How long will a Canon camera last?
Canon officially lists most of its cameras shutter life expectancies at between 50,000 and 150,000 (with the 1D models averaging a bit higher at between 200 and 400K).
How many shutters does a camera last?
It’s safe to say that most cameras will have a life of around 200,000 shutter actuations. Consequently, most people are looking for second hand cameras that are around 50-60,000 actuations as a maximum. The fewer, the better.
How long should a DSLR camera last?
Pretty much any DSLR on the market today will last at least 3 to 5 years under normal use, and could possibly even go much longer than that. Either way, just keep shooting and don’t worry too much about it. The camera is a tool that needs to be used to be appreciated.
How often should you upgrade your DSLR camera?
If that doesn’t happen, it may be more likely that either you outgrow your camera or it simply becomes too “old”, necessitating the need for an upgrade. Pretty much any DSLR on the market today will last at least 3 to 5 years under normal use, and could possibly even go much longer than that.
How long do most photographers expect their shutter to last?
I don’t have the data to back this up, but I would venture to guess that most photographers don’t use a camera long enough to wear out a shutter. The shutter on most mid-range DSLRs will last at least 5 years if you take an average of 30,000 pictures every year. Most of the time, probably even longer than that.
Does shutter count matter when buying a DSLR camera?
Just to reiterate, the shutter count is not likely going to determine how long your DSLR lasts. If you do wear out the shutter, good for you. That means you are doing a lot of shooting. The more likely scenarios are that your camera gets wet or is dropped and requires repairs or replacement.