Where to buy material for changing light seals, for Canonet 28

Daniel Huiting · Oct 11, 2016

Hi all, I found this camera at a thrift shop for next to nothing and would like to replace the light seals as an educational project for myself and my daughter, who will receive the camera afterwards. I realize a new version of this camera can be had for pennies on eBay, but that's not the point, it's about the project and time spent together.

So can someone recommend where I could purchase the "foam" material to fix the light leaks and any adhesive needed?

Thanks!

Attached are pics of the camera:

Leigh B · Oct 11, 2016

My go-to source for any technical products is McMaster-Carr Supply Company, online at www.mcmaster.com

They stock a huge assortment of products. They're a major supplier of products for the manufacturing and technical industries.

McM has been in business for over 100 years. They do it the right way.

- Leigh

Greg Heath · Oct 11, 2016

On Ebay I always got my foam lightseals from Jon Goodman ebay ID "Interslice".

I just reached out to him too... Maybe he has some of these foam kits around. I bought the biggest one he had, because you just can't have too much film repair stuff.

Good Luck

Greg

MattKing · Oct 11, 2016

+1 for Jon Goodman. The materials he sells are pre-cut, they are exactly the right materials, and he supplies them with excellent step-by-step instructions.
He is also great to deal with!
I don't know that he is back on eBay - he stopped using eBay some time ago.
I think that this site will help you contact him: http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/sealreplacement.html
You could also try "Starting a Conversation" with him on APUG - Jon Goodman is his user name here

David Lyga · Oct 11, 2016

I JUST did one: the Canon G-III 17, and I used thin weatherstripping tape with great success. However, I do not remember where I got the stripping from; a quick search showed that much thicker tape was usually (predominantly) available. But, essentially, it has a side that can be easily peeled off and you are then left with that side being sticky to mount where you want it to be mounted.

First, clean the residue from your camera with lighter fluid and a small rag or tissue. - David Lyga

cooltouch · Oct 11, 2016

Jon Goodman is The Man. But, as has been suggested above, he has not done business on eBay for several years. The best way to contact Jon is via email. Last address of his I have (as of about a year ago) is jgood21967@aol.com. His snailmail is:

Jon Goodman
9153 Loma Vista
Dallas, TX 75243

Jon is one of the few people left who conduct business on the honor system. When you contact him with your needs and confirm an order, your kit is in the mail. He trusts you to send him a check. Refreshing in this day and age.

mgb74 · Oct 11, 2016

What I like about using Jon's material is a bit of confidence that it will last. Doesn't mean other's material won't, but - at least in my mind - it's less certain.

Kirks518 · Oct 11, 2016

I bought a 10' roll of self adhesive foam (can't remember the thickness, but it's the correct size) on ebay about 3-4 yrs ago for about $15. I've re-foamed about 30 cameras, given some away, and still have enough left for probably 100 more cameras.

canvassy · Oct 11, 2016

I use supplies from the craft store. I have an adhesive-backed foam sheet, and an adhesive-backed felt sheet. I cut strips to size with an x-acto knife. The sheets and knife cost maybe $12.

Greg Heath · Oct 11, 2016

Glad someone posted his website. I just reached out to him on EBay and he gave me the link also. I have rebuilt probably 10 cameras with Jon's materials and they are top notch.

Greg

Greg Heath · Oct 11, 2016

Leigh B said:
My go-to source for any technical products is McMaster-Carr Supply Company, online at www.mcmaster.com

They stock a huge assortment of products. They're a major supplier of products for the manufacturing and technical industries.

McM has been in business for over 100 years. They do it the right way.

- Leigh

Thanks for that link ! I just found the adhesive backed velvet I have been looking for to replace the velvet on the Graflex speed graphic film holder slot.

Greg

John Bragg · Oct 12, 2016

+1 for Jon Goodman. The Canonet models are not the easiest to re-seal but the materials Jon supplies are perfect for the job.

Helios 1984 · Oct 12, 2016

It has not been mentioned yet but there is aki-asahi.com , they make lasercut light seals for lot of cameras.

BrianShaw · Oct 12, 2016

canvassy said:
I use supplies from the craft store. I have an adhesive-backed foam sheet, and an adhesive-backed felt sheet. I cut strips to size with an x-acto knife. The sheets and knife cost maybe $12.

This was my approach many years ago (but I used the plain foam sheet material and contact cement). The job really wasn't very challenging on the Canonet or any other camera I've re-sealed. On the Canonet I found it important to use felt rather than foam under the door hinge. My recollection of the cost is a lot less, but maybe that is because I already have plenty of knives/blades and didn't have to buy them. Many years after, the seals perform as they should and have not degraded in any noticeable way.

canvassy · Oct 12, 2016

BrianShaw said:
This was my approach many years ago (but I used the plain foam sheet material and contact cement). The job really wasn't very challenging on the Canonet or any other camera I've re-sealed. On the Canonet I found it important to use felt rather than foam under the door hinge. My recollection of the cost is a lot less, but maybe that is because I already have plenty of knives/blades and didn't have to buy them. Many years after, the seals perform as they should and have not degraded in any noticeable way.

I think the sheets of foam and felt sheets were maybe $2 or $3 each? It was the x-acto knife that was the bulk of the cost for me, I didn't have one at home. The great thing about the sheets is they last a long time, I've done probably 5 or 6 cameras so far and I have about 80% of each sheet left over.

ransel · Oct 12, 2016

I purchased several sheets of thin black foam material, about 1-2mm thick, sheets about 8X10". I think I got them at Joanne Fabrics at the mall but may have gotten them at Wal Mart. I just cut to the size I need and use double sticky tape to hold in place. I have done a couple Yashica D's and Mamiya TLR's, a few Olympus XA's with the stuff - works fine.

one90guy · Oct 13, 2016

Jon Goodman has been my go to since 2008. Great product and shipping. And as already said cut to fit and detailed instructions.

David

Daniel Huiting · Oct 25, 2016

Thanks everyone!

Sirius Glass · Oct 25, 2016

cooltouch said:
Jon Goodman is The Man. But, as has been suggested above, he has not done business on eBay for several years. The best way to contact Jon is via email. Last address of his I have (as of about a year ago) is jgood21967@aol.com. His snailmail is:

Jon Goodman
9153 Loma Vista
Dallas, TX 75243

Jon is one of the few people left who conduct business on the honor system. When you contact him with your needs and confirm an order, your kit is in the mail. He trusts you to send him a check. Refreshing in this day and age.

===> Jon Goodman is The Man. <===

Huss · Oct 25, 2016

I just bought seal kits for my CLE from John Goodman.

His correct email address is

jon_goodman@yahoo.com

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