Canon 814 xl-s black foam!

[bakasutchi]

Hello, I have just bought a Canon 814 xl-s and have noticed that the black foam around the film door that acts as a light barrier, has turned to a sticky mess. I understand that this is a common problem with 30 year plus cameras. Has anyone had any experience with replacing this material and can offer some advice on sourcing a replacement or a material that could replace it. Many thanks for any info.

[bolextech]

There are a few sellers on eBay that offer this foam material.
Just do a search for "light seal foam".

Also ca be obtained from Fargo Enterprises
http://www.fargo-ent.com/Micro-Tools.html
look under Camera Restoration Supplies

Good luck.

Cheers,
Jean-Louis

[MIKI-814]

I think there's no real risk. My 1014 XLS has lost almost all this foam and under the Spanish summer sun I have never noticed any problem.

[Andersens Tears]

Hi! There is no need for replacement material. Just clean out the sticky mess and use black wire tape and place this over the film type window in the door. I did this with my 1014xl-s (onm both sides of the door) and have had many trouble free years of shooting with it.