[EOS100 aka Elan] Grease ....

<p>Hi there,</p>

<p>Who knows how to solve the too usual grease issue on an EOS100, like this:</p>

<p><img src="http://www.parlonsphoto.com/upload/images/photo-sb82vr.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="534" /></p>

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<p>Very, Very gentle wiping with a Q-tip and solvent (alcohol, lighter fluid). Shutter blades are extremely thin so you can't use any pressure.</p>

<p>To get to the other side, lift the mirror.</p>

<p>It's cheaper to buy a new (used) camera than get it fixed professionally. I cleaned up an old EOS 630 this way many years ago.</p>

<p>There's a detailed explanation here:</p>

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

<p>It includes removing the remains of the shutter bumper, which decays to a sticky mess and gets on the blades to cause the problem. If you don't do this it's likely to happen again.</p>

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<p>Cheaper solution than fixing your existing camera, find a Canon Rebel T-2 film camera, they may not have this issue and if so, buy another. I bought one awhile back for the price of two large pizzas!</p>

<p>Cotton buds, strips of paper and lighter fuel with patience and a delicate touch works.</p>

<p>Have a look at this:</p>

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

<p>I've done this with several EOS film cameras.</p>

<p>Henry</p>

<p>Great, my EOS is now like new!!</p>