Shutter count 21000, too high?

Hi everyone, I have the chance to buy a k200d at a good price, but found out yesterday that the shutter count is on 21000. I dont think Ive bought a camera with more than about 10000 before and most have been lower than that. So, do you think this is a bit high? the camera all looks in pretty good condition, but I am a bit cautious of the shutter count. Do you think it would be difficult to sell, if I wanted to later on? I have had a superzoom for the past while, which I have been quite pleased with, but getting edgy to own a dslr again thanks, jacqui

No set life for a camera, could bonk out tomorrow or last for years, shutter count is only a rough guideline and 21000 is about 20% of its estimated life

If it's a good price go for it, buy to use and anything you get back is a bonus. Older cameras will never fetch that much given the way technology marches on

This might help in your decision making.

I think the design life of the shutter in this camera is 100,000 but you'll see from the link that at least one has done over 170,000.

Conclusion, 21000 is not too many in my opinion. It just shows that the camera has been used rather than sit in a bag for most of its life.

Depends on the price you are paying. Its not a massive number tbh and if you buy it cheap you can afford to sell it cheap if/when the time comes.

Hi, thanks for your replies, and the link good points made. Only ever bought really low shutter counts before, just been lucky so far. But, as you say, if I buy it cheap enough then maybe it will be worth it. Thanks, jacqui.