Buying a used 1DMKIIn - Any problems to look out for?

I'm looking at a used 1DMKIIn tomorrow as a potential purchase. Is there anything in particular I should be looking for that was problematic with these cameras?

Thanks,

Beside the obvious questions about the overall condition of the camera, you can ask if the shutter has been replaced. That's pretty much I can think of.

Congrats.

bsmotril wrote in post #7787395
I'm looking at a used 1DMKIIn tomorrow as a potential purchase. Is there anything in particular I should be looking for that was problematic with these cameras?

Thanks,

There doesn't appear to be any inherent bugs in this camera. I own one. I would suggest that you check the previous ownership of the body. Was it used by a professional sports photographer? Bear in mind that sports photographers using the 1DMKIIN will always take bursts of images. That means that shutter count will rise at three to six times the rate of a "stills" photographer. When you get one, you'll do the same! A general 30k shutter usage on a 5 D is likely to result in more like 90k on 1 DMKIIN. The shutter count CAN be read by special software, but don't accept an estimate. If the body has lots of obvious wear, be very cautious. Mine certainly has, and I regret not examining it before purchase. I also found that a professional clean of the sensor a short while after I made the purchase improved the camera enormously. Best $50 I spent!. You never know what cleaning technique the previous owner used and althought dust may not be the problem, a residual film of old cleaning fluid can dull your images. Other POTN'ers didn't agree with me paying someone to clean the sensor, but I noticed the difference immediately afterwards.
That's my advice. The rest is up to you.
Good luck

Apart from that.... your objective of owning a MKIIN is sound.

Just my experience--I'd suggest trying the cam with your fast primes wide open to see if it's grossly in focus. My 1D2N was great until I started getting into the 35 1.4, and found it consistently front focused. Unfortunately, it couldn't be calibrated after multiple attempts. Otherwise, I would agree, it's hard to go wrong with a 1D2N, especially given the prices out there.

Its a great camera. Look for good conditioning and ask about shutter count, although the shutter can go at 1 click or 200,000 clicks.

Try it out and check the images by downloading them to ensure that there is no problems with the sensor.

Always try to get a second battery with the camera. I have 3, one original that lasts a few hundred shots and 2 aftermarket ones that last well over 1200 shots each. Make sure the charger is included.

If you purchase it, check that it has the latest firmware and be prepared to clean the sensor. It is the older type of 2 handed, 2 finger menu selection so you may need to read the manual to figure out how to use all the functions - this can take a little time to get used to especially if you are used to the new menu systems.

Make sure you check for possible signs of impending shutter failure. These manifests itself as light or dark bands in photos taken at high shutter speeds.

Thanks for the tips.