How does video affect camera life ?

[dennis_labao]

<p>Hello, as i am in the market for a used dslr full frame camera and of-course looking for the lowest actuation, i was just wondering what if the camera has been used extensively primarily on video does it put strain on the shutter mechanism ? how does video affect camera life ?</p>

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[ed_farmer]

<p>Although I admit that I can't answer for certain, I would suggest that video doesn't affect shutter life at all. The shutter is open the entire time that video is being shot. It's not like an old movie camera.<br /><br />On the other hand, extensive video use COULD affect sensor life. The reason that most DSLR cameras are limited as to the length of time they can shoot a video clip is that the sensors are not properly cooled, compared to a video camera and tend to overheat. <br /><br />Heat is rarely the a friend to electrical components.</p>

[dennis_labao]

<p>Thanks for the info, i cant really do anything about it i just gonna have to risk getting a low shutter count with hopefully just a minimal video used.<br>

Anyway thanks again really appreciate it</p>