Shutter operations on a second hand camera, what is high?

[jmorgan]

Or is it nothing to worry about?

OK, been on this 350D a while and eyeing up a second hand 60D or 70D. But, is the clincher going to be shutter operations? Not really sure I need the 70D though. I do have a EF-S lens that I want to keep.

Loot is not really there for brand new but looking on one of the sites that will regularly get a mention on here for new and second hand and had good service with a lens or two.

Trying to find what mine is but the software it came with will not run with Mavericks.

[nellyleelephant]

A shutter can go at any point, not something I would worry about too much, although less than 20k would be nice.

I'm guessing mpb? They'll tell you the stter count if you ask.

[GravelBen]

Most recent cameras are rated to average at least 100k clicks before the shutter failing aren't they?

[jmorgan]

Yeah. MPB. Shutter count is listed on the few I have looked at. But if I see three or four at the same price then the count is what I am after for the next decider I think. e.g. 12,000 vs 41,000 at the same price. Then chuck in condition etc.

Saw one at 103,000

I appreciate it is mechanical and the length of a bit of string could be involved.

Wish I could get at mine so I can see how many I have taken as a guide.

[GravelBen]

There are a few websites you can upload an image to and they will pull the relevant number out of the metadata to tell you.

[RobDickinson]

Canon never officially rated the xxxD models from way back.

The 300d was supposed to be 25,000 and the 350d 50,000, but its quite an old model, well worth stretching a little more up the chain if you can

[jmorgan]

You mean to the 6 or 7? Possible. Finite amount of dosh though and not long got the replacement zoom that I am really happy with.

Edited by jmorgan on Monday 8th September 08:34

[jmorgan]

GravelBen said:

There are a few websites you can upload an image to and they will pull the relevant number out of the metadata to tell you.

Having issues with mine, says the info ain't there.

Never mind.

[RobDickinson]

At least to the xxxD that has live view, 500d? cant remember sorry

[jmorgan]

Was looking at the live view on the DPreview site when comparing models, handy for a scope which is something I like. There are drawbacks it would seem but when bolted to the scope, the benefits for me out way the drawbacks.

Edit. Doh! I could search my computer for the number of files matching the Canon format. Will not be bang on but a ball park figure. Seems the 350 uses a chip that is none too friendly for interrogation.

Edited by jmorgan on Monday 8th September 09:13

[jmorgan]

If I have my search right, over the time of the camera and excluding the odd JPEG, CR2 count in my pictures folder is 36,000 give or take a few, iPhoto of course made this not easy. So I have nothing to worry about then on a low milage pre owned.

Now, 60D or 7D....... arrrrrghhhhh