09-27-2022 05:33 PM - last edited on 09-28-2022 09:08 AM by Danny
Is 300,000 of great concern for a Canon 5D Mark iii, used of course, and the high shutter count concerns mea bit.
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09-27-2022 05:47 PM
The 5D Mark III has a rated shutter life span of 150,000 clicks. The camera has a lot more clicks than the rated life span of the shutter. It is possible that the shutter can go out anytime with a high shutter count. Its your choice if you purchase or not.
-Demetrius
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09-27-2022 06:19 PM
That’s my concern. I get that it could happen at even less but at that high count it has me worried a bit. Thank you.
09-27-2022 05:47 PM
The 5D Mark III has a rated shutter life span of 150,000 clicks. The camera has a lot more clicks than the rated life span of the shutter. It is possible that the shutter can go out anytime with a high shutter count. Its your choice if you purchase or not.
-Demetrius
40D, 5D IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II, EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM
430EX III-RT & 600EX II-RT
09-27-2022 06:19 PM
That’s my concern. I get that it could happen at even less but at that high count it has me worried a bit. Thank you.
09-27-2022 11:14 PM
Greetings,
This is an age-old question and topic of discussion. Is shutter count a single actuation, bulb or movie mode. Are you really at 300K? Indeed this body could be at somewhat higher risk of failure, but no one can predict this. Given its age, I'd skip, but no one can make this choice but you.
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