I don't remember the exact one but just search for it on ebay.
@@MrMarkpoole Thanks!
Best wishes.
In the next time u should cover the shutter curtain with a sheet of plastic (piece of overhead sheet) i.o. to avoid debris going into the shutter. Originally new film cameras have these covers i.o. to protect the film runners got damaged frm transportation