Re: Light Leaks (was [KOML] Test?)

["Michael J Bateman"<michael_j_bateman_@mail.hq.faa.gov>]

Hi all --

     Thanks for the advice.  The camera arrived today, and it looks from a 
     visual check that the only "felts" that might need to be replaced are 
     around the lens mount, the others look fine to me.  Of course, time 
     will tell.  I put a roll of B&W through it today, and will develop 
     tonight.  The only other thing that doesn't appear to work too well is 
     the interlock that's supposed to keep you from taking pictures with 
     the dark slide in.  The rangefinder appears to be right on when I 
     check it with a tape measure.  
     
     Does anyone have experience replacing felts?  I've been told that 
     wetsuit neoprene (and mouse pads) make good light trap felts.  Is that 
     too easy to be true?  I'm a ways away from any repair shop, so if it 
     is easy I would be willing to tackle it myself.
     
     Now that I have it, does anyone have any helpful operating hints? 
     (other than the obvious "shoot lots of film")
     
     What's the safe bottom limit for shutter speed when handheld?
     
     Thanks again -
     
     Michael


Message text written by "Koni-Omega Mailing List"
>Hank and Clint, it sounds as though you have had some experience in felt 
replacement - anything you would like to share with us?  ie materials used 
and locations of felts etc etc.<
     
Clive,
     
     I had mine done under the store waranty that came with my camera when 
     I bought it.  They replaced the felt that seals the two pieces of the 
     film back/magazine.  There is also felt around where the front part of 
     the film ...etc