10 D shutter life expectancy numbers?

[mikekirkpatrick]

I have read that the 10 D has a life expectancy for the shutter of 25,000 activations or releases over on DP review's forums. Does anyone know if this is true? If it is then I need to start looking for a back up body because I will hit that mark in the middle of my busiest part of the year, mid summer. If that is true the camera will be covered under warranty, but I can not afford the down time and will need a back up body. Can anyone tell me if the numbers quoted are true.

Thanks Mike

[Phil_Taylor]

The first shutter on my D30 managed 40,000 without failure. Not sure if it's the same unit though.

[BenTaylor]

Who knows! When we shot not quite pro film cameras--such as the 630--10S--and A2s--shutter life was measured in years. No one shooting these bodies hurt them much. In South Florida, shutters died from aged grease. We cycle digital shutters a lot more. The price of a shutter replacement is only about the cost of processing and buying 30-40 rolls of film.

Ben

[Hitoshi_Doi]

My 10D's shutter started getting sick at 25,000 or so, and completely died at 32,000. It was still under warranty, and I got it replaced in one week.

By the way, my D60 is at 27,000 but no problems so far.

[Antonio_Hui]

One question, how to know the number of shutter is released? does the 10D have a counter to record it?

I think, it is a important information to me. because I shot time-lapse most. hundreds photos per each shot is so often.

Thanks a lot!
Antonio Hui

[Steve_Goldenberg]

Antonio - I asked a similar question last week and got some great answers from the forum, check it out:

http://www.robgalbraith.com/ubbthrea...b=5&o=&fpart=1

-Steve Goldenberg

[Antonio_Hui]

Thanks Steve!

well... I counted my 1 month old 10D. It's already take around 6,000 shots. is that too heavy duty to it ? or not recommend to use this kind of DSLR for time-lapse? however, for me, time-lapse and panorama is the only reason to buy this camera.

Antonio Hui