actuations.
Posted 15/01/2011 - 11:24
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Far in excess of what anyone is likely to shoot except under the most rigorous professional use.
The shutters are usually rated for 100,000 to 150,000 cycles, after which they may need repair/replacement. That's not the end of the camera though. All mechanisms, such as mirror, aperture control, etc., may need attention at some point.
Looked after properly and not abused, our modern DSLRs will probably be upgraded long before they fail.
The shutters are usually rated for 100,000 to 150,000 cycles, after which they may need repair/replacement. That's not the end of the camera though. All mechanisms, such as mirror, aperture control, etc., may need attention at some point.
Looked after properly and not abused, our modern DSLRs will probably be upgraded long before they fail.
Best regards, John
Posted 15/01/2011 - 13:52
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I think I might have one of teh most-used K10Ds out there. I'm rapidly heading towards 60k actuations with only minimal issues (paint fading on "OK" button, fourway switch is not always 100%, but will be replaced shortly).
I'll probably get it cleaned and adjusted and pixelmapped in the not-too-distant future, when I have another body to use while it's away.
Bret
I'll probably get it cleaned and adjusted and pixelmapped in the not-too-distant future, when I have another body to use while it's away.
Bret
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my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 15/01/2011 - 18:28
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I took around 42,000 pics in 2010. but most of that was with 2 bodies.
I've had my K-5 24 hours and have taken about 1200 pics with it so far
I've had my K-5 24 hours and have taken about 1200 pics with it so far
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 15/01/2011 - 20:20
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How long is a piece of string?
Why are so many people SOOO hung up on actuations? no point at all.
Why are so many people SOOO hung up on actuations? no point at all.
Posted 15/01/2011 - 20:50
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GDN wrote:
I'll let ya know tomorrow when I've finished sorting them Smeggypants wrote:
I've had my K-5 24 hours and have taken about 1200 pics with it so far
How many keepers and how many straight to the recycle bin... ? I've had my K-5 24 hours and have taken about 1200 pics with it so far
it was an experimental drive by night shooting in town so I certainly wasn't worried about actuations And never am.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 15/01/2011 - 21:34
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bretbysteve wrote:
How long is a piece of string?
Why are so many people SOOO hung up on actuations? no point at all.
Because it gives an indication of use. I would prefer to buy second hand if the camera has done fewer actuations. Whilst a shutter can fail at any point and this can be replaced, it is still worth knowing IMHO.How long is a piece of string?
Why are so many people SOOO hung up on actuations? no point at all.
Dave
Posted 15/01/2011 - 23:21
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Smeggypants wrote:
it was an experimental drive by night shooting in town so I certainly wasn't worried about actuations And never am.
That's a shocking admission - worse than using a mobile phone!
it was an experimental drive by night shooting in town so I certainly wasn't worried about actuations And never am.
Peter
Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
Posted 15/01/2011 - 23:26
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pgweber wrote:
????
Smeggypants wrote:
it was an experimental drive by night shooting in town so I certainly wasn't worried about actuations And never am.
That's a shocking admission - worse than using a mobile phone!it was an experimental drive by night shooting in town so I certainly wasn't worried about actuations And never am.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 15/01/2011 - 23:46
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I take it you weren't driving?
Peter
Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
Posted 16/01/2011 - 00:02
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Nope.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 16/01/2011 - 10:18
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bretbysteve wrote:
How long is a piece of string?
Why are so many people SOOO hung up on actuations? no point at all.
My main reason for asking the question is that Im starting to regret trading my k10 as part payment for my new kr. I may look to buy a 2nd hand model at some point but would like to know how long it may be good for after use by the former owner. Thanks for the feed back guys I found your answers very helpful.How long is a piece of string?
Why are so many people SOOO hung up on actuations? no point at all.
Ian
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