Thinkin about buying used k20d

i.m.fildes · 11-22-2009, 09:05 PM

And my question is, what is a reasonable amount of shutter actuations on a used camera?

**Eaglerapids** · 11-22-2009, 10:03 PM

Well I suppose a lot would depend on how much they were asking and the overall condition of the camera. I have 4762 actuations on my K20D and over 14,000 on my K10D. The way the K10D is holding up I would have no problem buying my K20D from me if, of course, I was willing to sell it. Which I'm not:-).

**Ash** · 11-22-2009, 10:24 PM

Also depends on what your own expectations are on the camera - how long do you want it to last, etc.?

I purchased a *ist D after it clocked over 50,000 actuations by a professional, and it performed flawlessly for me for the next 2,000 or so shots I took with it. I then passed it on to get myself a K20D instead.

You'll never know which unit will give up the mirror mechanism ghost next - whether brand new or used...

i.m.fildes · 11-23-2009, 05:27 AM

ah, okay. I think it has about 5,000 clicks on it and they're asking $500 for it. I probably want it to last at least a couple years, but it sounds like 5,000 clicks isn't all that much.

Samsungian · 11-23-2009, 06:22 AM

I like my K20D. These K20D did get down to $599 new in USA. I paid $689 a year ago. Maybe you can locate a new one still in Canada? I believe Canadian cameras and lenses come with 2 years factory warranty which is not transferrable.

**ismaelg** · 11-23-2009, 06:51 AM

Hi,

5,000 clicks is not a lot. Of course that should not be the only parameter. Check for LCD and body cracks that may suggest it was dropped. Hot or dead pixels? Has the sensor been cleaned carefully or is it scratched? Battery consumption? etc.
My K100DS just reached 11,000 and it seems it will last a long time.

Thanks,

**interested_observer** · 11-23-2009, 07:44 AM

I purchased a new K20 in April and it now has 2,500 images. My K100, I have had for 4+ years (new) and it has almost 8,000.

5,000 shutter clicks for $500 seems to be a very reasonable deal.....

gp1806 · 11-23-2009, 08:26 AM

Go for it. My K200 has 9000+ and works perfect.
GP

i.m.fildes · 11-23-2009, 11:03 AM

great, thanks folks!

11-22-2009, 09:05 PM	#1
i.m.fildes New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PE, Canada Posts: 22	Thinkin about buying used k20d And my question is, what is a reasonable amount of shutter actuations on a used camera?

11-23-2009, 06:22 AM	#5
Samsungian Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado USA Posts: 1,337	I like my K20D I like my K20D. These K20D did get down to $599 new in USA. I paid $689 a year ago. Maybe you can locate a new one still in Canada? I believe Canadian cameras and lenses come with 2 years factory warranty which is not transferrable.

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11-22-2009, 10:03 PM	#2
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,619	Well I suppose a lot would depend on how much they were asking and the overall condition of the camera. I have 4762 actuations on my K20D and over 14,000 on my K10D. The way the K10D is holding up I would have no problem buying my K20D from me if, of course, I was willing to sell it. Which I'm not:-).

11-22-2009, 10:24 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Also depends on what your own expectations are on the camera - how long do you want it to last, etc.? I purchased a *ist D after it clocked over 50,000 actuations by a professional, and it performed flawlessly for me for the next 2,000 or so shots I took with it. I then passed it on to get myself a K20D instead. You'll never know which unit will give up the mirror mechanism ghost next - whether brand new or used...

11-23-2009, 05:27 AM	#4
i.m.fildes New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PE, Canada Posts: 22 Original Poster	ah, okay. I think it has about 5,000 clicks on it and they're asking $500 for it. I probably want it to last at least a couple years, but it sounds like 5,000 clicks isn't all that much.

11-23-2009, 06:51 AM	#6
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Hi, 5,000 clicks is not a lot. Of course that should not be the only parameter. Check for LCD and body cracks that may suggest it was dropped. Hot or dead pixels? Has the sensor been cleaned carefully or is it scratched? Battery consumption? etc. My K100DS just reached 11,000 and it seems it will last a long time. Thanks,

11-23-2009, 07:44 AM	#7
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	I purchased a new K20 in April and it now has 2,500 images. My K100, I have had for 4+ years (new) and it has almost 8,000. 5,000 shutter clicks for $500 seems to be a very reasonable deal.....

11-23-2009, 08:26 AM	#8
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	Go for it. My K200 has 9000+ and works perfect. GP

11-23-2009, 11:03 AM	#9
i.m.fildes New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PE, Canada Posts: 22 Original Poster	great, thanks folks!