kurt_kaufman Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 500cm here. using an a16 with unmatched serial numbers. the leak totally whites out the bottom third or so of the first shot of every roll, evenly across the frame. the leak doesn't show up on my a12 shots. any ideas? Is it worth pointing out that my negatives are being lab developed? Maybe the problem is on their end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_wheatland Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 <p>I always store my camera without the dark slide in place allowing the light proofing foam to remain "swollen" to prevent light leak especially on the first frame. Give it a try!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_britt3 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 <p>You need new seals in the film back...........I would guess the camera set for a while before you shoot the first frame? The longer between frames give the light leak a longer exposure.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisco_disilvestro Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 <p>There is a chance the problem is due to the lab. Some of them start to unroll the paper back with the lights on to reach the beggining of the film (it has happened to me many times). Try to advance a little bit further than the arrows aligment when you load the film and note if the burnt area changes accordingly</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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