Taping up film door

[technicolour]

Hello there everyone,

About a year ago I remember posting something about having problems with slight overexposure which I put down to the simplicity of my camera, but one of my college teachers recommended taping up the film door (its only a simple camera and the door doesnt close that tight) with electricians insulating tape to seal it, and thus make it totally light tight. Anyone ever heard about this before, is it likely to work?

Thanks

[Actor]

A standard precaution among pro DPs is to use gaffer tape on all potential sources of light leaks.

The presence of gaffer tape has a second function. It means there is film in the camera, so check the frame counter before you open it up. This is not as important with super8 which comes in cartridges but is a good practice with reg 8 and 16mm.

[Alex]

I would tape it while the cameras is running. Then when you view the film, you can decide if taping the door made a difference.

[Mike Buckles]

I would try it..what have you got to lose, except light leaks! Nice to see you back on the forum, Technicolour!

[technicolour]

Nice to be back Mike [img]smile.gif[/img]
The only thing that was keeping me away from super 8 was the British winter! Now were getting real Kodachrome weather over here.

[Mike Buckles]

You know it, Technicolour!! I'm in Nebraska, it's all brown and gray around here...things should start turning "Kodachrome green" around here soon...then I'll finish up the roll I started in february!