Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi all, I'm new to list and new to leica world (since only April this year). Will try to describe my problem to best of my ability: I have an m6 ttl. Been shooting it since April and loving it. I shoot color negs and print my own work. I always print full frame. I noticed lately that there are two minute black spots on the lower long edge of my prints, visible when enlarged at 11x14 inches. I initially ignored it and just moved the blades up a bit on the printing easel. Then I realized these marks are on ALL my pictures. On close examination of the negatives with a loupe, I see the marks on EVERY SINGLE FRAME. I never noticed them before because there are alway a lot of foreground content (and color) that easily camouflages the black spots. It becomes more evident when there is say a clear concrete pavement or light colored foreground in the image. I went out and shot on the remaining frames in the camera just a grey cloudy chicago sky. Came back with negs showing clearly the two marks on every frame ... at the lower edge of image area between the 3rd and 4th sprockets. I opened up the camera back and found in the approximate area where the two marks would be two very very very small white spots. I mean minutae. These white spots are on the INSIDE of the guide or rail (whatever you call it) where the film passes. I tried to use a large brushless blower ... no use. I tried to run my fingers over the rail very gently with my other finger on bulb to keep shutter open. No use either. Those white spots won't budge. Did some detective work and found that apparently these spots were present since May!!! Don't think I shud use q-tip and alcohol ...no?? Any similar experience? suggestions? thanks in advance, Burnice Evans __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html