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 p.1 #8 · Shutter Replacment - Worth it? | |
Check this out to get an idea what Nikon thinks can be expected but not guaranteed to an approximation of shutter life as tested by them. Once again this is an "approximation" and as Ron and others have seen, these cameras can far exceed what is projected.
How many pictures has my camera taken? How many will it take?
Nikon DSLR cameras incorporate a shutter mechanism capable of moving extremely fast to help capture split second detail. The mechanical precision required to achieve shutter speeds up to 1/8000s is awe inspiring. However, as with everything mechanical, it may need to be serviced or replaced someday.
There is no way to accurately tell the total number of times your camera shutter has released. While there are third party software applications designed to read a cameras shutter count, this number is not always accurate because the shutter release times may be reset by a firmware update.
Since an exact number of releases before failure cannot be exactly calculated, a formula is used to estimate when it may occur, called MTBF ( Mean Time Between Failures). MTBF is a mathematical system that uses statistical analysis to project an average expected 'lifespan' of a given item. Based on testing and past performance, along with service information, we can formulate an estimated average number of shutter releases ( also referred to as actuations or cycles ) that can be expected before probable shutter failure.
The term Mean is referring to a mathematical average and not to an exact number- the actual amount may be higher or lower. We have compiled a short list of several Nikon models and the test data for each. Data is only available for the models listed below.
DSLR Model Estimated number of Shutter Actuations
D5 tested to 400,000 cycles
D4S, D4 tested to 400,000 cycles
D3, D3S, D3X tested to 300,000 cycles
D850 tested to 200,000 cycles
D810A tested to 200,000 cycles
D810 tested to 200,000 cycles
D800, D800E tested to 200,000 cycles
Df tested to 150,000 cycles
D750 tested to 150,000 cycles
D700 tested to 150,000 cycles
D600 / D610 tested to 150,000 cycles
D500 tested to 200,000 cycles
D300 / D300s tested to 150,000 cycles
D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500 tested to 150,000 cycles
D90 tested to over 100,000 cycles
D3000, D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600 tested to over 100,000 cycles
Nikon1 Estimated number of Shutter Actuations
V1, V2, V3 tested to over 100, 000 cycles
Z-series Mirrorless Estimated number of Shutter Actuations
Z 7 and Z 6 tested to 200,000 cycles
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