Nikon FE light leak......

[Corto]

Happened twice on my last roll, Time for a Seal Kit I guess....

[Corto]

ok so I made a new seal in the back out of an old mousepad (neoprene).

Next roll will tell me if it works.

[ColSebastianMoran]

When I had leaks like that, it was the seal at the back door hinge. The leak hits the film that's already in the take-up area.

For more, see this thread.

[DNG]

Here is where it goes, in case your FE does not have one.
Take a test roll (short) to make sure it works. You can always add a second piece if needed.


Nikon FE Door Seal Detail by Peter Arbib, on Flickr

[Corto]

Yeah mine was pretty much gone.

We'll see how my DIY repair worked later in the week when I have shot a test roll.......

[Corto]

All is good, It was exactly the seal you all mentioned.

My on the cheap fix is holding out just fine and I bought (yet another) Domke Gripper (this time for the FE) To celebrate......

Check my images after the fix here :

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/foru...d.php?t=121598