<p>Must be 10 years or so ago that I got my first Canon 300D DSLR. I had a T90 film camera at the time, assumed I'd be using it alongside the DSLR. Well that didn't happen, and the T90 sat unused for about six months when I got it out to shoot some wide angle shots with my Vivitar 17mm lens. After a few shots, the camera showed the "EEEEE" error message and would not work.<br>
<br />I found out online at the time this meant the shutter failed. I was told if the camera wasn't used for a long time, magnets in the shutter would lose their magnetism and no longer work. I had the shutter replaced and sold the camera.<br>
<br />Since that time I've been picking up copies of the old Canon film cameras that I used over the years. Just as souvenirs, no real intent in getting back into film. The T90 is the only one I don't have, and see one listed on a local online selling site.<br>
<br />So my question is - is not using the T90 the probable cause of shutter failure? While I would not be using the camera if I should buy it, I would like to have it be operational.<br>
<br />Thanks!</p>