How many shots is considered to much for a used camera?

Sitting Bull · 01-20-2009, 12:08 PM

Good day all,
I still have not purchased my first camera. I am looking at possibly a used camera. I would like to know what is considered to be to many shots taken. There are various models like ist DS, DL, k100's 200's K10's etc with anywhere from 2000 to 8-9000 pictures taken. At what point should I start to be concerned and what should I be looking for other than the obvious exterior aesthetics of the camera.
Thanks in advance.
I am considering the K200D new but a used model could be of interest for the right price as it would free up extra cash for things like a flash and other things. Maybe even a evening out with the little woman.

Gooshin · 01-20-2009, 02:31 PM

if a camera has mroe than 50 000 registered shots i would ask for a very large discount

5-10K not bothersome

pingflood · 01-20-2009, 05:18 PM

8k-9k is nothing for any modern DSLR. I agree with Gooshin, 50k is when you would start being concerned, depending on the camera. I wouldn't worry about buying a pro body with 100-150k on it though, since they tend to last much longer and shutters are often not costly to replace.

ll_coffee_lP · 02-01-2009, 02:44 PM

Most consumer DSLR's (ones under $1500) have shutter counts that are good for about 100,000 to 150,000 shots (then need replacing). I would agree with the others...if the camera is in good condition on the outside (means it was well cared for) and has <20,000 actuations the camera is going to last you a long time.

For some reference...
If you took 100 shots a week (4 rolls of film equiv.) that would equal 5200 shots per year. At that rate the camera's shutter would last 20 years (roughly).

Pro DSLR's are rated for 300,000 actuations.

c[_]

bymy141 · 02-02-2009, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Sitting Bull

Good day all,
I still have not purchased my first camera. I am looking at possibly a used camera. I would like to know what is considered to be to many shots taken. There are various models like ist DS, DL, k100's 200's K10's etc with anywhere from 2000 to 8-9000 pictures taken. At what point should I start to be concerned and what should I be looking for other than the obvious exterior aesthetics of the camera.
Thanks in advance.
I am considering the K200D new but a used model could be of interest for the right price as it would free up extra cash for things like a flash and other things. Maybe even a evening out with the little woman.

I cannot remember where I read this, but I'm almost sure that I've read more than once that Pentax DSLR shutters are designed for 100,000+ actuations.

The camera shutter count is in the EXIF data.

- Bert

netuser · 02-02-2009, 09:18 AM

With a grip , shutter count will have more actuations before failure ? or it's just a bad idea ?

procyon · 02-02-2009, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by netuser

With a grip , shutter count will have more actuations before failure ? or it's just a bad idea ?

Grip has only shutter button, not shutter inside

netuser · 02-02-2009, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by procyon

Grip has only shutter button, not shutter inside

So, a bad idea

roentarre · 02-02-2009, 01:40 PM

One of my friends had 90,000 actuations on his DS body... The camera is still working and he sold it for 150 US dollars.

01-20-2009, 12:08 PM	#1
Sitting Bull Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 114	How many shots is considered to much for a used camera? Good day all, I still have not purchased my first camera. I am looking at possibly a used camera. I would like to know what is considered to be to many shots taken. There are various models like ist DS, DL, k100's 200's K10's etc with anywhere from 2000 to 8-9000 pictures taken. At what point should I start to be concerned and what should I be looking for other than the obvious exterior aesthetics of the camera. Thanks in advance. I am considering the K200D new but a used model could be of interest for the right price as it would free up extra cash for things like a flash and other things. Maybe even a evening out with the little woman.

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01-20-2009, 02:31 PM	#2
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	if a camera has mroe than 50 000 registered shots i would ask for a very large discount 5-10K not bothersome

01-20-2009, 05:18 PM	#3
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	8k-9k is nothing for any modern DSLR. I agree with Gooshin, 50k is when you would start being concerned, depending on the camera. I wouldn't worry about buying a pro body with 100-150k on it though, since they tend to last much longer and shutters are often not costly to replace.

02-01-2009, 02:44 PM	#4
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	Most consumer DSLR's (ones under $1500) have shutter counts that are good for about 100,000 to 150,000 shots (then need replacing). I would agree with the others...if the camera is in good condition on the outside (means it was well cared for) and has <20,000 actuations the camera is going to last you a long time. For some reference... If you took 100 shots a week (4 rolls of film equiv.) that would equal 5200 shots per year. At that rate the camera's shutter would last 20 years (roughly). Pro DSLR's are rated for 300,000 actuations. c[_]

02-02-2009, 09:08 AM	#5
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	Originally posted by Sitting Bull Good day all, I still have not purchased my first camera. I am looking at possibly a used camera. I would like to know what is considered to be to many shots taken. There are various models like ist DS, DL, k100's 200's K10's etc with anywhere from 2000 to 8-9000 pictures taken. At what point should I start to be concerned and what should I be looking for other than the obvious exterior aesthetics of the camera. Thanks in advance. I am considering the K200D new but a used model could be of interest for the right price as it would free up extra cash for things like a flash and other things. Maybe even a evening out with the little woman. I cannot remember where I read this, but I'm almost sure that I've read more than once that Pentax DSLR shutters are designed for 100,000+ actuations. The camera shutter count is in the EXIF data. - Bert

02-02-2009, 09:18 AM	#6
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	With a grip , shutter count will have more actuations before failure ? or it's just a bad idea ?

02-02-2009, 11:31 AM	#7
procyon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tallinn Posts: 265	Originally posted by netuser With a grip , shutter count will have more actuations before failure ? or it's just a bad idea ? Grip has only shutter button, not shutter inside

02-02-2009, 12:22 PM	#8
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	Originally posted by procyon Grip has only shutter button, not shutter inside So, a bad idea

02-02-2009, 01:40 PM	#9
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	One of my friends had 90,000 actuations on his DS body... The camera is still working and he sold it for 150 US dollars.