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How many shots can DSLR take on average?

  • 09-09-2012 2:44pm
    #1
    arleitiss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭


    Hey, on average how many shots can take a DSLR before it's lifespan ends? Can it be fixed after that?


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  • #2
    Kenny Logins
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    I think even the lower spec ones these days are rated for around 100,000.

    ...but I suppose, like anything, the life expectancy depends on how well it is treated.


  • #3
    arleitiss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭arleitiss


    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    I think even the lower spec ones these days are rated for around 100,000.

    ...but I suppose, like anything, the life expectancy depends on how well it is treated.

    So if I was offered a samsung camera, with 10'000 shots done, with 3 lenses, 3 years old, good condition, comes with filters + flash + bag for like 150 euro, I should get it?


  • #4
    vic20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭vic20


    Which model is it?
    arleitiss wrote: »
    So if I was offered a samsung camera, with 10'000 shots done, with 3 lenses, 3 years old, good condition, comes with filters + flash + bag for like 150 euro, I should get it?


  • #5
    Mycroft H
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    Doesn't sound too bad to be honest. My sony is pottering along 30k shots and it's nearing 4 years old. No intentions of replacing it until it breaks.


  • #6
    arleitiss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭arleitiss


    vic20 wrote: »
    Which model is it?

    Samsung GX-1s
    I had a Olympus E-480 before, it was okay. Would this be better?


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  • #7
    vic20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭vic20


    It looks as if it's a tad older than you say ( http://www.dpreview.com/news/2006/1/16/samsunggx1s ) but if it works & you get all the bit 'n bobs for €150 I'd chance it.
    Any Samsung experts care to voice opinions...?
    arleitiss wrote: »
    Samsung GX-1s
    I had a Olympus E-480 before, it was okay. Would this be better?


  • #8
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    No idea about other brands, but I had the sensor/mirror mechanism replaced on one of my cameras. The cost of a new mechanism was cheap in comparison to a new body.

    So, it can be well worth your while buying a cheapish 2nd hand body, even with a high shutter count.

    Besides, the shutter is only quoted with a mean time to failure. It could fail after 10 shots, 10,000 shots, or 300,000 shots. You just never know.


  • #9
    arleitiss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭arleitiss


    Guess I will go for it then.


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