Finally!

MattC · 09-16-2011, 07:49 PM

Finally managed to pick up a ME Super (black) for a reasonable price. Bonus was it included a mint condition A 28mm lens. The whole lot was picked up for far less than what the lens sells for on it's own!
A bit of brassing, but mechanically looks excellent.

Only downside is that the mirror seal needs replacing.
Can anyone pint me in the right direction to either a DIY solution or something available ready to go?
I think the rest of the seals should be o.k. - I am going to try and run some cheap film through it anyway to see how it goes.

Cheers,

Matt

bobh · 09-16-2011, 10:26 PM

I don't know what is available to you but I've made mirror dampers from an old foam bedroll pad and thin double sided tape. I wouldn't use any adhesive that might get on the focus screen, even something as mild as alcohol will ruin the screen.

MysteryOnion · 09-16-2011, 10:49 PM

Window foam will work as well and comes with adhesive. Often used softening door shutting not just weather proofing. Also, padding for technologies for shipping.

**TomB_tx** · 09-17-2011, 05:26 AM

Jon Goodman has provided excellent seal kits with great instructions:
Favorite Classics / Jon Goodman's Seal Replacement Instructions
I used to find his kits on eBay, but don't see them now, so I don't know if he is still doing this.

**Aristophanes** · 09-17-2011, 06:08 AM

I highly recommend Goodman light seals. I've used them twice in the last year.

bobh · 09-17-2011, 08:49 AM

I'm waiting for 2 seal kits from Jon now. He isn't on Ebay now but is still in business at jon_goodman@yahoo.com

MattC · 09-18-2011, 01:50 AM

Cheers for all the info guys - much appreciated!

09-16-2011, 07:49 PM	#1
MattC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 268	Finally! Finally managed to pick up a ME Super (black) for a reasonable price. Bonus was it included a mint condition A 28mm lens. The whole lot was picked up for far less than what the lens sells for on it's own! A bit of brassing, but mechanically looks excellent. Only downside is that the mirror seal needs replacing. Can anyone pint me in the right direction to either a DIY solution or something available ready to go? I think the rest of the seals should be o.k. - I am going to try and run some cheap film through it anyway to see how it goes. Cheers, Matt

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09-16-2011, 10:26 PM	#2
bobh Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N E Florida Posts: 26	I don't know what is available to you but I've made mirror dampers from an old foam bedroll pad and thin double sided tape. I wouldn't use any adhesive that might get on the focus screen, even something as mild as alcohol will ruin the screen.

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MysteryOnion Giveaway winner! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: beantown Photos: Albums Posts: 944	Window foam will work as well and comes with adhesive. Often used softening door shutting not just weather proofing. Also, padding for technologies for shipping.

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TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Jon Goodman has provided excellent seal kits with great instructions: Favorite Classics / Jon Goodman's Seal Replacement Instructions I used to find his kits on eBay, but don't see them now, so I don't know if he is still doing this.

09-17-2011, 06:08 AM	#5
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	I highly recommend Goodman light seals. I've used them twice in the last year.

09-17-2011, 08:49 AM	#6
bobh Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N E Florida Posts: 26	I'm waiting for 2 seal kits from Jon now. He isn't on Ebay now but is still in business at jon_goodman@yahoo.com

09-18-2011, 01:50 AM	#7
MattC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 268 Original Poster	Cheers for all the info guys - much appreciated!

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