

The easiest way to check the shutter actuations for most camera models by brands like Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Pentax is by uploading an unedited image from your camera to the website. Electronic shutters don’t actually engage the physical shutter, so by using the electronic shutter, you’re essentially prolonging your camera’s shutter lifespan. Mechanical shutters physically fire the camera’s shutter just like in a DSLR camera. If you’re using a mirrorless camera, you may have access to two different types of shutter actuation. After all, you wouldn’t replace the brakes and ball joints in a car that’s unlikely to last another month of use. If you plan to sell a camera, knowing its shutter count will help you assess the camera’s value.įinally, if your camera becomes damaged in a way that doesn’t affect the shutter, it’s helpful to know if your shutter has much life left to it before deciding on costly repairs or on buying a replacement camera. Before agreeing on a price or bringing a used camera home, it’s important to check the shutter count. A camera that’s barely been used will have a much longer shutter life expectancy than a camera that a sports photographer uses day in and day out. If you’re planning to purchase a used DSLR camera, this is a very important specification to check. Photo by Marco Xu on Unsplash Why Do You Need to Know Your Digital Camera’s Shutter Count? Sometimes, cameras surpass the expected shutter count and sometimes, they fall short and require a replacement shutter.įortunately, all cameras have a means of determining the count, so you can get a basic idea of how much lifespan remains for your shutter. This is the average expected amount of shutter actuations your camera will most likely deliver before the shutter fails. When shopping for a new camera, you may have noticed a specification called a shutter rating. This number matters because all digital cameras have different shutter life expectancies. Your camera’s shutter count or shutter actuation number is the number of times you’ve physically fired your camera’s mechanical shutter. So, if your digital camera doesn’t spend most of its time on a shelf collecting dust or nestled safely in a camera bag, it’s important to know your shutter count. The age of your camera has less to do with its lifespan than its amount of use. AF-P DX VR Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G £309.Unless your digital camera or DSLR camera is brand new, it’s a good idea to periodically check your shutter count.AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G £699.00 Add to basket.Details of your statutory rights are available from the Citizens Advice Bureau or Consumer Direct. This returns policy does not affect your statutory rights. Special Grays of Westminster extended warranties on both new and second-hand Nikon equipment are included on certain Nikon Owner magazine subscriptions which can be purchased via our online shop. You may return a second hand item for a refund if it is no longer desired or required but please note that your shipping costs will not be refunded under these circumstances. Where the item has been used within the 28-day returns period, we may make a deduction from any refund if the value of the goods has been reduced If an item is found faulty at the time of purchase your shipping costs to return the item to us will also be refunded.
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If for any reason you are unsatisfied with a second hand item you have received from us you may return it for a full refund within 14 days of purchase, the only stipulation being that the item is in the same condition as it was purchased. “Grays of Westminster, where mint is also a highly prized English adjective.”Īll second hand equipment comes with a 14-day Sale or Return period and a 6-month warranty. In other words we are judging cosmetic appearance. the understanding is that the item is in perfect working order and the description would mean the exterior appearance. When it applies to cameras, motor drives, speedlights etc. What we are describing is the cosmetic condition of the lens barrel.

When applied to lenses it means that the optics are in perfect condition. Please note that the following important points when you see our grading description. Items in VG- condition will have excessive signs of use. VG-An item that falls below our regular level of gradings.VGMay be slightly scratched, scuffed or worn, but in good mechanical order with clean optics.EXCOriginal finish may have slight scratches or rubbed.UNUSEDAn item that may have been removed from the original packaging, but has never been used.NEWAn item that has not been removed from the box or protective wrapping.
