Canon Rebels evidently have something inside that goes bad and leaves a gummy type of substance on the shutter curtain. Can safely (and gently) clean it with rubbing alcohol and q-tips? I know that too much pressure will ruin the curtain, but there must be some way.
2007-09-12 09:11:32 · 4 answers · asked by dellaibra 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
edwin has good advice, because canon reoair is $180 minimum out of warranty. but you get another warranty after they fix it. 10 day turnaround. how did you know the shutter had a problem?
found this site about it too..
2007-09-12 10:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by prwhite55 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be concerned about cotton fibers from the q-tip getting between the parts of the curtain. Rubbing alcohol has a high water content can could pose a corrosion risk.
I once tried to clean the shutter curtain on a Nikon SLR and ended up ruining it, so be very careful. You might seek a good service center. They can probably give you an over the phone estimate.
2007-09-12 16:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by George Y 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact Garry's Camera Repair at garryscamera@yahoo.com and ask him. Garry is very reasonable and has a fast turn around. I've had him do a CLA on 6 of my cameras this year. He adjusted the shutter, calibrated the meter and replaced light seals that needed replacing. $45.00 + $8.00 shipping for my Minoltas.
2007-09-12 16:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet is to have the camera professionally cleaned partly would do more harm than good by trying to clean the shutter yourself.
p.s
I just had dropped off one of my camera body to do a full cleaning and would be paying about $180 which the camera is still under warranty. which I knew that I would have to be paying for the cleaning. to my knowledge cleaning is not covered under warranty.
2007-09-12 18:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by DEAD II 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋