reasons for grey or white in the corner?

photof · 09-14-2013, 04:41 PM

hi there,

please have a look at the pictures below. I don't know whether I have those issues because of light leak or photo processing and scanning at Walgreen.

Thanks a lot!

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photof · 09-14-2013, 04:45 PM

also one look like this

**Aristophanes** · 09-14-2013, 04:57 PM

Light seal.

photof · 09-14-2013, 05:02 PM

Thank you! But I don't this issue in other pictures from the same roll. Does light leak happen by chance? I am new to film photography and this is the first roll I got.

photof · 09-14-2013, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Light seal.

is it light seal on the mirror or back door?

**Aristophanes** · 09-14-2013, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by photof

is it light seal on the mirror or back door?

I'll let others chime in, but this may be a weak seal triggered depending on where your hand presses the camera back while taking the shot. My best guess.

photof · 09-14-2013, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

I'll let others chime in, but this may be a weak seal triggered depending on where your hand presses the camera back while taking the shot. My best guess.

Thanks a lot!

**Eric Auer** · 09-14-2013, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

I'll let others chime in, but this may be a weak seal triggered depending on where your hand presses the camera back while taking the shot. My best guess.

I agree.

Also what plays in here is how the camera is orientated. Weak seals let in light at certain angles.

Buy a seal kit. or be cheap like me and make your own seals from a neoprene mousepad with an exacto knife.
Glue it on with contact cement.

photof · 09-15-2013, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by Corto-PA

I agree.

Also what plays in here is how the camera is orientated. Weak seals let in light at certain angles.

Buy a seal kit. or be cheap like me and make your own seals from a neoprene mousepad with an exacto knife.
Glue it on with contact cement.

Thank you! I am also considering the foam tape from building material and double-side sticky tape. Don't know whether this will work. Or I may just use some black tape to wrap around the back door.

**Lowell Goudge** · 09-16-2013, 11:57 AM

What about light entering the prism?

LFLee · 09-16-2013, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by photof

also one look like this

The 2nd photo looks like the curtain didn't open fully? Just wondering.
Light leaks are pretty cool, unless you don't like them....

photof · 09-18-2013, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

What about light entering the prism?

could it be the light is too strong? and I used large aperture. Something wrong with the lenses? or shutter problem?

photof · 09-18-2013, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

The 2nd photo looks like the curtain didn't open fully? Just wondering.
Light leaks are pretty cool, unless you don't like them....

Leaks are indeed cool. I just got the camera and wanted to test it. I expected it to be in good condition.

09-14-2013, 04:41 PM	#1
photof New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8	reasons for grey or white in the corner? hi there, please have a look at the pictures below. I don't know whether I have those issues because of light leak or photo processing and scanning at Walgreen. Thanks a lot! Attached Images

09-14-2013, 04:45 PM	#2
photof New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Original Poster	also one look like this Attached Images

09-18-2013, 04:34 PM	#13
photof New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by LFLee The 2nd photo looks like the curtain didn't open fully? Just wondering. Light leaks are pretty cool, unless you don't like them.... Leaks are indeed cool. I just got the camera and wanted to test it. I expected it to be in good condition. Attached Images

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09-14-2013, 04:57 PM	#3
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Light seal.

09-14-2013, 05:02 PM	#4
photof New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thank you! But I don't this issue in other pictures from the same roll. Does light leak happen by chance? I am new to film photography and this is the first roll I got.

09-14-2013, 05:18 PM	#5
photof New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aristophanes Light seal. is it light seal on the mirror or back door?

09-14-2013, 06:36 PM	#6
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by photof is it light seal on the mirror or back door? I'll let others chime in, but this may be a weak seal triggered depending on where your hand presses the camera back while taking the shot. My best guess.

09-14-2013, 07:44 PM	#7
photof New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aristophanes I'll let others chime in, but this may be a weak seal triggered depending on where your hand presses the camera back while taking the shot. My best guess. Thanks a lot!

09-14-2013, 07:58 PM	#8
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by Aristophanes I'll let others chime in, but this may be a weak seal triggered depending on where your hand presses the camera back while taking the shot. My best guess. I agree. Also what plays in here is how the camera is orientated. Weak seals let in light at certain angles. Buy a seal kit. or be cheap like me and make your own seals from a neoprene mousepad with an exacto knife. Glue it on with contact cement.

09-15-2013, 08:35 AM	#9
photof New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by Corto-PA I agree. Also what plays in here is how the camera is orientated. Weak seals let in light at certain angles. Buy a seal kit. or be cheap like me and make your own seals from a neoprene mousepad with an exacto knife. Glue it on with contact cement. Thank you! I am also considering the foam tape from building material and double-side sticky tape. Don't know whether this will work. Or I may just use some black tape to wrap around the back door.

09-16-2013, 11:57 AM	#10
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	What about light entering the prism?

09-16-2013, 12:17 PM	#11
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by photof also one look like this The 2nd photo looks like the curtain didn't open fully? Just wondering. Light leaks are pretty cool, unless you don't like them....

09-18-2013, 04:31 PM	#12
photof New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge What about light entering the prism? could it be the light is too strong? and I used large aperture. Something wrong with the lenses? or shutter problem?