Canon 1d MKiv shutter count

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I have bought a 1d mkiv at the that looks absolutely mint.....no marks scratches at all. The camera does not look used at all. However, when connected to EOSCount I get a shutter count of almost 400,000. I know the shutter is rated for 300,000 so this would indicate that the shutter is likely to fail sooner rather than later.

I have bought it main order from a reputable seller with 3 month guarantee and I have the option of sending it back no quibbles within 7 days.

What should I do?
 
Goto to the system status display and see what the release cycles count says. Its up to you then. You could also contact canon service center to see if the cameras been serviced and had a new shutter. What may help you decide is the replacement cost of a shutter.
 
Ziploc said:
Goto to the system status display and see what the release cycles count says. Its up to you then. You could also contact canon service center to see if the cameras been serviced and had a new shutter. What may help you decide is the replacement cost of a shutter.
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Where do I find System Status Display?
 
in the menus, spanner icon, 4th box (set of menus) just above the firmware version. When selected should show serial number firmware version installed and release cycles in < xx number of cycles.
 
I saw the same thing with a d300s recently thay had done 500000. We where pretty sure it was used to take the photos at a theme park or such.

1st off contact canon amd see if its been replaced. If not id review what you paid for it. If it wasnt a steal then id send it back
 
Ziploc said:
in the menus, spanner icon, 4th box (set of menus) just above the firmware version. When selected should show serial number firmware version installed and release cycles in < xx number of cycles.
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I don't seem to have that option....Sensor cleaning is above Firmware Version
 
sorry my mistake picked up wrong camera its a 1dx option :bang:
 
If you have FoCal for MFI, it will give you an accurate shutter count.
 
George said:
If you have FoCal for MFI, it will give you an accurate shutter count.
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Tried that...same result 400,000 shutter clicks.

Very strange as the camera looks as if it has had very little use!
 
Thats the problem it could just keep going or fail,some last well beyond their shutter count,others fail before it.
I would do a quick check with Canon to see how much it would cost to replace,then work out if its still a good deal.

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I have been in discussion with the vendor and they understand the issue. They are going to establish whether the camera has had a new shutter fitted recently. If not they are going to get a price for replacement shutter and then we decide whether I return the camera to them for a full refund or they get a new shutter fitted for me foc. Seems fair.
 
Update.

Camera shop throw some doubt on accuracy of EOScount and are not prepared to make any concessions apart from increasing guarantee from 3 to 6 months.

If shutter fails after guarantee expires will cost me £500 inv VAT (new shutter box also required for a camera with 400,000 clicks).

As I believe camera to have 100,000 actuations over Canons suggested life span and the shop originally indicated around 40,000 actuations, I am sending camera back for full refund.

As an aside, I contacted another well known retailer of 2nd hand cameras about a 1d mkiv and got the same spiel about not being able to check the number of shutter actuations...am rapidly going off the though of purchasing a 1d iv as I cannot be sure of what I am getting.
 
Bit cheeky of them to be honest. At the end of the day, I think it would still be fair for them to disclose what the shutter software states and then say 'we don't believe it to be correct though'. Don't get put off the IV because of a few retailers though, just keep looking about as something will pop up eventually. Buying second hand on here may benefit you as I'm sure there are members here that are looking to upgrade etc and I'm very sure that they won't lie about the shutter count :)
 
daugirdas said:
5D3 does pretty much the same thing unless you need 10fps... and is cheaper new
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Yes realise 5D3 is an option.....I do equestrian mainly...show jumping and cross country. At present I use a 7D and find the shutter rate fine...I usually only take 2 consecutive shots per jump and usually one of these will be a keeper.

7D is fine for outdoors but not good for the winter indoor season and I am looking to improve low light performance as well as having a camera for all seasons.

5D3 may well fit the bill providing the 6 FPS works ok for jumping.
 
niv2 said:
Yes realise 5D3 is an option.....I do equestrian mainly...show jumping and cross country. At present I use a 7D and find the shutter rate fine...I usually only take 2 consecutive shots per jump and usually one of these will be a keeper.

7D is fine for outdoors but not good for the winter indoor season and I am looking to improve low light performance as well as having a camera for all seasons.

5D3 may well fit the bill providing the 6 FPS works ok for jumping.
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Can you limit your 7D to 6fps and have a go? I can certainly do that on 1DIII. 6fps is fairly fast.

re. ISO there is no comparison, only 1DX is a little better.
 
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