I was surprised how difficult it was to get the shutter count for a Canon camera. Local camera store gave me instructions but it did not work for Canon because Canon does not recognize EX files.

I then watched U-Tube and followed instructions but although the software did recognize my camera, it did not provide the shutter count.

I finally called Canon and explained my frustration. The Canon tech said Canon requires you to send your camera to the factory to get the shutter count. You must pay shipping both ways and provide insurance and request signature of receiving party. There is also a $59 dollar charge. I asked about the apps claiming to give you the shutter count and he said even if they work, they are inaccurate.

The tech also informed me that a new shutter was under $100 with a labor charge of $200 for a total of about $300.

Has anyone had a similar experience?

Thanks,
Jim

I keep getting ads for how wonderful this program is. what can anyone tell me about it? does it have to be used with photoshop or will other programs work..
They want $200.00

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Rules need to be learned in order to break them correctly.

You seem to want all to conform, well, you have a few billions humans on this planet and not one conforms with another so... Good luck.

You are neither right nor wrong, just maybe a bit too demanding on what other should/must do in order to please you... So, again, good luck.

Personally, to learn, I go deliberately the wrong way. That way, I can identify where I am lacking. Seeing other's works or concepts does nothing to me, plain indifference.

As to rule 'third' it is nothing new and certainly not the only 'rule' that addresses composition.

I just purchased a Nikon D500 from Nikon as a refurbished. I have made other purchases from the refurb bin and have been very happy.

I am happy this time as well, though I did not get a manual; yes I can download the PDF. The camera looks perfect in every regard.

I have only taken a few sample photos and when I checked, there were shutter clicks 001, 002, 003. etc.

I wouldn't be particularly upset if Nikon reset the shutter counter; the camera is new to me. Decades ago, before this was made illegal, some used car dealers did this with odometers with that as the argument.

But I think it is possible that there really weren't any shutter clicks. Earlier discussions of the origins of the refurbished stock suggests that this might be the case.

Does anyone have any insight one way or the other on this? Just curious.

I am upgrading from a D7100, which I have really liked, and I must say that the D500 is feature rich! I noted an option for it to remind me of my wife's birthday, for example.