How to check the shutter count on the Nikon Z50

The shutter count is the number of photos a camera has taken. It's the first thing to check before you buy a used Nikon Z50, and worth adding to your listing when you sell one.

How to check the shutter count on the Nikon Z50

1. Take one photo with the camera (ideally in NEF format) and copy the original file to your computer or phone.
2. Open the Reti shutter counter and add the file.
3. You'll see the shutter count, the shutter wear rating and whether the camera has the latest firmware.

Nikon mirrorless cameras store the mechanical shutter count and the total number of shots separately. The first one is what matters.

Open the shutter counter

Nikon Z50 shutter life

The typical shutter life of this model is about 100,000 shots (estimate for this class of camera).

What shutter count is high on the Nikon Z50

This is a rough guide: a shutter can fail earlier or last much longer than its typical life.

What else to check on a used Nikon Z50

• Sensor: one photo of the sky and one with the body cap on show dust and dead pixels. On a mirrorless camera the sensor is exposed every time you change lenses, so dust is more common.
• Autofocus: a few photos of the AF test chart show whether the lens focuses in front of or behind the target.
• Screen and electronic viewfinder: check for dead pixels and colour casts with the screen test.
• Lens mount and contacts: play with a lens attached, dirty or bent contacts.
• Card slot, doors, rubber grips and hot shoe: looseness, cracks and signs of a drop.
• Battery: does it last for a few dozen shots.

For the full checklist to take to the seller, see How to check a used camera before you buy.

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