Fog on Hasselblad negatives

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• Jun 21, 2023

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Recently purchased 500c/m is giving a vertical fog using A12 back.(see attached ).Doesn’t always happen, also taped film back and it still occurred? The film back has other problems (goes past #1 when loaded off camera) I guess I could return for a different back and see what happens ?Any thoughts ? Thank you in advance.

 

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• Jun 21, 2023

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The first thing to look at is the slot where the dark slide goes in: odds are the seal needs replacement.

 

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retina_restoration said:

The first thing to look at is the slot where the dark slide goes in: odds are the seal needs replacement.

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It does seem a little loose sliding the slide in and out, but I thought those leaks would be on the side of frame?

 

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If the seller has a return and swap policy I would get a different back. If the problem persists with a different back call Hasselblad in California. I recently had a repair and CLA and was very pleased with the service. If it only needs a new light seal it is not difficult to do it yourself.

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retina_restoration said:

The first thing to look at is the slot where the dark slide goes in: odds are the seal needs replacement.

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Correct, the classic Hasselblad seal light leak looks like that. You could replace the seals, but what if it still happened for some reason? I recommend returning the back and let it be the seller's problem.

 

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Thank you, will do as you suggested.

 

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I've done a seal replacement and it's entirely something you can do yourself with patience and care if you have a modicum of mechanical aptitude. The improper winding problems are showstopper though. I'd return it for a refund if possible.