I get a black strip when taking pictures with Canon EOS 760D. How can I fix it?

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I was taking photos and suddenly a black strip appears on the pictures. Then I realized that something was wrong with the camera, some mechanism was not working.
There is something stuck when the picture is taken. When I set the on-camera viewer I can see a black band or belt blocking the light as you can see in the following image
Is there a way to fix this easily? (I would be willing to un-mount the camera to check and repair it if someone guides me).
Do you recommend that I send it to some technical service?
How much can it cost to fix the camera?

Michael C · Accepted Answer

That appears to be part of your shutter mechanism. It's broken and needs to be replaced. That's probably beyond the ability of a DIYer since it pretty much requires complete disassembly of the camera and some specialized equipment to insure the sensor and lens mount flange are properly aligned when reassembled. Whether sending it out for repair is worth it or not depends on several variables.
Among them:

The cost of the repair for the part of the world you are in. Repair costs can vary widely from one locale to the next.
How much another used EOS 760D or similar camera would cost. The 760D/Rebel T6s was replaced by the 77D in 2017. Again, where you're located can affect that significantly.
How much a newer camera with improvements over the 760D would cost relative to a repair or replacement. The 77D is still available new in kits with lenses, but apparently not as a body only option.

I get a black strip when taking pictures with Canon EOS 760D. How can I fix it?

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