Need some help. What's going on here?

[schow]

Hey folks,
so I found a canonet GIII QL17 at a thrift store around these parts for real cheap. So here are 2 pics, which are pretty representative of my test roll.

So what's happening here? Notice the lines on the top and bottom/ right and left of the photos. My first instinct is the light seals need replacing. The camera has light seals but they do look more than a little crappy. Other than that, the shutter seems to fire properly at different apertures and speeds.

But, really I have no real idea of what's going on. Some help? 😕

Sherm

 

[Todd.Hanz]

looks like light leaks, was the door closed good, seal s may need replacing.

Good luck,
Todd

 

[pshinkaw]

Looks like you are leaking lots of light. Probably a back seal problem.

-Paul

 

[Silva Lining]

As definite as I can be without seeing the camera, I'd say it was a problem with the light seals around the film loading door.

 

[Kevin]

Jon Goodman on this forum sells an excellent kit to replace the light seals. Seller is interslice on ebay.

It is worth it because this camera has an excellent lens.

 

[Kim Coxon]

Looks like a quick order to Jon Goodman and about $10. Welcome to the wonderful world of camera restoration.

Kim

 

[schow]

Wow, so I wasn't wrong in my first instinct. Neat. I may actually be learning something....

thanks
sherman

 

[Silva Lining]

Jon Goodman's light seal kits are legendary. I have used them to rescue a few cameras. including a couple of Canonets.

It really is straightforward, if you follow the instructions Jon provides and worth it as the camera is great!