Re: Strange M6 Problem

[Colin <colinmi@fast.net>]

mdw3@leguin.acpub.duke.edu wrote:
> 
> I recently had a srange problem with my M6, and was wondering if any
> of you had experienced the same, heard of such a problem, or have any
> notion what might be plaguing my camera.  On two frames of a recent
> roll of slide film shot indoors under artificial light (frames #5 and
> 37), I found a vertically-oriented and sharply-defined streak of
> light (approx. 1mm wide, and tapering slightly).  Other than that,
> none of the frame is fogged, however, and the streak does not
> continue into the sprocket-holes, indicating that the leak must have
> occurred from the front of the camera.  I am dumbfounded (as is the
> local repair shop).  Furthermore, the streak occured at different
> locations on the two frames that were affected by the problem. FYI,
> I was shooting at 1/50th sec. f2 with 64 speed film.  I am reluctant
> to send my camera for repairs with so little evidence to go on.  Thanks in
> advance for any help any of you might be able to offer.
> 
> Michael Weisberg

Michael,

My guess would be a little bit of debris, like a film chip, snagged the
shutter and held it open a little bit.  Once that piece falls out when
you change film or blow it out you won't see that problem again.  The
streak was probably very near the edge of the frame.

Hope this helps.

Colin