@@eddyhoughton6542 The FTN is definitely worthwhile!! 👍

@jsollowsphotography yeah, I kind of screwed up on the thread - my local store only had linen or polyester, no cotton. I chose linen because it's 100% natural, but once I got the wrapper off I saw it was really hairy! I managed to solve the problem by coating the thread very lightly with adhesive, but I'll definitely put the time in to find some cotton yarn next time. I also had to resort to polyurethane sheets without adhesive backing, it's all I could find, but I managed to get a stick of dry adhesive which has done the trick. There was a slightly tense moment putting in the mirror-bumper with a set of tweezers, though!

That's so great Mark!! Congratulations on bringing your FTN back to life. Let me know how the photos work out! I would love to see the results!! You can contact me directly here linktr.ee/jsollows Jim

Yes it works but you have to be careful as many sanitizers have an oil component. Alcohol based hand sanitizers dry the skin so this is added to counter those effects. This can prevent your seal from sticking. In difficult spots I will soak the seal in 99% isopropyl. The adhesive won’t grab until the alcohol dries.

It’s a personal choice. I like to see the shutter so I don’t end up putting pressure on it. I learned that lesson the hard way many many years ago when I covered the shutter with a piece of paper! Your idea of a hard piece of plastic is vastly better than the paper or post it note method that many promote. The method I use for removing light seal material creates no loose flying debris so in decades of doing this, it’s never been an issue. I’m more cautious of the shutter when it’s not hidden.

I know what you are saying and Ive tried that in the past but it’s just waaaay too easy to miss judge the location of the shutter curtain since you can’t see it. You end up putting pressure on it causing damage. I prefer to have it visible at all time. Ive been doing it this way for 40 years on countless cameras without an issue

The Canonet is great little camera. Enjoy!

Yes it makes it much easier. Most cameras don’t have that ability unfortunately.

Yeah, it's not a screw, it's a lever. Most cameras have it, only very few older 50s/60s SLR's are without that feature. Cotton thread.....Best light seals for back cover.

Thank you! It really isn’t difficult. The mirror bumper is definitely the most challenging aspect. It’s easy to contaminate the focus screen.

Thank You so much for the kind words Mark!! The MX is a fine camera and definitely worth resurrecting! Let me know if you have any questions.

Hi Karen, use the 2mm it will be fine. I also shoot a Contax 139Q and have done several. In the video I show where the felt is applied to the door and I also showed the spot I had to clean where the old seal had left some residue. You can see it at 7:33 in the video. Put your 2mm foam in both spots and you will have absolutely no issue as the two layers of foam press together when the door closes. If you run into any difficulties, go to my web site sollows.ca/contact and use the contact page to send me a direct message. I'm happy to offer assistance. If you message me directly I can send you back photos of my 139Q with the seals applied. Jim

I’ve seen that many times. The nice thing with the 4 ply yarn method is that if it’s too thick, remove it and peel out one of the plies.

@@jsollowsphotography Once upon a time, European cameras almost exclusively used the yarn. I do on vintage cameras, but precut foam is readily available for newer ones, so I use that..

They are easy to do. Message me if you have questions.

I am sitting with my Nikon FT-N knowing I will be doing this one day this week as well.

Hello Evelyn. Thats common if using Neoprene seals and they twist when being put into place. They end up in the channel sticky side up. As for the syringe, you can buy them on Amazon. Just search 3ml Syringe. They also sell hobby syringes with a blunt tip.

@@jsollowsphotography Thank you so much!

I’m not certain, it might be. Its one I was given a long time ago.

@@jsollowsphotography I like yours because it has a Needle cover

It’s one of my favourites for sure 👍

Sorry I’m not a yarn expert. To me the balls that people knit with are wool but yes it’s 100% cotton yarn.

I didn’t remove a screw. The door has a quick release. If you watch the video, the screwdriver was simply being used to point to where the quick release is located. I then use my finger to flip the release. Tools are not needed at all to release the door.