Slightly off topic: I'm looking for self adhesive (but not necessary) camera leatherette. In EU?
@Andreas Thaler on the topic of sourcing foam for this purpose, what would you recommend? Note that OP is in Europe like both of us.
It is not about the OPs mistake. As I mentioned I see this specific mistake in every text written by people from the Netherlands. Being it postings on forums, webpages, PDFs, etc. I am genuinely curious why this is so. It must have a reason.
It is not my intention to offend anybody
Light sealThis sounds promising (microtools Germany):
Micro-Tools Europe Tools | Light Baffle | buy online
Light Baffle - This light baffle of imported material is found in most fine cameras. Comes in a 10"X5" /25cm x 12cm self-adhesive sheet. This is the original black light baffle Japanese camera manufacwww.micro-tools.de
Mirror bumperMicro-Tools Europe Tools | Home page | Miniature Tools for Camera and Watch Repair
Tools and Miniature Tools for Camera Repair, Watch and Optical Repairs. Spare Parts and Supplies.www.micro-tools.de
Light seal
Mirror bumper
They translate two different things to the same words. Close enough, though.
Yes, although I do agree with @Eugen Mezei that it makes sense to fix a problem only if it exists. I have used cameras with very abysmal light seals that still didn't show any light leaks, and I left it at that. Should I have replaced them? Maybe, if I wanted to restore the camera to a like-new condition. But if you're in it for the photos, and the photos are fine, there's something to be said for just leaving it alone.
I also have to face the topic and have already ordered material for cutting from microtools.de. Up to now I can't say whether it's a good fit.
The challenge will be to cleanly remove the rotten old stuff and to cut the light seals to fit precisely and especially to completely replace them. The thickness of the stripes also has to be right.
It would therefore make sense to get a suitable set at the beginning.
My last camera repair shop used black string for light seals, which probably lasts longer.
I do agree to replace/repair something not in working order. But why suppose it is in non-working order before you tried it? In this same context, I find it always amusing when people buy a Leica and even before putting a film into it they already ask where they can CLA it.
Trick is to wipe hand sanitizer gel on the tape before installing to make the adhesive slippery, then it evaporates and adheres.
I really need to get into this. There are already some cameras waiting for new stripes. If I don't get over myself, the sticky stuff will become a phobia
There are a lot of cameras that have had back seals replaced but the inner seals have been left rotten. I feel better when I have done all the work.
Where comes the idea of anything has to be replaced, no matter if it works or not? Did you put a film in that camera? How you know those seals are not perfeclty light thight?
Also, where comes the idea that you can buy only online? Go to a store with office supplies or the supermarket near you and buy a mousepad. Or you will find some on the flea market. Some cameras also are better served with a thick black wool thread.
And not least, where did all Dutch got the idea of separating the s for plural?
Would you like to tell us which camera it is, since @reddesert correctly says that the type of seals and systems are different?
If you need sheets, there is also a US Micro-Tools site.
Koraks - No, I did not miss it at all. I stated that Micro Tools ALSO has a US presence, for sake of those potentially seeking similar materials here. Others already gave the links to the equivalent German Micro-Tools site. Lots of what they offer is European to begin with. I imported and sold some of those same lines myself, but generally in the bigger sizes.
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