Leaks...
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:34 pm
Shot this a few days ago. Aside from the distortion from the wide angle closeup, I'm happy with this, as far as exposure and developing goes...
img072 by Scott, on Flickr
...except for the fricking leaks.
The large leak in the corner is from me sliding the dark slide between the holder and the camera. I knew it when I did it, but it signifies the major problem and, I believe, the root cause of the other leak: The holder isn't held tightly in the back. Springs seem too loose. I have another holder ready, which seems more robust and less likely to give me problems. I'm adding additional screws in the springs on the open end of the back to increase the tension there. Will try again after that and see if we're moving toward goodness...
img072 by Scott, on Flickr...except for the fricking leaks.
The large leak in the corner is from me sliding the dark slide between the holder and the camera. I knew it when I did it, but it signifies the major problem and, I believe, the root cause of the other leak: The holder isn't held tightly in the back. Springs seem too loose. I have another holder ready, which seems more robust and less likely to give me problems. I'm adding additional screws in the springs on the open end of the back to increase the tension there. Will try again after that and see if we're moving toward goodness...
