Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The only thing that I could think of with a pie segment shape is a diaphragm leaf. Does it only occur with one lens? Skip At 12/13/99 07:26 PM +0000, you wrote: >Hello All, > >Simple question...I'm starting to notice a slight problem with my M6. Of >the 6000+(I'm estimating) frames I've shot with the camera, I'm getting a >small, over-exposed area on the lower-right portion of the frame. The >area looks like 1/4 of a pizza slice, when printed full frame. I've seen >this in about 3 or 4 of those 6000 frames now. At first, I thought it >might have been user error, like a finger, etc...but now I'm pretty sure >that it's not(all instances exhibit the exact same size and shape). This >wouldn't bother me all that much, except that it happened on one of my >most printed negatives, and I'm getting sick of burning it in, and >spotting such a large area. Has anyone seen this behavior, or know of >what might be causing it? >I should also probably note that I'm using a 35 summicron, pre-asph. I've >examined the lens and shade carefully, and cannot detect any problems. In >between rolls, I also exercise the shutter at each speed, and I can't ever >seem to see anything there either, in regard to sticking, etc. I'd >appreciate any help you can offer. As always, the lug continues to be an >excellent resource for all things leica, and I thank all responders in advance. > >happy holidays, >Paul Klingaman > >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - ----------------------------------------------- Skip Williams Westfield, NJ skipwilliams@pobox.com - -----------------------------------------------