Yes but that poster was suggesting looking in photoshop at the image number to find out the shutter count. I was just saying If it was reset that might not always work.
No shuttercount - is it important when buying a mirrorless camera?
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Yes but that poster was suggesting looking in photoshop at the image number to find out the shutter count. I was just saying If it was reset that might not always work.
abc123brian
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I think the Z7ii reports both electronic shutter and mechanical shutter in separate numbers.
The normal reason for a reset shutter count is replacement of the shutter or replacement of the main camera board. The main board is often the part that is damaged when a camera is dropped or has shock damage of any kind. It's somewhat delicate compared to the rest of the camera. But it is more reliable to replace the board than to trouble shoot it and diagnose and repair intermittent problems.
The Nikon Z9 and Z8 have no mechanical shutters. However, if you want to see how many images the camera has recorded, that information is available and written to each NEF file. You can open an NEF image in Mac's Preview App > Tools Menu > Show Inspector > click on "info" which is the icon of a 1 in a circle > click the Nikon Tab > data shown will now include "Shutter Count".
kbklarry
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I fell asleep before I got to the end of the file
Was the shutter count buried in there somewhere?
kbklarry
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I agree with your concern and desire to know the shutter count although I don't know how telltale that number would be if, in the extreme case, one always took photos with the burst rate at 120/sec
My Fujis have both a mechanical and electronic shutter as does my Z6ii.
Not A Speck Of Cereal
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Sorry, but if a dealer does not want to disclose shutter count, then they're probably hiding the fact that it's high. Finding the count is not a hard thing to do. They sell these things for a living--they know. I would not hesitate to tell them "no sale without EXIF shutter count". You'll probably find they will suddenly be able to find one.
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LynnO
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New Nikon Shutter Count Software v3.0 released with Z9 support (free) - Nikon Rumors
New Nikon Shutter Count Software v3.0 was released. This version checks the info of all shutter counts (mechanical, electronic, and total) and adds support for the new Z9 camera in addition to all Nikon DSLR models. The download is available for free. No related posts.
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If I'm not mistaken the only used dealers I'm aware of (US), or at least had dealings with, that publishes the shutter count is MPB. They show the shutter count on their used DSLR body's but not mirrorless. I can't remember why not on mirrorless but you can check out their FAQ page and they explain it. I don't think KEH has ever published shutter counts.
Very recently I traded with MPB for a LN Nikon Z6 II. When I received the camera I put a lens on and took a picture to get the shutter count. That picture was the 1,900th actuation. Not sure if Nikon counts all actuations, mechanical and electronic or just mechanical but I was pleased. Now if it would have been some sort of high shutter count or something ridiculous like 100,000 then I would have just exercised my 30 day return option. I would like to know the shutter count before I order but I think those days are gone with mirrorless and now mirrorless with no mechanical shutters at all. $0.02
Very recently I traded with MPB for a LN Nikon Z6 II. When I received the camera I put a lens on and took a picture to get the shutter count. That picture was the 1,900th actuation. Not sure if Nikon counts all actuations, mechanical and electronic or just mechanical but I was pleased. Now if it would have been some sort of high shutter count or something ridiculous like 100,000 then I would have just exercised my 30 day return option. I would like to know the shutter count before I order but I think those days are gone with mirrorless and now mirrorless with no mechanical shutters at all. $0.02
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As others have noted Z7II has a mechanical shutter. In fact I think all Z's except the Z9 and Z8 have mechanical shutters.
I had not been out with my wife birding when she had her Z7II along for most of the winter. Did today and heard all this noise next to me
I had gotten to used to the very low pitch low volume electronic sound I set in my Z9 so I know if I am shooting accidentally and forgot hers had a mechanical shutter and that it was that loud It’s still a valid thing to know…except for the shutterless models.