Spotmatic light seals in an SV

nickthetasmaniac · 06-02-2019, 03:26 PM

Hi all, a quick question.

Will a light seal/bumper kit for a Spotmatic fit an SV?

Thanks, Nick

stevebrot · 06-02-2019, 03:43 PM

The SV has wider grooves (~2mm) that the Spotmatic (~1mm)

Steve

nickthetasmaniac · 06-02-2019, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The SV has wider grooves (~2mm) that the Spotmatic (~1mm)

Steve

Any suggestions on what to use for an SV then?

I contacted Jon Goodman and his response was that there aren't any templates for the SV but the Spotmatic kit ought to work. Can anyone confirm/deny this?

**monochrome** · 06-02-2019, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

Any suggestions on what to use for an SV then?

I contacted Jon Goodman and his response was that there aren't any templates for the SV but the Spotmatic kit ought to work. Can anyone confirm/deny this?

It is highly likely Jon Goodman knows whereof he speaks. Could you use 2 Spotmatic kits (2 x 1mm = 2mm)? Then there’s the classic braided cord technique for the door seals.

stevebrot · 06-02-2019, 10:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Then there’s the classic braided cord technique for the door seals.

Mine was CLA'd by Eric and doped cord is what he used.

Steve

**monochrome** · 06-03-2019, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Mine was CLA'd by Eric and doped cord is what he used.

Steve

Mine also.

**pentaxus** · 06-03-2019, 11:58 AM - **1 Like**

If you really want foam seals, Google AIK-Asahi light seals. They have light seal material cut to different widths. One of the choices is widths from 1.3 (Spotmatic) to 2.5mm on the same sheet. Five of each size. It is adhesive backed.

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nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Spotmatic light seals in an SV Hi all, a quick question. Will a light seal/bumper kit for a Spotmatic fit an SV? Thanks, Nick

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06-02-2019, 03:43 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	The SV has wider grooves (~2mm) that the Spotmatic (~1mm) Steve

06-02-2019, 03:47 PM	#3
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot The SV has wider grooves (~2mm) that the Spotmatic (~1mm) Steve Any suggestions on what to use for an SV then? I contacted Jon Goodman and his response was that there aren't any templates for the SV but the Spotmatic kit ought to work. Can anyone confirm/deny this?

06-02-2019, 06:21 PM	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac Any suggestions on what to use for an SV then? I contacted Jon Goodman and his response was that there aren't any templates for the SV but the Spotmatic kit ought to work. Can anyone confirm/deny this? It is highly likely Jon Goodman knows whereof he speaks. Could you use 2 Spotmatic kits (2 x 1mm = 2mm)? Then there’s the classic braided cord technique for the door seals.

06-02-2019, 10:15 PM - 1 Like	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by monochrome Then there’s the classic braided cord technique for the door seals. Mine was CLA'd by Eric and doped cord is what he used. Steve

06-03-2019, 11:16 AM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot Mine was CLA'd by Eric and doped cord is what he used. Steve Mine also.

06-03-2019, 11:58 AM - 1 Like	#7
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,315	If you really want foam seals, Google AIK-Asahi light seals. They have light seal material cut to different widths. One of the choices is widths from 1.3 (Spotmatic) to 2.5mm on the same sheet. Five of each size. It is adhesive backed.