Canon offers free fix for faulty mirrors on Mk1 EOS 5D
A few isolated Canon EOS Mk1 cameras have developed a fault where the main mirror has become detached from the shutter mechanism and fallen into the camera. This has been caused by a deterioration in strength of the adhesion although there is no speculation whether this is caused by extreme conditions.
Canon is now offering a free fix to the problem via Canon Service Centres.
A Canon spokesperson told CPN:
“We offer our most sincere apologies to customers using this product who have been inconvenienced by this issue. Going forward, we will spare no effort in our quality management to make sure our customers can use our products with confidence.”
You will know if you have been affected by this phenomenon as you will not be able to see through the viewfinder and the camera will rattle when shaken. Sorry could not resist that one 
See the official Canon statement regarding this fault.
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