Replacing the light seals on a 35mm film camera

[@philipu150]

I am no camera repairman; not even close. But as one who has been using 35's, professionally and otherwise, for decades, and who has watched a number of such tutorials by newer photographers to film, let me mention two things that you would be wise to advise your viewers. 1. Never touch the shutter curtains. They are part of a somewhat delicate mechanism. With the back of the camera open, a new user could easily put a finder or thumb there without knowing better. 2. Never touch the mirror, unless cleaning it gently with the proper materials. These are front-surface mirrors and need special treatment.

[@crtvfrdm]

Thank you! Very valuable information for sure

[@blueguitar4419]

Love praktica cameras. Excellent performance and beautiful industrial design

[@FixerFingers]

Late to this but these Prakticas used the old school method of black twine down in the upper and lower grooves in the back that the fits into. If you are getting leaks there you can replace it, search for info. But this old way actually holds up better than the foam on all the Japanese cameras.

[@crtvfrdm]

Oh cool! Thanks for the tip, I had no idea

[@f1remandg]

Yeah very hood and you can scrape the old foam off first with a small slot head screw driver, take any residue off with acetone, nail polish remover and if your mum or relation or if your doing a few seals, a material wheel cutter is great as it just runs along a ruler edge at the width you want. I like your no nonsense videos. DG UK

[@crtvfrdm]

Thank you! Glad you liked it