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Archive 2009 · 1DSMk2- Any Problems?

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p.1 #1 · 1DSMk2- Any Problems?

I recently purchased a slightly used 1DsMk2 with 9000 clicks on it. After reading all the threads about the 1DsMk3 and 1DMk3 having a myriad of problems I got to wondering if the model I just bought had any shortcomings/chronic problems I should know about. If any one has any info please chime in. Thanks in advance for any replies I may receive.

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:10 AM

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p.1 #2 · 1DSMk2- Any Problems?

They have relatively few problems, and less than many other models. Any of the 1D series shutters can fail, so you may want to check that once in a while at 1/8000. Sometimes the mirror mechanisms break after 400-500K in semi-continuous use, but you are hardly likely to use one that way. Depending on the age, you may want/need to buy an extra battery or two.

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Jul 04, 2009 at 02:21 AM

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p.1 #3 · 1DSMk2- Any Problems?

Early shutter failure is the only thing I've seen on the 1DsII. It's not chronic, but it does come up. I bought one from one of the eBay camera guys a while ago with <20,000 and noticed a white band at high shutter speeds...sign of shutter failure. As EBH mentioned, test it at 1/8000+

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:25 AM

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p.1 #4 · 1DSMk2- Any Problems?

Thanks for the responses/info. I already ordered 2 new batteries and I will keep an eye on the shutter. What made the shutter of this camera more prone to early failure? Did Canon change something or was more of a "bad batch" issue? I am not really all that concerned but it is good to know about.

Jul 04, 2009 at 03:27 AM

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p.1 #5 · 1DSMk2- Any Problems?

Mine has a little over 150K on the original shutter. I have nothing but good things to say about it. I also have a 1D MkII and a 1D MkIII and the 1Ds MkII is far and away my favorite.

Michael

Jul 04, 2009 at 10:41 AM

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p.1 #6 · 1DSMk2- Any Problems?

jimlp wrote:
What made the shutter of this camera more prone to early failure?t.

It's not. The Internet will also tell you the polar icecaps are melting and we are all going to drown in 10 years...

Jul 04, 2009 at 11:17 AM

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p.1 #7 · 1DSMk2- Any Problems?

John Power wrote:
jimlp wrote:
What made the shutter of this camera more prone to early failure?t.

It's not. The Internet will also tell you the polar icecaps are melting and we are all going to drown in 10 years...

Even better news!

Jul 04, 2009 at 01:59 PM

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p.1 #8 · 1DSMk2- Any Problems?

No problem... took mine with a 5D to Yunnan, China back in May, great cam.

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:05 PM

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p.1 #9 · 1DSMk2- Any Problems?

The most reliable and best for the buck camera I've ever had.

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:17 PM

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