D50 Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I am thinking about purchasing a used Nikon D7000
the purchase will be at a neutral site, no warranty
Is there a way of checking the shutter count without
a computer and or internet

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

You need an unedited JPEG from the camera and a free site to read and extract the value. You can have the seller forward you this file prior to purchase so you can confirm. Or, confirm any return and refund options if you think the usage is too high once you check.

D50 Loc: Brooklyn, NY

Thank you Mr. Canon, I will have to make the purchase a two day event,
If all checks out, take a jpeg on a disk I bring to verify the count at home
and if correct purchase the next day.

13 Loc: I am only responsible to what I say..not what

sorry deleted message...wrong info.

Gatorcoach Loc: New Jersey

Make your neutral site a public library that has a computer available to the public. You can check the shutter count on site. It is also a safe area for the exchange.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Checking the shutter count will only tell you how many shutter actuations the camera has so make sure you also check how the camera handles and operates.
I keep my D7000, it has performed beautifully for me.

D50 Loc: Brooklyn, NY

Since you own a D7000 what are the key features that should be checked and
what else should I look for

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The shutter count indicates relative usage. The shutter is estimated to 150,000. I'd prefer to see a camera below half-way, 75,000ish. Then, how much visual external wear corresponds with that usage count (more / less / as expected)?

The real issue is the price. You mentioned no warranty. The more relevant issue is there is no repair option either, not for a camera that old, released in 2010 and discontinued in 2013. So, the camera should be 'discounted' for the age, the 16MP ancient technology, and the relative amount of wear. If it was lightly used, say less than 50k on the shutter, there might be an argument for a relatively higher price.

Things to check:

a) dust on the sensor (shoot a white ceiling at f/22).
b) the histogram display, shoot something that generates highlight warnings
c) the image playback.
d) a multi-second burst.
e) both RAW and JPEG recording.
f) status / version of firmware.
g) mount / dismount / remount and random, but real, test shots with your preferred DX / FX lens.
h) battery status - original Nikon or third-party? Does it read fully-charged when the camera is reviewed?

Personally, I wouldn't pay more than $200 for a D7000. A better price is $175 or anything lower, and $175 would be for a pristine specimen only driven to church on Sundays. For the strap, unless still new in plastic, throw this germ-rag away and buy a new one. Make sure the camera includes the body cap, battery(s) and charger. You don't need a box nor any paper-based documentation, don't pay more for that nonsense either.

jlocke Loc: Austin, TX

A quick check on MPB shows they currently have 6 D7000s in stock. Price ranging from $254 (Excellent condition, shutter count 35,825) to $169 (Well-used condition, shutter count 46,536)

D50 Loc: Brooklyn, NY

good stuff Mr. Canon
I do realize that the D7000 is old but not as ancient as my D50. 16MP is way better than my D50 6MP. the no warranty or not repairable is a factor I am already faced with. with new and old camera prices increasing I figure I should jump in now and use this as a birthday gift.

D50 Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I am presently looking at a supposedly low shutter count D7000 with a Nikon 18-140 VR lens and battery grip for $350. Total package and price caught my attention

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I'm not trying to disparage the camera, just trying to be factual about the age, technology profile, and used pricing. Original owners will tend to remember how much they paid, without regard to how much the world has changed in 8+ years in digital photography. If you ever sell at the 'blue book' wholesale price to someone like KEH, you realize how little residual value exists in most all digital cameras and lenses. The only reason to pay more than the least amount possible for a used item would be when the seller has a return and / or limited warranty policy, again like KEH. The fact there are no return nor repair options should mean the most you ever invest into such a used camera is the used purchase price (and maybe a new battery).

josquin1 Loc: Massachusetts

Don't go alone to the neutral site.

hrblaine

Good advice. I usually ask my "best friend" .38 Special to come along with me. I've never been let down by my old pal. Harry

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

a couple of years ago sold both of my D7100 to a local guy, each with a kit lens for $275 each (at different times) both were under 10k shutter actuations .