Drop a NEF file from your Nikon D5000 and get the exact mechanical shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Nikon D5000 (2009) was the first Nikon DSLR to combine HD video recording with a vari-angle LCD. Built around a 12.3 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 11-point autofocus system, and EXPEED image processor, it delivered excellent image quality in a compact, beginner-friendly body. The flip-out 2.7″ vari-angle screen made live view and video shooting practical. The mechanical shutter is rated at 100,000 actuations.
| Camera | Type | Sensor | Rated Shutter | NEF Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D5000 | DSLR | 12.3 MP APS-C | 100,000 | 0x00A7 |
| Nikon D5100 | DSLR | 16.2 MP APS-C | 100,000 | 0x00A7 |
| Nikon D3200 | DSLR | 24.2 MP APS-C | 100,000 | 0x00A7 |
| Shutter Count | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | < 5 % | Like new |
| 5,000 – 20,000 | 5 – 20 % | Normal hobby use |
| 20,000 – 45,000 | 20 – 45 % | Moderate use |
| 45,000 – 75,000 | 45 – 75 % | Heavy use — price should reflect this |
| 75,000 + | 75 %+ | Near or past rated life |
The D5000 was primarily a beginner and family camera. Most used units have low to moderate shutter counts. Bodies with very high counts are uncommon unless the camera was used extensively for events or school photography.
The Nikon D5000 stores the mechanical shutter count in NEF MakerNote EXIF tag 0x00A7 (decimal 167). This is the universal Nikon shutter count field, used identically across all Nikon DSLRs and Z-series mirrorless cameras. ShutterCount reads this tag directly in your browser — no encryption or special processing is needed.
Shoot a NEF frame and drop it into shuttercount.app. The count is read from MakerNote tag 0x00A7 in your browser, instantly and privately.
Nikon rates the D5000 at 100,000 actuations. This is the standard rating for the entire D5xxx series (D5000 through D5600).
Not quite — the D90 (2008) was the first Nikon DSLR with video. However, the D5000 was the first Nikon DSLR to combine HD video with a vari-angle (flip-out) LCD screen, making it much more practical for video shooting.
The D5100 (2011) upgraded to a 16.2 MP CMOS sensor with significantly better high-ISO performance, added 1080p video, and included in-camera HDR and special effects modes. Both use the same NEF MakerNote tag 0x00A7 for shutter count.
Only Nikon authorised service centres can reset the hardware counter. Always verify from an original NEF file, not a screenshot or JPEG.