Okay, so I’ve been meaning to sell my old Canon DSLR for a while now. It’s been gathering dust, and I figured someone else could put it to good use. But then I started wondering, “What’s considered a ‘good’ shutter count for resale?” I mean, it’s not like a car’s mileage, right? Or is it?
I started digging around, you know, the usual – forums, photography websites, the whole shebang. Turns out, shutter count is a pretty big deal. It’s basically the number of times the camera’s shutter has clicked. Each click is wear and tear on the mechanical parts. Makes sense.
My Deep Dive into Shutter Count
First thing I did was check my camera’s shutter count. I have a Canon, and it varies by model on how to find the info, sometimes it’s buried in the menu, that was a hassle, and I just ended up downloading some shady-looking software to find it. There’s this * for my canon, I will try.
Downloaded it…fingers crossed it’s not a virus…and ran it. Boom! There it was: 38,527. Okay, not terrible, but not exactly low either. It is not a precise number.
Next, I needed to figure out what that number actually meant. Back to the internet I went!
- Entry-level DSLRs: Apparently, these are usually rated for around 50,000 to 100,000 actuations (clicks).
- Mid-range DSLRs: These guys are built tougher, often good for 100,000 to 150,000.
- Pro-level DSLRs: The big boys! These can handle 150,000 to 300,000 or even more.
My camera is a mid-range, Canon EOS 70D, so I’m guessing it’s rated for at least 100,000. That means I’ve used less than half of its expected lifespan. Not bad! But it’s definitely something I need to be upfront about when I list it for sale.
I also checked out some used camera marketplaces to see what other people were listing and for how much. Seems like my shutter count is pretty average for the age and model of my camera. That gave me a good baseline for pricing.
The Takeaway
The big lesson here? Do your homework! Don’t just guess at a price. Check the shutter count, research the camera’s lifespan, and see what similar cameras are selling for. And be honest! Don’t try to hide the shutter count. It’s better to be upfront and let the buyer decide if it’s a deal-breaker or not.
I think I’m ready to list this thing. Wish me luck!
