OM2n Light Leak?

[Perks]

Does anyone have any theories for these presumable light leaks?

[url=https://flic.kr/p/25s6SEQ]Light leak by illformation, on Flickr[/URL]

It is bulk loaded (by me) HP5 shot in my until recently no-worries Om2n

So I ma not certain if it's the film can or camera. the regularity of the leak suggests camera to me.

If it's the camera, can i fix this myself?

I will of course, load some more film and test it out, but just I processed and scanned these yesterday.

Thanks,
Andrew

 

[davidnewtonguitars]

Since it is on the perfs, it is coming from the back of the camera, upper side. Does the camera have any deteriorated light seal on the upper side? Run a strip of black tape across the top of the door and shoot a roll.

 

[p.giannakis]

I usually buy self adhesive black felt from any arts and crafts shop, usually a A4 sheet for a pound. I remove the old seals and replace them with that. Works well. My OM2 had the same issue.

 

[David Hughes]

Or scrounge an old empty cassette from a lab and use its light seals again when cut to size. It worked once for me when I was away from home and had that problem...


Regards, David

 

[lawrence]

You might find this useful (I did):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2-u08nhBX4

 

[Perks]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts.
The seals are pretty degraded, but have been for some time and it hasn't been a problem.
I'll check with and without tape.
I'll try find some self adhesive felt or order a kit if that doesn't work.
Will have to check the prism issue a.t the same time.

I appreciate the help,

Andrew

 

[farlymac]

Try Jon Goodman at jon_goodman@yahoo.com for a nice seal kit, Andrew. Complete instruction are included (and usually a little extra material).

PF

 

[Perks]

Thanks PF,

Andrew

 

[LeicaFoReVer]

Thanks for all info here. I have just bought an OM-4 and seals look damaged too. So I might do those tricks mentioned to be safe.

 

[Capt. Apparatus]

I've always liked the kits from Aki Ashi myself. http://aki-asahi.com/store/html/OM/light-seal/index.php