Is a shutter count of 264 normal on a new Nikon D750?

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I bought a new Nikon D750 and checked the shutter count; it shows 264 actuations. Is that a normal number for a new camera, or could it suggest the camera was returned or previously used?

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When you buy a new car, what is the minimum number of miles as shown on the odometer that allows you to classify it as "new"?

Same for a camera. In my 75 + years of camera ownership, I have never had a camera fail due to shutter malfunction. I know this happens, once each major city sported a camera repair shop or three. Where are these shops in your city? I will bet none exist. That's a good omen and it tells me that cameras are very reliable.

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A small nonzero shutter count on a new camera can be normal. Cameras may be tested, calibrated, or spot-checked at the factory before shipping, so “new” does not always mean exactly 0 actuations.

That said, 264 is higher than the very low counts some buyers report on new cameras, so it could mean more handling than usual. By itself, though, it does not prove the camera is used or defective.

What matters most is the overall condition: original packaging, unopened accessories, no signs of wear, and normal operation. Also, 264 clicks is negligible compared with the expected life of a DSLR shutter, so it should not be a practical reliability concern.

If the camera was sold as new and you are uncomfortable with the count, contact the seller and ask whether it may have been a return, demo, or quality-control-tested unit.

Is a shutter count of 264 normal on a new Nikon D750?

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