sprouty Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 A few weeks ago I posted an image I scanned of a negative that had dark streaks on several frames. At the time I was unsure whether or not it was a problem with my camera or something caused by the lab that did the development so I asked for some opinions. Based on the fact that the streaks were in a very consistent location in the frames almost everyone surmised that they were caused by a light leak in the camera body. Well today I finally found it. It�s coming from a damaged section in the bottom plate. The recessed area where the locking ring sits is cracked at the top lip for almost 180 degrees. There are no marks around the area where it is separated or on the locking ring itself and the camera has never been dropped so I�m assuming this is just a defect that occurred when the plate was being stamped. So I guess I�m off to the dealer today to get a replacement. Thanks again to all who responded. Regards,<div>[ATTACH=full]7474[/ATTACH]</div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprouty Posted July 1, 2003 Author Share Posted July 1, 2003 Hmm, let's try that again...<div>[ATTACH=full]7475[/ATTACH]</div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv1 Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 I bet you could fix that with a little JB Weld, and save yourself more than a couple of bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprouty Posted July 1, 2003 Author Share Posted July 1, 2003 Sorry, I can?t seem to get the image to display, but if you?re interested however you can look <a href="http://www.photo.net/photo/1586224">here.</a> And actually David I'm using tape for the time being and if I didn't have a passport warranty I might just try something like that. Of course since I do I'm assuming the new plate will be free. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 I recently priced a M6 bottom plate and they run about $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop_vc Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Stephen,<p> Here's an <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2937835599">ebay auction</a> for a bottom plate.<p> Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles barcellona www.bl Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 I bet that piece is able to be soldered in... might look a little ugly inside but outside it might look ok. Have to scrape back metal to bare brass to solder, but I bet it can be done. Heck, I bet I (me) could do it..!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karim Ghantous Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 A bit off-topic, but... Stephen, that picture showing the fracture is nicely taken. Perfect angle, background and lighting. I'm going to put this in my permanent mental note file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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