david_m.

Thanks for the quick answers, everyone. Stuart is right on when he describes my rewinding behavior (got to squeeze that last frame in) and his theory fits the intermittant nature of the problem I've been having. So, I'll try the easy "fix" first. I've got about three rolls at the photofinisher right now and I know that I only stopped when I felt resistance at the end of the roll. We'll see what they show tomorrow and then I'll try the next ones the "right" way. Thanks again to everyone.

I couldn't find anything addressing this in the forum, but I can't believe that

it's only in my camera, so here goes: I have an MP (old ISO selector dial) that

I bought as a "demo" about 2.5 years ago. It has been everything that I hoped it

would be as far as feel and ease of usage. (I've been using an M6 for about 10

years and M cameras for 25.) Then, about six months after I got it, I got back a

roll of film with vertical and horizontal light streaks on each frame. The

verticals were not in the same place on each frame so some frames had one and

some had two. The horizontal one was across the full frame about 1/3 up from the

bottom. When I looked at the negatives, they extended only to the edge of the

picture area, not into the sprocket hole area. Not quite believing it, I shot

another roll and it was perfect - no light leaks. I called my favorite,

nationally known repair person who suggested that I send it in. I did so and it

was returned with new "light shields." It worked perfectly again - for six

months, or about 25 rolls of film. This time when it happened again I had shot

two rolls together. The second roll was perfect. I called my repair person and

was told to send it back. More "light shields" were installed (at a very fair

price). It worked perfectly again - for six months or about 25 rolls of film.

This time, I decided to keep using it - since there seems to be no way of ever

knowing if it is repaired at this point. Three rolls later it's still operating

perfectly. I love the camera, but it's a bit frustrating not being able to use

it for an important event or take it on a "once in a lifetime" trip. I'd be

happy to send it to Leica, but I'm not certain that, even then, I could be

certain it was fixed. Has anyone else seen anything like this and, most

importantly, have you been able to get it fixed. Thanks.<div></div>