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I have a Bessa II with a slight light leak.
It is on the edge of the frame and appears to be in the same corner as the red window.
Only slight and barely enters on the frame, but still a nuisance.
Any idea where it may be coming from and how to fix it.
The camera was CLA'd about four years back.
Cheers
Peter
It is on the edge of the frame and appears to be in the same corner as the red window.
Only slight and barely enters on the frame, but still a nuisance.
Any idea where it may be coming from and how to fix it.
The camera was CLA'd about four years back.
Cheers
Peter
OlivierAOP
medium format
Does the leak overlap the film rebate or it is just within the frame?
First guess would be the bellows.
First guess would be the bellows.
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There is a small foggy area about 5mm on the clear edge of the film that barely enters the frame.
A torch test of the bellows reveals no leaks.
It is very slight and seems to be less evident as you get to the end of the roll????
A torch test of the bellows reveals no leaks.
It is very slight and seems to be less evident as you get to the end of the roll????
OlivierAOP
medium format
If it's on the rebate, the leak isn't from bellows or shutter. If it's cyclic there could be a leak in one on the film chambers. Try putting a bike light in there while in the darkroom. If it fades towards the end it could also be the roll slightly unraveling as it's loaded. Try loading it in the dark.
Was it just one roll?
Was it just one roll?
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Thank you.
No, every roll.
My Google research suggested it may be from the red window as it is in line with that every time.
I will try your suggestion with the light this evening and report back.
Cheers
Peter
No, every roll.
My Google research suggested it may be from the red window as it is in line with that every time.
I will try your suggestion with the light this evening and report back.
Cheers
Peter