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Re: [OM] shutter speeds

Subject: Re: [OM] shutter speeds
From: Mark Dapoz <md@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 23:25:31 -0400 (EDT)
On Thu, 26 Jun 2003, Kurt Klein wrote:

> > Do both of the edges appear perfectly vertical?
> 
> The metal piece is crooked, as you suggested.  It is like this: \, though
> not so extreme.  That produces the slack on the upper part of the curtain.

The bottom string has come off its pulley.

> What would cause this kind of damage?

Probably someone trying to push the curtain back for whatever reason.
I suppose if the tension is off or if the curtain brake isn't working that
may also do it, but it's not as likely as someone messing with the curtain.
                                -mark


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