Streaks on scan

[Maria King]

Hi
I’m new to film photography and recently I’ve received several scans with streaks on certain photos. I’ve used 3 different films and encountered the same problem. I have a Canon A1-4 35 mm and have been using Kodak film. Is the issue with the camera or the film developer?

I welcome any feedback.
Thank You
Maria

 

[MattKing]

Welcome to Photrio Maria.
Like your screen name .
That looks to me to be a problem with light leaks in the camera.
Can you show us a backlit photo of the original negatives- a cel phone photo will do.
Please be sure to show the entire negative - image area, film edges, edge printing and the space between frames.
A strip of 4 - 6 negatives would be good.

 

[shutterfinger]

Where was the film processed? Who scanned it?

 

[Maria King]

Matt, unfortunately I did not request to keep the negatives. I used Bleeker Digital in NYC. I will reach out to get copies. In the meantime what can I do to not let light leak through? Or does the camera need repair?
Thanks again.

 

[MattKing]

Always keep the negatives!
They are your highest quality original source material.
That being said, learning this lesson early is a good thing.
If the problem is due to a light leak, the camera will most likely need service. It could be as simple as replacing the light seals - which you could probably do yourself with a little research - or it could be more serious.
But before going down that path I would recommend either obtaining those negatives (if that is possible) or exposing and developing another roll of film, to see if the problem re-occurs - but get the negatives!

 

[shutterfinger]

Another possibility is the shutter is running inconsistently. A light leak extends into the rebate area of the film, erratic shutter does not.