Current shutter count of my GOOD, (white), K-50 is only 1,534
Date of manufacture 2015-12-04
still "new"
I use it as a 'travelling' camera, using AA-lithium batteries, and carry a rechargeable Li-109 in my pocket, as a 'spare'
When I travel, I carry NO recharger, cables, etc (just a spare 'card' of 4xAA Lithiums)
Previously, I had a RED ("can't-lose-me" colour) K-50 as my travelling camera, and I sold it when the shutter count was getting up a bit, and, my local Camera Shop had a sale on (selling-off their K-50's, no doubt)
At home, I use a new K-70 (still learning it, bought it on my last overseas trip, a couple of months ago), and also a beautiful K-5 (quality of photos is outstanding, and shutter is almost silent)
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Previously, I used a K-x when travelling (AA-batteries) (also "can't-lose-me" red colour), which I replaced with red K-50, and now, the white K-50
Bought my son a K-1 (silver 'retro'), with matching battery grip, for Christmas ----> he has 'claimed' my old FA Silver Lenses
He had no chance of getting my Sigma Lenses !
Don't think I will 'inherit' his older K-3, either !
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Rob