how to check 5DMKii clicks - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

05/31/2012 03:25:52 PM · #1

Am contemplating buying a 2nd hand 5DMKii, the seller doesn't know how to check the shutter depressions - can somebody explain how to check please?

vikas

Apple iPhone 13

05/31/2012 03:30:49 PM · #2

Just posted this in another thread, ask your seller to take a picture and send you the original, unedited file (any resolution picture will do) - it will also help you confirm that the camera actually works

upload your latest unedited picture to flickr and click on Actions > View Exif info - it has a very detailed exif information, including the total shutter count.

Message edited by author 2012-05-31 15:31:14.

Leo

Apple iPhone Xr

05/31/2012 03:37:00 PM · #3

This seems to be a popular program for 5D Mii, Astrojargon link.

05/31/2012 03:56:50 PM · #4

txs guys, the cam is actually in Geneva! 1400 Swiss Francs (bout Â£940)

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

06/04/2012 09:21:01 AM · #5

Well, kind of went out on a limb here, the cam is in excellent (as new condition) but couldn't get the actual shutter clicks, flickr showed 620 and was told it was just used for landscape photographer (no time lapse/film) and the seller reckoned 30,620 would be the worst scenario but could be as low as 10,620. As I'm not a prolific shooter have taken the plunge and just spent 1300CHF (Â£850) and reckon (hope) that's a pretty good deal.

Leo

Apple iPhone Xr

06/04/2012 10:18:17 AM · #6

That's a great deal. In my area, they are going for around $1700-1800US. Enjoy the camera.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

06/04/2012 10:23:32 AM · #7

Sounds like a fair price, at least it would be in the US (equivalent to $1304 USD). Given that prices on your side of the pond tend to be higher, I'd say it's a good deal there.
I've been giving some thought to picking up a lightly used 5DII body as well. I really would like to have a second body, but will not spend what Canon is asking for the 5DIII, at least until prices drop some (if that ever happens).

ETA: After looking at recent sales here, that price looks even better!

Message edited by author 2012-06-04 10:36:28.

06/04/2012 12:31:51 PM · #8

Txs Gents, need to wait till next payday so it's gonna be a long month for me! Best get an 8gb card as my largest is 4gb at the moment.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/12/2012 02:56:54 PM · #9

Originally posted by The_Tourist:

This seems to be a popular program for 5D Mii, Astrojargon link.

Astrojargon is saying 674 clicks, I find this hard to believe, can anybody confirm that astrojargon will show more than a folder count of clicks? or should I wait until I've taken 300 pics to see if it rolls over? (or 10,300 even)

Giles

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

06/12/2012 03:07:22 PM · #10

674 is hardly out the box id doubt that very much

im after paulbtw mk2 hehe :)

06/12/2012 03:16:49 PM · #11

Originally posted by Giles_uk:

im after paulbtw mk2 hehe :)

Yeah, saw that the other day and it comes with multi ribbons so must be extra special ;)

Leo

Apple iPhone Xr

06/12/2012 05:09:46 PM · #12

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Originally posted by The_Tourist:
This seems to be a popular program for 5D Mii, Astrojargon link.

Astrojargon is saying 674 clicks, I find this hard to believe, can anybody confirm that astrojargon will show more than a folder count of clicks? or should I wait until I've taken 300 pics to see if it rolls over? (or 10,300 even)

Here's a link to a Flickr discussion that has another shutter count link, Flickr discussion link.

Hope this helps...