Gooey degraded light seals in the Canon AE-1 Program. This tutorial shows how to replace the light seals in a Canon AE-1 Program. classic camera repair - phototronic.biz/ A few tools and books - www.amazon.com...
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@vextor133 жыл бұрын
I stumbled in here with an old AE-1 Program that has visibly deteriorated light seals. Not sure yet if they need replacing, but I'm pretty confident a test roll will show some light damage. This video has been wonderfully instructional. I never would have thought of the IPA trick with the adhesive. I'm pretty confident that, with this channel's help, I can get this camera into good working order.
@johanglindgren9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic to learn to dip the extremely thin door insulation in isoprop alc before attaching them, I had big problems with this before!! Thanks
@FixOldCameras9 жыл бұрын
+johanglindgren Thank you for your comment and interest in FOC.
@dustincovert1282 жыл бұрын
I have watched just 60 seconds of my first video on your channel and I just had to pause it to commend you for being reasonable human beings providing information instead of obnoxious clowns shouting things at me over dance music for no reason. I will now like and subscribe and am very excited to learn how to refurbish my canon ae-1 and yashica fr I and II. Thanks!!
@sewing124310 жыл бұрын
If anyone else out there is like me, and more likely to cut your finger off than cut the foam in a straight line, I found a paper-cutter at my local Staples store that will cut the 1 and 2mm foam straight as an arrow. The unit I found was a CARL RBT-12N and cost about $12(US). All you do is place the foam sheet in the cutter with the backing facing you (it helps to mark a cut line on the backing sheet). With the 2mm foam a little "trimming" was required with my exacto knife as it didn't cut quite all the way through all the foam for the length of the cut, but it was very small and the foam came out straight.
@jimmyb15593 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. You make very intricate work seem effortless. My Canon AE-1 needs new light seals but I don’t think I can do it. Getting a little shaky in my old age ! Enjoy watching your videos. Thanks.
@ashleys12479 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! I'm glad someone takes the time to educate people in repairing old cameras instead of doing things the "American way" and throwing it out.
@FixOldCameras9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your interest and comment. You can go to www.miketrost.com for a little more about keeping the classic camera around and off the shelf.
@newcent69785 жыл бұрын
I use black yarn and it works and fits great. I also use thin foam on the door with cement glue. Ive done this with my minolta xg1 pantex 1000 aei and omg 10s.
@FixOldCameras5 жыл бұрын
Good to hear of your techniques.
@michaeldimmitt21882 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for helping us beginners!
@RemiZagariRemiZagari9 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial!!!
@FixOldCameras9 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@sewing124310 жыл бұрын
Isn't the light seal foam for the mirror just a cushion and not really a seal? It's my understanding that Canon assumed the users head/eye over the view finder was adequate to block any light leaking from there or you're supposed to use the little cover they provided for those times when your head wasn't there (my Canon EOS 60D DSLR came with a little cover attached to the camera strap that the user is supposed to put over the view finder when not using the view finder). Also, wouldn't it be better to remove the screen before removing the old foam?
@FixOldCameras10 жыл бұрын
The foam in the mirror box mainly serves as a cushion. The viewfinder screen is delicate, so if you choose to remove it do so with care.
@sewing124310 жыл бұрын
Fix Old Cameras I have the tool that is used to swap them out.
@mosinmeister25Ай бұрын
The AE-1P has a removable focusing screen.
@FixOldCameras9 жыл бұрын
Has anyone tried the "goo off" products that are available on the residual gunk left behind by the old light seals?
@FixOldCameras8 жыл бұрын
good to know... thanks
@kennuf17 жыл бұрын
I enjoy and appreciate all of your "How To" videos. In this video, you suggest isopropyl alcohol as your recommended solvent. I've been using denatured alcohol as it seems to work more quickly....are you aware of any reasons why I shouldn't use it?
@FixOldCameras7 жыл бұрын
There should not be any reason for concern. However, it seems to leave a little more of a residue and some might think the smell to be stronger. Of course when using any solvent in a new application always check for compatibility.
@kennuf17 жыл бұрын
Thank You!
@loricastro37725 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks for showing us!
@FixOldCameras5 жыл бұрын
And thank you for your interest in FOC.
@TheAgeOfAnalog10 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I've replaced seals in several old cameras successfully, but I have a few that still leak light. When you replace yours, what do you do at the counter reset tab? I've been trying to trim the seal as close to them as I can, but should I just run the seal strip over the tab?
@FixOldCameras10 жыл бұрын
Leaving a small gap for the counter engagement tab is fine. If you run a continuous strip it would eventually tear out. If you still have light leaks check the latch side of the door and the corners.
@Bgiwrgos5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos! What is the height of the foam that you use here ? 2mm or 3mm ? Can I use the same foam for a Canon FT QL?
@FixOldCameras5 жыл бұрын
The 3mm will make the door close a little stiff, the 2mm might be preferred.
@Bgiwrgos5 жыл бұрын
@@FixOldCameras Thanks a lot !
@Bgiwrgos5 жыл бұрын
@@FixOldCameras Thanks a bunch !
@VideoNOLA2 жыл бұрын
Not mentioned: Never, ever touch the front-silvered mirror with anything, much less the sticky goo from this repair process.
@iscaylis2 жыл бұрын
Is that the mirror on the bottom? My camera has bits of deteriorated foam on the glass inside and I’m scared of wrecking it further
@salvadorjimenez250210 жыл бұрын
could you guys demonstrate how to fix reattach the viewfinder glass back in place. the glass in my viewfinder fumbles around in the chamber, so whenever i try to look through the viewfinder, the glass becomes out of place. i would really appreciate it.
@FixOldCameras10 жыл бұрын
Once the top cover is removed there are only a few additional steps to correct this issue. Thank you for you suggestion and patience.
@salvadorjimenez250210 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@sewing124310 жыл бұрын
What is the width (I'm guessing in millimeters since the Camera was manufactured in Japan) of the upper and lower film door groove seals and how critical is that measurement (my "eyeball" measurement says the grooves are 2mm wide)? Also, how far around the corners at each end of the grooves should the light seal go. Based on what I see of the old seals Canon did not carry the seals all the way around and to the end of the grooves. It looks like the material ends about 3-4 mm before that. What are the dimensions on the two mirror damper pieces?
@FixOldCameras10 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. The foam is fairly forgiving.
@wadimkastyle2 жыл бұрын
I would like to know too, what the dimensions of the mirror damper are? Thank you
@pablooyarzun6674 жыл бұрын
great video, thanks. Is it possible to repair a door issue, in which the door is closing but not perfectly and making a litle squeeze or clinch by grabbing the body of the camera. it sounds like 'creh' 'creh' or somthing like this. thank you
@zamankadeem5 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Kuwait thanks very helpful
@FixOldCameras5 жыл бұрын
Your interest in FOC is appreciated.
@ErikJensenDetroit7 жыл бұрын
Are the light seals on the AE-1 the same as on the AE-1 Program?
@FixOldCameras7 жыл бұрын
Indeed. They are very similar.
@betterdayz20032 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how to repair the light meter on an AE-1?
@FlosBlog2 жыл бұрын
Is it ok if the door needs a bit more preasure to close after I applied new light seals?
@caporretto7 жыл бұрын
Hello there, from the look of it you seem really knowledgeable and I would like to ask you if you have ever came across to a canon A1 where the mirror is not moving at all when I press the shutter button I can ear a small clicking sound, I have tried everywhere but unfortunately no one had the same issue. I would much appreciate your help, if you could at least advise. Thanks, Adriano
@FixOldCameras7 жыл бұрын
The click would indicate the camera is trying to start the release sequence. More than likely a mechanical malfunction preventing the mirror from rising. Try removing the bottom cover and comparing the release sequence of a working camera to the broken one. If the issue is not in the lower mechanism accessible from the bottom then further disassembly might be needed to discover the issue.
@Spodsie5 жыл бұрын
These videos are great! Any tips on light seal replacement for a Canon FTb QL?
@FixOldCameras5 жыл бұрын
The techniques will adapt to the FTb QL. The quick load mechanism should not cause any problems.
@Spodsie5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the speedy reply!
@shaneblandford-scherr33759 жыл бұрын
What if you have dust on the inside of your view finder, not the mirror lens or prism but on the actually glass you look through? Its on a Mamiya Msx 500 and its really annoying, I've cleaned the mirror and prism and lens multiple times until I realized where the dust really was. Thanks.
@FixOldCameras9 жыл бұрын
The Fix Old Camera video "Mamiya 1000DTL Top Cover Removal" should be helpful. The MSX 500 is very similar to the 1000DTL and the prism removal is covered in the video.
@albyDNC9 жыл бұрын
Hi Fix Old Cameras, I have a problem. When I changed my light seals, I saw that my focusing screen has halos on it. How could I remove them?
@peasantrobot8 жыл бұрын
It is possible to see some light seal replacements for Minolta SR-T 101, Zenit E and Yashica 230-AF ?
@FixOldCameras8 жыл бұрын
+peasant vasea Thank you for the suggestions, at some point in time it is possible to see light seal replacement devoted specifically to individual camera models.
@fargon7064 Жыл бұрын
Bought my AE-1 from a charity shop, and it doesn’t have the felt in the door latch, anyone know where I could get a replacement?
@howardbull90014 жыл бұрын
I notice that you use two thicknesses of foam. I only was sold the thinner type. Where is the thick and thin types used?
@FixOldCameras4 жыл бұрын
The thicker foam is generally used at the door hinge, but depending on the quality of foam, if you can feel a little resistance from the foam compressing as the door is closed the thinner will do the job.
@FixOldCameras10 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help.
@theoldfilmbloke9 жыл бұрын
All you Americans seem to use 'Isopropyl Alcohol' to dissolve gooey seals BUT here in England I asked around my town and nowhere in any Pharmacies did they have any -- in one I was told you 'have to have a special Licence to get it' -- I use Lighter Fluid instead.
@FixOldCameras9 жыл бұрын
As you discovered, lighter fluid (naphtha) will work well in removing the goo left behind from the degraded light seal. Mineral spirits can also be used for the removal of old light seals. However, neither of these should be used as a complete substitute for isopropyl alcohol as a cleaning agent in classic camera repair.
@FixOldCameras9 жыл бұрын
With mineral spirits probably heading the list as the most volatile it is not the first choice as a light seal goo remover.
@lennonfanKL9 жыл бұрын
I got some of the light seal on my focus screen prior to watching this video so I tried to wipe it off and it left a stain on it. Is there anyway I could clean it or how could I replace the focus screen on it. The camera is a classic Canon AE-1 by the way.
@FixOldCameras9 жыл бұрын
Kevin Lujano You can try saturating a cleaning swab with distilled water and rubbing in motion following the concentric circles of the focus screen. The focus screen of the Canon AE-1is not replaceable from inside the mirror box. Among other things, the top cover along with the upper flex circuit and prism need to be remove to gain access to the focus screen of the AE-1.
@lennonfanKL9 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I heard that the only way to replace it is to remove the front, which is not a simple task, but I will try the distilled water! thank you!
@davidlegault27495 жыл бұрын
Excellent, the term is fresnel, i.e. Ground glass. I'll be sending a sick OM-4 to you soon, only because I need to see more of your videos. Merry Christmas! BTW , I want your book, but Thai duty taxes make that EXPENSIVE. Send ma a copy for x-mas please, Love to all. D. RedHawk
@andrewbladwell48355 жыл бұрын
I have obtained a AE-1 and it has what looks like green rust speckled over the top silver casing, what would you recommend to remove it?
@FixOldCameras5 жыл бұрын
That type of corrosion usually can be removed with isopropyl alcohol, but often the corrosion will leave some residual damage.
@CiastekPL110 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@NextScamdemic5 жыл бұрын
I'm getting front light leaks on my Canon A1. Which seals need replacing for front light leaks?
@FixOldCameras5 жыл бұрын
Replace the set for if it is leaking in one spot it is soon to leak in another.
@danielrutt31538 жыл бұрын
This is helpful, but what is the foam called? Is there a certain type? And where can I find it?
@FixOldCameras8 жыл бұрын
Light baffle or light seal. Available here - astore.amazon.com/fixoldcam-20?node=1&page=4 Also available on ebay - search as "camera light seal foam". Use 0.75mm or less for film door light baffle groove, 1.5mm - 2.mm for film door hinge and mirror dampening.
@kevinx22488 жыл бұрын
what place do you mean with "film door light baffle groove"?, thanks :D
@MrSvteric19 жыл бұрын
Would anyone know the proper measurements to cut the adhesive foam at, particularly the width?
@FixOldCameras9 жыл бұрын
Eric Orozco Cut to fit, but should be approximately 1.5mm for the door grove. Cut to fit the length. The door hinge you would probably want to cut the foam at least 5mm wide.
@abstractandroid74756 жыл бұрын
Will you do a light seal repair on the Minolta x-700?
@FixOldCameras6 жыл бұрын
That is a possibility, but in the meantime, by watching the available FOC videos on the subject of light seals, you should be able to adapt the techniques to your camera model.
@nickfanzo4 жыл бұрын
My mirror is stuck on my Nikon f2 . It appears the mirror is sticking up due to the light seals being worn and degraded. Thoughts?
@FixOldCameras4 жыл бұрын
Well it sounds live maybe you have answered your own question as to the cause. You can use the careful judicious application of alcohol to remove the sticky residue. Be very very careful not to get the any alcohol on the focus screen. The alcohol will fog the screen but is completely safe to use on the mirror.
@nickfanzo4 жыл бұрын
Fix Old Cameras ok, so we can use without the foam if we just clean the mirror?
@FixOldCameras4 жыл бұрын
@@nickfanzo You can... although replacing the foam would be better has it acts as a cushion.
@nickfanzo4 жыл бұрын
Fix Old Cameras do you know where to purchase these foams?
@ViolinVarnishItaly5 жыл бұрын
Hi ! Why use ispropyl alcol instead of Etilic ?
@FixOldCameras5 жыл бұрын
What is Etilic and what are its properties?
@JoshuaLay9 жыл бұрын
Do you need to dip each new foam sealant into alcohol?
@FixOldCameras9 жыл бұрын
+Joshua Lay Each strip of foam seal should have the adhesive neutralized before trying to position the strip. Otherwise the strip will stick every where but where you want it. After applying the alcohol to neutralize the adhesive, you will have a fairly short window to position the seal strip. If the adhesive starts to get sticky before the seal is completely positioned use a saturated cleaning swab to reapply the alcohol to the remaining strip.
@SuperRainbowPoptarts5 жыл бұрын
How important is the light seal for the camera lens door
@FixOldCameras5 жыл бұрын
It is important. Without it you will need to put opaque tape over the door hinge,
@johndou4236 жыл бұрын
what do you do with the part where it bends? do you cut the light seal in a specific way?
@FixOldCameras6 жыл бұрын
With care you should be able to form it to fit.
@GavinLowndes4 жыл бұрын
What size light seals size should I buy? I own 1.5mm thickness
@FixOldCameras4 жыл бұрын
That will work.
@Hussein-ws6rr3 жыл бұрын
@@FixOldCameras 1.5mm will work for the mirror box? also might be dumb but could I just stack the 1.5 mm and make it 3mm for the mirror box or is that forbidden?
@katelyn1957 жыл бұрын
how do you replace the light seals in the upper and lower door groove???
@FixOldCameras7 жыл бұрын
The strips need to be cut to size, and when using seal material as shown the adhesive side needs to be temporarily neutralized with alcohol. This allows for smooth insertion into the grove. Once the alcohol evaporates the adhesive will become sticky again and hold the newly installed seal in place. This FOC video might also be of help kzfaq.info/get/bejne/or1nl6SHuuCoe4k.html
@katelyn1957 жыл бұрын
Do I need to remove screws from the top of the camera to put the strip in?
@FixOldCameras7 жыл бұрын
You do not need to remove any screws. Just follow the demonstrated procedure starting at the 3:30 minute mark in this video.
@natehansen086 жыл бұрын
What thickness of foam do I need to buy to make these light seals?
@FixOldCameras6 жыл бұрын
Open cell 2mm (light density) foam for the hinge seal and mirror cushion, closed cell foam 1mm density for the film door grove are a fair match to the original seals.
@victorcachia73055 жыл бұрын
@@FixOldCameras What is the difference between open and closed cell foam? Can I use open cell foam for everything?
@madissiimkull8 жыл бұрын
Light Seal Replacement on canon canonet
@FixOldCameras8 жыл бұрын
+madis-siim kull Thank you for your suggestion. It might be some time before a Fix Old Cameras video on the replacement of light baffles of the Canon Canonets is produced. In the mean time you should be able to adapt the techniques demonstrated in other Fix Old Camera light seal videos. The 3/32nd thick light seal should work well for the Canonet cameras. One source for baffle material available here - astore.amazon.com/fixoldcam-20/detail/B002RKGL72
@ldee58607 жыл бұрын
How to clean the viewfinder
@FixOldCameras7 жыл бұрын
On the Canon AE-1 Program the viewfinder screen can be dropped out via the small clip at the top front center of the mirror box. The screen dust can be removed with an air stream or a photo lens brush, smudges removed with distilled water and a cleaning swab following the concentric rings of the fresnel lens.
@sewing124310 жыл бұрын
Where do we buy the replacement foam?
@FixOldCameras10 жыл бұрын
There are some suggestions on this page to get you started in your search for light seal foam. - miketrost.com/tools.html
@ElijahNoriega6 жыл бұрын
What size is the foam
@FixOldCameras6 жыл бұрын
2mm light density works nicely for the mirror bumper and hinge seal. 1mm medium density works well for the door groove seal. When cutting door grove seals always cut a least 1mm wide if the foam strip is cut less than 1mm it will curl and be even more difficult to work with. The door groove probably measures out to approximately 1.2 mm wide.
@nelxonmiranda5 жыл бұрын
A wooden stick? U mean likea toothpick eh?
@FixOldCameras5 жыл бұрын
Break a wooden stick cleaning swab along the grain, make a chisel point on a bamboo skewer, use a sturdy toothpick... but probably not a stick that fell off a tree and whittled into a usable cleaning tool... unless you just like to whittle.
@Vacationxdad3 жыл бұрын
The nose whistle!!!
@johanglindgren9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic to learn to dip the extremely thin door insulation in isoprop alc before attaching them, I had big problems with this before!! Thanks