Issues with First Roll of Film on New Leica M6

[Nikolajandersen]

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Hi,

I just got my first Leica M6 and have just received my first roll of developed film. On about 3-4 of the pictures, I notice something strange, almost as if the film was wet while it was being scanned. Therefore, I am writing in this forum to find out whether it is my Leica M6 that is not working properly, or if it is the people who developed my film who did something wrong? P.S. This is the first time I am using this shop to develop pictures.

I have attached a picture where the error appears and one where i see something in the top right of the photo.  

While we're at it, does the camera seem to take flawless pictures or do you see anything unusual? As mentioned, this is the first time I own a Leica camera.

And on the side note… i still have the ability to return the Camera, so if you Think that its something wrong with the Camera and it not worth fixing, then let me know  

Thanks in advance!

Best regards,
Nikolaj

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[jaapv]

If other images on the film are fine I would check the development and scanning  first. Is the flaw visible on the negative itself? 

[Nikolajandersen]

Here are two other photos. It looks a bit like a fingerprint?

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[TomB_tx]

Development problems

[Nikolajandersen]

3 minutes ago, jaapv said:

If other images on the film are fine I would check the development and scanning  first. Is the flaw visible on the negative itself? 

I didn’t get the negatives back unfortunately, only the scans… as i mentioned about 4 pictures it appears badly and some of Them has a little bit on the right side and the rest are perfectly fine.

[Nikolajandersen]

7 minutes ago, TomB_tx said:

Development problems

Okay thanks - so it doesnt look like there’s something wrong with the Camera?

[TomB_tx]

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In general these defects show liquid smears on the film as might be caused by contamination on rollers of an automated development lab system. I don't see anything consistent with a camera problem, so use a different lab and just enjoy the camera.

[spydrxx]

Camera's fine...your processor sucks. Find a different processor, your current one obviously has no regard for the quality of their product.

[Fotoklaus]

+1 for a problem while developing/ handling the film.

 

[Mute-on]

2 hours ago, spydrxx said:

Camera's fine...your processor sucks. Find a different processor, your current one obviously has no regard for the quality of their product.

Well said. 

[fotomas]

I also agree in an lab failure. Camera should be fine.
What kind of film was it? Could it be a cinema-film, like CineStill film or Silbersalz? They look like this if the rem-jet was not removed properly.
To find an answer the negatives would be essential. If it might be rem-jet it could be possible to remove it afterwards. Otherwise the processor had same dirt in it. You can try to clean the neg with a waterbacth with wetting agent or film-cleaner. Depends on the kind of dirt.

But I would avoid a lab where I don't get the negs anyway.

[Nikolajandersen]

1 hour ago, fotomas said:

I also agree in an lab failure. Camera should be fine.
What kind of film was it? Could it be a cinema-film, like CineStill film or Silbersalz? They look like this if the rem-jet was not removed properly.
To find an answer the negatives would be essential. If it might be rem-jet it could be possible to remove it afterwards. Otherwise the processor had same dirt in it. You can try to clean the neg with a waterbacth with wetting agent or film-cleaner. Depends on the kind of dirt.

But I would avoid a lab where I don't get the negs anyway.

It was shot on portra 400  

[earleygallery]

Why haven’t you got the negs?

Clearly a processing error, nothing to do with your camera.

[250swb]

You need the negatives in your hands and should never let the lab keep them, but this is a processing error by the lab. You should have some compensation for the film and processing costs and for your time and effort, unless you ticked a box saying you give up your rights.

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[Nikolajandersen]

4 hours ago, earleygallery said:

Why haven’t you got the negs?

Clearly a processing error, nothing to do with your camera.

They destroyed the negs. I will definitely keep Them next time!

[poli]

since it seems you are in The Netherlands, I advice you to use Fotoverweij (Nijmegen). You can either send or deliver your rolls. I let them develop and scan. They are quick, pretty cheap and I am happy with the results, esp colour. 

cheers, 

Paul

[Eclectic Man]

I just sent a Fujichrome Provia 100F 35mm film to 'The Darkroom UK' for dev only and got it back today. £13.35 fro 36 exposures (cheaper rates for larger numbers of films.)

[Nikolajandersen]

20 hours ago, poli said:

since it seems you are in The Netherlands, I advice you to use Fotoverweij (Nijmegen). You can either send or deliver your rolls. I let them develop and scan. They are quick, pretty cheap and I am happy with the results, esp colour. 

cheers, 

Paul

Im from Denmark, But thanks  

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[poli]

2 hours ago, Nikolajandersen said:

Im from Denmark, But thanks  

haha.. that's a bit too far then..

[Fotoklaus]

I can recommend meinfilmlab in Germany. 

Very reliable and professional Service. 

https://www.meinfilmlab.de/en/

And whatever happens: Keep your negatives! Those are your Originals!