whlsdn wrote:
A new reply to your prescient input is a good way for me to try to report back to all those who were kind enough to chime in when I asked for input on this topic that, at the time, had my head spinning. I choose yours because ....well, you'll see.
I now have a Canon 5D Mark III that looks virtually new. The book's cover lies. Shutter count is beyond predicted lifespan. Significantly. I did get it at a good price, but was also misled about the camera's usage. Still, I won't worry about that issue until it the shutter quits clicking. (Anyone know what Canon charges to install a new shutter? Everything else about this camera says it'll be worth it, but what will reality say?)
With the 5D, I still have the Lumix GX85. Yep, you were right! With that 100-300mm lens on, I'm getting fine wildlife closeups. I've put my 45-150 f/4.0-5.6 lens up for sale, since my other two lenses cover the span from 12mm to 100mm.
My third camera is now a Rebel T6s, which happened along before this thread essentially died with me saying I was biding my time with what I had for the time being. (Short time being.) That model was brought to my attention as a good, lower price-point APS-C Canon also by someone else in this conversation.
I've just this week added to my L lenses with a used Canon 24-105mm 1:4 L IS USM Macro, and I've put the last 2 of my EF-S lenses up for sale (another suggestion made here that resonated). Also very recently purchased a used Tamron 28–300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD AF for those times when I want compact, light-weight versatility. For now, the lens usually residing on the T6s is a Tamron SP AF 28–75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] MACRO, but with the 24-105L available, I might just decide to sell this nice little lens. It just works so well, I'd hate to part with it.
Anyway, while I intend to add just a few more short, specific notes, this is my THANK YOU to all who took time to comment here.
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Shutter replacement is aprx $250-$300 at a Canon repair station as of a couple months ago.