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I think if you go back the last 20 years on this forum and review posts in the B&S forum, most photographers who are buying used cameras are interested in knowing what the shutter count is. Why, well in DSLR days replacing a shutter in a camera was typically $400 - $800 depending on the mirror box condition. We could say that this part is no longer relevant, but many current cameras still have the ability to shoot in "non-electronic" modes which means in principle something is moving. But more than that the shutter count gives a general indication of the overall use of the device. Note that the major brands still report a rated shutter life statistic. If that was no longer relevant, they would not report such a number.
Your logic on what is important is yours, on this forum common curtesy dictates the Op is always intitled to more latitude because he/she is asking for assitance. You probably need to learn to just move along, rather than prove you are right or have a different opinion.
And most importantly "missing a comma", proves you have no interest in helping the OP or the information in this thread.
TomSchriefer wrote:
Well, in a word, YES! Mileage on a car is nearly as irrelevant as shutter count on a camera. I have only purchased one new car in my life. I do not base my choice on mileage. Neither does anyone one else with a modicum of common sense. Does mileage matter? In an off-handed, tertiary way, most certainly. It should not be a deciding factor. Two factors matter way more than mileage: general condition, and mechanical maintenance.
Pick a car. Both are the same make, model, and year.
1.) 50,000 miles. The air filter is way dirty. The motor oil is a quart+ low, and black. The car emits a slight blue cloud of exhaust when starting cold. The transmission fluid is low, and smells of burnt toast. The tires are past due for changing and unevenly worn. It pulls to one side when driving in a straight line. It pulls to the opposite side when braking. The exterior finish is faded.
2.) 150,00 miles. The air filter looks brand new. The motor oil is up to level and you can see through it. The car starts easily and runs smoothly at cold idle. The transmission fluid is a nice translucent color. The tires are a bit worn, but serviceable. The car drives and brakes in a straight line. The exterior finish is as close to new as you could expect.
It is quite obvious that #2 is in way better mechanical shape than #1. The mileage, especially if this is a newer car, is more indicative of mostly highway driving: cruising at speed. #1's mileage is indicative considerably more stop-and-go driving which causes way more wear on almost every part of gasoline powered automobile.
If you have been driving cars for any length of time, you would not choose #1, under any circumstances. Having more miles on it, #2 is likely priced lower than #1. High mileage is no more an indicator of the condition of a car than high shutter count indicates the condition of a camera. Look at the condition of the car/camera. Buy the better bargain, not lowest count. Your cars/cameras will last longer.
I have purchased a load of used cars. I have never gotten a lemon. I may have mentioned above that I've had 5 or 6 Toyotas, purchased used, go well over 200,000 miles. I bought my daughter a Toyota Tercel with 216,000 on it when I handed her the keys. Never had an issue with used.
I have purchased perhaps 50 used cameras in the last 20-25 years. Some from forums, mostly from E-Bay. I've gotten exactly one that was in less than promised condition. That is the cost of doing business in the used market. Never had a issue with used.
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