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Canon EOS 300D -350D - clicks??

Started Nov 25, 2018 | Questions thread
Doug Pardee
Doug Pardee Veteran Member • Posts: 9,920
Re: Canon EOS 300D -350D - clicks??

The shutter count's only accessible via a special computerized tool that the Canon shops have that connects via the hot-shoe. There's no way for the average person to access it.

Does it really matter? Those camera models are ancient, cost next to nothing when bought used, and probably won't be used for taking that many more pictures. If the shutter is still moving smoothly and not producing light leaks -- look for white arcs in the image at super-fast shutter speeds like 1/2000 or higher -- it'll probably last long enough.

The 300D is more prone to sub-mirror hinge-pin failure than to shutter failure. The 300D's shutter is also unusually susceptible to damage from old flash guns, because it's only rated to 6V on the firing pin. So if you're looking at a 300D, you might want to be sure it can fire a flash. But I can't imagine buying a 300D these days, with its limited controls.

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