Is it really that big of a deal if some brackets bend later? Not every fence is in a crazy wind tunnel. For a basic backyard, a cheap fix can hold up just fine for years. People act like you need industrial grade everything for a simple panel. Sometimes a five dollar solution does the job and you never have to touch it again.

Shutter curtains on old rangefinders can be such a pain. I mean, I've had similar lagging issues with my own gear, and it's always a headache. Maybe it's just me, but those tension springs seem to wear out over time. Adjusting gears sometimes feels like guessing, especially without the right tools. Hope you find a simple fix, but idk, these things can be tricky. Solidarity from another vintage camera struggler.

Oh man, reminds me of waiting three weeks for a specialty part, but then finding a way cheaper fix while we waited. Saved the client a ton!

My grandma's spoiling was just candy and no screen limits, not some deep bond.