Bendj
Established
Hi all,
I have just taken receipt of a Plaubel Makina 670 which judging by the first roll has a light leak. I am keen to try and establish if the source is from the door seals or bellows. Here are some scans from the roll and a photo of the negatives.
The first shot of the roll is more affected than the rest of the roll. There was an hour gap from the first exposure to the rest of the roll which was shot in quick succession.
I have tried to look for a leak with a high powered torch but I couldn't see anything.
If anyone has an opinion on the source I'd be keen to hear it.
Thanks,
Ben
pm670-trix-oct17 (1 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickr
pm670-trix-oct17 (2 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickr
pm670-trix-oct17 (4 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickr
IMG_1266 by Fair Kid, on Flickr
I have just taken receipt of a Plaubel Makina 670 which judging by the first roll has a light leak. I am keen to try and establish if the source is from the door seals or bellows. Here are some scans from the roll and a photo of the negatives.
The first shot of the roll is more affected than the rest of the roll. There was an hour gap from the first exposure to the rest of the roll which was shot in quick succession.
I have tried to look for a leak with a high powered torch but I couldn't see anything.
If anyone has an opinion on the source I'd be keen to hear it.
Thanks,
Ben
pm670-trix-oct17 (1 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickrpm670-trix-oct17 (2 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickrpm670-trix-oct17 (4 of 10) by Fair Kid, on FlickrIMG_1266 by Fair Kid, on Flickr
f16sunshine
Moderator
Sure looks like the top of the door. You could test the theory by placing a piece of Gaffers tape acros the door/camera seam and see if you closed it up.
If no leak you have your culprit, if it still leaks.... it's another culprit.
Does the door have any play in it ?
If no leak you have your culprit, if it still leaks.... it's another culprit.
Does the door have any play in it ?
Bendj
Established
Hi, thanks for the reply.
Yes, the door has a mini wobble which according to Aki Asahi (camera leather and film seals seller) is a sign of a foam seals issue.
I am half way though a roll with the back taped up so I'll finish that tomorrow in daylight and see how that looks.
Other that this issue the camera is good, focus is on at near and far, meter accurate, frame spacing is OK and it looks like it's has not been abused.
Seller has said they will pay for a fix and thinks it is the bellows.
Yes, the door has a mini wobble which according to Aki Asahi (camera leather and film seals seller) is a sign of a foam seals issue.
I am half way though a roll with the back taped up so I'll finish that tomorrow in daylight and see how that looks.
Other that this issue the camera is good, focus is on at near and far, meter accurate, frame spacing is OK and it looks like it's has not been abused.
Seller has said they will pay for a fix and thinks it is the bellows.
f16sunshine
Moderator
It's a super camera. Enjoy!
Bendj
Established
MikeL
Go Fish
I just replaced the seals on my 670 with the Aki Asahi kit. I didn’t realize how loose my door was until I replaced the seals. Works great again!
Bendj
Established
Hi there, that sounds encouraging. Were you suffering from light leaks too, did they look like my examples?
Did you DIY it, if so how tricky was it?
Cheers,
Ben
Did you DIY it, if so how tricky was it?
Cheers,
Ben
Bendj
Established
Ok so a small update.
I taped up the door and low and behold the leak has gone. Emailed Miles Whitehead here in the UK and he says he can fix for £30 which I thought was pretty reasonable.
pm67-trix-nov17 (9 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickr
pm67-trix-nov17 (8 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickr
pm67-trix-nov17 (7 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickr
pm67-trix-nov17 (6 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickr
I taped up the door and low and behold the leak has gone. Emailed Miles Whitehead here in the UK and he says he can fix for £30 which I thought was pretty reasonable.
pm67-trix-nov17 (9 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickrpm67-trix-nov17 (8 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickrpm67-trix-nov17 (7 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickrpm67-trix-nov17 (6 of 10) by Fair Kid, on Flickr
MikeL
Go Fish
My leaks looked like Dan's.
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=161447
The only hard part is getting the old seals off. Just takes time and lighter fluid or something. While removing them I saw how my little spring my seals had left. Old.