If I may ask a novice question

[stargazer77517]

I have noticed that the amount of clicks on a camera is a important criteria when buying used. Why is that? Do digital cameras have a limited life as to the amount of shots taken? If so, what is considered a "High Mileage Camera"

Thanks Fred

[nwa2]

Camera shutters are designed for "x" Number cycles. A camera which has taken more images will have less life left in the shutter.

You can find a variety of estimates (un-official and official) on the web.

[urcunina]

FWIW

Look at http://www.olegkikin.com/shutterlife/

Lists lots of cameras.

This is a datafile of user results, not a manufacturers estimate. And I guess might represent other failures too.

[stargazer77517]

Thank you for the answers and link.