Hi,
I've had a couple problems with light leaks with my Arca-Swiss F series camera. It's an isolated problem that has only ruined a few photos so far (a few too many though), and I was just wondering if you might be able to guide me in the right direction. I have attached the images that have been affected the worst.
I haven't kept the best notes, but I'm fairly certain that the images worst affected are from my 90mm f6.8 Angulon. I have checked it many times to make sure that the blades aren't sticking and I haven't seen it happen. I think this is the problem for the image with the hard edged light leak at least. Where can I get a CLA in Canada (Maritimes) or New England?
My other concern would be with the light seal around the lens board and the front standard. It's a foam, and it's not flaking away like I have seen in other situations but it is bent over, and probably isn't making the best seal any more. Where can one find this product?
Other notes: I have checked my bellows for any leaks and it seems fine. Some other images have a very slight light leak in the same part of the image, but I am not sure if they are with the same lens. Could it be the film holder? I've been learning in a vacuum (I don't know of any LF users in my town or area) so I'm not sure if there are any simple tricks that I'm missing when I place my lens board or film holder.
Thanks for your help,
Sean
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