Why is it that some...
Aug 31, 2018 19:46:24 #
of the larger photo stores are disinclined about displaying the shutter count on their used equipment?
Aug 31, 2018 20:30:59 #
Sep 1, 2018 07:49:07 #
vonzip wrote:
of the larger photo stores are disinclined about displaying the shutter count on their used equipment?
The nuisance factor. First, they would have to get a count on all their used cameras. Then they would have to deal with the customers. "What's the lowest count you have a D7100?" How would they keep track of that? Writing on the box? Maintaining a large database? Definitely a nuisance.
Sep 1, 2018 07:53:04 #
I know there are software tools that can get the shutter count but are those count be certified by the manufacturer? Because I don't think any manufacturer release tool for doing that.
Sep 1, 2018 10:46:39 #
I think, among the other reasons mentioned, is because it’s not important.
vonzip wrote:
of the larger photo stores are disinclined about displaying the shutter count on their used equipment?
Sep 1, 2018 11:04:09 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
My experience is that if a vendor doesn't supply important information, they might be trying to hide something. The life of a Nikon dslr is supposedly around 200,000 to 250,000 actuations. Why wouldn't you want to know how many shots were on a used body before buying it? I know my local camera shop here in Houston thoroughly checks them out and puts a sticker on the body with the suggested price (they negotiate) and the shutter count. I know if the mirror and sensor need it, they are cleaned before I buy it. Just got a very nice D800 with 17,680 actuations on it for a great price and I've got 30 days to return it if I'm not satisfied.
Sep 1, 2018 11:15:15 #
CamB wrote:
Not important? The shutter has a certain life span before it's done and then it has to be fixed on it's time for a new camera. I shoot a lot in burst mode (birds) and shutter releases add up quickly. I would not want to get a used camera with a high shutter count. vzI think, among the other reasons mentioned, is because it’s not important.
Sep 1, 2018 15:25:52 #
Glad I don’t have to deal with this issue as film cameras never had it built in. Just a matter
Of maintenance. Buy used gear of film or digital is still a crap shoot based on care from previous owner.
Of maintenance. Buy used gear of film or digital is still a crap shoot based on care from previous owner.
Sep 1, 2018 15:54:25 #
I wonder how many of us had ever had a shutter die. Fifty years of shooting, many cameras, weddings, commercial, two F3’s that shot daily for fifteen years and never a shutter problem. Any camera could die any time. Don’t worry about it. Shoot and if it ever breaks just fix it or replace it. To worry about it is a waste of time.
vonzip wrote:
Not important? The shutter has a certain life span before it's done and then it has to be fixed on it's time for a new camera. I shoot a lot in burst mode (birds) and shutter releases add up quickly. I would not want to get a used camera with a high shutter count. vz
Sep 2, 2018 00:03:36 #
Strodav wrote:
My experience is that if a vendor doesn't supply i... (show quote)
...they are *tested* actuations. In reality, most, if not all, of these well-made machines will outperform those numbers. My D800 is, I think, rated at 200,000...I have 250k and not a peep of inclination towards failure. I have a D5 which is rated at 400k...there are people out there who have doubled that number...<shrug> of course, let the buyer beware, but personally I think it's a bunch of hype...
Sep 2, 2018 00:04:35 #
CamB wrote:
I wonder how many of us had ever had a shutter die. Fifty years of shooting, many cameras, weddings, commercial, two F3’s that shot daily for fifteen years and never a shutter problem. Any camera could die any time. Don’t worry about it. Shoot and if it ever breaks just fix it or replace it. To worry about it is a waste of time.
Indeed.
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