What a Failed DSLR Shutter Looks Like After 100,000+ Photos
Just as how cars can fail after a certain number of miles, camera shutters can go belly up after a certain number of actuations (i.e. flapping open and closed for an exposure). If you’ve ever wondered what a heavily used DSLR shutter can look like after it bites the dust, today’s your lucky day.
After sending the camera in to Canon China, technicians replaced the shutter and returned both the repaired camera and the old, broken shutter. Here’s a short video showing what the shutter looked like:
And in case you’re wondering, Canon charged ¥4,237 for the shutter replacement work (about $614).
P.S. Wondering what the shutter life expectancy of your particular camera is? The Camera Shutter Life Expectancy Database uses real-world data submitted by photographers to predict life span.