I have two Olympus XA2 cameras and used to tape them up with masking tape around the hinge to prevent light leaks.
Once in a while I would forget that when loading a new roll of film and ruined the entire roll.
Finally had enough and went looking for light seal kits.
Aki Asahi in Japan has them for a bunch of cameras pre-cut for a very reasonable price. But none for the XA2. So I wrote him and asked if he could just send me the foam and I'll cut it myself.
He then offered me a free light seal replacement if he can use my camera as a model for the website.
Took less than a week including return and I now have a light-tight Olympus XA2 for everyone to see here.
(Also check out his custom covers. I replaced my slippery Leica MP cover using his)
Once in a while I would forget that when loading a new roll of film and ruined the entire roll.
Finally had enough and went looking for light seal kits.
Aki Asahi in Japan has them for a bunch of cameras pre-cut for a very reasonable price. But none for the XA2. So I wrote him and asked if he could just send me the foam and I'll cut it myself.
He then offered me a free light seal replacement if he can use my camera as a model for the website.
Took less than a week including return and I now have a light-tight Olympus XA2 for everyone to see here.
(Also check out his custom covers. I replaced my slippery Leica MP cover using his)
