I just got my negatives back from the first roll of film I shot with my new-to-me Hasselblad 500C/M and it was a bit of a disaster. There is a pretty significant light leak that (given what I've read online) may be from the dark slide light trap. In addition, the first two frames overlapped. Finally - and this may very likely be user error - the final frame (12) is blank (except for the effects of the light leak). I believed I was at the end of the roll because the progress indicator was completely red (at least I think it was), despite the fact that the frame counter read '12'. I may have simply misread the progress indicator and rewound the roll one frame early. Anyway, that appears to be the least of my problems.
I've attached a few scans so that those of you familiar with the tell-tale signs of Hasselblad light leaks might be able to tell me what caused them. As I said, I've looked at some images online of leaks caused by the dark slide light trap and I believe my scans show similar signs. If that's what it is then I assume that's a pretty simple fix (for someone who knows what they're doing
). I assume the frame spacing issue would only be resolved by servicing the film back/magazine.
I suspect the whole camera is probably due for a CLA. I bought it from a reputable shop that provided a 90 day warranty and I paid using PayPal. I don't really want to return the camera for a refund but I'm not sure I want to drop $400-$500 on a full CLA and be without the camera for several months when it was advertised as 'excellent condition' and was priced accordingly. Cosmetically it is excellent but obviously there are mechanical issues that need to be sorted out before it's a fully-functioning camera.
Scans attached. Some images are affected by the leak more than others. The last image shows the two overlapping frames, (frame 1 and 2 on the roll) including a very fogged frame 1.
So, keep the camera and negotiate with the seller to cover some/all of the repair costs, or return it and look for another one?