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Just bought a used S2 and have to decide whether to keep it or return it

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I just bought a used S2 and want to determine whether to keep it or return it. It seems to work well, but how do I determine the number of shutter actuations?

I was told that the camera was only used for 1.5 weeks and that is why it was being sold. i.e. not enough demand/too specialized to offer as a rental.

So now I want to confirm how "used" it is. It looks immaculate.

Using preview on my mac I looked for the EXIF unique photo number and I got this Image Unique ID: 00000000000000000000000000059050

 

But, I am not sure what to make of that.

 

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

Many thanks,

Nick

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... and I got this Image Unique ID: 00000000000000000000000000059050

Interpreted as a hexadecimal number, this translates to 364,624. If a pro used this camera as his primary workhorse tool for everyday work (400 frames a day for 200 days a year) then this figure would be the number of frames shot in approx 4.5 years. So—there's no way this might be the actual number of frames fired with a 1.5-week-old camera ... or a 1.5-month-old camera ... or a 1.5-year-old camera. It's just a meaningless number—after all, it's an ID, not a counter.

 

I'd suggest to stop worrying about the number of actuations and start using this marvel of modern photo technology. Congratulations to your new acquisition!

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It appears here in several threads which I searched (give it a try!!!) that on the S2 there is no correlation between unique image id and shutter actuations. Others have reported hex conversions in the millions on the S2.

 

Looks like you will have to rely on a good visual inspection combined with trying all functions, settings, image review, etc.

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It appears here in several threads which I searched (give it a try!!!) that on the S2 there is no correlation between unique image id and shutter actuations. Others have reported hex conversions in the millions on the S2.

 

Looks like you will have to rely on a good visual inspection combined with trying all functions, settings, image review, etc.

 

Thanks so much for the feedback - Yes, I did a search originally, and saw the photo ID concept. However, I took 10 images and g0t numbers that were truly unique and not sequential. ie. Image Unique ID: 00000000000000000000000000059050 and shortly thereafter I got 12312 as the last 5 digits and then other random combinations.

 

I therefore conclude that the Unique photo ID is not linked (at least in a simple way) to actuations...

 

Uhhh - this is such a tough call. The camera seems to be perfect The seller seems to be very reputable. The deal was/is unbelievable. But since it was used as a rental, I am told Leica will not honor the warranty - even if it was only used for 1.5 weeks total. By the way, do you know if that is correct?

 

By the way it is a S2-P

 

Many thanks,

Nick

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Interpreted as a hexadecimal number, this translates to 364,624. If a pro used this camera as his primary workhorse tool for everyday work (400 frames a day for 200 days a year) then this figure would be the number of frames shot in approx 4.5 years. So—there's no way this might be the actual number of frames fired with a 1.5-week-old camera ... or a 1.5-month-old camera ... or a 1.5-year-old camera. It's just a meaningless number—after all, it's an ID, not a counter.

 

I'd suggest to stop worrying about the number of actuations and start using this marvel of modern photo technology. Congratulations to your new acquisition!

 

I am just being a little anal... having said that, my 6 month old PhaseOne P65+ system will be getting posted for sale very soon, as the S2 is absolutely the most amazing camera I have ever used. I immediately want to go and shoot with it. With the P65+, I found myself always concerning myself with the settings and what mode I had left it in and uuugghhhh all that stuff. Not to say it is not a great camera, because it is. It's just that this S2 is actually beyond my expectations.... Just need those CS lenses now....

 

Thanks for your advice - Really! you were right on the money.

 

PS. based on what you know about the S2. what should I look out for in terms of problem areas?

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