Under Normal Use, How Long
Dec 27, 2011 15:07:49 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Here's a chart from Canon.
donrent wrote:
Is the life span of a digital camera expected to be ?? I've heard of figures of 20 - 25,000 pictures taken... True, or not true, or does anyone really know... If YOU were to buy a used digital camera, what would be the max taken images you would buy ???
Here's a chart from Canon.
If you added all the life expectancy in frames of all the Canons in the list TOGETHER, my 1977 Nikon F2 (with about 750,000 or so frames on it as of now) will gladly shoot all of those frames, and keep on going, at just 34 years old. "Professional" should be renamed these days to "ProDisposable" which is a good idea, given the march of digital technology. Pro cameras were designed like tanks way back when.
Truth be told, around 1995, I did have to have the foam seals and mirror pad replaced on the F2. The new material is way more durable.
And the last test. Take all those Canons (and, I would think, all current Nikons) and, along with my F2 with MD-2 motor drive and MB1 battery pack, drop (starting at waist height) them down a flight of metal edged concrete steps. Clunkity clunk. I know the F2 survives this, as mine did on a camera strap failure about 30 years ago. Leather is not always perfect. In fact, I stopped using camera straps after that.
Grins...
Richard Brown
My Venerable F2, MD2, MB1, and a fat lens.
Dec 28, 2011 06:13:45 #
steve40 wrote:
All digital cameras have counters. The theocratical limits to most DSLR cameras, is 125-200k or so shots, until shutter failure. Most P&S cameras, 50K or so.
This has no bearing on treatment by the individual, yours may not make 10 shots. :)
PS, I would NOT; but a used digital camera, also likewise a used wife. :)
This has no bearing on treatment by the individual, yours may not make 10 shots. :)
PS, I would NOT; but a used digital camera, also likewise a used wife. :)
It may be that all digital cameras have counters. However, not all of them make the shutter count available to the user. Last time I saw this subject brought up, I tried to determine the shutter count on my EOS 60D. I tried the Exif data using several different programs and could not find it. Tried uploading pictures to two different sites that offered to provide that info and both said it was not available for my camera model.
That being said, I have not started checking on the cost of having the shutter replaced yet. I think if a camera is working well and the price is right, I might consider buying another camera body used if I can use the same lenses, etc.
As to the used wife, well I don't think I have to worry about that. I've had the same one for over thirty years, and have not had to start replacing critical parts yet. Actually, tomorrow is our 32nd anniversary and I'm pretty sure she will outlast me.
Dec 28, 2011 07:40:34 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
Replacing a shutter can be expensive. Expensive being relative to the value of the camera.
I have used Nikon cameras for over 50 years and have never had an issue with repair, either with film or digital until last week.
My d700 with a bit over 4000 "clicks" has to have the shutter replaced. A 400 dollar cost.
It has had the best of care, but it is just a machine and sooner or later any machine can have a problem. It doesn't mean they won't but when it does then one has decide is it worth the repair cost.
My rule of thumb, if the repair cost over 50% of the value of the item I replace it; and of course in this case the repair cost doesn't even come close.
On the other hand I have a d100 that i bought used from a friend and it is still firing with no issues . I would have to go check to see how many images it has taken, but i know it is much more than the 700 at this point.
I have used Nikon cameras for over 50 years and have never had an issue with repair, either with film or digital until last week.
My d700 with a bit over 4000 "clicks" has to have the shutter replaced. A 400 dollar cost.
It has had the best of care, but it is just a machine and sooner or later any machine can have a problem. It doesn't mean they won't but when it does then one has decide is it worth the repair cost.
My rule of thumb, if the repair cost over 50% of the value of the item I replace it; and of course in this case the repair cost doesn't even come close.
On the other hand I have a d100 that i bought used from a friend and it is still firing with no issues . I would have to go check to see how many images it has taken, but i know it is much more than the 700 at this point.
Dec 28, 2011 08:06:44 #
Chuy
Loc: OUT OF TOWN
donrent wrote:
Nikon tests are 150.000 shots.Is the life span of a digital camera expected to be ?? I've heard of figures of 20 - 25,000 pictures taken... True, or not true, or does anyone really know... If YOU were to buy a used digital camera, what would be the max taken images you would buy ???
Dec 28, 2011 09:48:55 #
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Dec 28, 2011 09:53:37 #
JackKLE
Loc: Missouri , USA, St. Louis Metro
Well, GEE Richard,
My Canon TL & Canon FTb have been in frequent use for the 40+ years that I've owned them with NO PROBLEMS, what-so-ever.
My Canon TL & Canon FTb have been in frequent use for the 40+ years that I've owned them with NO PROBLEMS, what-so-ever.
Dec 28, 2011 10:13:59 #
I put over 25K clicks on my original Digital Rebel and about 30K on my T1i before selling them. I know both buyers and both are still using the cameras. I replace my camera bodies every two model years. That way the cameras are still in good shape are easily sold and the money goes to getting the latest technology in a new body.
Dec 28, 2011 12:06:30 #
I noticed on a site just yesterday that all the Canon SLR have a shutter life expectancy of over 100,000 frames. Unless other parts of the camera break down, the camera could last a decade, or more, because a shutter failure can be repaired. I would not personally use a camera forever, even if it did not break down, because periodically it is good to upgrade to the most recent capabilities. My wife is keeping her old range finder from the early eighties as an antique. The other night she took it out, and lo and behold, the shutter still works.
Dec 28, 2011 12:11:10 #
purchased my 40D used with less than a 800 shutter count ... have just over 7000 on it right now. Looks like I have a ways to go before I really need to start worrying about the shutter dying.
Which is a good thing, cause I LOVE that tank.
Which is a good thing, cause I LOVE that tank.
Dec 28, 2011 12:13:59 #
Dec 28, 2011 12:17:22 #
steve40 wrote:
All digital cameras have counters. The theocratical limits to most DSLR cameras, is 125-200k or so shots, until shutter failure. Most P&S cameras, 50K or so.
This has no bearing on treatment by the individual, yours may not make 10 shots. :)
PS, I would NOT; but a used digital camera, also likewise a used wife. :)
This has no bearing on treatment by the individual, yours may not make 10 shots. :)
PS, I would NOT; but a used digital camera, also likewise a used wife. :)
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Well Steve I am here to tell you I have received both. My wife passed and I married our best friend of 35+ years. I got a used camera from a friend that cost me $50, So I have been very lucky going on 20 years witht the wife and 10 years witht the camera.
Buddy36 looking for the perfect shot!
Dec 28, 2011 12:56:51 #
Everything that I am aware of that has moving parts will sooner or later wear out.
Did you ever think about how many times a person could open and shut their car door before it fell off or how many times when you turn the key will the engine start?
Not trying to be a wise guy, but all things will wear out at some point.
Bob K.
Did you ever think about how many times a person could open and shut their car door before it fell off or how many times when you turn the key will the engine start?
Not trying to be a wise guy, but all things will wear out at some point.
Bob K.
Dec 28, 2011 13:02:01 #
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