P3D Sputnik - Light leaks

[PABigelow@xxxxxxx]

Hello,

My Sputnik light leaks are addressed in three
ways:

1. Black yarn around the seal (2 of mine already has
  this yarn present).  I believe that with some LOMOs
  the yarn is factory installed.

2. Strip of black felt double-stick taped along the inside
  of the thin metal strip between the doors and on the little
  edge.

3. A square piece of felt with a circular hole cut in it
  and double stick taped behind the little film counter
  window.  The piece is large enough to allow full motion
  of the window shutter.  

Methods #2 and #3 resulted in significant improvements.
The Sputnik is able to be used in bright sunlight without
the case without fear of significant slide damage.

The Sputnik is now virtually light leak proof.  Virtually.
Occasionally, I still get a small leak and I think it is
still from the film counter window.

The leak is not enough to mar the exposure.

"Pavel Ivanovich" Bigelow