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Apr 8, 2019 13:10:29   #
robertjerl Loc: Corona, California
 
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.
A new reply to your prescient input is a good way ... (show quote)


Shutter replacement is aprx $250-$300 at a Canon repair station as of a couple months ago.

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Apr 8, 2019 13:18:40   #
whlsdn Loc: Colorado
 
robertjerl wrote:
Shutter replacement is aprx $250-$300 at a Canon repair station as of a couple months ago.


Robert, that is actually very good news! Thanks!

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Apr 8, 2019 13:56:40   #
robertjerl Loc: Corona, California
 
whlsdn wrote:
Robert, that is actually very good news! Thanks!


I am relying on someone else who was pricing a shutter replacement. Don't know what camera it was for. And labor will add, different amount depending on where the work is done I would guess.

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Apr 8, 2019 15:01:50   #
whlsdn Loc: Colorado
 
robertjerl wrote:
I am relying on someone else who was pricing a shutter replacement. Don't know what camera it was for. And labor will add, different amount depending on where the work is done I would guess.


Oh. Well, still gonna be worth it. Thanks.

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Apr 9, 2019 20:03:13   #
crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada
 
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.
A new reply to your prescient input is a good way ... (show quote)


Got caught buying a high shutter count 5dmkiii too when I bought it as a 2nd camera for weddings. (Have a 6D too but stressed about the single card slot). The 5Dmkiii was advertised as a mostly video camera, rarely used, it looked 10/10, not a scratch. Got it home... 198,000 shutter actuations.... Seller vanished. Good news is that these cameras are reliability beasts and could last well beyond their rated shutter life. It was a good deal and with the 300 shutter replacement, probably would have paid the same as lower acutations body....still, I was pissed. Luckily, I only use it during weddings and still have my 6D as backup to my backup. (and the 6D is awesome in low light and low light focusing with the center pt. Not nearly as good as the 5dMkiv but comparable to the 5Dmkiii. ...keep clicking until it dies. Pay the $250-300 for a replacement shutter and keep rockin'

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Apr 9, 2019 20:26:02   #
whlsdn Loc: Colorado
 
crazydaddio wrote:
Got caught buying a high shutter count 5dmkiii too when I bought it as a 2nd camera for weddings. (Have a 6D too but stressed about the single card slot). The 5Dmkiii was advertised as a mostly video camera, rarely used, it looked 10/10, not a scratch. Got it home... 198,000 shutter actuations.... Seller vanished. Good news is that these cameras are reliability beasts and could last well beyond their rated shutter life. It was a good deal and with the 300 shutter replacement, probably would have paid the same as lower acutations body....still, I was pissed. Luckily, I only use it during weddings and still have my 6D as backup to my backup. (and the 6D is awesome in low light and low light focusing with the center pt. Not nearly as good as the 5dMkiv but comparable to the 5Dmkiii. ...keep clicking until it dies. Pay the $250-300 for a replacement shutter and keep rockin'
Got caught buying a high shutter count 5dmkiii too... (show quote)


How would you like 227,000? Seller faked (Photoshopped?) a display of 227 in his ad. Claimed it had been a gift from his Mom that he'd never used because he had another Canon he was accustomed to and satisfied with. So this one sat in a closet because he didn't want to hurt her feelings by getting rid of it. I was skeptical, but the camera, other than a scuffed view screen, is absolutely pristine externally, and CRIS found no issues other than high shutter count.

As you say, keep on clicking! Although, my clicking doesn't bring in the bacon around here.

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Apr 10, 2019 22:01:15   #
crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada
 
whlsdn wrote:
How would you like 227,000? Seller faked (Photoshopped?) a display of 227 in his ad. Claimed it had been a gift from his Mom that he'd never used because he had another Canon he was accustomed to and satisfied with. So this one sat in a closet because he didn't want to hurt her feelings by getting rid of it. I was skeptical, but the camera, other than a scuffed view screen, is absolutely pristine externally, and CRIS found no issues other than high shutter count.

As you say, keep on clicking! Although, my clicking doesn't bring in the bacon around here.
How would you like 227,000? Seller faked (Photosh... (show quote)


Wow!
...hope it keeps working for you...

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Apr 10, 2019 22:46:25   #
whlsdn Loc: Colorado
 
crazydaddio wrote:
Wow!
...hope it keeps working for you...


So far, so good, but I know the end of the road is around a corner or two or over yonder hill. Glad to know it won't cost a fortune to fix it.

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