Shutter problem?

[richysticky]

Hey guys,
Just a silly question, I have an old EFM wich i loved using, but it has what has been described as 'Oil on the shutter blades'
and looks just like exactly that, is this fixable at home? I am sure a canon repair would be waaaay more than the body is worth.

Cheers,
Rich

[colin C]

Re: Shutter problem?

Hello Rich

With film cameras worth next to nothing, it probably doesn't warrant an official service/repair. However, it shouldn't be that difficult a job to wipe the oil off with a swab.

By preference I would use a sensor swab, but if you haven't any, I am sure that the cotton buds on a stick, used gently would do the trick.

Colin

[doktorstamp]

Re: Shutter problem?

As Colin says use a cotton bud, but make sure these are good quality, the cheaper brands have precious little cotton above the stem, opening up the possibilty to scratching the shutter.

regards

Nigel

[Nathaniel]

Re: Shutter problem?

I had a shutter problem with my EOS 3 camera and when I took it to Lehemanns in Stoke on Trent (Canon repairer) they diagnosed the fault as with the battery holder. This was replaced at a cost of £49 + Vat and it worked perfectlly after that. Some film cameras do hold their value a bit longer with the EOS 3 being sold for around £150 on Ebay. I would also like to add that film cameras are mature technology and hence do not often give any trouble- problems are quickly put right compared with digital cameras.

[richysticky]

Re: Shutter problem?

Thank you for the responses :) I will give it a go with some solution and a swab.... cant do any harm me thinks:)

[Nano_Burger]

Re: Shutter problem?

I made a Do It Yourself instructable on how to "Manage" your sticky shutter. Found here:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Manage-Your-EOS-Cameras-Sticky-Shutter/