Specifics of reporting “monsters”

Reportage and sports cameras (Nikon D500, D5, D6, Canon 7D Mark II, 1D X Mark II/III, Sony A9) are designed for extreme conditions and frantic rate of fire (10–14 frames per second). Wildlife and sports photographers reporters take 10,000 frames in one session.

Therefore, seeing a Nikon D500 with 180,000 mileage on Avito is common. Is this normal?

Real thresholds of survivability of reportage cameras

Model	Guaranteed resource	Real average resource	Acceptable mileage upon purchase
Canon EOS 7D Mark II	200,000	300,000 – 400,000	up to 120,000 frames
Nikon D500 (King of the crop)	200,000	350,000 – 500,000	up to 150,000 frames
Canon 1D X / 1D X Mark II	400,000	600,000 – 900,000+	up to 250,000 frames
Sony A9/A9 II	500,000	500,000+	up to 200,000 (check mechanics vs quiet shutter!)

What to look for when checking a report?

Be sure to test continuous shooting in **Continuous High (CH)** mode at maximum speed. Drive sound the curtain must be clean, metal, without “choking” or wedging errors.