Thanks for all the replies!
Originally posted by JimmyDranox I wouldn't do this. Felt hasn't the same shock absorbant characteristics as foam. So, will be no advantages, but problems, like those you've mentioned.
Well, I think the advantage is that I will not need to worry about the felt turning into mush the same way the foam does. Also, I've found that, in other applications, felts can have a nice sound-dampening effect. I imagine this might make the mirror slap a little less of a a
schink and more of a
thud. I wouldn't know because no one seems to have tried.
Originally posted by VisualDarkness Not to mention that very few felts are lint free, a potential built in dust machine.
I've seen foam hold onto dust and lint too. There are a few times I've had to blow junk out of the foam bumper. I've never had dusty negs because of it, though. Lucky me, I suppose.