jamiemyers575 Posted April 15, 2021 Share #1 Posted April 15, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) After reading as much as I can on the usual forums I still am struggling to identify the problem I have with my M6 and would love anyone's feedback or opinions. I am pretty sure it need a full service but thought it was worth asking. If this has been covered in previous threads then a point in the right direction would be appricated. My M6 is displaying either a light leak or shutter problems. At first thought it was the shutter at higher speeds but now think its s light leak. I can see a light leak using all the standard methods. Every do often I get a double frame that looks underexposed/fogged. The frame is misaligned and overlaps into the margin o gfx the film i. e. Not within the normal frame. So would this be a light leak? I am home developing. This has hapened on a coupe of films put through my m6 and not on other films put through other cameras and home dev'd. Thanks Jamie 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! Quote 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/319966-m6-light-leak-or-shutter-curtain/?do=findComment&comment=4182253'>More sharing options...
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jamiemyers575 Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted April 15, 2021 Sorry that was meant to say I don't see any sign of a light leak when using the standard methods. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted April 15, 2021 Share #3 Posted April 15, 2021 Shutter issue - uneven curtain speed. A full CLA service will cure it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted April 16, 2021 Share #4 Posted April 16, 2021 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! What about a light leak? I would give it another test. Expose the camera to strong light, keep it in a dark bag, wind the shutter before shooting, wind after shooting and that with a dark scene. Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! What about a light leak? I would give it another test. Expose the camera to strong light, keep it in a dark bag, wind the shutter before shooting, wind after shooting and that with a dark scene. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/319966-m6-light-leak-or-shutter-curtain/?do=findComment&comment=4182432'>More sharing options...
250swb Posted April 16, 2021 Share #5 Posted April 16, 2021 The areas jankap has thoughtfully pointed at with the arrows are curious and do look more like a light leak. I don't think there's any reason a slow shutter would cause the offset shadow areas top and bottom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted April 16, 2021 Share #6 Posted April 16, 2021 3 hours ago, 250swb said: The areas jankap has thoughtfully pointed at with the arrows are curious and do look more like a light leak. I don't think there's any reason a slow shutter would cause the offset shadow areas top and bottom. That’s right, I just noticed the dark band at one side of the image. The M6 did have problems with curtain seals causing leaks, until they changed the material of the seals. My M6 (1985) got updated seals replaced as part of a CLA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted April 16, 2021 Share #7 Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) You could check for leaks by loading a fresh film and pointing a light source at various parts of the camera for different frames (no lens, keep the body cap on, and also try shining the light into the lens throat. However, it is either a leak or shutter issue so maybe just take it to a repairer with those negs and let them sort it out. It could even be a leak and a shutter fault! Edited April 16, 2021 by earleygallery 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen. Posted June 11, 2021 Share #8 Posted June 11, 2021 I read that light can leek into the camera from the black triangular plastic grommets located behind the camera strap attachment loops and that, they can be bought new for a reasonable price from Leica. I have a M6 and light affects the first two to three negatives. I wonder can you tell me if a full service would solve the problem. Is there a seal or some thing that a service could detect as faulty and replace? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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