Hello everybody, I'm new around here and just getting into brickfims.

A few weeks back, I received a new DSLR (Nikon D7000 to be exact, with Nikon's 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 lens).  I'm pretty happy with it, I've been doing some day-to-day photography and some astrophotography as well, and now I'm starting to use it for brickfilms.

First off the bat, I'm not sure if I should continue using it.  It's a good camera, especially with my old 55mm F3.5 macro prime lens, but I don't want to use up all the shutter actuations on brick filming.  Should I consider a webcam instead?  I do enjoy using a DSLR, it's fun to play with the depth of field during the movies, and it's quick and easy with my Nikon ML-L3 wireless remote.  I'm just wondering, would a webcam be better?

I realize that there's already a topic on this, but I'm curious to see if anybody can help my personal situation.  I really like the DSLR with my macro lens, but I'm worried that it may wear out over time.

Any help is appreciated!  Thanks!