Shutter count on Canon pro bodies: I just checked the number of actuations on a Canon 1DMk4 I own and it was at 205396 and still going strong. I wonder, are these figures typical, or...

Budnjax Loc: NE Florida

I just checked the number of actuations on a Canon 1DMk4 I own and it was at 205396 and still going strong. I wonder, are these figures typical, or what? I have seen a website purporting to report data on the number of bodies with shutters still working or not at various numbers of actuations but wonder how typical the results are. For example, maybe a shutter doesn't work because the cameras electronics went out and the shutter itself is fine. Any ideas??

henrycrafter Loc: Orem Utah

I have been using Canon since the 20D and have never had a shutter fail. Maybe I'm just lucky but this is one reason why I have stuck with Canon.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

I think most shutters go WELL past the minimum of maximum actuations. I believe the 1d4 is rated to 300k. It will take you years to get the next 100k
My 5ll just came back from Canon ready for sale and it has 75k. I shoot a lot and that's at least 4 years worth. Will take it another 5 years of a lot of shooting to get to its max!! At 10 years old the cheapest consumer crop camera will be a better camera.
I do t worry about shutters. That's for those that don't use their cameras to worry about!! LoL
SS

jim quist Loc: Missouri

I have had 2 canons that were way past their shutter count when I sold them and they were still working. I now have a 1dmk3 1dmk4 1dsmk3 that are all working fine so far, I don't know how to find the shutter count on these three cameras. I just don't worry about it.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Ny Canon 40D has around 240,000 clicks, however it has started to make "funny" noises so I replaced it with a 70D.
The 40D is hardly ever used any more.

Budnjax Loc: NE Florida

you can check the 1D Mk4 at www.eoscount.com. It costs $1.79 for one check on one camera, $5.29 for an unlimited number of checks on the same camera. For the other 2 I've heard you would have to send the camera to Canon to get the shutter count.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Budnjax wrote:

I just checked the number of actuations on a Canon 1DMk4 I own and it was at 205396 and still going strong. I wonder, are these figures typical, or what? I have seen a website purporting to report data on the number of bodies with shutters still working or not at various numbers of actuations but wonder how typical the results are. For example, maybe a shutter doesn't work because the cameras electronics went out and the shutter itself is fine. Any ideas??

Here's what Canon thinks you can expect. I recently read an article testing shutter life and speed using Nikons. They let them run till the shutters failed, and they died just about when Nikon expected them to fail.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1172197

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Budnjax wrote:

I just checked the number of actuations on a Canon 1DMk4 I own and it was at 205396 and still going strong. I wonder, are these figures typical, or what? I have seen a website purporting to report data on the number of bodies with shutters still working or not at various numbers of actuations but wonder how typical the results are. For example, maybe a shutter doesn't work because the cameras electronics went out and the shutter itself is fine. Any ideas??

While I understand the curosity about shutter count, there are a coupla things to keep in mind. Count is important when a refurb is involved. For hobby shooters, it is probably unlikely to ever get to end of shutter life. For pros, it's just another cost of doing business. A pro sport shooter can go through 2 or 3 hundred thousand shots a season, just to get "that shot". If you are worried about any kind of camera failure during a shoot, carry a second body. That's my opinion for whatever it's wprth (probably not very much).

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

In several different model reviews, the Digital Picture website has a table of ratings of cameras. The link below goes to the 1DXII review and about 2/3rds down through the review is table comparing several models including the 1DIV at 300,000. I've seen another site in the past that had the ratings of all models for Canon. Google 'shutter count' and you should be able to find the same in the results.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-1D-X-Mark-II.aspx

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Budnjax wrote:

I just checked the number of actuations on a Canon 1DMk4 I own and it was at 205396 and still going strong. I wonder, are these figures typical, or what? I have seen a website purporting to report data on the number of bodies with shutters still working or not at various numbers of actuations but wonder how typical the results are. For example, maybe a shutter doesn't work because the cameras electronics went out and the shutter itself is fine. Any ideas??

I went to a Canon Professional Services seminar about automobile photography and the lecturer has a 1D Mark IV with over 500,000 clicks on the shutter. They are rated at 300,000 but most Canon cameras will exceed the rated number of clicks. I sold mine to a guy and I didn't know how many clicks were on it but he insisted that I guess. I told him that I'd guess 35,000 but when he got it he checked and it had 65,000. He was no happy but after he's had it for 3 or 4 hundred thousand more clicks I'm sure he'll mellow out. "Dude, it was just a guess" I told him. It's rated at 300,000 clicks. You have nothing to worry about. I told him.

rochephoto

I'm a pro and I've had a couple of Canon DSLR bodies (treating with a new 1Ds) and have never had a shutter failure. If you read up on the actual statistics, about 85% of the bodies exceed double the 300,000 count

royden Loc: Decatur, GA

RichardTaylor wrote:

Ny Canon 40D has around 240,000 clicks, however it has started to make "funny" noises so I replaced it with a 70D.
The 40D is hardly ever used any more.

I recently bought a used 40D from Keh for $149.00 including shipping. Check the clicks..was under 32,000. I have a long way to go.

rochephoto

Let's clarify without autocorrect..... I've had a couple of dozen Canon DSLRs starting with a 1Ds and I've never had a shutter failure and I shoot a lot

rjriggins11 Loc: Colorado Springs, CO

Over 200,000 shots is a lot of wear and tear on the shutter. They are rated by Canon at 250,000 but most of the ones I've seen fail a lot sooner, usually around 125-175k. It's a really nice camera. Have you considered having it overhauled for an extended lifespan?

Budnjax wrote:

I just checked the number of actuations on a Canon 1DMk4 I own and it was at 205396 and still going strong. I wonder, are these figures typical, or what? I have seen a website purporting to report data on the number of bodies with shutters still working or not at various numbers of actuations but wonder how typical the results are. For example, maybe a shutter doesn't work because the cameras electronics went out and the shutter itself is fine. Any ideas??

rochephoto

Actually, as I said, If you look at statistical surveys the vast majority of shutters last a lot longer than Canon says. See Link

http://www.olegkikin.com/shutterlife/canon_eos5dmkii.htm

I would inquire a lot more how a camera was used and abused than just the shutter count. If you're an amateur or prosumer I'd think about the equation that balances your real usage vis-a-vie shutter count and make an informed choice. Realize that a well taken care of camera is most important. Many professionals, particularly studio professional,take great care of their gear. We have to! Our lively hood depends on it.