As human beings, we generally don’t like to think about death. We are programmed to dodge the subject, fortunately, because life would certainly be stressful if death were directly above our heads at every moment of the day.
But the truth is that even if we don’t think about it, it’s still a reality, we die and, believe it or not, usually before our beloved SLR cameras die. Yes, don’t do that, face, die.
- And not only by accident.
- As we usually think.
- They die.
- Like us.
- At a certain age and with a tiredness or weariness similar to ours.
- They die of old age.
Well, although we normally measure our approximate life expectancy in years, the cameras are measured in the number of shots fired.
I’m sure you’ve seen your whole photographic life go by before your eyes. The number of times you pressed the shutter button more than necessary has happened because?Totally free? You’ve had the burst of gunfire or the lightness with which you take hundreds and hundreds of photos to get just a few not-so-decent ones.
Yes, you are no different from the others, do not worry because we all do and the best thing is that nothing happens, you can stop holding your breath and breathe again because when we talk about the number of shots, we are talking about a high number.
To know the approximate life of your camera, you can use some online pages where you can indicate the model of your camera and it will give you the approximate values of the shots in which it will stop working.
Typically, values are based on a statistic of data collected from each particular model.
For example, this would be the life expectancy of my camera according to Olegkikin’s page (cold sweat at this time):
As you can see, it’s not an exact science, but I can deduce that it’s between 180,000 blows, with less bad luck, hopefully, up to 500,000.
You can see how, as filming increases, so does the number of cameras that remain “operational”. If it is possible to reach 500,000 shots with this camera (more than 60% of them succeed), we see that after these values, the “survival” figures are almost anecdotal.
As a general rule, as the camera’s range increases, so does the number of shots the camera can handle (or rather its shutter), with some professionals reaching more than 500,000 shots.
And now, after that cold sweat you’ve probably had when you discover the approximate number of shots your camera is going to take, live?
The fastest thing is to access Camera Shutter Count on the web, here you have to download one of your latest un edited images and exit directly from the camera without going through an editing program beforehand, it will tell you immediately how many shots you took with your camera.
Yes, I also know how many shots I took with my camera and it was misseen, it’s horrible. And although I’m far from the 100,000 or 150,000 that this camera model predicts, I couldn’t help but convert to movies (yes, I was born and learned with them?) And I get 750 movies, there’s nothing.
Another option for those using Photoshop
Although for an ordinary person like you and me, who took out the camera for a weekend, vacation and something else, shooting an SLR is something we shouldn’t worry about at first, I think it’s an important fact when buying used ones. Body.
It’s not the same as a camera with 100 shots or even 1,000 than a camera with 50,000, isn’t it, and more knowing that 50,000 shots involve a thorough use that can affect not only one aspect but several that can wreak havoc in the long run.
It is also useful for those who think anxiously that their camera has become a little old or obsolete. Your own camera with 50,000 shots has at least half its lifespan and probably a third, so stop using new cameras and invest in lenses, accessories or training. ?
What fails is the shutter system that, after several movements, ends up breaking due to overuse.
And yes, in photography you can repair almost everything, now, at what price ?, is it worth thinking about changing the shutter system when the rest of the camera is “old” and can also fail us at any time?
There’s no easy answer to that. There are professional photographers who come to these photos with a relatively new camera and this may be worth it, are there those who arrived after 10 years and this camera is considered to be more than cushioned?
There are even super DIY enthusiasts who dare to change the blind system themselves. Everyone will have to see what makes up for it and weigh the options.
Above all, don’t get obsessed, 100,000 or 150,000 shots are a lot of shots unless you spend 8 hours a day 365 days a year taking pictures, but it’s true that there are actions that can shorten those years of romance between you and your beloved camera. :
So you know, the cameras are over, just like the mere mortal, although I’m sure if you’re not a time lapse maniac, you still have many years of love left in the future, you’re sure you’ll want to change it sooner. this ending even happens.
Did you know about that? I’m sure you’ve run to find out how much life your camera has left, and now you sigh for relief, I hope so. What is clear is that to buy used it is essential to know the shots, is it the same as when you buy a car and let yourself be guided by the kilometers traveled?
I hope this article has been helpful to you and, if so, that you share it with anyone who has an LRT in their possession or who wants to get one. Thank you very much for reading so far and so far.