100,000 frames on the counter - a death sentence or a turn for a good discount?

Ads on Avito with a mileage of 100,000 - 180,000 frames often hang for months: buyers are afraid of numbers with five zeros like fire. In fact, for many professional models (Canon 5D Mark IV, Nikon D850, Sony A7R III) 100,000 frames is just **the equator of their real life**.

As a camera repairman with 15 years of experience, I will teach you how to turn high mileage into your financial advantage when bargaining!

Decision Matrix: Is it worth taking?

Camera class	Official resource	Risk assessment for mileage 100,000+	Recommended discount
Amateur crops (Canon 600D, Nikon D3300)	50,000 – 100,000	High risk. The shutter is at its limit.	Do not take or demand a 50%+ discount from the market.
Semi-pro (Canon 80D, Nikon D7200, Sony A6400)	100,000 – 150,000	Moderate risk. Will last another 30–50k frames.	20–30% discount.
Full-frame workhorses (5D Mark III, D750, A7 III)	150,000 – 200,000	Low risk. The real resource is often 300,000+.	The best option to buy with a 25–40% discount!
Flagships (1D X, D5, A9, Z9)	400,000 – 500,000	Minimal risk. 100k is a “break-in”.	15–20% discount.

Benefit arithmetic: Shutter replacement vs Used cost

Let's do the math using a specific example. Do you want to buyCanon 5D Mark IV:

• A camera with a range of 15,000 frames costs about **130,000 rubles** on the market.
• The same camera with a mileage of 140,000 frames is sold for **85,000 rubles**. Difference: **45,000 rubles!**
• A new original Canon 5D IV shutter unit with service replacement costs about **18,000 – 22,000 rubles**.
• Even if the shutter dies in six months, you replace it with a new one with a guarantee from the master - and get a camera with with a fresh shutter, while saving **23,000 rubles** from the net budget!

The main rule when buying a carcass with 100k+ mileage

Before transferring money, be sure to remove the test file and check the exact number of operations. Don't believe it under any circumstances word to the seller!