If I use the live-view regularly instead of the electronic viewfinder, will it decrease the life span of my Nikon D5100?
I want to use live-view for a manual focus lens.
- As I believe DSLR has some what a range number of actuation and switching to LV also increases the number
Answer
Yes, using live view increases the number of shutter actuations and thus potentially decrease the life time of the shutter mechanism.
However I would also note that:
- The shutter can be repaired if and when it breaks, by taking the camera to your local repair shop
- You are unlikely to reach the limit unless you use your camera a lot
- You are holding a tool which is meant to be used, not to be kept in a glass display. If the photo you want to take requires 3 activations of the shutter instead of one, by all means, take it!
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