extend the bellows all the way, put a bright light inside. in a dark room, look over the entire camera for light leaking out from the mounted lens, the filmback, and bellows.
extend the bellows all the way, put a bright light inside. in a dark room, look over the entire camera for light leaking out from the mounted lens, the filmback, and bellows.
Colonel, you may get a response from someone suggesting use of a torch rather than a flashlight to look for light leaks ... don't do it, as the flames would probably do more damage than good.
I have had light leaks from sunlight directly coming through the dark-slide opening when the sun was in alignment with the film holder opening. Years ago a photographer that actively shot 8x10, and 11x14 in Seattle told me that you need to cover the rear of the film holder when you pull out the dark-slide. He used his dark cloth. Recently I have had a reminder of this with a 3/4 inch light leak on two exact shots.
Thanks, Doremus. I did all checks, and the only thing I can think of is improper darkslide removal or re-insertion, which I very likely could have done. Will have to make sure I pinch the back to the camera body from here on out.
@Jerry Bodine LOL. Its a brand new Chamonix view camera that I did check for light leaks on, and there are none...
Well, the problem is now known.
Mark Woods
Large Format B&W
Cinematography Mentor at the American Film Institute
Past President of the Pasadena Society of Artists
Director of Photography
Pasadena, CA
www.markwoods.com
Yep, the big auction site is a gamble, as ever. Although I do pull my dark slides all the way out, when making a photo. I'm going to not pull the dark slide completely out on these next 10 exposures (I've only got 5 film holders), and see if that makes a difference.
Have you thought about putting the film holders in the camera without the dark slides and putting a flashlight over the opening to see if you can see any light? Might be a short cut to finding the culprit.
Mark Woods
Large Format B&W
Cinematography Mentor at the American Film Institute
Past President of the Pasadena Society of Artists
Director of Photography
Pasadena, CA
www.markwoods.com
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