Drop a NEF file from your Nikon D90 and get the exact actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Nikon D90 (2008) was a groundbreaking DX-format DSLR — the first DSLR ever to offer video recording. It features a 12.3 MP CCD sensor (later DX bodies switched to CMOS), 11-point AF system, 4.5 fps continuous shooting, and Nikon's robust F-mount compatibility. The D90 uses a mechanical shutter rated for approximately 100,000 actuations.
| Spec | Nikon D90 | Nikon D7000 | Nikon D80 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 12.3 MP DX CCD | 16.2 MP DX CMOS | 10.2 MP DX CCD |
| Rated shutter life | 100,000 | 150,000 | 100,000 |
| Release year | 2008 | 2010 | 2006 |
| AF points | 11 | 39 | 11 |
| Burst rate | 4.5 fps | 6 fps | 3 fps |
Nikon embeds the shutter count in every NEF file. The D90 has used this tag since launch, making it one of the most reliable shutter count sources across any camera brand.
| Shutter Count | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 0 – 15,000 | Very low — barely used |
| 15,000 – 40,000 | Low to moderate — plenty of life left |
| 40,000 – 70,000 | Moderate to high — still serviceable |
| 70,000 – 100,000 | High — approaching rated life |
| 100,000 + | Beyond rated life — shutter failure risk increases |
The Nikon D90 stores the shutter count in every NEF file as MakerNote tag 0x00A7 (ShutterCount). This is a straightforward unsigned integer — no encryption or decryption required, unlike Sony cameras. ShutterCount reads this tag directly in your browser without uploading the file.
Take a NEF photo and drop it into shuttercount.app. The shutter count is read from MakerNote tag 0x00A7 instantly and privately in your browser.
Nikon rates the D90 shutter mechanism for approximately 100,000 actuations. Many units exceed this, but the risk of shutter failure increases beyond that point.
The D7000 (2010) improved on the D90 with a 16.2 MP CMOS sensor, 39-point AF, dual SD card slots, 1080p video, and a 150,000-actuation shutter rating. The D90 remains a solid camera but the D7000 is the better choice if available at a similar price.
Yes. Released in August 2008, the Nikon D90 was the first DSLR to offer video recording — 720p at 24 fps (D-Movie mode). Canon followed with the EOS 5D Mark II later that year with 1080p video.