Is this caused by development?

It may be a problem in loading film into the developing reel. The film might have gotten kinked so that one layer was too close to the next, causing uneven developer flow patterns. If the developing tank was spcified, I missed it.

Uneven agitation may occur if there is too much developer in the tank. Then there is insufficient headroom for circulation.

CanuckBassist said:

The band appears at the exact same place in all 4 of the affected frames.

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I think that's sufficient evidence to call this a shutter problem, no?

gainer said:

It may be a problem in loading film into the developing reel. The film might have gotten kinked so that one layer was too close to the next, causing uneven developer flow patterns. If the developing tank was spcified, I missed it.

Uneven agitation may occur if there is too much developer in the tank. Then there is insufficient headroom for circulation.

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Seems I recall the original poster saying the tank was very well filled. And with the long developing time, the kinks might not have too grossly underdeveloped certain areas; but might have contributed to the uneven density. Certainly a possibility. And as Cannuckbassist said, it sure would be nice if it were a development problem, rather than something mechanical with the shutter. Let's hope that's it, rather than a cranky shutter. I would love to be wrong.

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Helloi Bassist,
Any update on your problem? Please keep us posted.

I can't be sure, but it's highly likely a shutter problem.

Before I could start on my test roll, I found that my camera's slower shutter speeds were no longer as slow as they could be. I sent the body back to where I bough it, and they're going to send me a replacement.

I'm hoping the two problems are related.

CanuckBassist said:

I can't be sure, but it's highly likely a shutter problem.

Before I could start on my test roll, I found that my camera's slower shutter speeds were no longer as slow as they could be. I sent the body back to where I bough it, and they're going to send me a replacement.

I'm hoping the two problems are related.

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It certainly is a possibility. I hope you get good, and quick, and satisfactory resolution. When all is resolved, I feel certain you will find that the Kiev 88 represents a lot of bang for the buck. I enjoy using mine, which I call my "Hasselbladski."