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Scott --
16-Oct-2007, 08:25
Ok, I've shot a few sheets with the 5x12 project cam now, and I've got a light leak showing consistently:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j185/bliorg/leak02.jpg

The only suspect leak I can find in the camera is located in the middle of the side of the bellows opposite where the leak is showing:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j185/bliorg/bellowshole.jpg

Is it possible for the bellows leak to be causing the damge to the negatives (ignoring the two vertical streaks in the middle of the frame, of course - those are caused by gaps in the seam of my spliced holder)? I'm having trouble tracking down any other obvious leaks.

Thanks,
Scott

Scott --
16-Oct-2007, 08:39
Nevermind - found it. The groove for the end-of-holder rib is too shallow on one end - let's in light when the holder's in place. Got to break out the gooseneck 1/8 gouge again...

wclavey
16-Oct-2007, 20:49
I'm glad you found your light leak... but I love that church! I look forward to another image...