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Just out of interest really.

What is a high shutter count? 17000, 64000, 90000?

Is there a magic number that when the camera reaches it explodes?.... Should you wish to except the mission.

A lot of people wouldn't look at a car that done 100,000. Is this the same for a camera?


ps. How do I find my shutter count.. Canon 550D
 
I wouldn't worry about it, have a friend with a 40d /160k on the shutter and still going strong.
 
Ok, just wondered really as people in the for sale section always ask.
 
Daverkl said:
Ok, just wondered really as people in the for sale section always ask.
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Sorry, misunderstood your question, I put about 10-12k on mine a year but as with anything electrical it can go pop at any time.
 
Canons official line is that the 550D is rated for a life expectancy of 100,000 but like anything else it could go way in excess of that or pack up long before. In general however its not something to lose sleep over most modern digital SLRs are pretty robust and 100,000 shutter actuations is probably a lot more than you will ever take.
 
Daverkl said:
Ok, just wondered really as people in the for sale section always ask.
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Its more an indicator of the type of usage the camera has had in relation to its age.

E.g. 3 yr old camera with 6000 = light amateur use
2 yr old camera with 65000 = pro use probably sports photography etc
 
Gazamonk said:
Its more an indicator of the type of usage the camera has had in relation to its age.

E.g. 3 yr old camera with 6000 = light amateur use
2 yr old camera with 65000 = pro use probably sports photography etc
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Ah, that make sense. Cheers.
 
To answer your question at the bottom of the OP's post. You can find out the shutter count by going to www.eoscount.com although you will need to pay a small amount to find out. Also, you will need to use a 32bit browser (if you're on a 64bit system) to make it work. I've had my 5D3 around a year and only put on around 11,000 shots so I'm hoping it will last a long time yet.
 
modchild said:
To answer your question at the bottom of the OP's post. You can find out the shutter count by going to www.eoscount.com although you will need to pay a small amount to find out. Also, you will need to use a 32bit browser (if you're on a 64bit system) to make it work. I've had my 5D3 around a year and only put on around 11,000 shots so I'm hoping it will last a long time yet.
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Thanks.
 
Click to download the program

Then run it with the camera connected via USB , it should load the web page and show you the info
 
buckas said:
Click to download the program

Then run it with the camera connected via USB , it should load the web page and show you the info
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Ok, thanks. My lappy is 64 bit though.
 
Daverkl said:
Ok, thanks. My lappy is 64 bit though.
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If your are running Windows 7 64bit you have to choose to use the 64bit version of Explorer, by default you will be running the 32bit version.

If you are not sure which one you are using just press the windows key and type Internet and use will see both come up in the list. Then choose the none 64bit option.
 
If you look in the All Programs list after hitting the Windows button you should see 2 Internet Explorer programs listed and one of those will have (64-Bit) next to it. Use the other version and that'll be the 32Bit version.

Drew, thanks for the other link, will give it a try later on.
Just to let you know, I've had a PM from the owner of Eoscount, asking me not to display any link as it seems that eosmsg is subject to a copyright claim as they've taken the code illegally and so I wont be using it in the future.
 
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My 5D2 has over 165,000 now, Canon rated them to 150,000. Still going very strong, touch wood.

It won't explode, it will just stop working and you have to either fix it by spending £200 or use it as an excuse to get a new camera.
 
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