Great analysis, Chuck. The intermittent part might be caused just by
variations in holding it if the seals are flat. Squeezing the back
might be enough to make it light tight, but a more relaxed grip may
allow the light in.
Winsor
Long Beach, California, USA
On May 7, 2007, at 5:55 PM, <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
<chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I don't have an OM-4 but I dont' think it has a motor drive socket
> cap. In any case, the light leak shows on the bottom of the frame
> which means that it's at the top of the film gate in the camera.
> Since the leak covers the sprocket area of the film I'd say it has
> to be light leaking around the foam seals. I'd check the foam on
> the top of the back and also check to see it the door might be a
> little bit sprung. Also check around the counter resest pin.
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