I would guess that with reasonable care, a camera like the D should last for at least 200,000 exposures. That's six years or so at 100 exposures a day. The technology will probably be worn out long before the camera dies.
By the way, brand-new D models are still available at B&H. Paul > Bill, Your comment worries me since I'm considering a D. The implication > of your statement seems to be that the D has been around long enough to > have some samples that are worn out. Is that really what you meant, that > the D, and, I suppose, other cameras of its type, may have a short life > span. How long has the D been out - a couple of years? And, even if it's > too soon for these cameras to be worn out (maybe that term needs > clarification), how long can they be expected to last under average > circumstances? What about when used a lot - say 100 exposures a day? Is > that a lot with these puppies? > > I'd really like to get some idea of how long these things can be expected > to last.. > > Shel > > > > [Original Message] > > From: William Robb > > > Thr Ds hasn't been around long enough to have been worn out. > > Check to make sure there are no signs of it having been dropped. > >
