Check how many times a shutter has been used in its lifetime on Canon EOS 400D??

NavarroOne · 4th August 2007

I've just bought a brand new EOS400D. I would like to check if it has been used as a demo in the shop and wondering if there is some way of checking how many times the shutter has been engaged during the camera's lifetime?

CYRN · 4th August 2007

Originally Posted by NavarroOne

I've just bought a brand new EOS400D. I would like to check if it has been used as a demo in the shop and wondering if there is some way of checking how many times the shutter has been engaged during the camera's lifetime?

send to canon service center.

Snoweagle · 5th August 2007

Yupz, and pay a small fee for that.

Fumiryu · 5th August 2007

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

Yupz, and pay a small fee for that.

About $20.

Snoweagle · 5th August 2007

Originally Posted by Fumiryu

About $20.

Yupz around there. But then i wouldn't really want to check the shutter count unless i've shot like many many thousands of photos over the months and want to check the count, then i'll send it in.

xunjas · 5th August 2007

20 excl. 7% gst.

400D has a shutter count of 40,000 as said by CSC. =)

Snoweagle · 5th August 2007

Originally Posted by xunjas

20 excl. 7% gst.

400D has a shutter count of 40,000 as said by CSC. =)

40K is very little IMO.

xunjas · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

40K is very little IMO.

yup.. i agreed, i was abit sian when i heard that... @ least 100k would be more reasonable for thousand dollar price.. -=D

yehosaphat · 6th August 2007

What about for 30D and 5D?

Snoweagle · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by xunjas

yup.. i agreed, i was abit sian when i heard that... @ least 100k would be more reasonable for thousand dollar price.. -=D

Yeah i agree. I doubt my 10D can even reach 100K.

Snoweagle · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by yehosaphat

What about for 30D and 5D?

30D is 100K. 5D i'm not so sure le.

xunjas · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by yehosaphat

What about for 30D and 5D?

30D is about 100K and 5D is 100K as per listed @ http://photonotes.org/cgi-bin/camera...a4=*&camera5=*

only 1D MIII has 300K, i be aiming for this ID when i go to Japan in future (a few years from now), save up more ammo..

shahrulesa · 13th August 2007

what happens after the 40k.. mine is already 8k (around 8 months). then better take more and spoilt the thing fast so can claim warranty..LOL.

lightning · 13th August 2007

Changing shutter is cheap, should not be a concern. 1DM2 shutter is $170 and 10D shutter is $50. 30D's shutter should not differ to much from 10D.

ballwackers · 13th August 2007

so when a camera gets 'tired' (high shutter count) what needs to be replaced? shutter? motor? anything else?

calebk · 14th August 2007

Originally Posted by ballwackers

so when a camera gets 'tired' (high shutter count) what needs to be replaced? shutter? motor? anything else?

If I'm not wrong, the only the shutter unit needs to be replaced, as long as you take good care of your equipment and not abuse it. Shutter unit replacement is relatively cheap compared to sensor/logic board replacement.

Umm, what motor are you referring to?

trd2970 · 14th August 2007

Originally Posted by shahrulesa

what happens after the 40k.. mine is already 8k (around 8 months). then better take more and spoilt the thing fast so can claim warranty..LOL.

i dun think shutter change is covered under warranty if it's due to wear and tear rather than manufacturer's defect.

ballwackers · 14th August 2007

Originally Posted by calebk

If I'm not wrong, the only the shutter unit needs to be replaced, as long as you take good care of your equipment and not abuse it. Shutter unit replacement is relatively cheap compared to sensor/logic board replacement.

Umm, what motor are you referring to?

Good question, now that i think about it... dumb comment.

jamelaw · 14th August 2007

how to know when to change the shutter? any error msg shown on the LCD?

xunjas · 14th August 2007

Originally Posted by jamelaw

how to know when to change the shutter? any error msg shown on the LCD?

when underexposed occurs... or when the flash does not synchronise well with the camera, resulting is under exposed photos..

fm CSC technician, u can continue using the shutter unit after the max. shutter count. say 40k is the limit, u can continue until a few thousands more shutter counts.. No error, no requirement to change.

But if u dun the camera to fail during your assignment, it is best to change the shutter once u reach the shutter count limit.

Shutter unit price depends on the camera model. Workmanship is free during warranty period. No warranty means pay for workmanship.

Higher end cameras means higher charges for parts and workmanship.

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