Updated compact for family photography: Nikon 1 S2 diagnostics

Nikon 1 S2 came out in 2014 as an update to the affordable S1. The thinner body, 14.2-megapixel CX sensor and support for Full HD video recording make the camera a popular gift for family use. It is the family history of use that creates the main risk when buying a used one: the camera was used every day, filmed holidays and travel, and by today it may have a very respectable mileage.

Family photographers often use burst mode to photograph children in motion, accumulating thousands of frames per month. The thin plastic body of the S2 loses its appearance over time, but it can also happen the other way around - a well-preserved camera on the outside can hide 60-80 thousand frames inside.

Resource of the budget shutter mechanism S2

The S2 bolt mechanism is simple and lightweight, designed for an estimated 30,000–50,000 operations. Sufficient for family use. But with intensive serial shooting, the resource is exhausted in 2–3 years. Consider the age of the camera when evaluating.

Reading EXIF ​​counter from Nikon 1 S2 files

The S2 processor keeps a non-resettable counter of all mechanical operations. The data is stored in a MakerNotes block in NRW and JPEG formats. For diagnostics, use the original file from the memory card without intermediate processing.