morfic
Member
How does a proper GSN Light seal look like?
I just got mine (In an old smelling leather case (GSN smells the same), including a TC and WAC, Vivitar flash+bracket), there seem to be seals on either end of the door, but none along the edges. (refering only to foam).
Does the top and bottom edge not seal against a foam? (the foam does look a little raggedy, but no signs of glue along the top and bottom edges)
I figured i ask this question before i go out buy me some batteries.
This way i won't ruin a roll of 160NC on shot light seals
Thanks in advance,
Daniel
I just got mine (In an old smelling leather case (GSN smells the same), including a TC and WAC, Vivitar flash+bracket), there seem to be seals on either end of the door, but none along the edges. (refering only to foam).
Does the top and bottom edge not seal against a foam? (the foam does look a little raggedy, but no signs of glue along the top and bottom edges)
I figured i ask this question before i go out buy me some batteries.
This way i won't ruin a roll of 160NC on shot light seals
Thanks in advance,
Daniel
john neal
fallor ergo sum
Sounds right to me - there should also be a foam lightseals in the gap above & below the opening on the back of the camera, so that the edges of the back close onto them.
morfic
Member
Then i am lacking those foam parts.
Anyone got any pictures of the seals on the door?
I'll see i can shoot mine real quick
Anyone got any pictures of the seals on the door?
I'll see i can shoot mine real quick
john neal
fallor ergo sum
Try to contact John Goodman here on RFF - he supplies the seals and good instructions. Great price and rapid delivery - I have no relation to him, other than a delighted customer
(edited to correct user name - sorry John, aarrgghh!)
(edited to correct user name - sorry John, aarrgghh!)
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pesphoto
Veteran
look up interslice on ebay, jon goodman is his name and he's a member here i think. He'll send you instructions as well.
morfic
Member
http://www.zerorealm.org/images/index.php/GSN
I know the shots are far from great, especially the door (it was so enticing to focus on that pressure plate!)
They should still show how much or little foam i got in there though.
I know the shots are far from great, especially the door (it was so enticing to focus on that pressure plate!)
They should still show how much or little foam i got in there though.
pesphoto
Veteran
Yeah, you need to clean that all out and start with new seals.
Interslice is your man on ebay.
Interslice is your man on ebay.
morfic
Member
One interslice kit ordered, thanks, i think i still risk a roll, maybe pick up a cheaper Kodak Gold though, not like i'll be able to look at the cam until the seals arrive.
morfic
Member
Thanks for the speedy replies, this was settled before i even left the house.
morfic
Member
On another note, does anyone have a spare battery cover?
The contacts in mine just fell apart trying to close the battery lid, i guess they were too badly corroded afterall :/
The contacts in mine just fell apart trying to close the battery lid, i guess they were too badly corroded afterall :/
john neal
fallor ergo sum
Battery covers are getting hard to find, I would suggest two things:
- contact Greyhoundman here, he may have a spare
- find some copper or brass sheet and make a large washer the same diameter as the inside of the battery cap, then use the cap to hold it in place.
- contact Greyhoundman here, he may have a spare
- find some copper or brass sheet and make a large washer the same diameter as the inside of the battery cap, then use the cap to hold it in place.
pesphoto
Veteran
or contact the Yashica Guy. Maybe he has a spare around.
morfic
Member
Btw, thanks pesphoto, my seals came in the mail today, will do surgery over the weekend, Jon even had some material for the pod he mailed out after the seals, so i will see if it clunks with a new pod once i get the material.