The service technician examines the features of recording operating hours in Fujifilm X-T, X-PRO and X-H mirrorless cameras: rounding of the `ImageCount` tag to hundreds and nuances of reading via EXIF.
Read article →How to find out the exact mileage of the legendary full-frame camera SONY DSLR-A900? We talk about the resource, characteristics and checking the shutter counter.
Read article →All about the shutter life of the excellent SONY DSLR-A580 DSLR. Find out the camera parameters and how to check the real frame counter recorded in EXIF in a couple of clicks.
Read article →Checklist for a service center technician to identify hidden damage to a used camera: microcracks in the bayonet mount, backlash of the matrix, twisted EXIF and sticking of the curtains.
Read article →A service engineer with 14 years of experience recalls the golden era of Nikon reliability: why the D700 and D3s became unkillable legends and which episodes brought surprises.
Read article →The effects of sub-zero temperatures, tropical humidity and extreme heat on a camera's shutter block. How avoid the curtains jamming in the cold and prevent the formation of condensation.
Read article →A service engineer reveals the tricks of resellers: from replacing original files to resetting folders in the menu. How 100% recognize Nikon mileage fraud.
Read article →Analysis of the hidden service menu of Panasonic LUMIX and Olympus (OM System) cameras. How to get the exact mileage (PWRCNT, SHTCNT, STBCNT) directly to the camera screen using a combination of buttons.
Read article →Service engineer explains the physics of continuous shooting: why continuous high-speed shooting mode (CH - Continuous High) wears out the shutter kinematics 2.5 times faster than single frames (S) or slow burst (CL).
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