topic Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

moisote — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:40:25 GMT

How can I determine the total number of shutter actuations for my 1Ds Mk III ? Does it really require getting some specialty software ?

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

David — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:18:23 GMT

Like the 1D mkIII you will need to send it to Canon for an accurate shutter count.

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

Scatterbrained — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:59:17 GMT

http://eoscount.com/

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

David — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:13:21 GMT

eoscount will not give an accurate shutter count for the 1D III (I tried) or the 1Ds III (I heard).

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michaelPH46 — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 06:48:33 GMT

Every where I searched I got incorrect advice from everyone. Seems people like to hear themselves talk when they cannot answer factually and accurately. If you want the shutter count on a canon eos 1ds mark 3, go to this site. I got an accurate count there. http://shuttercounter.com/

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

RobertTheFat — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:26:15 GMT

@michaelPH46 wrote:
Every where I searched I got incorrect advice from everyone. Seems people like to hear themselves talk when they cannot answer factually and accurately. If you want the shutter count on a canon eos 1ds mark 3, go to this site. I got an accurate count there. http://shuttercounter.com/

Not to be argumentative (and I wouldn't dream of offering you unsolicited advice), but given the uncertainty that seems to dog this issue, how exactly do you know that the count you got from that site is accurate?

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

ebiggs1 — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:05:00 GMT

http://eoscount.com/ will work on the 1Ds Mk III. The 1Ds Mk III does not add the count to the EXIF so that is not possibile.

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

ebiggs1 — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:09:44 GMT

BTW, I wouldn't really worry about the shutter useage on a 1Ds Mk III. Canon rates it at 300,000 but I have heard of them doing 1/2 a million. A number that is not likely to be made by any non-pro shooter. This is an extremely rugged camera.

Just go out and enjoy it.

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

michaelPH46 — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 14:08:48 GMT

Oh I'm not the least concerned what the count actually is. However, when trying to sell the camera on amazon, many people ask for the shutter count. "They" are very concerned because they don't want to spend a few thousand dollars on a nearly depleted shutter. I guess if I were the buyer I would want to know too.

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

Previz — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 02:25:44 GMT

I just went to that site and they came back with a shutter count of 2,714.

I have had this camera since 2009, shoot nearly every day, some times averaging 2,400 shutter clicks per day. I have taken so many pictures it is insane.

So I think that shuttercounter.com is NOT a reliable source for a EOS 1D Mark 3

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

cale_kat — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 03:01:08 GMT

Previz wrote:..I have had this camera since 2009, shoot nearly every day, some times averaging 2,400 shutter clicks per day. I have taken so many pictures it is insane.

No argument here.

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

Skirball — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:31:45 GMT

@Previz wrote:
I have had this camera since 2009, shoot nearly every day, some times averaging 2,400 shutter clicks per day. I have taken so many pictures it is insane.

Then we can take half your estimated daily average at 1200 clicks

We'll date back to mid 2009: 5.33 years

Add in 2 days of leap year

And come up with 2.33 million actuations.

🙂

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

ebiggs1 — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:34:36 GMT

"So I think that shuttercounter.com is NOT a reliable source for a EOS 1D Mark 3"

And I think you are correct, sir.

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

Lady-G — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 01:59:08 GMT

I am looking at buying a refurbished EOS camera, should I be concerned about the number of shutter actuations? What happens if the maximum amount of shutter actuations has been met? Sorry, I am new to all of this.

Thanks in advance.

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

ebiggs1 — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:23:43 GMT

First do you want a 1 series? They are big and they are heavy. Are you sure you want that? Of course you do!

They are the finest machines there is. But I would avoid some 1 series versions. For instance don't buy a 1D or 1Ds.

Next don't buy a 1D Mk II. The 1D Mk IIn is a very good buy, however. The 1Ds Mk II is not a bad deal but not a great one either.

But the best buy without a doubt in a 1 series is the 1D Mk III. The 1Ds Mk III is still pretty pricy as a lot are still working hard in the pro arena. The 1D Mk IV is the real jewel but still on the high side cost wise. Lots of peopel want them as they are the last of the 1.3 sensor.

Any part of a Mk III can be replaced. The shutter is rated at 300,000 clicks but I know of some that have gone over half a million and are still merrily shooting away with no issues. I think a shutter is around $250 to have Canon replace one.

Look for a decent one and don't worry about the shutter. Buy it, use it and be happy with a great camera for 10 cents on the dollar. If you do need the shutter replaced you will essentially have a brand new camera ready for another 300,000 clicks give or take a few thousand.

Be warned, once you go 1 series you will never be satisified with any lesser camera.

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

Lady-G — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:56:59 GMT

Thanks for the reply, ebiggs1.

I am actually looking at the Rebel series of cameras due to price. I can't afford anything too expensive.

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ebiggs1 — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:47:35 GMT

Oh, OK but be very careful buying a used Rebel. They are great cameras but they are way more fragile and do not have as robust shutter. (50,000 tops) Make sure you get to try it before you buy it. Plus the shutter is probably not going to be cost effective to have repaired (or much of anything else for that matter) if it fails on you. Try to find one you know the history of.

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Skirball — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:34:01 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:
Oh, OK but be very careful buying a used Rebel. They are great cameras but they are way more fragile and do not have as robust shutter. (50,000 tops) Make sure you get to try it before you buy it. Plus the shutter is probably not going to be cost effective to have repaired (or much of anything else for that matter) if it fails on you. Try to find one you know the history of.

She said refurbished, so I would assume she's buying directly from Canon. In which case, it should be considered as good as new.

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

Lady-G — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:10:16 GMT

Yes, I have been looking at the refurbished cameras on this website being sold by Canon. Sorry I didn't mention this in the begining.

Thank you guys!

Re: Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

ebiggs1 — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:10:37 GMT

" I have been looking at the refurbished cameras ..."

That's OK but this thred was about a used 1Ds Mk III, so I hope that beter explains my answer to you. Sorry for my misunderstanding.