T2i Shutter actuation

[DDirector]

So, I heard that when using the camera very often and used the shutter a lot, it can "pop."
Well, after how many actuation should would you start worrying? haha

 

[Peternap]

I think the average lifespan is about 150,000. That's just an average though. Some seem to last forever and some go pretty quickly.
Just shoot and don't worry about it.

 

[nicksnow]

In 5 years you'll have to spend another 600 dollars on a camera. Deal.

 

[robotsound]

Canon publishes specifications on how long the shutter will last. It's different for different models. 150,000 sounds about right.

I had the shutter go out on my old Canon 10D a few years ago. I bought it used, so I don't know how many shutter cycles it had already seen.

I had to send it into Canon for service, by way of my local authorized Canon dealer. It was long out of warranty. I ended up paying about $300 to get the shutter completely replaced. They said it might take quite a few weeks to get the camera back, but in my case the turnaround was only a week or so.