Light leaks DYI fix

[hansvons]

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Recently, I fixed the bad light leaks of an old R4-s that wasn't used since 1993. It took me about one hour to accomplish that myself without any knowledge.

The trick is to pay a visit here: https://www.kameradoktor.de/film-camera-light-seals/

All is good now. Much recommended!!

 

 

 

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[earleygallery]

I have done the same on a few cameras, the old foam perishes over time. Newer stuff should last longer. It's a simple fix (apart from the foam that some SLR's have in the mirror box).

[pridbor]

On 8/24/2022 at 2:56 PM, hansvons said:

Recently, I fixed the bad light leaks of an old R4-s that wasn't used since 1993. It took me about one hour to accomplish that myself without any knowledge.

The trick is to pay a visit here: https://www.kameradoktor.de/film-camera-light-seals/

All is good now. Much recommended!!

 

 

 

Seems that he only sells within EU, 😞

[hepcat]

11 hours ago, pridbor said:

Seems that he only sells within EU, 😞

Just do a search on eBay. There are a couple of vendors who sell quality products there.  I've bought a number of light seal kits from vendors who sell there over the years.   A new light seal kit for an R4 will run about $13.