I bought a used 50D. Since I bought it, I've taken over 64K photos. I can't yet access the camera's shutter count--I need to upgrade the OS on my Mac. Sometime next Spring, I should go over 100K, the specced life of the shutter. Does anyone have actual experience with the 50D (or 40D, for that matter) shutter life?


1. How long did it last?


2. What were the symptoms of impending problems?


3. If you got it repaired, what was the cost? Canon won't give me an estimate over the phone, as they have to examine the camera, but a major repair is at least $290 + shipping. (The rep said that shutters are usually more.) They said the repair would take about 2 weeks.


I have a 30D I can use while the 50D is out for repair, but I really don't know the shutter count on it, either.


Thanks for any help you can offer.