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mikew_RIP

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Honestly ime not just here to waste everyone's time,called in at the dealers to pay for the D300 and got talking about the noise situation,the D7000 body was still there but he had said it would have a higher shutter count,anyway he said take it away and try it along side the D300.
Well ive done that and its a totally different situation now, as several members told me and i thought i could live with it, the D300 is noisy and after trying the D7000 i think too noisy for me,the D7000 has 18000 shutter activations would this be considered a lot,i know it could be considered relevant to the price,but considered on its own is that number high.

mike
 
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BackdoorArts

Senior Member
Shutter is rated at either 100K or 150K (Nikon website will tell you), so you're less than 20%. I'd say it's not "alot" and if priced properly would be a good investment. I've seen them go for around $600US with counts approaching 30K in very good condition.
 
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Fork

Senior Member
People need to stop thinking about shutter counts. Nikon only test them to 100,000. They don't test them until they stop.

I sold a D40 2 years ago that had 120,000 shutter actuations and it worked perfectly well, with no signs of getting tired. The auto-focus motor could die long before the shutter.
 
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mikew_RIP

Senior Member
Fork said:
People need to stop thinking about shutter counts. Nikon only test them to 100,000. They don't test them until they stop.

I sold a D40 2 years ago that had 120,000 shutter actuations and it worked perfectly well, with no signs of getting tired. The auto-focus motor could die long before the shutter.
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And of course you have no idea how much the autofocus motor has been used,with me it will not be that much i only have one lens that needs it.

mike
 
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Dave_W

The Dude
I suppose if the difference between the used body and a new body is large the risk vs. reward would be in your favor. But if the difference is not that large then it might be better to buy a new body. I can't count the number of times my "great price" purchases ended up being a not-so-great price in the end. Now I rely on my gut, so far it's been a pretty good indicator of a good vs. bad move. Much better than the rational side of my brain, that's for sure.
 
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mikew_RIP

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There will be a large difference between a new Nikon UK unit and this,a lesser difference between a grey import and this,trying to evaluate the benefits of a local dealer is difficult but i its think worth it,bet if it goes wrong in 18 months he will lend me a second hand Nikon body while its away as just one example.
Very upsetting packing the D300 back in its box to return tomorrow but i will get over it,he did say a D300s may have suited me but has none in and if he did it would cost more.

mike
 
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Rick M

Senior Member
Don't be embarrassed, much more important to make the right decision. Too many times I've jumped on the first best option and regretted it!
​(lol, if I had a dollar for all my lens upgrades...,) :)
 
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mikew_RIP

Senior Member
Thanks even happier now ime finding how much i can control without going into the menu,the kitty may be empty but looking at my next acquisition already ::what::
 
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Bukitimah

Senior Member
Both would be a good buy in my opinion. I have d300 and should I need a replacement, I am likely to go for a d7000 if I am staying on DX due to better ISO. Don't worry about shutter count. I didn't even bother to look at it. Nobody say it will stop at 150,000 more or less. What happen if it stops at 50,000?
 
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riverside

Senior Member
Bukitimah said:
Both would be a good buy in my opinion. I have d300 and should I need a replacement, I am likely to go for a d7000 if I am staying on DX due to better ISO. Don't worry about shutter count. I didn't even bother to look at it. Nobody say it will stop at 150,000 more or less. What happen if it stops at 50,000?
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There are more serious matters to worry about, such as using a camera neck strap as a sling, positioning the camera at one's side to avoid spilling beer or other beverages on it.
 
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