Currently own a 5DM3 and a 7D2 which I bought new couple years ago ...
Juts bought a 5DM3 refurbished as a back up ... we're heading out on an extended photo shoot and don't want to take a chance on a camera failing on the road.
When I opened refurbished camera - it's looks brand new, not a scratch on it, and shutter count at "0" ... but the date set = 01-01-12 ...
212020001414 #5DM3 bought new (Bought from B&H)
102024000976 #5DM3 refurbished (Bought from Canon Refurb)
Might indicate the refurbished camera is much older - if the numbers go in sequence ? But, still looks brand new and "0" shutter count ... could have been a display, altho display for all those years seem impractical ...
Anyone know how to determine age of body thru serial number? I'm sure it was completely refurbished and more than likely a new shutter -- so, the "0" count probably true.
Shot a series of test shots, RAW and jpegs, and find no issues ... I'm more curious about the age than 'worried' mainly because of the 01-01-2012 date when I first opened it. Just seemed odd ...
Any thoughts?? Thx M44
Juts bought a 5DM3 refurbished as a back up ... we're heading out on an extended photo shoot and don't want to take a chance on a camera failing on the road.
When I opened refurbished camera - it's looks brand new, not a scratch on it, and shutter count at "0" ... but the date set = 01-01-12 ...
212020001414 #5DM3 bought new (Bought from B&H)
102024000976 #5DM3 refurbished (Bought from Canon Refurb)
Might indicate the refurbished camera is much older - if the numbers go in sequence ? But, still looks brand new and "0" shutter count ... could have been a display, altho display for all those years seem impractical ...
Anyone know how to determine age of body thru serial number? I'm sure it was completely refurbished and more than likely a new shutter -- so, the "0" count probably true.
Shot a series of test shots, RAW and jpegs, and find no issues ... I'm more curious about the age than 'worried' mainly because of the 01-01-2012 date when I first opened it. Just seemed odd ...
Any thoughts?? Thx M44