Film Test--Is this a Light Leak Problem

Todd Macon · Jul 25, 2020

I'm brand new to Photrio, so I hope this is the right discussion area.
I film tested a Leica IIF and this is the result on all negatives in various degrees. Is this a light leak problem?

dabsond · Jul 25, 2020

Not much experience with Leica but, this looks more like pin holes in a shutter to me.

abruzzi · Jul 26, 2020

Holes burned into the shutter curtain. Not uncommon on rangefinders since the shutter (cloth in the case of Leica) is the only thing blocking light, and a precious owner probably had it pointed at the sun without a lens cap many times.

ic-racer · Jul 26, 2020

It will be worthwhile to have that professionally repaired.

Todd Macon · Jul 26, 2020

abruzzi said:
Holes burned into the shutter curtain. Not uncommon on rangefinders since the shutter (cloth in the case of Leica) is the only thing blocking light, and a precious owner probably had it pointed at the sun without a lens cap many times.

Thank you, ic-racer. I did just examine the shutter curtain and it is pretty rough. This particular camera was one I was intending on selling so that I can keep a few others. I will have to determine if it is worthwhile for me to have it repaired or to pass it on at a discount.

Film Test--Is this a Light Leak Problem

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