D70 Shutter Lifespan

BradfordBenn · December 14, 2007

Howdy All-

I am thinking about purchasing a used Nikon D70 that has about 10K pics on it. After my shutter stopped working on my PowerShot (yes, I know different class of camera) at 12K. I have learned to think about that issue. So my question is, does anyone have a life expectancy of a D70 shutter? Overall life expectancy?

The seller is pretty reputable to me, he is my brother

-=Brad

SloYerRoll · December 14, 2007

I own a D70 w/ 45k+ clicks. It can be a hit or miss thing though. I'd say 10k is fine though to buy. I have a D50 that has 25k clicks and it's still cruising. The D50 was definitely not built was well as the D70.

YMMV

Is it the D70 or D70s?

Seymore · December 15, 2007

My D70 (Dec 04) has 49k and I believe the shutters are rated for 100k. 10k is nothing! Go fur it!

BradfordBenn · December 15, 2007

Thanks for the info. Next question for those inclined... fair price? I have seen ones for $600 on eBay and over at House of Nikon but also see $325

SloYerRoll · December 15, 2007

DISCLAIMER:
This is just what I would do if I were you. Take it at face value only.

I'd answer that by asking if you already have Nikon glass.
If you already have glass that you're happy w/. Then I'd say not a penny over 500. This is only because your getting into the D40x (body only) brand new for a little bit more.

If your looking for a whole package. You might go a bit higher. But I'd say 550 from a reputable seller.

BTW:
The price fluctuation usually is driven by what the body is attached to. What's your brother throwing on the D70 to sell it.

Usually when a person doesn't release shots of the gear and they are in a photography forum... That's a small red flag in my book. You get what you pay for.

1pocket · December 15, 2007

Okay, I have a D70 -- how do I know how many actuations I am up to??

Seymore · December 15, 2007

1pocket wrote:

Okay, I have a D70 -- how do I know how many actuations I am up to??

Using an unaltered shot (straight from the camera), I use Opanda IExif to view the EXIF data on a PC. Let us know what you find out, or share a shot and we can assist.

1pocket · December 15, 2007

Seymore wrote:

Using an unaltered shot (straight from the camera), I use Opanda IExif to view the EXIF data on a PC. Let us know what you find out, or share a shot and we can assist.

Alright, how do I share a shot? I just turned down the quality to "basic" and shot myself in the mirror, but I believe the file is still too large to upload here. Tell me where to send...

SloYerRoll · December 16, 2007

Upload to your SM gallery and give us the link to the image.

HarveyMushman · December 16, 2007

1pocket wrote:

Alright, how do I share a shot? I just turned down the quality to "basic" and shot myself in the mirror, but I believe the file is still too large to upload here. Tell me where to send...

Sounds like you are trying to attach an image, which isn't the ideal method.

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=117

SloYerRoll · December 16, 2007

HarveyMushman wrote:

Sounds like you are trying to attach an image, which isn't the ideal method.

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=117

No he just wants us to look at the image so he can see how many shutter clicks in on his camera.
THat's a good link though!

1pocket · December 16, 2007

Here is a link to SmugMug -- I did absolutely nothing to the photo -- which is a nothing photo, to boot

Unedited D70 pic

ziggy53 · December 16, 2007

1pocket wrote:

Here is a link to SmugMug -- I did absolutely nothing to the photo -- which is a nothing photo, to boot

Unedited D70 pic

I show 14193 "Total Number of Shutter Releases For Camera".

1pocket · December 16, 2007

ziggy53 wrote:

I show 14193 "Total Number of Shutter Releases For Camera".

Thank you -- I guess it has a good bit of life left in it! Now why did I buy that d300, which I cannot figure out how to use anyway??:D

Seymore · December 16, 2007

Yep... Zig is spot on! Enjoy the new toy...

D70 Shutter Lifespan

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