Shutter actuations for Canon 1Ds Mk III

[moisote]

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

[cale_kat]

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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. 

[Skirball]

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@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. 

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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.

🙂

[ebiggs1]

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

And I think you are correct, sir.

[Lady-G]

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.

[ebiggs1]

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.

[Lady-G]

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.

[ebiggs1]

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.

[Skirball]

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@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.

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

[Lady-G]

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!

[ebiggs1]

" 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.