Just got a 500C, shot a test roll, light leak question

[Eeep]

Hi All, I've just bought a 500C and a couple of magazine 12s, show a roll just to test it out, and there is a pretty big light leak somewhere.

Can someone take a look at the shots below and offer some insight?

I notice the little peep window on the film magazine doesn't sit flush, it might be slightly ajar, could that be it? Or are the light seals on the magazine just wasted and need replacement?

• Canon CanoScan 8800F

• Canon CanoScan 8800F

 

[hammettsr]

The 500C is a very old camera, so you should get the seals checked as they can deteriorate. If your A12 film holders are very old they may have issues too.

 

[Eeep]

Thanks. It’s likely both, I fear.