Problem with Fed 5b

[Bluemonk]

Hello!

After developing my first roll with the Fed 5b, I noticed two dark shadows in the bottom of every frame. I have attached one sample, and I would be grateful if anyone could offer some explanation and maybe a possible fix.

 

[payasam]

Bluemonk, welcome. What you are seeing is the effect of something (apparently fibres) at the top edge of the film gate. Remove the lens and look in. If you cannot blow away whatever it is, it should be easy to remove with tweezers. I suggest that you have the back of the camera open so that the stuff doesn't lodge itself elsewhere.