I’ve shot several rolls of film through my Olympus OM-2n now and, overall, I’ve been very happy with the results. I have noticed though, on a number of frames, what appears to be a light leak. It normally appears as a slightly brighter column of light at the right side of the frame, although it only appears on an occasional basis. I’ve also only noticed it when shooting black and white film. It’s possible, I suppose, that the leak is minor and it’s the greater sensitivity of the 400asa film that is allowing it to manifest – it hasn’t, as far as I can see, appeared at all on the rolls of 100asa and 200asa colour film that I’ve shot with the camera.
I’ve looked at the camera and it has seals fitted in the slots where the back closes into the body, but there was a mssing seal where the hinge is, so I’ve replaced that (and also added a little extra bit of seal into the slots in a place where it looked a little thin). I’ve yet to shoot another roll since doing this but hopefully it will resolve the problem.
Today’s photo is possibly affected by the same issue, albeit to a much larger degree than the others. There’s noticeable flaring at the top of the frame, perhaps enhanced by the leak – although much of it is probably down to the bright sunshine that was burning through the morning mist – I had to shoot towards the light to get the illumination on the cobweb. Whatever the fact, in this case I think it makes for a better photograph.
Olympus OM-2n, Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 & Ilford HP5+. Ilfotec DD-X 1+4 9mins @ 20°.
Taken on 18 September 2020
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Brilliant shot. With the weather changing and things getting a bit more muted, I think I’lll have to pick up a couple rolls of 400TX or HP5.
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Thanks Tobias.
Black and white film on gloomy days is a pretty good choice I think (although the day I made this shot was bright and good for colour too). I’ve seen some great colour photos made on dull, overcast days, but I personally find it a struggle shooting colour film in those conditions. I should maybe practice more…
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I certainly need the practice anyway.
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That leak mimics lens flare pretty well. But that bit of foam you put by the hinge ought to do the trick.
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Fingers crossed! In most cases the light-leak is very minor, almost unnoticeable. I think that this particular shot is largely flare, possibly due to the bright sun being diffused through the thinning mist, and then exacerbated by the light-leak.
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The web stands out beautifully and the flair on top works well I think 🙂
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Thanks Yuri. I agree, the flare gives a nice glow to the upper half of the shot. It was unintentional, but I’m glad it’s there. 🙂
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