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chas wrote:
I am replacing a 7D with over 110K clicks that is suffering from chronic Err 30 failures. I have never been thrilled with this body, with the noise issues everyone has always complained about, as well as exposure inconsistencies that I have never been able to really work out. I know that many people swear by the 7D II, I just don't have the faith in the 7D line to make that bet, hence this purchase. Most of my shooting with this body will be sports and air shows. ( I have a 5D III for my other shooting).
I am looking to buy a used 1D IV, and have been watching the Buy and Sell board, as well as looking at other sources such as B&H and MPB. The prices on the commercial boards range from almost $1900 for a almost-like-new body with less than 10K clicks, down to about $1100 for bodies with some significant cosmetic wear and over 120K clicks. On Buy and Sell, the prices seem to run a few hundred $ less, with the average being around $1200, but they seem to be getting pretty rare. Any advice on what is a reasonable shutter count, and any other experience buying a used 1D, would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Charlie
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The 1d4 is a great camera. Great choice for the price!
Years ago I bought a 1d4 with a 120k shutter count for over $4k. I didn't bat an eye. 120k is nothing when the shutter is rated to 300k. And today you can buy one for $1200. Amazing.
I never worry about shutter count if it is below half the rating, 300k. Know many shutter go well over 500k. If you buy from a sports guy the body is sure to have some wear, beat up. Often only cosmetic.
Be patient and place a WTB add on FM and you are sure to find a great body that is clean and will have a lower shutter count.
Grant
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