I think it would actually be a good idea to take the camera with both
lenses to a repairman with a test unit to rule out the camera as being
even a possible problem. (though like you I tend to think the problem is
elsewhere) The repairman can check the accuracy of the speeds as well
and take a quick look for light tightness. These are quick tests and
usually cost very little if anything. If they can do it fairly quickly
and reasonably a cleaning and lub might not hurt if the camera has been
stored a while. Being off isn't the end of the world as long as you
know it and its consistent. Light meters can be check usually at the
same time without a big deal. I had a meter that was one stop off once,
but the shutter was also one stop off so it was of little effect till
you used an external light meter that wasn't.
Take both lenses because if I recall correctly the shutter is in the
lens with a Hassy. Change the lens, you change the shutter. Problem
could be in one lens and not the other. IIRC didn't the Hassy backs
have a history of some minor problems? Id take the back with me and let
that get a quick look as well just to rule out something like an unusual
light leak. I don't think I would ship the camera to get this done if I
didn't have a local repairman, but often these check can be done at
photo shows ect. Be good to know regardless if this has any impact on
the immediate problem
Randy Stewart wrote:
----- Original Message ----- *From:* Janet Cull <mailto:jcull@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> *To:* pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> *Sent:* Sunday, September 24, 2006 6:25 PM *Subject:* [pure-silver] short dev. times/to Jim and Bob
>>>In the middle of your test roll, take the back off of the camera, pull the dark slide out, and make sure that you see the film in there. When you develop the roll, regardless of how you have exposed the rest of the roll, that frame should come out black.<<<
Mark,
What is the purpose of that? What will it tell me? Thanks for replying.
Janet
It will tell you whether you development is at least adequate. White light exposed film should develop to a black denisty. If it
comes out less than full density, you know the problem is in your
development, not the camera which as this thread drags on appears
to be less likely the problem.
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