Shutter Count a big deal?

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I'm not really asking this for any other reason that I am interested but has anyone ever worn out a camera body by going over the stated max shutter actuations?

I guess in reality unless you are a pro sports photographer or something you would be more likely to upgrade a body for the latest model well before they actually ware out.


Andy S
 
A shutter dying would just mean a new shutter being fitted for around £250 depending on type.
A shutter count is a guide to what life span it should have but might die before or a long time after a specific shutter count.
 
There are many things that can go wrong with a piece of technology like a camera. The shutter is just one of them and because the number of shutter actuations can be traced, people get hung up about it. I wouldn't worry about it unless you are buying a second hand camera that has had a lot of use. In which case you should check it works correctly when you buy it then keep your fingers crossed that it keep working.
 
+1 with the previous poster... It's only an indication. I know at least two 40D owners who had to get new shutter mechanisms at only a few thousand actuations.

Check on the specs to see what the rating is. There is a website that has data for some models here: http://www.olegkikin.com/shutterlife/ - note, you need to search for the models not listed on the front page...

Andy
 
I've got a 450d the shutter went at about 40000 it's rated for 50000,it cost £150 to get a new shutter assembly fitted:eek:.The shutter count does'nt reset after fitting.
 
Its like car mileage,not so important nowadays i dont think.:)
 
jockwav said:
Its like car mileage,not so important nowadays i dont think.:)
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I'm not sure that is quite the correct comparison - more that getting a low count doesn't mean trouble free operation - but then a high count doesn't mean it will die quickly either. Some camera models have been plagued with dodgy shutters, but they aren't the only thing that goes wrong!

Andy
 
I took my 350D to about 60k and it still fired like a champ :D

I think it still lives...
 
shutter can die at any time, not worth worrying about

my first 20D died after approx 89,000 shots, i've had the shutter replaced and its done well over 160,000 since and my 2nd body is clocking on for 130,000
 
Check out the site I linked to - there are some seriously well-used (if you believe the posters!) cameras out there... My E-3 is on about 40k in the last 18 months... But then my keeper rate might not be great!
 
AndyElliott said:
I'm not sure that is quite the correct comparison - more that getting a low count doesn't mean trouble free operation - but then a high count doesn't mean it will die quickly either. Some camera models have been plagued with dodgy shutters, but they aren't the only thing that goes wrong!

Andy
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Exactly what i am saying.:)
 
gwgw said:
I've got a 450d the shutter went at about 40000 it's rated for 50000,it cost £150 to get a new shutter assembly fitted:eek:.The shutter count does'nt reset after fitting.
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for a price of £150, it's almost worth upgrading rather than getting new shutter assembly.

how do you check your shutter count on 450d btw?
 
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