Canon 7 Shutter Curtain

[james_turner6]

<p>I am told that this camera has been film tested OK, but would be very interested in views on the state of the shutter curtain (pictures below). I know that the Canon 7 has something of a vulnerability in this area, but is this sort of damage "OK" or should I be avoiding this one and continuing my search?</p>

<p><img src="http://www.phiveas.co.uk/images/P1030009.JPG" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://www.phiveas.co.uk/images/P1030010.JPG" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://www.phiveas.co.uk/images/P1030011.JPG" alt="" /><br>

<img src="http://www.phiveas.co.uk/images/P1030012.JPG" alt="" /></p>

[john_shriver]

<p>That's minor, typical, and will not be any trouble. Somone fat-fingered the curtain when loading film. A few wrinkles like that won't affect the travel of the curtains.</p>

[Gus Lazzari]

<p>I agree with <em><strong>John S.</strong></em>, that's certainly better than rubberized silk age cracks or sunshine burn holes.<br>

Wonderful camera.</p>

[mukul_dube]

<p>Please ask if the shutter works correctly at all speeds. The apparent damage is not a problem.</p>

[juan_bonet]

<p>I bought a Nikon F2 and curtain (also titanium) is cut and is covered with a type of glue. Currently work!</p>

[steve_mareno1]

<p>I've never owned owned one w/ curtains that good. Wonderful cameras, quite big, and a good viewfinder. I never could get really spot on exposures w/ mine, so a shutter tester would be good to see what the actual speeds are.</p>

[james_turner6]

<p>Thanks all. I have bought it. Been hankering after one of these for a while ... since I saw <a href="/classic-cameras-forum/00XHsX">this thread</a>, to be precise. </p>