The shutter unit is rated for 400,000 frames and captures at up to 16 fps*, while the CMOS sensor has high-speed signal reading that enables speedy image capture. A fast AF/AE system, Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors and high-speed recording with its new CFast™ card slot helps ensure that camera operations are performed quickly and precisely.
Generally, cheap Canon cameras have about 100,000-200,000 shutter releases, while some advanced models can have up to 400,000 actuations. If you are going to sell your camera, a shutter counter will help you estimate its possible cost. The fewer photos you take, the higher price you can set. Fortunately, everything ultimately ends well. McKinnon successfully disassembles and then reassembles the 1DX Mark II before sending it to Canon for repair. The camera maker even provided McKinnon with a loaner unit to use while his own camera was in the shop.
I was planning to buy a 5D4 to replace my 5D3. Waiting for the price to come down a bit next year. Now I was offered a used 1DX (2013 - less than 25K shutter count) in mint condition with everything original included. The price is right - US$2.4K equivalent. I only shoot stills , mostly

A $1,000+ lens repaired for less than 1/2 the value of a new lens. Sent my $600 70-200mm f4 in and the price to repair was $280. Sent my $200 28-105mm in and the price to repair was $100. I have seen this pattern repeated several times in the past. Good pricing strategy by those that set repair prices for Canon.

Mine is on its way back from Canon Irvine with a new shutter. $480.25. how fast was the whole process? I'm very tempted to do it myself because it would cost me about $200. 7D Gripped, T3i Gripped, 85mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.4, 50mm f/2.5 Macro, EF-S 10-22mm.
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