----- Original Message ----- From: Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 4:44 PM Subject: Help! Scratched Negatives
First, load a roll of film into the camera and advance a few frames. Then turn the camera off, and yank the battery. Now open the camera back and have a look see at the film and try to figure out where the scratch is coming from. Plan a strategy to deal with the scratch. William Robb > I've been getting a long scratch in the same place, along the length of > the film. I tried another film processor, but still get the scratch. So > I am forced to conclude that it is from the PZ-1p. > > Other than fine residue at the bottom of the camera, though, I cannot > see where the film would be scratching. I have gone over every surface > and cannot see a bit of dust where film passes, or find a rough spot. So > what do I do? > > I realize that blowing compressed air into it is not a good idea. What > about applaying a small vacuum to the film chamber? (Staying away from > the shutter, of course.) Has anyone tried this? Other advice? > > Thanks, - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
