Changing the Light Seals on your SLR 

The Canon FTb QL takes me down memory lane. One of my first cameras as a small child. People forget just how good the Canon FD glass is.

Thank you for this!

Hi Aly. I think this is a valuable public service, and well done. John Goodman is a Prince, and very helpful as well. Over the years I have spent much more on service for cameras in my collection than the purchase price, but now on my limited income CLA money is going to be scarce, so I'm trying to do more myself. I have used many tech's over the years, and most specialize in one type of camera. Some of my favorites have retired, or are cutting back, so I won't mention them, but here are some ideas: Steve Swerlington of the Camera Clinic Mandan, S.D. is a great guy and has repaired numerous Canon Camera for me, film and digital. He is very honest and has several times returned a camera or lens at no charge if he couldn't do a good repair. He started out with Nikon, so I think he will do those also, but he is known for Canon repair. Very clean work, no tool marks. Also, Garry Airapetov of Garry's Camera Repair has done good work at low cost over many years. The Canon AT-1 he serviced for me years ago still works great, and I've used it a lot. I think he started out as a Minolta tech, so he's a good bet for those as well. Mid State Camera in Warwick RI does good work on a variety of older film cameras, but only if it is something they do, the list is kind of limited. See their website. I also don't know if they accept mail in repairs. They like Nikon and Pentax, and Minolta Srt's. Skilled techs hate replacing light seals and mirror foam, so if anyone wants to do this themselves, it might save some money on a repair bill.

Outstanding! I have three vintage Nikon cameras that I want to reseal. I really enjoyed your video. That frame counter pin was a good detail to mention. I looked at your collection of vintage film cameras, very impressive! BTW, I love the name Aly. Thank you.

I have a few cameras that need there seals done, must get around to it some time! Some of the older cameras use Black (cotton?) as seals but seem to last longer than the dreaded foam! Great video. ^..^

Very helpful, thank you!

Thanks Aly! Just did my Minolta XG-1. Success!

Great video !

Great video. I've had some of my cameras CLA'd, but it's definitely pricey. My Yashica Electro most of all, but those things have too many crazy components to take apart unless you're a pro.

In the next time u should cover the shutter curtain with a sheet of plastic (piece of overhead sheet) i.o. to avoid debris going into the shutter. Originally new film cameras have these covers i.o. to protect the film runners got damaged frm transportation

A trick I learned from David Hancock is using one strand from yarn instead of foam. It goes in easier and doesn't deteriorate like foam will. This only works when the seal goes in a channel.

Any video on replacing light seal on Nikon F? With the removable back, the seal is not the same as for cameras with swing backs.