Hi all,
I purchased a Zenit E due to the rainy weeks as I wanted to take photos no matter what. It came with an Industar 50-2. Both are in mint condition, even the light meter works.
I ran through two rolls and after developing them I realized these black marks on the negs.
After I developed the first roll I thought that it was the developing process but as the second roll looked exactly the same I got to the conclusion that it must be light leaks.
I’ve checked the curtains against a torch in pitch black from where the lens is and cocked the shutter to check if there’s any leaks where the two curtain meet but no.
The other odd thing is that it’s not on all frames and on some it’s more present that on the other.
Where else can light enter?
I’m thinking about the side where the door is attached to the body but the foam’s condition looks great, though it can happen that despite this it lets the light in.
But then it should be on different areas on the neg not exactly on the same area.
Can it happen that the lens leaks? Is it even possible? It’s also in great condition though while focusing at some point it becomes a tiny bit looser than otherwise.
I attached a few photos of the negs.
It’s such a nice piece of kit (and I can use it in the rain without worrying too much) and would be a shame to sell it as a donor (I don’t want to do that).
I purchased a Zenit E due to the rainy weeks as I wanted to take photos no matter what. It came with an Industar 50-2. Both are in mint condition, even the light meter works.
I ran through two rolls and after developing them I realized these black marks on the negs.
After I developed the first roll I thought that it was the developing process but as the second roll looked exactly the same I got to the conclusion that it must be light leaks.
I’ve checked the curtains against a torch in pitch black from where the lens is and cocked the shutter to check if there’s any leaks where the two curtain meet but no.
The other odd thing is that it’s not on all frames and on some it’s more present that on the other.
Where else can light enter?
I’m thinking about the side where the door is attached to the body but the foam’s condition looks great, though it can happen that despite this it lets the light in.
But then it should be on different areas on the neg not exactly on the same area.
Can it happen that the lens leaks? Is it even possible? It’s also in great condition though while focusing at some point it becomes a tiny bit looser than otherwise.
I attached a few photos of the negs.
It’s such a nice piece of kit (and I can use it in the rain without worrying too much) and would be a shame to sell it as a donor (I don’t want to do that).
