Smena/Cosmic Symbol: Light Leaks?

[dimitriroleda]

I just got one from eBay but I'm not sure whether I should exert effort to put light seals on it..I've seen pictures of Symbols with their back open and I never seem to see any light seals there..

Do you think I should or is it good to go even without them?

Stupid question, I know, but someone's gotta ask it right?😀

Also, what are the common areas where light leaks? Just so I know where to look first.

Thanks, and I hope to hear from you guys soon.

 

[fidget]

I would be tempted just to pop a film in it for a test.
If you do, shoot a couple of frames with the lens covered, so that any marks on those frames (think of light getting in whilst on the spool, so run a few consequtive blank frames) can be attributed to body leaks rather than lens malfunctions.

Dave...

 

[dimitriroleda]

Thank for the info!

 

[thelukealder]

I've never had any problems with light leaks on my smena however due to the nature of these cameras they can differ greatly between individual cameras.

 

[mh2000]

if you put any effort into it I would put it toward flocking all the interior shiny surfaces. These cameras can be a lot of fun and decent photo takers.