Does the shutter count affect the functionality of the camera?
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Does the shutter count affect the functionality of the camera?
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a7r2 shutter is expected to last for half a million actuations, if that helps.
its surprising the body is still in excellent condition as they do tend to wear quite easily.
Yes well from what I can see in the photos it looks to be in great condition, however I have asked some extra questins to be specific.
Thanks for your advice
Yes, it can, just because its rated for 500k doesnt mean it will get there. 120k for £850 is to much imo. You can get one with a much lower count from a dealer with warranty for not much more.
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I sold one with a 4,000 shutter count for that.
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godox system works well and is used by many. godox x1ts trigger does the job.
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Depends really if fixed price repair is still available at the moment a new shutter mechanism would only be £120. They seem to change if fixed price repair is available or not on a regular basis though.
If the camera is still in good condition it likely hasn’t seen a lot of abuse and you could run up 120k in a studio for example pretty quickly. There is also no guarantee that if you buy a camera with only a couple of thousand clicks that the shutter doesn’t fail anyway.
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Thanks. Was the answer I was hoping for. Saw this as a possibility earlier today, and it's in the right price range.
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Agree with this re my Nikon experience. I had a D4 that I picked up cheap with 300k clicks. I added another 200k + to it and it never missed a beat. Bought it for a song, sold it for a song and the current owner (a friend) is still happy with it nearly 2 years later.
Are there any dealers you can recommend me from the top of your head?
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Keep watching eBay, you’ll get a good deal
Yes I’ve been looking constantly but everyone must be reluctant to sell at the moment
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Yes I’ve been looking constantly but everyone must be reluctant to sell at the moment
Watch ones like this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324154494555
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Yes I’ve been looking constantly but everyone must be reluctant to sell at the moment
https://www.jessops.com/p/sony/a7r-ii-mirrorless-camera-body-188198
don’t know what the shutter count is on that but it’s cheap
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Loveley pics. What lens was the lat one shot with?Somewhat counter-intuitively, the lockdown has lead to me taking more photos. Mostly from the point of view that when we look back through our photos in later life, there'll be a 3-4 month gap of doing nothing - so made sure I take my R2 out with me most days. We're very lucky to live right by a common, so taking the kids out most days has been great.
In the UK:-
MPB
Wex
Harrison Cameras
Camera Jungle
London Camera Exchange
Park Cameras
Castle Cameras
to name a few that I've used and been happy with.
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I'm guessing an older one? Look at the shape of the aperture.
Ah consistency.
No, but buying one with a lower count from a dealer with warranty is a safer bet.
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The last two are taken with a Helio 44-2, the others either Sony 85 f/1,8 or 35 f/2.8
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Second that!
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Ahh the good old Helios. Bokeh can be marmite but the image has certainly rendered well here imo.
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Lucky you. If you want to sell it on, you have a willing buyer right here.
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Hanging on to this body for a while yet mate.
Best camera I've ever used.
God knows what the R3 & 4 are like
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Smart decision. I'm taking delivery of my A9 today (out for delivery) as I move across to Sony. And just receiced the 70-200mm GMM f/2.8. Can't wait to get out at the weekend for the first decent walk/shoot. Looking for a R2 or R3 to compliment it. Been reading about their differences today and (for my needs) the R3 doesn't seem worth the extra cost.
will do thank you
Oh wow that is a great price especially with a 12 month warranty with jessops
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Since getting the Sony 20mm f1.8 I've been looking at my MFT kit and wondering if I need it all.
I was keeping MFT for a few reasons...
- For wider shots, I have the Olympus 9-18mm but I now have an AF Sony alternative in the 20mm f1.8.
- For longer shots, I have 45-150 and 100-400mm lenses and no long Sony lens.
- For smaller kit and/or silent shooting.
I have two MFT cameras, GX80 and GX9 and my thinking is that I could sell the GX80 and keep the GX9 with just a few lenses for when I don't want to take the A7. I could maybe keep the GX9 with the 17mm f1.8, 14-42 and 45-150mm kit lenses. I also have a TZ100 with a 25-250mm zoom for days out when even MFT is too much. The GX80, 25 and 45mm f1.8's, 9-18mm, 100-400mm and 12-35mm f2.8 could all go and that could raise £1k or so (maybe, if the stuff sells) towards a long Sony lens. I don't really neeeeed the money but selling stuff to fund other stuff eases my conscience
So, if I go for a Sony long lens what would my best option be? 800mm isn't really necessary but more than 400mm would be nice
I was keeping MFT for a few reasons...
- For wider shots, I have the Olympus 9-18mm but I now have an AF Sony alternative in the 20mm f1.8.
- For longer shots, I have 45-150 and 100-400mm lenses and no long Sony lens.
- For smaller kit and/or silent shooting.
I have two MFT cameras, GX80 and GX9 and my thinking is that I could sell the GX80 and keep the GX9 with just a few lenses for when I don't want to take the A7. I could maybe keep the GX9 with the 17mm f1.8, 14-42 and 45-150mm kit lenses. I also have a TZ100 with a 25-250mm zoom for days out when even MFT is too much. The GX80, 25 and 45mm f1.8's, 9-18mm, 100-400mm and 12-35mm f2.8 could all go and that could raise £1k or so (maybe, if the stuff sells) towards a long Sony lens. I don't really neeeeed the money but selling stuff to fund other stuff eases my conscience
So, if I go for a Sony long lens what would my best option be? 800mm isn't really necessary but more than 400mm would be nice
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So, if I go for a Sony long lens what would my best option be? 800mm isn't really necessary but more than 400mm would be nice
There is only 2 choices, the Sony 200-600mm and the Sony 600mm f/4...
...or the left field lighter option, the 100-400mm & T/C
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I'd love a 600mm f/4. I got severe gear envy in Hong Kong where pretty much everybody has 400mm f/2.8 & 600mm f/4 primes
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£10k+ ? I doubt I'll be getting either
If I win the lotto maybe
This is really just for the odd moon picture, dabbling with birds and squirrels and the odd alternative perspective landscape or people picture. It'll hardly get used. My most used lenses are probably always going to be 35/50mm primes.
If I win the lotto maybe
This is really just for the odd moon picture, dabbling with birds and squirrels and the odd alternative perspective landscape or people picture. It'll hardly get used. My most used lenses are probably always going to be 35/50mm primes.
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I like the images, just not the weight or price
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Me tooSecond thoughts... I have got a birthday coming up
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Mine is mid May so we'll probably still be isolating. I'll be happy with a take away
The council is opening the local parks, I think on Friday, but they're for exercise only and staff will be patrolling. I bet that'll be a thankless task and I expect they'll be abused. Sadly.
The council is opening the local parks, I think on Friday, but they're for exercise only and staff will be patrolling. I bet that'll be a thankless task and I expect they'll be abused. Sadly.
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Mine's the 21st, think I'll be having an Indian TakeawayMine is mid May so we'll probably still be isolating. I'll be happy with a take away
The council is opening the local parks, I think on Friday, but they're for exercise only and staff will be patrolling. I bet that'll be a thankless task and I expect they'll be abused. Sadly.
