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Sony A7 II

Real-world failure timing, repair cost, and source-linked reports for this model.

Durability signal A · based on reported timing

1 reports

Timeline

When failures are reported

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Avg months to failure

Total reports

Avg repair cost

$500

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Failure types

Reports

Mechanical shutter seized

Shutter curtain assembly

84 months

$500

Source-linkedVerify source — Reddit post

Sony A7 II shutter failed after about seven years of intermittent use, with the curtain seized shut and unresponsive to light poking or physical persuasion. Owner reports this is a common failure mode on the body and received repair quotes around $500, roughly the price of another used A7 II body.

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Months until failure

84 months

Repair cost

$500

Repaired

Not stated

Manufacturer warranty

Extended warranty

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Support helpful

Not stated

Would recommend

Not stated

Confidence

90%

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