2 Questions if you don't mind

[Volatile]

Thanks in advance for all your time, I have two questions I'd like to ask:

1. I just bought a new lens. Should I fill out the warranty card and mail it in? I've seen ebay sales that advertise having the unused warranty card, and I'm not sure what that is all about.

2. I have a digital rebel. How many times should I expect to be able to release the shutter? I read recently about some new dSLR that is supposed to work for 30,000 pictures. I'm over 2000 since December, and starting to wonder if I should throttle back.

Thanks again,

Bill

[Scottes]

I've never filled out a warranty card in my life. In my opinion it's just a marketing thing so they can send you crap. I've never heard of anyone (tech support, etc) ever having that information.

2000 in 3 months is 8,000 a year, so you have 4 years of shooting at that rate. I'd be surprised if you still had the DRebel in 4 years. By then you'll be wanting the 50-megapixel camera for $600.

[G3]

If the warranty card says that you need to send it in, then send it in. Why are you worried about having an unused warranty card for ebay? Are you already intending to sell it? If you intend to use the lens, make sure it's covered by the warranty.

I'm sure that what you read said that the shutter was tested for 30,000 operations. It didn't say it failed after 30,000 images. If you have 2,000 images since December, that's a GOOD thing. It means you are using the camera, right? That's what you bought it for. Use it. If you wear it out, buy another one. That's 2,000 images in 5 months. You aren't likely to shoot that much all the time. Even if the shutter did fail at 30,000 images, that translates out to that camera lasting you for about 5 years under constant use. That ain't bad. There will probably be a newer-faster-sexier-better model out by then that you want anyway. In reality, it will probably last more than that if you want it to. Just go make pictures and don't worry about it.

[CyberDyneSystems]

You can register your Canon products online.. leaving you a blank card even if you want to register.

If your shutter is going to wear out at 30,000... then you need to shoot faster and more often so that you wear it out BEFORE your one year warranty expires!!!!!! 8)

I trashed my 10Ds shutter after about 18,000 shots... I was less than a month away form the warranty expiration :shock: :wink:

[Volatile]

Thanks for your replies.. No, I'm not planning to sell my new lens, I just bought it. Online registration sounds like the way to go. I have to remember to fill out my rebate form too.

The 30,000 image shutter was for one of the 1D-models, not sure exactly which one. I was just curious to know if there was any kind of lifetime expectation for other cameras. I certainly don't plan to curb my shooting, but it is just odd because I *was* thinking I might never have to buy a camera again. Hopefully, I can at least keep the lenses forever...

Anyways, thanks again, Bill

[Andy_T]

I trashed my 10Ds shutter after about 18,000 shots...

So it's true .... there IS a 10Ds ... and you already broke it .... :lol:

Best regards,
Andy

[scottbergerphoto]

Just a reminder about 3rd party warranties, like Mack. If you don't fill out the required paperwork within the time frame specified in the warranty contract, your warranty is void. You don't have to send in your Canon warrany cards. You should make sure you keep it in a safe place with the original sales receipt or copy. That way you have it for warranty work or insurance purposes.
Scott

[rsnadel]

Canon's policy is that they want to see the purchase receipt to determine whether a) the item was purchased from an authorized dealer, and b) the item is in or out of warranty (based on date printed on the receipt). The warranty card is never going to be sufficient by itself, mailed in or not.