On Tue, 08 May 2007 13:49:03 +0200, <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The lens inverts and reverses the image such that the bottom of the
> image is recorded at the top of the film as it rests in the camera. If
> you see the damaged portion on the bottom of the frame then the leak was
> coming from the top side of the camera. Also, when the film is in
> position to be exposed by the lens and shutter, the sprocket holes of
> the film are hidden from the lens. If the sprocket hole area is exposed
> it didn't come from the lens and shutter. It came from a leak behind
> the film which means bad seals on the film door.
So - which is new to me, shame - the image on the film plane is registered
upside down?
Of course, you're right. The light seals are decayed right below the
viewfinder, I wonder how I could have overlooked that!
> Chuck Norcutt
Chuck - thanks a lot for most detailed and informative answer, I really
appreciate your input and your post helped understand many things
existance of which I was hardly aware. Thanks.
--
Łukasz Grabuń
http://grabun.com/
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