Shutter Life expectancy for Nikon D3100
Nov 2, 2014 09:13:09 #
Hello all,
I have searched both here and Nikon's website for an answer to the expected shutter life of the Nikon D3100. To date, I have yet to find that answer, even in approximation. Thus, the reason for asking here.
At how many actuations would or should one consider this model nearing the end of it's shutter life expectancy? Also, at how many actuations should this camera be sent to Nikon for a tune up and/or deep cleaning?
Thank you in advance for your time and knowledge!
Sunnybuck
I have searched both here and Nikon's website for an answer to the expected shutter life of the Nikon D3100. To date, I have yet to find that answer, even in approximation. Thus, the reason for asking here.
At how many actuations would or should one consider this model nearing the end of it's shutter life expectancy? Also, at how many actuations should this camera be sent to Nikon for a tune up and/or deep cleaning?
Thank you in advance for your time and knowledge!
Sunnybuck
Nov 2, 2014 09:29:38 #
Sunnybuck wrote:
Hello all, br I have searched both here and Nikon'... (show quote)
From Google - http://www.shutteractuations.com
I cannot answer your question on service intervals. Too many variables such as where you use it, how you use it, etc. If you like the results, it's probably working fine & vice versa.
Bill
Nov 2, 2014 09:49:59 #
Sunnybuck wrote:
Hello all, br I have searched both here and Nikon'... (show quote)
Nikon lists this shutter for an expected average life of 100,000 cycles.
More specific info can be found here:
http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d3100/features06.htm
As for a general cleaning, I always send my cameras to Nikon for a free general clean and check just before the warranty expires, then again annually after that. But I probably use my cameras a lot more than the average hobby photographer ever will.
Nov 2, 2014 09:52:04 #
It is my understanding that any Nikon should last for 100K shutter actuation if reasonably cared for. I think the ones used at Walt Disney are well over 200K. Just keep it clean and dry. I have 85K on my D90 and will test out the 100K before upgrading unless I can find a D7100 really cheap.
Nov 2, 2014 10:18:46 #
Thank You Gentlemen. This info tells me just about time to seriously consider that D7100. I have one that's quickly approaching that 100K mark. Nonetheless, it's time for a good cleaning anyway. It may be time to pass it along one of the grandsons. Ol' Frank let me know if you find one on the cheap.
Sunnybuck
Sunnybuck
Nov 2, 2014 10:47:58 #
I'd use it until it gives you trouble. There are folks here at the Hog with north of 250,000 activations on their various camera. That's only a published statistic...
Nov 2, 2014 12:17:21 #
Sunnybuck wrote:
Hello all, br I have searched both here and Nikon'... (show quote)
I don't know if it has ever been tested. IMHO, the overwhelming majority of that and comparably priced cameras will be dropped and broken, left unused on a shelf, or traded for something newer long before the shutter ever wears out
Nov 3, 2014 09:33:38 #
Ol' Frank wrote:
It is my understanding that any Nikon should last for 100K shutter actuation if reasonably cared for. I think the ones used at Walt Disney are well over 200K. Just keep it clean and dry. I have 85K on my D90 and will test out the 100K before upgrading unless I can find a D7100 really cheap.
Up until 2 years ago, I was told by a couple of the photographers, who were all using D90's at the time, all the cameras were to be replaced with D7000's very shortly. That was more than two years ago. They did say that the d90's were used until, basically they were all used up! Sorry, referring to the photogs at Disney.
Nov 3, 2014 09:50:11 #
Elsiss wrote:
Up until 2 years ago, I was told by a couple of the photographers, who were all using D90's at the time, all the cameras were to be replaced with D7000's very shortly. That was more than two years ago. They did say that the d90's were used until, basically they were all used up! Sorry, referring to the photogs at Disney.
Oh my, there goes my chance of getting the D7100 under the Christmas tree this year. Hubby believes things need to be repaired with duct tape at least several times before replacing, that includes electronics. Oh well, maybe next year. Thanks for the info.
Sunnybuck
Nov 3, 2014 15:30:16 #
Don't be misled by the figures given, 100,000 actuations, etc, etc.
These are the amount of actuations cameras are tested to, not the life expectancy of the shutter.
The D7100 is tested to 150,000 cycles, this doesn't mean it won't last longer...
These are the amount of actuations cameras are tested to, not the life expectancy of the shutter.
The D7100 is tested to 150,000 cycles, this doesn't mean it won't last longer...
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