jmlmullins
22-May-2022, 11:41
I purchased an Deardorff 8x10 last summer from a member on the forum here and have finally gotten around to shooting with it. On my first shots noticed some light leaks on both negatives in the exact same spot. I've included a crop of the photos which shows the side where the dark slide was removed. I shined a light in my camera and see that light is escaping from a gap in the joint of the film back. It appears that the wood has contracted and the joint has left a small enough gap for light to escape. Can anyone confirm that this is where the light leak is coming from? And if anyone has dealt with this, what have you filled the gap with to correct it? Wood glue dries transparent so I'm hesitant to use that. I'm not sure what is safe beside wood glue to use on the wood.
Is the light coming from the crack AND the opening in the film holder? I see light coming from the corner of the film holder as well but since its on both sides in the same spot, I figure its a camera issue. Thanks!
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Is the light coming from the crack AND the opening in the film holder? I see light coming from the corner of the film holder as well but since its on both sides in the same spot, I figure its a camera issue. Thanks!
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