20D shutter replaced at 68,000 plus cycles

Johnny_Quirin · #1 03-18-2006, 10:15 AM

I guess 68,000 cycles isn't too bad for a camera rated at 50,000. I have had the camera for 1 1/2 years, and besides all the grip quirks and error 99s, I got my money's worth. Canon replaced the shutter and motor drive for 195.00 including shipping.

BarryRoden · #2 03-18-2006, 03:56 PM

well my mkII shutter is now being replaced at 60,000 with circuit board for $500....in less than 2 years...
sure I got a lot of pics and I love the camera but......after it has been in a couple of times for error 99 issues

PatrickFinch · #3 03-22-2006, 05:46 PM

It's rated for 100,000 cycles, not 50,000. I would have been p.o.'ed if I had to pay to replace it at 68,000.

Will_Mass · #4 03-22-2006, 07:26 PM

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It's rated for 100,000 cycles, not 50,000. I would have been p.o.'ed if I had to pay to replace it at 68,000.

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Actually Canon makes no such claim on the 20D shutter life. AFAIK, the 30D is the first "prosumer" DSLR body that Canon has ever rated for expected shutter life.