That's the foam corroding. It is easily replaced. Apparently. Some people do
it themselves and buy a kit (Paul, post to him, not the list). Me, I sent it
to the camera shop to get it done right. Reasonably cheap to fix. Happens to
all cameras with age.
Foxy
>The camera I purchased looks to be in excellant condition. I did notice
>though this black sticky goo aproximently 2 millimeters in width that
>encircles the area where the film cover (whatever you call it) meets the
>body. I thought it was a foam when I looked at it but when touching it I
>notice it is sticky.
>YUCK. Ok I assume there was something there that deteriated. foam or
>something. Any ideas what or how. And most importantly can I clean it ?
>and how? Do I need to have something replaced there for a good seal?
>
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