Canon New F1 foam seals

[grapejohnson]

I know there used to be a kit where you could buy pre-cut foam seals for this camera. I just got one and the foam above the mirror is pretty gunky. Since this camera disassembles almost entirely, I don't feel so nervous about losing foam in the camera or messing up the fresnel (and worst case scenario, focusing screens can be pretty cheap/are common) so I think this is a repair I could do on my own. Anyone know if they still sell these kits and where? Any suggestions for a first timer?

 

[wakarimasen]

You could try Jon Goodman, who was the seller interslice on eBay: JGood21967@aol.com

 

[Bill58]

I'd recommend Jon Goodman also. He's in Dallas, TX.

 

[grapejohnson]

Thanks, just shot him an email.

 

[Ronald M]

Plyobond cement and black yarn and the problem, goes away forever. This is how pro movie cameras are done. All my film Nikons are yarn & felt

black felt for mirror stop and near the hinge.

 

[ColSebastianMoran]

Jon Goodman's kits are great. The right materials, cut right, good instructions. For a very few dollars, who gamble on the mirror foam.

 

[grapejohnson]

Got it! Came fast, easy to replace, it seems to be pretty high quality foam, and it saved me a CLA. Awesome!