D-SLR lifespan at DVinfo.net

Dylan Couper · November 3rd, 2004, 07:11 PM

I think it was discussed here a long while ago, and I can't find the old thread, so...

How long are the current batch of digital SLR's good for (DRebel, 10D, 20D) before needing service or repair, especially in terms of shutter/mirror actuation? I think I read something about 5000 clicks before you can start to expect to spend some money on it.

Can anyone educate me a little more about this?

Thanks!

Jon Meester · November 3rd, 2004, 09:24 PM

Dylan, I think your 5000 shots should be more like 50,000 or 150,000. Canon and Nikon test their top of the line cameras for 500,000 cycles. The Digital Rebel, 10D, 20D, are basically the same as a mindrange film camera as far as the guts go.

As with any camera, expected life will be different with each body. Some lasting years and others lasting months.

Dylan Couper · November 4th, 2004, 12:46 AM

Thank goodness....!
Wouldn't want to send it in for servicing every year.

Bernard Diaz · November 4th, 2004, 06:54 AM

I believe that both the 10D and the 20D's shutter life span are set for a minimum of 50,000 actuations.

Jeff Donald · November 4th, 2004, 07:04 AM

The shutter for the 10D was rated at 50,000 to 60,000 (can't remember, haven't had my coffee yet). The 20D shutter is rated at double the life of the 10D, this is stated in several reviews and the Canon literature. The 1DMkII is rated at 150,000 to 200,000. But remember, these are only averages. I've seen shutter fail on F5's, D100's, EOS 1n etc. with only a few hundred actuation's. I think shutter failures were more common on film cameras people of the constant risk of damage while loading film.

I would rank the 20D above a mid-range film camera. The top speed of an 1/8000 of a second shutter speed is very high and not found in mid-range film cameras. The increased shutter speed also responsible for the improved shutter life span.

Bill Keen · November 6th, 2004, 06:48 PM

I saw some fellow's post at dpreview in the last week or so, that said his D70 clicked for the final time in the 119,000s range. Thats reassuring to me as I own a D70 too and feel certain I'll never approach 100k clicks. Pro photographers otoh, will most likely be choosing at least the camera one step up from the likes of the D70.

November 3rd, 2004, 07:11 PM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	D-SLR lifespan I think it was discussed here a long while ago, and I can't find the old thread, so... How long are the current batch of digital SLR's good for (DRebel, 10D, 20D) before needing service or repair, especially in terms of shutter/mirror actuation? I think I read something about 5000 clicks before you can start to expect to spend some money on it. Can anyone educate me a little more about this? Thanks! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

November 4th, 2004, 12:46 AM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Thank goodness....! Wouldn't want to send it in for servicing every year. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

November 4th, 2004, 07:04 AM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The shutter for the 10D was rated at 50,000 to 60,000 (can't remember, haven't had my coffee yet). The 20D shutter is rated at double the life of the 10D, this is stated in several reviews and the Canon literature. The 1DMkII is rated at 150,000 to 200,000. But remember, these are only averages. I've seen shutter fail on F5's, D100's, EOS 1n etc. with only a few hundred actuation's. I think shutter failures were more common on film cameras people of the constant risk of damage while loading film. I would rank the 20D above a mid-range film camera. The top speed of an 1/8000 of a second shutter speed is very high and not found in mid-range film cameras. The increased shutter speed also responsible for the improved shutter life span. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 3rd, 2004, 09:24 PM	#2
Jon Meester New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 5	Dylan, I think your 5000 shots should be more like 50,000 or 150,000. Canon and Nikon test their top of the line cameras for 500,000 cycles. The Digital Rebel, 10D, 20D, are basically the same as a mindrange film camera as far as the guts go. As with any camera, expected life will be different with each body. Some lasting years and others lasting months.

November 4th, 2004, 06:54 AM	#4
Bernard Diaz Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 151	I believe that both the 10D and the 20D's shutter life span are set for a minimum of 50,000 actuations.

November 6th, 2004, 06:48 PM	#6
Bill Keen Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Water Valley, MS Posts: 52	I saw some fellow's post at dpreview in the last week or so, that said his D70 clicked for the final time in the 119,000s range. Thats reassuring to me as I own a D70 too and feel certain I'll never approach 100k clicks. Pro photographers otoh, will most likely be choosing at least the camera one step up from the likes of the D70.