Light leak or Developing issue?

Robert Canis · Jan 4, 2021

I've noticed this on quite a number of films and wondered whether they might be light leaks or a developer issue? I'm using a Hasselblad. Reels are Paterson and developing in either Rodinal or Microphen. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Pieter12 · Jan 4, 2021

Looks to me like the light seal on your back is starting to go. Is it on the whole roll?

Robert Canis · Jan 4, 2021

Yes. Would this be the DS slot?

Pieter12 · Jan 4, 2021

Robert Canis said:
Yes. Would this be the DS slot?

That would be it. A tech can do it easily or if you prefer, there are DIY kits available on eBay.

eddie · Jan 4, 2021

Regardless of the issue, I like the image.

Robert Canis · Jan 4, 2021

Pieter12 said:
That would be it. A tech can do it easily or if you prefer, there are DIY kits available on eBay.

Ok, thanks. Hopefully that'll remedy the problem.

Robert Canis · Jan 4, 2021

eddie said:
Regardless of the issue, I like the image.

Thank you, very kind. Marshes in SE England.

bdial · Jan 4, 2021

The light seal is easy to change, and there are some youtube videos that show the process. All that is required is a thin blade screwdriver. Back when I did mine, I was unsure as to which ebay sellers were reliable, so I just called Hasselblad and ordered a couple of seals directly from them. Cost was slightly more than the ebay average, but it seemed worth it to get the "real" thing.

Robert Canis · Jan 5, 2021

bdial said:
The light seal is easy to change, and there are some youtube videos that show the process. All that is required is a thin blade screwdriver. Back when I did mine, I was unsure as to which ebay sellers were reliable, so I just called Hasselblad and ordered a couple of seals directly from them. Cost was slightly more than the ebay average, but it seemed worth it to get the "real" thing.

Thanks, so I see. Unfortunately, it seems the only place I can purchase them is in the States!

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