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Hobby
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Username: Hobby

Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2007

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Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 01:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

This was a really good slr camera but started leaking light so I decided to buy a new 35 mm camera. I have a great 80-200 lens too. Now I use a digital but this old Sears took the BEST photos ever. Is it worth having repaired? Any suggestions? We don't even have a decent camera store within 100 miles.
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Glenn
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Username: Glenn

Post Number: 207
Registered: 07-2006

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Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 02:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

If the light leakage is due to the foam light-seals degrading, replacing the seals is a simple DIY job. Click on the 'Articles' box and read Jon Goodmans article on seal replacement, he can provide you with all you need to replace the seals and get the Sears up and working again.
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Donnie_strickland
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Post Number: 37
Registered: 09-2006

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Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 03:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Ditto Glenn's advice. Jon's kits are the best.
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F16sunshyn
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Post Number: 25
Registered: 05-2007

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Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 08:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Just wanted to add my voice to the lot. Seals are a very simple and satisfying job. It would be a shame to shelf a camera that has given you great pictures over light seals.

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