Dear All,
 
Does anyone know where I can buy the brush-like light and dust seal in this photograph? I?ve tried Microtools.com and they have nothing, all I can find anywhere is foam or velvet ? this is neither, this is similar to what?s used to

Given that that has to be a large-format camera, have you tried S K Grimes?

Depends on where you are situated but I use good quality velvet ribbon to replace the seals in plate holders, film backs and the like. When stuck to a double sided carpet tape it can be cut down to any width if required. Any proper needle craft store sh

Hi!
This exact type of seal is difficult to find. I am not sure, but I would call it plush.. at least one type of plush fabric. Modern plush is often made of artificial materials and not with a heavy fabric backing like the old ones you can find in c

Upolsrty material may be a good source of heavy plush fabric to check.

If pile depth and gauge of warp threads in the backing are a major concern, find a supplier of heavy weight cotton velvet curtain material and purchase an off cut of the nearest colour match.
 
My stock of cotton velvet ribbons came from an old uph

Dear All,
 
This is John13554. I forgot my login details and e-mail for my original account, so I?ll be using the username John13554B from now on.
 
Unfortunately I?ve had no luck finding the specific light seal that I was after, I?ve inve

The plush seals on these cameras respond well to a good brushing with a tooth brush - get the fabric pile raised and the seal is perfectly good.  
 
Having said that, this type of seal is very simple to redo using modern plush fabrics or tapes. The