On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 15:37:06 GMT, wrote:

What would the life expectancy (working without problems) of a digital
camera be today.

As long as the supporting hardware (batteries, memory cards, etc) hold
out.
And, of course, as long as the output of the camera (particular RAW
format, JPEG) is supported.
IOW, for the camera itself, as long as there are no problems, forever.
From my own experience with previous cameras it appears that 30 months of
good usage is about the best duration.

Ah! "Good usage". That's not objective, it's subjective. A very
different thing.
That's why I am reluctant to spent over $500.00 for a camera. What do you
think?

It depends on your own personal situation.
Rather obviously. :-)
--
Bill Funk
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