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Canon 5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV


4 years 3 months ago #671044 by CadillacRanch66
Would you recommend purchasing a 5D Mark III (shutter count = 1,500 for $1,000 with a battery grip or 5D Mark IV (shutter count = 200,000 for $1,300)?  The Mark III is in like new/mint condition, and the Mark IV is in very good condition.  I've heard that a new shutter for the Mark IV is approx. $400-$500 for Canon to replace.  I shoot 70/30 photo to video, but both are usually in low light conditions (night and indoor sporting events).  I've heard of Mark III's who are on their third replaced shutter...
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4 years 3 months ago - 4 years 3 months ago #671052 by effron
The M4 is a better low light shooter with a couple other modern features. It depends on what you'll be shooting, but the 200K shutter snaps would have me concerned. The M3 is still a lot of camera.....I've not heard of shutter issues with either.
No help here.
Why so serious?
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4 years 3 months ago #671124 by CadillacRanch66
Thanks for your reply, effron, I am really drawn to the Mark IV, but the 200k shutter count has me nervous (even with an excellent price, and a new shutter, 200k is still a lot of mileage on a DSLR). The owner of the Mark IV is a professional, and seems will also throw in a 24-105 f4 L for an additional $100. I might be able to get the body/lens for $1,300... Decisions, decisions...
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4 years 3 months ago #671128 by garyrhook
The suggested lifespan of a 5D mk IV shutter is 130,000 - 150,000 actuations, from what I can find.

Which means that one may be due for a replacement.

That said, it could go over 350,000. Who knows? But A wise person would include the repair cost as a given, not as a "maybe".

According to eBay, those go, used, for >$1600. So even with the repair, you're coming out ahead. And the IV is an arguably better body.

I'd suggest taking the lens with it.
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4 years 3 months ago #671129 by CadillacRanch66
Thank you for your response, garyrhook, that's exactly what I was thinking. If I can make this deal happen for $1,300 for both the body and lens, I'm going to take it! Too good to pass up...
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4 years 3 months ago #671147 by garyrhook

CadillacRanch66 wrote: Thank you for your response, garyrhook, that's exactly what I was thinking. If I can make this deal happen for $1,300 for both the body and lens, I'm going to take it! Too good to pass up...


Apologies; I was not careful with my $ numbers.

He's asking too much for the mk IV with that shutter count, and a guaranteed repair that will be at least $300. You should have anecdotal information (eBay, KEH) that shows his asking price for the body is on the high side, especially considering how much it's been used. That said, $1300 for body+lens might be acceptable. Physical condition, for me, tells a lot about how things have been treated.

You will, of course, ensure the camera is working properly?
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4 years 3 months ago #671173 by effron
Just remember the old saw, "If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is".....I'd go slow and careful with that M4.....
Why so serious?
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4 years 3 months ago #671436 by effron
Any decisions, OP?
Why so serious?
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