I have wrestling with a problem that I can only identify as flare inside the camera. I am seeing a line of increased density along the 8 inch side of the film which sits at the flap end of the holder. It does not matter how I have the back oriented either for right or left insertion. It does not appear on verticals.
At first I though it was a development surge mark but just could not image the JOBO 3005 doing that. After some tests I have eliminated that.
The problem only appears in bright sun and the sun isat the side or towards the front of the camera. It appears even if I carefully shade the lens.
The Zone VI 8x10 appears to have a very tight bellows with little extra space beyond the film area. I have never seen this with 4x5. The camera is used but in excellent condition. I have to assume this is the original bellows.
The link below will take you to a sample image showing the problem. Look carefully on the left hand side of the frame and you will see the line. I can certainly crop it out but damn, would be nice to fix it.
http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/s/f/sfw3/images/sfw3-flare.jpg
thanks,
steve
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