Leica MA - Wavy frame edges

[cwalton]

Thanks again all for your replies. Very interesting reading.

For reference, my S/N is 4915609. It looks to like it is the film gate/frame so could affect others made at a similar time. There is also the possibility it could be due to an issue with the pressure plate/film tension and that would be more camera specific.

For scanning, it is a non-issue as most will cut the edges anyway. In the darkroom, a small variation in the negative becomes somewhat more substantial when enlarging to, say 8x10.

 

[colker]

Imperfection is perfection. I like that imperfect frame. It´s a plus in my scheme of things. It will look cool when enlarged on BW paper.

 

[Huss]

For reference, my S/N is 4915609. It looks to like it is the film gate/frame so could affect others made at a similar time. There is also the possibility it could be due to an issue with the pressure plate/film tension and that would be more camera specific.

Mine is 4914578. When I look closely at the film frame I can see the slight curve in the corner. It still doesn't bother me as I scan my film.
(and I also see the curves on my M7. It really looks like these pieces were finished by hand).

 

[Rob-F]

Looks like possibly an ultra wide shot--the one on top. It wasn't the 21mm Super Angulon, as it? Or other wide angle with the rear element close to the film plane? They tend to bleed under the edges of the aperture plate.