Shutter count is the number of times a camera's shutter mechanism has operated. It's comparable to the mileage on a car and is used to assess a camera's past usage.
Why It Matters
The shutter mechanism has a limited lifespan. After a certain number of actuations, it may start to fail and require replacement, which is costly. Knowing this figure helps you assess price and risk.
How to Check
Each camera brand checks differently — for example, by viewing the latest JPEG file's EXIF data through an online EXIF checker, or using brand-specific software. The easiest way is to ask the seller to show you the count.
Levels to Consider
These figures are rough guidelines, not hard rules: under 10,000 is very low, 10,000–50,000 is normal use, over 100,000 warrants careful price consideration and further questions about the camera's history.
Many camera models at 247IT2U have shutter count listed on the product page. If you need to know the count for a specific model, feel free to message us on Line.