I have a new theory on the light leak in the Rolleiflex. And it goes. A little something. Like this:
There are two small, red windows on the camera for viewing frame numbers. One is for 120 size film, and is positioned in such a way that any light entering through the window falls directly on the paper backing of the film. I don’t believe this window is causing the light leaks (see some examples here). The other window is for B2 film (6x9cm) – a format I’m not using – and could be causing the leaks.
Because of the window position in the camera, light that leaked in through this second, “B2” window would actually fall on the frame after the currently loaded frame. So if I’m shooting frame number 6, the light leak is already fogging up frame number 7. This explains why I saw a light leak mark on the negative beyond frame number 12 (the last usable frame).
I’ve blocked up the second, “B2” window and will take a roll of film this weekend.
On a related note, Zona Photo Labs finally got a website. They did a beautiful, quick job with both sets of slides I’ve had them develop, and they have a reputation as the place to go in Cambridge/Somerville. Instead of the local Cameras, Inc. (which is slow to develop 120 film ’cause they send it out), I’m gonna try Zona when I shoot the next roll with the Rolleiflex.
posted September 2, 2004 – 8:32 am
Matt updated his website recently to add a (very funny) summary of emails he’s received in response to his text-only Where’s Waldo page. Check it out here.
Matt and I discovered that not only did the Thirsty Scholar recently raise its prices, the food quality took a nose dive since we’d eaten there last. Too bad, really – it was one of the last bars with cheap, decent food. Cue the “back in my day” comments… now.
posted September 1, 2004 – 8:50 am
I got pictures back from this weekend. The ones from Jamaica Bay didn’t come out so great (excuses/reasons: the noon-time light made things very flat, couldn’t get close enough to frame things nicely), though I might post one or two in due time. I did take some family portraits that came out well. Check them out here.
On a photographic note – the family photos were the first I took using the flash I got not so long ago (though the portrait of my grandmother is just with natural light). I think they came out well – the one of my family doesn’t look too artificially lit.
posted August 31, 2004 – 8:23 pm
I need a napkin to wipe up the drool on my keyboard after seeing this. The new iMac looks stunning! If one happened to appear on my doorstep soon, I certainly wouldn’t complain.
Inspired by Anna’s version I had on Sunday night, I made a really tasty cold corn soup for dinner last night. I also made a roasted orange pepper puree to mix in with it – the combination was great!
posted August 31, 2004 – 7:34 am
I updated the canary wood box project page to include more photos and a description of the “making of” process. Enjoy.
posted August 30, 2004 – 6:37 pm