Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You wrote: > >Gentlemen: > >I have an R5 which has given me outstanding service, until recently. On my >last few rolls, I have noticed flashes of light over small portions of any >(but my no means all) of my photos. They do not seem consistent in >location, but are obviously caused by minor light leaks. > >Further observatons reveals that only frames which are left sitting in the >frame when the camera is left for some time (hours, days, it matters not) >exhibit the problem. If you take, say 6 photos in a few minutes, the first >will show the problem, but not the rest of that series. The frame which >then sits, waiting for the next set of shots will show the problem! > >Careful examination of the camera reveals that when I close the back, there >is quite noticeable "play" when I press on the latch end of the cover. >Perhaps 1/8" or so. I do not recall this amount of play being noticeable >before, and I wonder - has anybody on this list had any experience with this >type of problem. >----------- >David Young: youngs@IslandNet.com > > > Hi David, I have had the same problem. First of all, put a piece of black electrical tape over the window and that will immediately solve your probelm. Second, Call the 800 number for Leica service and they will send you a couple of the 'little black foam things' (technical term) that keep the light from leaking inside the camera. They send them to you free, they even pay the postage. Regards, Bill Erfurth Evergreem, CO US