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I’m new to Photography this month - So my question may sound stupid but worth a try.. Is there anyway I can find out what my camera’s shutter count is?

I have a Nikon D3200.

Thank you.
 
Welcome to TP - the only stupid question is the one not asked! ;)
Look forward to seeing your photos on the forum as you get to use both it and your new Nikon 3200 :)
 
gramps said:
Welcome to TP - the only stupid question is the one not asked! ;)
Look forward to seeing your photos on the forum as you get to use both it and your new Nikon 3200 :)
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That’s very true, I appreciate your comment thank you, I will be uploading some images today and hopefully throughout my journey with photography, I can see the progress and share with you all.
 
I wouldn't worry about shutter life too much. The way cameras are treated makes more of a difference to their life than how many pictures they have taken. Nikon quote 100K pictures which would be many, many years for most amateur photographers. Reality is about 160K on average (half of them last longer) for your camera.

Just shoot it as much as you can- it is free, it is fun and it is the fastest way to learn when you are starting.
 
Erty said:
I wouldn't worry about shutter life too much. The way cameras are treated makes more of a difference to their life than how many pictures they have taken. Nikon quote 100K pictures which would be many, many years for most amateur photographers. Reality is about 160K on average (half of them last longer) for your camera.

Just shoot it as much as you can- it is free, it is fun and it is the fastest way to learn when you are starting.
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That's perfect, Thank you for the reassurance and information for that topic - Help's me now not have it in the back of my head and only shoot when I think I've found a perfect shot.. When there would be more great shots without me realising. I will make sure I take loads more pictures when out and study/edit back home to which one I think fits :)

Appreciate that mate!
 
PJSHOOTS_ said:
That's perfect, Thank you for the reassurance and information for that topic - Help's me now not have it in the back of my head and only shoot when I think I've found a perfect shot.. When there would be more great shots without me realising. I will make sure I take loads more pictures when out and study/edit back home to which one I think fits :)

Appreciate that mate!
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It makes no sense to not use something purely to save it from wearing out.

The joy gained from using it, and the knowledge gained is worth far more than the loss of resale value.
 
Phil V said:
It makes no sense to not use something purely to save it from wearing out.

The joy gained from using it, and the knowledge gained is worth far more than the loss of resale value.
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I can see where you're coming from, and I do agree 100%, Thank you for this as :) My ADHD gets the better of me and I need to see other people's opinions before I can understand. I will not worry about taking many photos now and enjoy capturing great moments.
 
PJSHOOTS_ said:
That's perfect, Thank you for the reassurance and information for that topic - Help's me now not have it in the back of my head and only shoot when I think I've found a perfect shot.. When there would be more great shots without me realising. I will make sure I take loads more pictures when out and study/edit back home to which one I think fits :)

Appreciate that mate!
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Whoa! Just hold on a minute there. You still have to exercise your photographers eye and use a degree of judgement. It's no good just shooting indiscriminately. You are just making work for yourself. And it will lead to frustration when you don't progress as quickly as might like.
 
Plain Nev said:
Whoa! Just hold on a minute there. You still have to exercise your photographers eye and use a degree of judgement. It's no good just shooting indiscriminately. You are just making work for yourself. And it will lead to frustration when you don't progress as quickly as might like.
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Apologies, I don't mean indiscriminately. I mean's it like I won't be selfish and try and get just the best shot I'm out for. I will take more photos of things that isn't just the one-off greatest shot I've witnessed while I'm out. Because I would go out and be like right, I will just look for this shot and then that's it leaves and go home. I will make time to go out for half a day or even a full day and embrace the whole process of photography. Again, I am new to this hobby so just finding my feet.

I appreciate your comment though as I take anything on board as I know everyone else's opinion matters and that's the way to learn from all others. :)
 
PJSHOOTS_ said:
Apologies, I don't mean indiscriminately. I mean's it like I won't be selfish and try and get just the best shot I'm out for. I will take more photos of things that isn't just the one-off greatest shot I've witnessed while I'm out. Because I would go out and be like right, I will just look for this shot and then that's it leaves and go home. I will make time to go out for half a day or even a full day and embrace the whole process of photography. Again, I am new to this hobby so just finding my feet.

I appreciate your comment though as I take anything on board as I know everyone else's opinion matters and that's the way to learn from all others. :)
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One of the big advantages of digital over film is the almost zero cost per shot - so you can take as many shots of a given scene as you like, trying out different angles and framing's, wider views, close ups, etc. without worrying about running out of film, or the cost of processing.
 
PJSHOOTS_ said:
Apologies, I don't mean indiscriminately. I mean's it like I won't be selfish and try and get just the best shot I'm out for. I will take more photos of things that isn't just the one-off greatest shot I've witnessed while I'm out. Because I would go out and be like right, I will just look for this shot and then that's it leaves and go home. I will make time to go out for half a day or even a full day and embrace the whole process of photography. Again, I am new to this hobby so just finding my feet.

I appreciate your comment though as I take anything on board as I know everyone else's opinion matters and that's the way to learn from all others. :)
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It's often good to 'work' a scene, different angles, different people passing through etc rather than limiting yourself to just one photo.
As above, you don't have the limitations of a roll of film to worry about. ;)
Basically just go out and enjoy your new camera.
 
Faldrax said:
One of the big advantages of digital over film is the almost zero cost per shot - so you can take as many shots of a given scene as you like, trying out different angles and framing's, wider views, close ups, etc. without worrying about running out of film, or the cost of processing.
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I see that does make sense thank you for your comment :)
 
Ed Sutton said:
Don't worry that at least 90% of your photos are rubbish. It's the same for everyone. ;)
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I used to shoot 15 shots a roll and I was happy if one was good
Then I shot 36 shots a roll and I was happy if one was good
I then went digital and my first cards held a couple of hundred shots and I was happy if one was good

Now my cards hold thousands of shots and I’m still happy if one is good

So… there’s that
 
Phil V said:
I used to shoot 15 shots a roll and I was happy if one was good
Then I shot 36 shots a roll and I was happy if one was good
I then went digital and my first cards held a couple of hundred shots and I was happy if one was good

Now my cards hold thousands of shots and I’m still happy if one is good

So… there’s that
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You've either raised your standards, or got worse! :D
 
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