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Hi Tom, The example I have uploaded for this post from my "test" roll, was the worst of the 6 shots that had light leaks and I could probably salvage the others by cropping and whatnot. And I since the Stylus Epic has never been nor ever will be my primary shooter, I don't mind having a bit of a crap shoot for when I am using it; aside from the usual 36 chances per roll. I have my F2's for what I would consider my normal everyday cameras and wanted to bring the Olympus out of retirement for those times as mentioned above when I would be concerned about damaging the F2's. Again, thanks for everyone's thoughts. And who knows, maybe someone will find the magic formula to solving the light leaks!

Hi John, Yes, I did some poking around the interwebs before I posted and didn't find any solutions but also didn't find particular recent posts either. I was hoping someone may have come up with something new; perhaps wishful thinking. Hi Tom, Yes, indeed it is the Stylus Epic Zoom 80. I bought it new but hadn't used it for at 10-15 years and noticed it had this intermittent problem of light leaks. Then with this last roll I was trying to use some kind of scientific method to figure out if there was a pattern to the seemingly random light leaks that appear and then not. I'll definitely try to give it a gentle clean but maybe it's just one of those thing that if I am going to use, know that I'll have light leaks in at least some of the photos. It'll be like a higher end Holga. :)

Heya, I shot this roll specifically at 35mm only because i wanted to see if zooming was causing the issue. I'll see about taking a brush to the barrel to see if that knocks any dirt or grit loose. Thanks!

Hi m42dave, Yes, on this camera you slide open the lens cover and the lens comes out of the body a little. I also zoomed out lens (it's a 35-80 zoom), pop the battery out, then open up the back and take a flashlight to the front and nothing seems to get through, at least obviously. I don't see anything that looks like felt or fabric inside of this lens barrel either. Though if there is supposed to be, that could be the cause of my problem. Thanks!

Hello all, First of all, thank you for taking the time to read this thread and adding your thoughts. I have a Olympus Stylus Epic that I like using when I would be a bit fearful of using a full-fledged SLR camera, like sea kayaking or rock climbing. I have noticed that occasionally, say 5-6 times in a roll of 36, there appears to be a light leak on the film. I have taped off the film viewport on the back and it still happens. I assume it must becoming from the lens or barrel based on the shape and the fact that the light stops at the film edge. I have taken a flashlight to the front and can't find anything obvious. So I have two questions: Can someone confirm (or deny) that this leak from the front lens or barrel? If so, as I assume no one is servicing these cameras any more, can someone offer some guidance on how to fix this issue? Thank you very much for your time! (Note: the photo is oriented as to how I believe it would be in the camera.)

I would say nearly exclusively. I grew up shooting transparencies and just don't care much for negatives. Not saying they are better or worse, just that I am familiar with and used to transparencies to prefer them. I bought a lot of Ektachrome E100VS after the announcement Kodak was discontinuing the film and kept it in my freezer ever since. I've got about 80-90 rolls left and plan on shooting them until I run out. I am hoping Kodak Alaris sticks with their plan to release another Ektachrome (and fingers crossed, it's akin to the old VS) so that I can continue my E6 habit well into the future. I am also very lucky to have an amazing lab here in Denver to process my E6 film at a VERY reasonable price ($8.95 USD per roll with mounting) and they still have enough business to do 1-2 runs a day.

Looks like the 20th is still available so I'll take today. This was from a recent trip to Zion National Park in Utah. It was shot on Scala 200 and processed by dr5. The camera involved was my Contax IIa using a Nikkor 28mm lens.

<p>Finally gotten the opportunity to take the Contax IIa off the shelf again and wander about town. I wanted to see how the Nikkor 28/3.5 works on the Contax and despite the differences in the helical, I am happy to say that it appears to work for me. Though I didn't shoot anything that was both close up and with the aperture wide open where I am sure some focusing issues will pop up.</p><div></div>

<p>Take 2 on the photo...</p><div></div>

<p>I've been trying to get out more to shoot but a silly thing called work keeps getting in the way. Still coming to terms with the Contax IIa, but slowly getting my brain wrapped around it. This is from a roll I shot with it using Rollei Retro 400S with a post-war Biogon 35mm lens.</p>

<p>Found this post and think I'd better follow it so it can help motivate me to get out shooting more. Nikon F2SB, 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5, Kodak Ektachrome E100VS.</p><div></div>

<p>Paul,<br> I have been quite happy with Rollei IR 400 for high contrast results and having it processed by dr5. <br> <a href="/photo/9953831">(example)</a></p>