EX3 with 400+ hours

[PRCRepresentative]

This question has been posted before I'm sure, but in my research I have found various answers and was looking for additional input.

I am looking at purchasing an EX3 camera (anyone want to sell theirs?) and have found some cameras with 300-400+ hours on it. Now I realize that this simply means "how long the camera has been on" - but assuming its had lots of usage; does the picture quality degrade with more usage? I understand its a digital camera with no moving parts, but sensor-wise, does the image quality get less crisp, colourful, and beautiful, with more time on it?

If no, then what kind of usage is probably best to stay away from? Is 500 too much? less, more?

Thanks for your help

 

[Duke M.]

300-400 hours is nothing on these cameras. The sensor isn't going to change. I've seen over 10,000 hours on a camera used daily without a hiccup.

The things that go bad first are buttons, lens motors and other moving parts.

 

[MarcoFilm]

hi guys, i know a little strange but im just hoping you could watch my latest short shot on EX3?

http://vimeo.com/23131108

Thanks

 

[adamr316]

hi guys, i know a little strange but im just hoping you could watch my latest short shot on EX3?

http://vimeo.com/23131108

Thanks

Marco,

You may be better served to post your film in the User Films sub forum off the main page.

 

[Duke M.]

If no, then what kind of usage is probably best to stay away from? Is 500 too much? less, more?

The cameras I try to stay away from a dropped cameras. If the prism or sensor alignment gets wonky its a pricey item to fix.