First negative developing : Not so good

Munen56 · May 21, 2023

Hello everybody,
I have process my first film and have some problem.

The camera is Olympus OM-10 first use in 10 years.
The film is Agfaphoto APX 400, 400 iso.
I have use Ilford perceptol 1+1 (21 min, 23°C), acetic acid 2% from vineager, and llford rapid fixer.

I have a lot of black line on most of the picture, but not all.
I had some difficulties to push the film all the way in the reel. At first, when I have seen the line I have thought the negative was touching itself in the reel.

After a bit of search, I am not so sure anymore. Do you think it can be light leak ?
Any comment on others aspects are welcome

Thank you.

Neal · May 21, 2023

I believe you are correct. It certainly appears to be a light leak.

foc · May 21, 2023

Yes, it appears to me that it looks like a light leak.

Was the back of the camera opened while the film was still loaded?

How did you load your developing spool? In a changing bag or in complete darkness?

BradS · May 21, 2023

The negatives look lovely but your camera or process has a light leak.

Munen56 · May 21, 2023

Thank you all for your reply.

The film was in the cartridge when I have open the back and I have load and unload in a dim light. I don't think that the issue come from this part of the process.
I have load the spool in a black room (What a fancy name for my bathroom) It was absolute dark.

The light seal on my camera was dead, I have tried to use some wool instead of foam, I have seen that on a forum. It turns out to be a bad idea.
I have look from the objective side and use a strong light to check. I think I have been fooled by the pressure plate. Nothing was visible.
I will use proper light seal kit

Sirius Glass · May 21, 2023

You have a light leak and you will not purposely open the film back again. John Goodman makes good light seal kits for specific cameras. Search this website to find out how to order directly from him.

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albada · May 21, 2023

Another method of light-sealing is to put black electrical-tape along the edges of back door of the camera, where ever light can enter.
Except for the light leak, you negatives look perfect. Congratulations.

Mark

Munen56 · Jun 10, 2023

I have neglect to repost. I have change the foam and now the negatives are good

Sirius Glass · Jun 10, 2023

Munen56 said:
I have neglect to repost. I have change the foam and now the negatives are good

Great, your problem has been solved, now shoot more film.

First negative developing : Not so good

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