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11/22/2005 12:06:03 AM · #1 |
How many pictures should a Canon 20D be able to take? I was just reading a review on the Canon 1D Mk II and it said it should last for 200,000 shots. Would the 20D fall into that boat? I probably take a couple hundred shots a week...so I'm assuming the camera should last for a while????
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11/22/2005 12:08:59 AM · #2 |
The 20D is rated for 75,000 I think. I can't remember off the top of my head, but the 300D was rated for 20,000 the XT for 25,000, the 10D for 50,000 and I think the 20D for 75,000 ... I thought the 1DII was 150,000 and the 1DsII was 250,000.... weird.
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11/22/2005 12:21:52 AM · #3 |
Of course these are rule of thumbs, yes? Each camera would be different from another, and even if the "supposed" load is x number of clicks, there's nothing saying that it won't croak sooner or later.
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11/22/2005 12:23:43 AM · #4 |
How do you find out how many clicks your camera is rated for? I'm approaching 9,000 since February; getting worried about lifetime.
PS. MAVRIK You didn't kill This Thread. :) |
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11/22/2005 12:24:06 AM · #5 |
| Has anybody got the estimated image listing for the Sony DSC F828. I cannot seem to locate it. |
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11/22/2005 12:24:39 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by A1275:
How do you find out how many clicks your camera is rated for? I'm approaching 9,000 since February; getting worried about lifetime.
PS. MAVRIK You didn't kill This Thread. :) |
Not yet anyways.
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11/22/2005 12:25:24 AM · #7 |
what happens when a camera reaches x number of clicks? Does the shutter mechanism begin to fail? and is it fixable by servicing?
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11/22/2005 12:28:12 AM · #8 |
It's not x number really. It's just a guess ... like your car is good for 150,000 miles... but it may crap out forever at 25,000 or it may go to 350,000. Never know.
When it dies, the way I understand it, is you can't get it to fire again - it presses and sort of sticks, comes up slowly, and is done.
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11/22/2005 12:46:17 AM · #9 |
Please don't say that. :) My 300D passed the 25K mark last week...
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11/22/2005 12:48:09 AM · #10 |
time to sell it on FM for $400, towards an XT on FM for $500.
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11/22/2005 01:04:20 AM · #11 |
| Ok, but seriously, where do you go to find out about how many shutter clicks your camera is rated for? |
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11/22/2005 01:10:43 AM · #12 |
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11/22/2005 01:51:32 AM · #13 |
Guys, don't worry too much about camera clicks. It's like a mean lifespan thing. You can get one to fail quickly, or have one that will outlast it's usefulness. I know someone blew a shutter at 400,000 frames, and I've heard of 20D's go through 100,000 without problems.
Most likely, but not a guarantee, you will shoot well until the camera just isn't that useful or up to date. Like my old 10D, the camera will not die on you, but rather just end up collecting dust.
I've put over 2,000 shuttters on a camera in a day a few times, and average shoots run me about 600-1000 shots over 2 cameras and at least 2-3 times a week. Last week I covered 5 baseball and 2 basketball games in 5 days. I archived nearly 5,000 photos, and must have done a few test shots plus my normal "I'm bored, what can I shoot" stuff around the house.
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11/22/2005 02:24:40 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by mavrik:
When it dies, the way I understand it, is you can't get it to fire again - it presses and sort of sticks, comes up slowly, and is done. |
Another example of technology imitating life. ;-)
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11/22/2005 03:54:42 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by kpriest:
Originally posted by mavrik:
When it dies, the way I understand it, is you can't get it to fire again - it presses and sort of sticks, comes up slowly, and is done. |
Another example of technology imitating life. ;-)
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Oh that's cute! :)
I've done nearly 10,000 shots on my 300D and it hasn't skipped a beat! Hopefully it'll keep going until I can afford a 20D! |
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11/22/2005 07:42:35 AM · #16 |
| i put well over 70,000 on my 300D before the shutter started misbehaving. it still works--but i won't make the mistake of 'needing' it to work. |
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11/22/2005 08:16:51 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by skiprow:
i put well over 70,000 on my 300D before the shutter started misbehaving. it still works--but i won't make the mistake of 'needing' it to work. |
I'm up over 30,000 on the 300D and 25,000 on the 20D and no issues yet.
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11/22/2005 09:13:07 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by Judi:
Has anybody got the estimated image listing for the Sony DSC F828. I cannot seem to locate it. |
Just like the Sony V3, the F828 uses an electronic shutter. Those don't fail after X clicks.
The dSLR's use mechanical shutters.
Don't worry. :)
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11/22/2005 04:31:35 PM · #19 |
OOH.. im in trouble then, i thought my 20D would last me forever, ive only had it since feb, and im up to over 6000 something for the 5th time.... better not tell the hubby that..
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11/22/2005 04:41:09 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Originally posted by Judi:
Has anybody got the estimated image listing for the Sony DSC F828. I cannot seem to locate it. |
Just like the Sony V3, the F828 uses an electronic shutter. Those don't fail after X clicks.
The dSLR's use mechanical shutters.
Don't worry. :) |
Phew.....you have just given me a huge relief. I was looking at getting the Mark II in the next 9 months but after realising my F828 had passed the 35,000 mark was seriously considering something a bit sooner. Now I can wait a bit longer. Thankyo so much for putting me at ease....and easing the pocket for a little bit longer.
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