EN: Universal Light Seal Set for Film Cameras.


Materials included:

  • New light seals
  • spatula and toothpick
  • Cotton swabs

Additionally needed: 

  • Isopropyl alcohol or glue remover
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Small flathead screwdriver (optional)
  • All purpose glue (optional)




Instructions:

  1. Open and remove (if possible) the back cover of the camera to gain access to the old light seals.
  2. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or spatula to carefully scrape off the old light seals. Be careful not to scratch or damage the camera body or other parts.
  3. If the old light seals are particularly hard to remove, you can use adhesive remover or isopropyl alcohol to soften the adhesive. Apply the liquid to the seals with a cotton swab and wait a few minutes before trying to remove them again.
  4. Clean the areas where the seals were attached with isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab.
  5. Measure the length of the old light seals and cut the new seals to the same length with scissors.
  6. Use tweezers to carefully attach the new light seals to the camera body, making sure they are in the right places.
  7. If there are narrow gaps between the seals (especially the gap in the back), make sure that they do not twist. You can press them in with the spatula.
  8. If you cannot press the narrow self-adhesive sealing strips into the joint without them being twisted, you can use the enclosed woollen string and glue them in place using flexible all-purpose glue (e.g. UHU Kraft All Purpose Glue).
  9. Note: It is normal for the back of the camera to be a little harder to close with new seals. The new seals will adjust themselves over time.
  10. Replace the camera back cover and test the new light seals by taking a few test shots in bright light.

    11. That's it! With a little patience and care, you can easily remove and replace the light seals on your analogue camera.


    Video tutorial (the following video illustrates the process, see bottom of this description): 

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fj62Jq8dTMU&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

Kamera Lichtdichtungen und Spigelanschlagsdämpfer wechseln / How to Replace Light Seals (ENG SUB)

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