paul_richardson9 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>Hey,</p> <p>Picked up a canonet ql17 giii today, but it is lacking light seals completely. Now, I'm flying out to milan on friday, and would love to take this camera with me, as it is a lot lighter and more compact than my usual film camera.<br> I shot a roll of film though it, and there is definately light leaking through.<br> Now, is there any sort of foam (or similar) that anyone knows of that I could buy to do a temporary job, say from an arts and crafts store? (Im based in the UK btw). I obviously dont have time to order anything from abroad, so would have to be something I could pickup locally.</p> <p>Thanks!<br> Paul</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_richardson9 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>I do actually have a light seal kit unused for a canon AE-1. There are two long strips of foam in that (longer than I need), but they dont have a sticky backing on them.<br> I would have enough to seal the bottom of the film door, and also along the top edge of the film compartment (where the door fits into). This would still leave me with a spot on the top of the film door where there is no foam (although there would have been originally), although I dont think it would matter too much?</p> <p>Or should I just stop being fussy, and take my other camera instead.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_richardson9 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>Looked at interslice's kits on ebay, and theres more pieces needed than I originally thought.</p> <p>Looks like it will be the AE-1s time to shine in milan instead!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigd Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>Can't help you as far as quick fixes for the Canonet, but I can vouch for the kits from Jon Goodman (interslice). I recently lent him my Minolta XK so he could develop a light seal kit for it and the results are perfect.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_simpson1 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>+1 for Jon Goodman. Gaffer or vinyl electrical tape for the trip, then fix it right when you get back.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>As for a temporary fix, the traditional light seal material was black yarn, but I've never tried it on the Canonets.<br /> Especially for a temporary fix, no adhesive is necessary, usually just the stuffing in the yarn will keep it in place until you lift it out with a tweezers. It wouldn't take long or cost much to try it with a roll and see if it works.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_richardson9 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>I've heard lots of good reviews of Jon from various sources, gonna order a kit now!<br> Just used his instructions for the replacing the seals on my AE-1, and they were perfect.<br> Problem with yarn is that I wont be able to seal the bottom, as there is no lip there.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfophotos Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>Go to a craft store -- there are often small sheets of sticky-backed black felt. Use a hobby knife to cut them into small strips and press in place on the camera door and back where needed.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomscott Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>I've also heard of peeling the felt from a 135 film cartridge and gluing it in place with rubber cement. Might work for a stop gap repair any way. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_4525289 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>+1 for Jon Goodman's kit is a best solution. Easy, fast, trouble free way to fix light leaks.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS1664879711 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 <p>Go to a craft store -- there are often small sheets of sticky-backed black foam, also. Use a hobby knife to cut them into small strips and press in place on the camera door and back where needed.</p> <p>Even the "unsticky" foam material works extremely well.</p> <p>The felt, however, is most useful for the light seal under the hinge.</p> ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_richardson9 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 <p>Tried looking in some craft stores, to no avail!</p> <p>I have however, decided against taking me ae-1 with me. The canonet is just a lot smaller and lighter.</p> <p>Going to try taping up the film chamer, then shine a torch at the edges whilst taking some test shots (unless anyone has a better suggestion?). I would take it out to test it, but unfortunately do not have the time.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minhnguyen9113 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 <p> I got one for $1.99 a sheet of sticky black felt at Ann fabric and cut to fit, each sheet can take care at least 10 cameras</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Try buying the velcro and cut with knife or scissor the hairy side. they usually come with a self adhesive back. You know I used black yarn on my QIII (plenty of that here in my house) but I can't remember how well it worked. The light leak was slight and I think it was coming from the vertical door hinge. I can't remember if I know that now because I didn't do the door, but did apply thread to the top and bottom flanges?!? Velcro is cheap and available... black wool too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_guthrie Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 The correct material to use is simple, adhesive-backed foam rubber, 1.5mm thick. I service and restore old cameras, and the Canonet is one of the easier cameras to reseal. Make sure to properly remove the old seals/glue with lacquer thinner before installing the new seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_de_waal Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 <p>some light seal instructions:</p> <p>http://www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00SVtt</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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