Beginner Shutter count

[Mclovin101]

I have been offered a 5d mk2 with 87,000 now i nothing about shutter count. but assume this is high. Shall i stay away from something this high??

 

[gramps]

5d mk2 shutter is rated at 150,000 actuations so plenty left unless you anticipate lots of fast action ... depends on price really

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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No, of course not.
Should you stay away from a good car with 50 000 miles?
It is all a matter of condition, care, brand/model history &
reputation, and rest market value.

Search first what is the expected life of the shutter, find out
the maintenance record of that model etc.

 

[Mclovin101]

5d mk2 shutter is rated at 150,000 actuations so plenty left unless you anticipate lots of fast action ... depends on price really

Price is £550 so not to bad

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No, of course not.
Should you stay away from a good car with 50 000 miles?
It is all a matter of condition, care, brand/model history &
reputation, and rest market value.

Search first what is the expected life of the shutter, find out
the maintenance record of that model etc.

Didnt think of it like that. maintenance can this be done by the user or needs to be sent away ??

 

[Kodiak Qc]

Didnt think of it like that. maintenance can this be done by the user or needs to be sent away ??

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I mean sensor, screen, box, matt screen etc, maintenance that should
be performed by the user.

 

[Mclovin101]

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I mean sensor, screen, box, matt screen etc, maintenance that should
be performed by the user.

Ok i will check with the seller. If i was to get this is there any guides or anything that i could follow to maintain it ??

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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Basically, the camera is a third eye…
treat it as such, you can't miss! ;-)

 

[Mclovin101]

Oh right

So at that price its not a bad camera if well looked after and by the sounds of it she is a professional photography so . Shall have a think