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Light Leaks

Has anyone just given up on chasing light leaks, and resorted to gaffers tape for every roll shot? I can't seem to get this Pentax 67 to stop leaking light without it. I've replaced the lights seals multiple times. It works great with the gaffers tape, so the leaks must be around the film door, it's just a chore standing there with someone as I tape up the back of my camera.

Posted by Ken Mullinix
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thinbegin · Sep 22, 2026

Just a thought, but have you confirmed the light leak is from the back of the camera? There are multiple places a camera can leak light. Another possibility is leaking from in front of the film. Have you looked at the mirror baffles/pads to see if they might be leaking?

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