If you’re a Nikon shooter and also a Mac user, finding the actuation number for your camera is super easy because it’s contained in the EXIF data of your images. If you try to sell your camera body in the future, any knowledgeable buyer will want to know the actuation number your shutter has before plopping down their hard-earned cash. It’s a good idea to keep an eye on the actuation count of your shutter and take it in for regular routine maintenance to make sure it doesn’t give out early – or worse – during a shoot. The shutter is easily the hardest working mechanical part inside your camera and won’t last forever. Did you know your camera’s shutter has a shelf life?
