Canon AE1 Light Seal Question, Help Required

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Hi All,

I don't know if this is the right forum to post in but I recently purchased a vintage AE1 Program as my first camera. Upon inspection all the light seals look fine, they are not sticky and are fairly well intact EXCEPT a little chunk is missing on one of the seals on the mirror box.

I've heard that the seals in the mirror box are more concerned with dampening the mirror with letting light in. The link I've attached looks similar to my situation except there is only a chunk missing on one strip rather than both. I would replace these but I'm afraid of how difficult the task is as i'm completely inexperienced with camera repairs. If I leave this will it affect the quality of my pictures at all with regards to light getting in or should I be OK?

Alternatively does anyone know anyone in the UK who can replace these for me, everywhere I've looked seems to be quoting me a full service which is far too expensive for me at the moment.

Thanks


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It won't affect your pictures but it may end up sticking to your mirror. There are lots of helpful videos on YouTube, buy a kit and do it yourself.
 
It's a s difficult as sticking two bits of paper together with Pritstick :)
As Steve said, buy some foam and have a go.
You'll need some ethanol - I use good vodka! - maybe some clear vinegar - I bought mine from Asda for 38p for a 1/2 litre (look on the bottom shelf)
and some cotton buds, maybe some cocktail sticks.
A quick Ebay search shows this page:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...am.TRS0&_nkw=replacement+camera+foam&_sacat=0

Mirror damper foam is normally about 5mm, the other sizes are for the light seals. Best to measure what is there before buying any.
 
kendo1 said:
It's a s difficult as sticking two bits of paper together with Pritstick :)
As Steve said, buy some foam and have a go.
You'll need some ethanol - I use good vodka! - maybe some clear vinegar - I bought mine from Asda for 38p for a 1/2 litre (look on the bottom shelf)
and some cotton buds, maybe some cocktail sticks.
A quick Ebay search shows this page:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...am.TRS0&_nkw=replacement+camera+foam&_sacat=0

Mirror damper foam is normally about 5mm, the other sizes are for the light seals. Best to measure what is there before buying any.
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Everywhere i've looked i've read that this is a simple process, i wonder if it simple enough for a first class moron like me!
 
Thomas Keidan said:
Everywhere i've looked i've read that this is a simple process, i wonder if it simple enough for a first class moron like me!
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Yes it is. Just take your time.

Sorry..TAKE YOUR TIME..
 
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