Canon EOS 300D -350D - clicks??

How can I determine how many clicks on my Canons EOS 300D or 350D?

Or is that only possible on EOS 650D and later?

geneacom wrote:

How can I determine how many clicks on my Canons EOS 300D or 350D?

Or is that only possible on EOS 650D and later?

Hi geneacom,

There have been rumors that using certain hex editor tools can determine the shutter count of older cameras including the above mentioned cameras. Your best bet is to perform a YouTube search and see what comes up. Alternatively you could try your local camera store.

Best of luck.

geneacom wrote:

Hello, scottcraig Thank you for your info. I will try to find more on YouTube.
I will keep looking!
Best regards,
Rob van Willigen

No worries Rob,

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

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.

geneacom wrote:

lately my Canon EOS 300D is showing some problems.

My knee-jerk reaction when one of these older cameras starts behaving wacky is to suspect that either the processor is confused, the date/time battery is going dead, or both.

I'd suggest removing both batteries -- the main rechargeable and the CR2016 "button" date/time battery -- from the camera and letting it sit for a few minutes before putting them back in. That will allow the processor to reset.

If that works for you, you might consider buying a new CR2016 date/time battery, since those are usually good for just a few years -- the manual says five years -- and that one's probably over a decade old.

It's also possible the main rechargeable battery is losing its ability to hold a charge, but that's usually a lot more obvious.

Usually after one or two shots the camera shows an error and stops.

What error is it showing?