Open the back, fire the shutter while set to "B". You'll probably see some kind
of blob or lint sitting just on the other side of the shutter curtain, casting
a shadow on the film.
John
Siri Bjoner wrote:
> Hi all!
>
> I`ve had this recurring prob with some pics, a small black smudge (that
> looks like the roadrunner) at the righthand bottom of my shots. I have
> finally located the source; my OM-1. And (having tested out my lenses) it`s
> most blurred with a Sigma 39-80/3,5 macro; and least on the Zuiko 75-150/4
> and 50/1,8.
> I can`t see anything (wrong) through the viewfinder or the mirror, and it
> occurs on all pics, regardless of lens/aperture (the only variation is how
> blurred it is).
>
> Has anyone ever experienced something like this? Is it time for the shop,
> or might I be able to fix it myself? *sigh* It`s perfect for IR
> photography, but has ruined too many pics for it to be of any "serious"
> use.... unless I want to cheat and make a wider frame and crop my
> prints..........
>
> At least I can now show and explain the differences between a 28mm and
> 400mm to my students... ;-)
>
> cheers,
>
> Siri.
>
> mailto:sbjoner@xxxxxxxxx fone: +47 9010 4635 fax: +47 9030 6420
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