So I've taken over 1000 photos

[Reminisce]

Already with my 300D and I just got it less than 2 weeks ago, maybe. Im doing a shoot at my job for a brochure we're doing and I've shot around 200 photos today, using AEB to get the best lighting options and learn as I go. Im just curious, am I at a fast rate with my camera? I mean, having taken over 1000 pics in less than 2 weeks, should I be worried or should there be anything I need to look out for with how many times my shutter has been used?

This is my first DSLR, and I really want to pursue photography as a hobby and career, and Im taking the advantage of having a fine camera and snapping pictures of EVERYTHING, reading the histogram, and so on. So my question is, is there like a certain mileage marker where you guys get your cameras "checked up" (you know, like a car has a tune up at 100,000 miles), or should I not even worry about the rate Im taking pictures and keep being snap happy?

Sorry for the silly question, as I mentioned, I'm new hear and I just have a strong passion for pressing the shutter release button and want to make sure my camera will be able to keep up with me. Thanks :)

[roanjohn]

Dont' worry about it!!! If you take good care of your cam.........it will take you a long way. Snap away!!!

Ro1

[EoSD30fReAk]

don't worry your cam can easily do 30000 to 40000 clicks

like everything in life you have to be lucky :wink:

[psychedelic_never]

so i guess that means Reminisce has 60 to 80 weeks of camera life ... :cry:, is it so ?

[Reminisce]

don't worry your cam can easily do 30000 to 40000 clicks

like everything in life you have to be lucky :wink:

Is that 30k to 40k before I need to start worrying, or before my camera decides to retire on me?

[OviV]

I would not worry about it. Your picture taking rate will slow down as you go along and stabalize at a more reasonable rate. When your shutter goes eventually (if you haven't upgraded by then to a new body) you would spend about $200 for a new shutter. If it lasts 20,000 actuations (an arbitrary number), that would be about 1 penny per picture. Still alot less then film + developing. Not to mention that you will have learned a lot more then if you were shooting film because you will have taken so many more pictures.

Ovi

[Jon]

don't worry your cam can easily do 30000 to 40000 clicks

like everything in life you have to be lucky :wink:

Is that 30k to 40k before I need to start worrying, or before my camera decides to retire on me?

Before you start lusting after a 1Ds Mk II . . . No, wait, that will happen after another 2-3000 clicks. Before you need to start thinking about replace vs. repair - assuming you haven't added a second body by then.

[Reminisce]

Hehe ok you have a point, though I doubt I'd jump straight into a 1Ds MK II, unless my photography takes me somewhere fast. It'll be a 20D or D70 before that. Thanks :)

[EoSD30fReAk]

don't worry your cam can easily do 30000 to 40000 clicks

like everything in life you have to be lucky :wink:

Is that 30k to 40k before I need to start worrying, or before my camera decides to retire on me?


that's the shutters live span! but it could live longer
you should then decide to either let the shutter be replaced or upgrade to a newer model (don't worry too much, i've seen some 10D's with over 70k clicks :wink: )

it's supposed to do at least 30k

[PacAce]

Already with my 300D and I just got it less than 2 weeks ago, maybe. Im doing a shoot at my job for a brochure we're doing and I've shot around 200 photos today, using AEB to get the best lighting options and learn as I go. Im just curious, am I at a fast rate with my camera? I mean, having taken over 1000 pics in less than 2 weeks, should I be worried or should there be anything I need to look out for with how many times my shutter has been used?

This is my first DSLR, and I really want to pursue photography as a hobby and career, and Im taking the advantage of having a fine camera and snapping pictures of EVERYTHING, reading the histogram, and so on. So my question is, is there like a certain mileage marker where you guys get your cameras "checked up" (you know, like a car has a tune up at 100,000 miles), or should I not even worry about the rate Im taking pictures and keep being snap happy?

Sorry for the silly question, as I mentioned, I'm new hear and I just have a strong passion for pressing the shutter release button and want to make sure my camera will be able to keep up with me. Thanks :)

I took over 1000 pictures in two day the other weekend and I wasn't even trying hard. I wouldn't worry about it. You bought the camera so you might as well use it to the fullest. :)

[Adam Hicks]

Just be glad you have the 300D... as soon as I got my 20D it ws such a speed difference that I found myself taking 34 shots as fast as the camera could, with no card write delays. Then I started thinking to myself "Self, that's just too much."

And then I thought "what's for dinner"

and that's all I recall.

[Reminisce]

Just be glad you have the 300D... as soon as I got my 20D it ws such a speed difference that I found myself taking 34 shots as fast as the camera could, with no card write delays. Then I started thinking to myself "Self, that's just too much."

And then I thought "what's for dinner"

and that's all I recall.

Hahahha, thats great stuff. And to think, I feel pretty awesome with my 4 shot buffer

[Adam Hicks]

I did too... the Rebel was great, but I needed better control over AI Focus and faster shutter speeds for motorsports, and the 20D was just an absolutely perfect fit. The sound of the thing blasting off 5fps or so for 25-35 shots is sweet sweet music. I think it's better than that of the 1DS cause the guys that have the $11k cameras do this for a job and it's just a tool that they most likely take for granted. Us hobby and side-shooters really love our gear!

Adam

[Reminisce]

Just when I began to fall in love and holy matrimony with my DR you are provoking me to save up for a 20D, when my plan was to save up for some good lenses. You are evil!

[aerh]

(if you haven't upgraded by then to a new body) you would spend about $200 for a new shutter. Ovi

For $200 its worth it to replace the shutter while you are purchasing the new body. That is if you plan to stay with canon.

[retro]

Just be glad you have the 300D... as soon as I got my 20D it ws such a speed difference that I found myself taking 34 shots as fast as the camera could, with no card write delays. Then I started thinking to myself "Self, that's just too much."

And then I thought "what's for dinner"

and that's all I recall.

Ha ha! Did you take a picture of dinner? Those are two important thoughts very close to one another! Thanks for the laugh!