Light seals made of foam and felt break down after 20–40 years. The result: light leaks onto the film, sticky residue inside the camera body, and often a jammed back cover latch. Our replacement sets make your camera light-tight again in just a few minutes.

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Universal Light Seal Sets

Analog 35mm SLR cameras from the 1960s to the 1990s share nearly identical groove widths and depths across manufacturers. One set covers all common models — from Canon, Nikon, Minolta, and Olympus to Pentax and Contax, as well as Leica R, Praktica, Zenit, and Voigtländer.

Will this set fit my camera?

The grooves where the seals sit are standardized across manufacturers for analog 35mm SLR cameras — whether Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Pentax, Olympus, Leica R, Praktica, Contax, or Zenit. The widths vary only between 1 and 3 mm. The strips are cut to length and placed into the groove. The set includes sealing strips in all common thicknesses for the back cover, hinge, and film window. The mirror bumper is also included.

Why universal instead of pre-cut?

Model-specific laser cuts sound precise but have drawbacks in practice: The 1 mm thin strips for the back cover edge tear when inserted into the narrow groove. If something goes wrong on the first try, the entire kit is used up. Universal strips are more durable, can flexibly wrap around any bend of the back cover, and provide enough material for 2–3 cameras — not just one.

Compatible camera brands (excerpt — fits all analog 35mm SLRs)

  • Canon AE-1
  • Canon AE-1 Program
  • Canon A-1
  • Canon F-1
  • Canon FTb
  • Canon AT-1
  • Nikon FM2
  • Nikon FE2
  • Nikon F3
  • Nikon FA
  • Nikon FG
  • Nikon EM
  • Minolta X-700
  • Minolta XD-7
  • Minolta SRT 101
  • Minolta XG-M
  • Olympus OM-1
  • Olympus OM-2
  • Olympus OM-4
  • Olympus OM-10
  • Pentax K1000
  • Pentax ME Super
  • Pentax MX
  • Pentax Spotmatic
  • Yashica FX-3
  • Yashica FR-I
  • Contax RTS
  • Contax 139
  • Contax Aria
  • Praktica MTL 5
  • Praktica BX20
  • Konica Autoreflex T3
  • Konica FS-1
  • Fujica ST605
  • Fujica ST801
  • Leica R3
  • Leica R4
  • Leica R7
  • Ricoh XR-7
  • Ricoh KR-5
  • Rollei SL35
  • Zenit EM
  • Zenit TTL
  • Chinon CE-4
  • Cosina CT-1
  • Mamiya ZE
  • Petri FT II
  • Miranda Sensorex
  • Topcon RE Super
  • Vivitar V3800N
  • Exakta VX 1000
  • Voigtländer VSL 3

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Hasselblad Light Seal Kit

The magazines and backs of the Hasselblad V-System use narrow light trap seals. When these break down, medium format negatives suddenly show streaks at the edges of the image.

When should I replace it?

Typical symptoms: sticky residue when opening the magazine, visible light streaks on the film, detached foam seal on the hinge. The kit includes pre-cut strips — just stick them on, press down, done. No tools needed.

Compatible models

  • Hasselblad 500C
  • Hasselblad 500C/M
  • Hasselblad 501C
  • Hasselblad 503CX
  • Hasselblad 503CW

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Viewfinder Seals

Many cameras have a small view window on the back — through which you can read the loaded film type. The gasket behind it is a frequently overlooked cause of light leaks.

What is the view window gasket?

The film counter view window (also called "Memo Holder") on the back of many cameras has its own foam gasket. If it’s porous, light hits the last coil of the film cartridge directly. The result: overexposed strips on frames 33–36 of the roll. Included in the 2-piece set — enough for a backup.

Compatible models

  • Leica R3
  • Leica R4
  • Leica R5
  • Leica R8
  • Leica R9
  • Leica M3
  • Contax G1
  • Contax G2
  • Ricoh GR1
  • Konica Hexar AF
  • Konica Hexar RF
  • Minolta TC-1
  • Olympus

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Complete compatibility list

Our universal light seal set fits all analog 35mm cameras with foam seals in the back cover. Here is the complete list — 414 models from 26 manufacturers.

Is your camera not listed?

If your camera is an analog 35mm camera with a back cover, the set will most likely fit. The grooves are standardized across manufacturers. If in doubt, write to us — we’ll tell you within 24 hours if it fits.

Canon (46 models)
SLR Cameras
Canon AE-1Canon AE-1 ProgramCanon A-1Canon AT-1Canon AV-1Canon AL-1Canon F-1Canon New F-1Canon FTbCanon FTb-NCanon FT QLCanon TXCanon TLbCanon EFCanon EX AutoCanon T50Canon T60Canon T70Canon T80Canon T90Canon EOS 1Canon EOS 1NCanon EOS 1VCanon EOS 3Canon EOS 5Canon EOS 10Canon EOS 30Canon EOS 50Canon EOS 100Canon EOS 300Canon EOS 500Canon EOS 600Canon EOS 620Canon EOS 650Canon EOS 700Canon EOS 750Canon EOS 850Canon EOS 1000Canon EOS 3000Canon Pellix
Rangefinder / Compact
Canonet QL17 GIIICanonet QL19Canonet 28Canon 7Canon 7sCanon P
Nikon (46 models)
SLR Cameras
Nikon FNikon F2Nikon F2ANikon F2ASNikon F2SNikon F3Nikon F3HPNikon F3TNikon F4Nikon F4SNikon F5Nikon F6Nikon F100Nikon FMNikon FM2Nikon FM2nNikon FM3ANikon FM10Nikon FENikon FE2Nikon FE10Nikon FANikon FGNikon FG-20Nikon EMNikon EL2Nikon N2000Nikon N2020Nikon N8008Nikon N55Nikon N60Nikon N65Nikon N70Nikon N75Nikon N80Nikon N90Nikon Nikkormat FTnNikon Nikkormat FT2Nikon Nikkormat FT3Nikon Nikkormat EL
Rangefinder / Compact
Nikon S2Nikon S3Nikon SPNikon 35TiNikon 28TiNikon L35AF
Minolta (35 models)
SLR Cameras
Minolta SRT 101Minolta SRT 102Minolta SRT 200Minolta SRT 201Minolta SRT 202Minolta SRT 303Minolta SRT SuperMinolta X-700Minolta X-500Minolta X-300Minolta X-300sMinolta X-370Minolta X-570Minolta XD-7Minolta XD-11Minolta XG-1Minolta XG-2Minolta XG-7Minolta XG-9Minolta XG-MMinolta XE-1Minolta XE-7Minolta XKMinolta Dynax 7000iMinolta Dynax 9000Minolta Dynax 5Minolta Dynax 7Minolta Dynax 9
Rangefinder / Compact
Hi-Matic 7sHi-Matic 7sIIHi-Matic EHi-Matic FHi-Matic AFCLETC-1
Olympus (24 models)
SLR Cameras
Olympus OM-1Olympus OM-1nOlympus OM-2Olympus OM-2nOlympus OM-2SPOlympus OM-3Olympus OM-3TiOlympus OM-4Olympus OM-4TiOlympus OM-10Olympus OM-20Olympus OM-30Olympus OM-40Olympus OM-2000
Rangefinder / Compact
35 SP35 RC35 RD35 DCXAXA2XA3XA4Stylus Epic (mju-II)Trip 35
Pentax (25 models)
SLR Cameras
Pentax K1000Pentax KMPentax KXPentax K2Pentax MEPentax ME SuperPentax MXPentax MVPentax MGPentax LXPentax Super APentax Program APentax P30Pentax P50Pentax SpotmaticPentax Spotmatic FPentax Spotmatic IIPentax SVPentax S1aPentax Z-1Pentax Z-1PPentax MZ-5Pentax MZ-50Pentax SF-1Pentax SFX
Yashica (21 models)
SLR Cameras
Yashica FRYashica FR-IYashica FR-IIYashica FX-1Yashica FX-2Yashica FX-3Yashica FX-3 Super 2000Yashica FX-7Yashica FX-DYashica FX-103 ProgramYashica TL ElectroYashica Electro AXYashica ML
Rangefinder / Compact
Electro 35Electro 35 GTElectro 35 GSNElectro 35 GXElectro 35 CCMinisterLynx 14MG-1
Contax (21 models)
SLR Cameras
Contax RTSContax RTS IIContax RTS IIIContax 137 MAContax 137 MDContax 139 QuartzContax 159 MMContax 167 MTContax S2Contax STContax AriaContax AXContax RXContax N1Contax NX
Rangefinder / Compact
Contax G1Contax G2Contax TContax T2Contax T3Contax TVS
Leica (22 models)
SLR Cameras
Leica R3Leica R4Leica R5Leica R6Leica R6.2Leica R7Leica R8Leica R9Leica LeicaflexLeica Leicaflex SLLeica Leicaflex SL2
Rangefinder / Compact
M2M3M4M4-2M4-PM5M6M6 TTLM7CLLeica CL
Ricoh (16 models)
SLR Cameras
Ricoh XR-1Ricoh XR-2Ricoh XR-7Ricoh XR-10Ricoh XR-PRicoh XR-500Ricoh KR-5Ricoh KR-5 SuperRicoh KR-10Ricoh TLS 401Ricoh Singlex
Rangefinder / Compact
GR1GR1sGR1v500G500ME
Konica (18 models)
SLR Cameras
Konica Autoreflex T3Konica Autoreflex T4Konica Autoreflex TCKonica Acom-1Konica FS-1Konica FC-1Konica FT-1Konica FP-1Konica TC-X
Rangefinder / Compact
C35C35 AFC35 EFC35 FDHexarHexar AFHexar RFAuto S2Auto S3
Praktica (15 models)
SLR Cameras
Praktica Super TLPraktica LLCPraktica VLCPraktica LTLPraktica MTL 3Praktica MTL 5Praktica MTL 5BPraktica EE 2Praktica EE 3Praktica B100Praktica B200Praktica BCAPraktica BC1Praktica BX20Praktica BMS
Fujica (11 models)
SLR Cameras
Fujica ST601Fujica ST605Fujica ST605nFujica ST701Fujica ST705Fujica ST801Fujica STX-1Fujica STX-2Fujica AX-1Fujica AX-3Fujica AX-5
Chinon (11 models)
SLR Cameras
Chinon CE-3 MemotronChinon CE-4Chinon CE-5Chinon CM-1Chinon CM-3Chinon CM-4Chinon CM-5Chinon CM-7Chinon CP-5Chinon CP-7MChinon CG-5
Cosina (7 models)
SLR Cameras
Cosina CT-1Cosina CT-1 SuperCosina CT-1ACosina CT-7Cosina CT-10Cosina CT-20Cosina Hi-Lite
Mamiya (9 models)
SLR Cameras
Mamiya MSX 500Mamiya MSX 1000Mamiya DSX 500Mamiya DSX 1000Mamiya ZEMamiya ZE-2Mamiya ZE-XMamiya ZMMamiya NC1000S
Rollei (11 models)
SLR Cameras
Rollei SL35Rollei SL35 MRollei SL35 ERollei SL35 ME
Rangefinder / Compact
Rollei 35Rollei 35 SRollei 35 SERollei 35 TRollei 35 TERollei B35Rollei XF 35
Vivitar (6 models)
SLR Cameras
Vivitar V2000Vivitar V3000Vivitar V3800NVivitar V4000Vivitar 220/SLVivitar 450/SLD
Zenit (12 models)
SLR Cameras
Zenit EZenit EMZenit ETZenit BZenit TTLZenit 11Zenit 12Zenit 12XPZenit 122Zenit 212KZenit 312mZenit 412
Exakta (9 models)
SLR Cameras
Exakta VX 500Exakta VX 1000Exakta VX IIaExakta VX IIbExakta Varex IIaExakta RTL 1000Exakta Exa 1aExakta Exa 1bExakta Exa 500
Voigtländer (8 models)
SLR Cameras
Voigtländer VSL 1Voigtländer VSL 2Voigtländer VSL 3Voigtländer Bessaflex TM
Rangefinder / Compact
Vito BVito CLVitoretVitomatic
Petri (11 models)
SLR Cameras
Petri FTPetri FT IIPetri FT EEPetri FTEPetri FA-1Petri MF-1Petri GX-1Petri V6Petri V6 II
Rangefinder / Compact
Color 35Color 35E
Topcon (7 models)
SLR Cameras
Topcon RE SuperTopcon RE-2Topcon RE-200Topcon Super DTopcon UnirexTopcon IC-1 AutoTopcon Auto 100
Miranda (7 models)
SLR Cameras
Miranda SensorexMiranda Sensorex IIMiranda Sensorex EEMiranda dx-3Miranda RE-IIMiranda GMiranda Automex II
Revue (5 models)
SLR Cameras
Revue AC 2Revue AC 3Revue Flex SD 1Revue Flex 3003Revue BC 2
Porst (3 models)
SLR Cameras
Porst Compact ReflexPorst Compact Reflex SPorst Uni Auto
Kiev (8 models)
SLR Cameras
Kiev 15Kiev 17Kiev 19Kiev 19MKiev 20
Rangefinder / Compact
Kiev 4Kiev 4AKiev 4AM

Why do light seals age?

Foam deteriorates — without exception

The original gaskets are made of open-cell polyurethane foam. This was glued into the grooves of the back cover in the 1960s and 70s. The problem: PU foam is not UV-stable and reacts with humidity.

  • Hydrolysis. Moisture breaks down the polymer chains. The foam turns into a sticky, tar-like mass.
  • UV degradation. Daylight speeds up the breakdown. Cameras that sat on shelves for years are often worse off than those that were used.
  • Time factor. After 30–40 years, the foam in almost every camera is worn out — regardless of storage or brand.
  • Felt lasts longer — but felt seals (common on cameras from the 80s) also lose their elasticity over time and let light through.

Good news: Replacing it takes 15–20 minutes on most cameras. Remove old residue with isopropanol, insert new strips into the groove, done.


Not sure which gasket fits?

Write us the camera name — we'll tell you if our universal set fits or if you need a specific solution. Free and binding within 24 hours.

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