Boissy 2

Hi ,I'm Marsha from West Virginia . I've been on Ugly hedgehog for awhile but never posted until now . I have a Nikon D7200 and I use it mainly for wildlife,my grandchildren and their sporting events . My question is the Shutter count is 176,550 . It is still working great .should I be looking at replacing the camera ? The manufacturer guarantee is shutter count of 150,000 . I know one day it will just stop.

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Welcome to the Hog Boissy 2!
If the roof don’t leak, don’t fix it. Just my opinion of course. The real answer depends on your budget and your risk tolerance.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Welcome to the forum.

No one knows when it will fail,
but at some point it will.

Will you repair it or get a new camera?
If get a new camera, do you want it available when this one quits?

Or you could send it out for a new shutter before it quits.

What makes you feel most comfortable?

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Hey Marsha, alas, Nikon did not "guarantee" any specific shutter count life. Rather, they provided a "rating" as in a minimum expected life. Your camera may last another 170,000, another 500,000, or another 20. No one can say for sure. Don't worry about replacing a camera based on an expected life until the camera actually develops a problem.

Alans844

Just my thought. Drive that sucker into the ground. If you get to say 250,000 clicks contact Nikon and see if they want to do a commercial AND give you a new camera. Or you could look at a D500. Best of luck.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

If her camera lasts long enough, and I hope it does, the market for new DSLRs may already be in the long ago past.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If you are having GAS, look at getting a D500 so you will have something if one has an issue. Best of luck.

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

Hey Marsha, Welcome! First I am not a Nikon shooter, I have Canon and Sony. Your quest is not about a brand specific but a situation.

First did you shoot this body its entire life? 176,550 is a lot of images. if you took them congratulations, my compliments!

Second makers don't guarantee an activation number but a general rule to suggest a usage. I think that is what that means.

I have a senior (77) and have several camera so always a backup. I had a shutter die once (under warranty), so I was not with out a camera.

Perhaps there is many more activation left in that body (the camera body), but you could look for low usage 7200 at bargain price to add as an adjunct to your system. I always find it's good to have multiple combos available, whether shooting critters or GK.

I try to have a war chest, (funds Available), for planned spontaneous purchases. The camera dies I sort of know what I want to purchase and there it is MAGIC!

There are those that would suggest you sell anything of value that you have including the Grandkids, buy the latest dx or switch to fx or mirrorless or well you get the picture. Perhaps you have with system. The resale of that body is naggable the would try and kill it

J. R.

tcthome Loc: NJ

It depends on if you can go without a camera until you get a new one if this dies. If so don’t worry about it until you need to.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

Stick with it but keep abreast of developments so you can move instantly if that time comes.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Great advice since technology moves with leaps and bounds. Also, your preferences and needs may change as mine have.
Just a short while ago I could never imagine myself with a mirrorless camera. Now I can't imagine myself without one.
Keep your goals out in front of you, enjoy your photographic journey and always remember to
Smile,
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uhaas2009

I worked with failure of camera, it’s not fun. If you start to look around for new body it wouldn’t be wrong ether. Your camera is in good shape so use it till it brakes. Have fun

jerseymike

Working great sounds good. When it does stop spend your money then. Or if you feel you are going to miss some buy a refurbished camera that works with your lenses. I wonder how many "clicks" I have left at 77 ??

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

I would simply get another camera and use the high mileage one as a backup! I've always had at least two cameras anyway because if one is going to malfunction you can bet it will be at the worst moment, like when you're shooting something important(Murphy's law).

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

My father once told me, "If it's not broken, don't fix it".
Look, your above the manufacturers estimated shutter life (NO, it is not guaranteed).
Some folks will get 200,000 or a lot more.
Nikon, if they still stock shutters for the D7200, run any where between 300 and 400 to get your shutter replaced.
Used D7200 bodies go for around $450 to $650.
So, now you know the facts, consider them and make your best informed decision.
Or, call Nikon at 1-800-645-6687 and ask what a shutter replacement will cost for your camera.