Shutter changing

[leowyien]

Hi guys, I was wondering if we can change the shutter unit after the shuutter has reached its limit; if can then how much would it cost and where can i get to replace it.

 

[kokfann]

for your 1st question = yes, for 2nd question = not sure as never use until the limit yet

Tel: 6799 8888 = canon Customer Service Centre
their website doesnt provide the info, so you can ring them up

 

[dingaroo]

Just wondering, what is the latest file number on your picture? I have only reached about 8k counts of my shutter, but never had considered changing the shutter as I only believe it'll break when it wants to break.

So, give no more thought about it, and continue shooting till it finally break! That may be many more years in future or touch wood, maybe tomorrow? If it does, Canon Service Center is at Harborfront, which is easily accessible by bus, mrt, or even taxi.

Cheers!

 

[kokfann]

based on "http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T1i-500D-Digital-SLR-Camera-Review.aspx", shutter life for 500d is 100k.
assuming it was released in may 2009 and u got it since then till now that is approx. 2yrs, means that you shoot 137 pics per day. *faint*

 

[+evenstar]

why change something that isnt' broken yet?

 

[Rashkae]

There is no "hard limit". It might last to 50,000 or it might last to 200,000 etc.

 

[Octarine]

Hi guys, I was wondering if we can change the shutter unit after the shuutter has reached its limit; if can then how much would it cost and where can i get to replace it.

There aren't many people who can change the timing belt of their car .. and I guess it's similar with photographers who can change camera shutter. If you don't exactly know what your are doing then Service Center is your best friend. But in contrast to timing belt there is no recommendation to change a shutter. Use it as long as it works, change when broken.

 

[Omega23]

Those shutter dead before is there any symptoms? Or just dead..

 

[dingaroo]

Those shutter dead before is there any symptoms? Or just dead..

Yup, just dead. Can't snap a shot at all. You can still turn it on, but not capture any pictures.

HTH.

 

[catchlights]

Hi guys, I was wondering if we can change the shutter unit after the shuutter has reached its limit; if can then how much would it cost and where can i get to replace it.

the is no certain limit that the shutter will fail, but just higher chances.

don't worry so much about it, hardly for casual shooters will shoot till shutter fail, even it is failed, you have all ready making full use of your camera, high time to write it off and just get a newer camera, probably is already Canon 800D or 900D.

 

[xxdoggyxx]

Hi guys, I was wondering if we can change the shutter unit after the shuutter has reached its limit; if can then how much would it cost and where can i get to replace it.

Approx SGD $700? Thats for my 5D... Not sure about others.

Thats why, You don't point-and-shoot using a dslr.