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Posted by Eugene Herbstreit on February 15, 2002 at 15:44:24:
In Reply to: Light Leak in Canon A-1? posted by Dori on February 15, 2002 at 02:51:49:
>> I recently got back two rolls of film that have discolored streaks from top to bottom of the prints. Fading as they reach the bottom. Is this a light leak or bad film? I checked the seals and they look good(to me). Thanks,
If it is light leaks you can either pay a technician big bucks to replace the light seals or go to www.micro-tools.com where you will find light seals with or without adhesive depending which one you want to use. Simple to replace with a little care.
Posted by Garry's Camera Repair on March 29, 2002 at 06:28:34:
You don't have to pay big bucks to get rid of this problem. We will perform a complete overhaul on your camera including replacement of all light seals for the total of $52.00. We are an on-line repair facility. If you want to know more about us please visit Garry's Camera Repair or go to 'Camera Repairs' in the index and find us under Illinois. Thanks
Posted by George Leifer on February 15, 2002 at 21:51:46:
There are two other things you can do 1) always keep the lower half of your camera case on your camera 2) open the back of your camera, and into the groove all around where the inner part of the camera back fits in, work a piece of thick heavy blk. yarn. The owner of a camera repair facility taught me these things and while perhaps these are not hi tech nor permanent solutions they often work, and temporarily "solve" a problem. They've worked for me.
Posted by Mikeb on February 15, 2002 at 04:54:22:
Light leaks generaly print as red to black streaks it may be
in the camera or while film was being processed. First thing to
do is load a 12 exp. roll of high speed film (400/800) go out
into bright light advance film turn the camera over in all
directions to let strong light hit in all directions. Repeat
winding and turning the camera until whole roll is used. Have it
developed only (no prints) if you have streaks in this roll the
you need light seals. Mikeb
1 Hour Photo of Venice
Posted by Francis in VT on February 15, 2002 at 19:54:53:
Good advice from Mikeb. But on half of the test film take pictures of a blank brick wall . Try to use the same settings you used when you got the streaks before.
>>>Fading as they reach the bottom.
This sounds like it might have something to do with a sluggish or out of synch mirror. This is why I suggest pictures on the roll also.
Posted by George Leifer on February 15, 2002 at 22:05:23:
Check the foam strip mirror cushion for stickiness. and or examine the edge of the mirror that strikes the cushion for grime due to deterioration of the cushion strip.
Also, with the camera back open, hold the camera up to a light source and move the film advance lever.Do this and also press the shutter button. Should you see any light other than when the shutter button is pressed, then your problem is in the shutter curtain.
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