Any issues w/ a Canon 7S?

[wrs1145]

I've tentatively decided to buy one of these and have informed my wife. Are there any issues that I should be aware of?

Many thanks,
Bill

 

[Mos6502]

I think the light meter is the only trouble point, check it if you can (of course don't expect it to be too accurate even if it is responsive).

 

[dexdog]

NIce cameras, but as stated above, the old light meter may not be accurate. Also, the model 7 does not have an accesory shoe (the 7s does). Sorry, I should have read OP mmore closely. I agree that the 7s has a CdS cell as pointed out by zeitz!

 

[zeitz]

The 7S did not have a selenium cell light meter. It had a CdS cell. With the right voltage battery, my 7S meter works accurately.

 

[wlewisiii]

I have had a plain 7 and it was a good camera bar the meter which shouldn't be a problem for you. If the shutter is good, you'll be fine.

That said, IIRC you have a Canon P? I'd prefer it and my Sekonic L-308 to any 7. May I ask why you feel the need to change?

 

[KoNickon]

Yes, if the shutter is good. I have one for which the shutter cocking/film winding mechanism is faulty so it will not cock the shutter. I highly doubt this is a common problem, but be sure to check this.

Much is made of wrinkled shutter curtains on the 7 and 7s (and the P), but I don't think those interfere with the operation of the shutter.

 

[wlewisiii]

Nah, I prefer one with wrinkles. They don't hurt but people will sell a camera cheaper because of them 😉

 

[shawn]

I had a 7 where the metal shutter failed. It detached/tore from the leading bar and then bent inside the track. Shame as otherwise the camera was in excellent condition.

 

[aw614]

A Canon VL I have has the ribbon fail, the metal shutter seems ok though

 

[wrs1145]

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the comments regarding the meter. I definitely want the CDS meter in the 7S.