Zenit TTL light leak!

Huss · Aug 24, 2018

Got the shutter synced, but it light leaks on every frame like this:

So, suggestions? Would like to fix it w/o just taping up the back. The current light seals look like string. Replace that with foam?

Huss · Aug 24, 2018

Pretty sure I found the answer to this from a previous thread a created a while back about a different Zenit!
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/fixing-zenit-light-leak.144995/

Looks like I'll be painting the curtains!

shutterfinger · Aug 24, 2018

Huss said:
The current light seals look like string. Replace that with foam?

They are likely black yarn, possibly very compressed.

Huss · Aug 24, 2018

no need for subtly here..

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Huss · Aug 24, 2018

Dried:

Loaded another roll, let's see if it is ok..

shutterfinger · Aug 24, 2018

Did you paint both curtains fully?

AgX · Aug 24, 2018

And with what kind of paint?

shutterfinger · Aug 24, 2018

In post 2 of this thread the OP references another thread on this fourm. In post 2 of that thread is a recommendation for Golden Heavy Body Artist paint, #1040 carbon black artist paint.
I'll bet that is what the OP used as it should be readily available in the OP's local.

Zenit TTL light leak!

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