philipus Posted February 2, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 2, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) My M3 had a problem with what appeared like light leaks and I sent it in to Tamarkin for a check-up (great service, btw. Dan's terrific!). I posted some photos in this thread. The technician couldn't find a problem with the shutter but discovered that a piece of film was stuck behind the pressure plate. This could have caused the intermittent (about 20-25% of the photos on a roll) "light leaks". Well, I just scanned the first roll since the camera returned. And I have what looks like a similar problem on four photos. Sigh. I've analysed these with a little bit greater attention and notice that on two consecutive images (nos. 2 and 3) the blue streak goes from one to the next. I'll send it back again but thought I'd post anyway in case anyone has some clever suggestion. I'm considering asking Tamarkin to replace it for another M3 (which they actually offered last time). Cheerio Philip Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/171873-hmm-m3-back-from-service/?do=findComment&comment=1916196'>More sharing options...
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TomB_tx Posted February 2, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 2, 2012 If you flip open the back with the shutter fired, do you see the curtain ends (metal) at the left side of the frame, or have they gone passed the frame? They should move passed the frame so you only see the fabric curtains. Looks to me like the curtains are braking too much. That happened to my M6, which caused a light leak at that edge. After repairing the shutter brake (new parts needed) the curtains then moved all the way passed the frame, and the problem disappeared. My M4 also began to have the curtains stop too soon (after 40 years), so it went in for a CLA and also came back corrected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted February 2, 2012 If you flip open the back with the shutter fired, do you see the curtain ends (metal) at the left side of the frame, or have they gone passed the frame? Thanks for the reply Tom. I appreciate it. I actually asked Tamarkin about this when I sent it in and they explained that on the M3 it is normal for the metal end to be seen on the left side after the shutter has been tripped. I'm certainly going to ask them again when I send it in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoshawnuff Posted February 2, 2012 Share #4 Posted February 2, 2012 I had that same problem with an M3, sent it to Youxin Yi where the shutter brake was replaced and a CLA was performed—it has worked flawlessly since. If the technician at Tamarkin was unable to find a problem, then it's unlikely he'll find it a second time. Take the replacement camera and save yourself some grief... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted February 2, 2012 If the technician at Tamarkin was unable to find a problem, then it's unlikely he'll find it a second time. Take the replacement camera and save yourself some grief... That's a good point, actually. It reminds me that Tamarkin offered me to send it to a service shop here in Holland and cover the cost so that I wouldn't have to ship it across the pond. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoshawnuff Posted February 2, 2012 Share #6 Posted February 2, 2012 That's a good point, actually. It reminds me that Tamarkin offered me to send it to a service shop here in Holland and cover the cost so that I wouldn't have to ship it across the pond. That might be the best choice. You'll save on shipping expenses, and avoid the possibility that the technician misses a problem on the replacement M3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted February 2, 2012 Share #7 Posted February 2, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) they explained that on the M3 it is normal for the metal end to be seen on the left side after the shutter has been tripped. . It wasn't visible on my MP or M6, and it isn't visble on my M2. The M3 might be different but I don't know why. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted February 3, 2012 Share #8 Posted February 3, 2012 I had a broadly similar problem - the effect was triangular. It was a light leak from the rewind lever. Gerry Smith (Kindermann Toronto) found it and fixed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted February 3, 2012 Share #9 Posted February 3, 2012 The metal on my M3 shutter is only 10% hidden after tripping. Maybe there is variation as the model was produced. The one I have handy is 750,000, one of the first made and was converted to ss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted February 3, 2012 The metal on my M3 shutter is only 10% hidden after tripping. Maybe there is variation as the model was produced. The one I have handy is 750,000, one of the first made and was converted to ss. I've wondered this, too. Mine is an SS in the 1105-range. Could the single-stroke design have anything to do with it? Late last night, I put another roll in and as I was playing around with the shutter at various speeds with the back lid open...two pieces of film fell out(!) I'm going to do a few quick rolls this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 3, 2012 Share #11 Posted February 3, 2012 Good luck, the film may have been causing the problem, but this should have been found during a proper checkup. The camera may need a full CLA, in which case you need to accurately determine the state of any replacement body. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks Steve. Yeah, I agree. I really doubt that those film pieces came from the one roll I have shot since the camera returned. With any luck, this is the end of the trouble. I'll hopefully know that after the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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