Shutter failure can be expensive to repair. So, you must check the shutter count before purchasing a used camera. If you’re selling your camera, make sure buyers know what the shutter count is for transparency. There are several ways to check a camera’s shutter count. Before you get started, you must have the camera or a recent image that’s been taken. Related: Holy Trinity of Lenses: 3 Lenses Every Photographer NeedsĮXIF data is what provides the shutter count. It captures information about the camera, lens, and settings that were used. It also provides the date of the photo and the shutter count. One of the easiest ways to find a camera’s shutter count is to upload a recent image to the Camera Shutter Count website. It works by reading the EXIF data and displaying the shutter count. It’ll also provide where the camera is in its life cycle based on the shutter life expectancy. If it doesn’t work with your camera, model, or you don’t want to upload an image to a third-party site, there are other options.įor Sony cameras, you can find the shutter count by opening the menu. In one of the menu tabs, there’s an option called Display Media Info. For the Sony a6400, it’s labeled as Setup7. That option will show you the number of still images, which is the shutter count.įor Canon cameras, there are two shutter counts that the camera will display. Related: The best Canon DSLR portrait lenses On the LCD screen, go to the screen that shows the settings, such as the shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and shooting mode. You can also go to the menu and scroll to SET UP4. It’ll show you the shutter count for the battery. Nikon cameras also have a tab in the menu that displays the shutter count. There are several ways to get the shutter actuation for a camera. It’s an important number to know because it tells you how much a camera has been used.
If you’re buying a used camera, compare the number to the shutter life expectancy.
If you’re selling your camera, provide the information to potential buyers. That’ll help them make an informed decision.This has nothing to do with traveling except that my 7D has long been a travel companion. Unlike Nikon cameras that include shutter count info in an image’s EXIF data, it’s hard if not (nearly!) impossible to easily find shutter actuations on Canon DSLR models such as 5D, 7D, 6D, and just about every other “D” model in existence. Canon does not include shutter count information in. I recently came across this issue (once again) when trying to unearth a free and easy way to get the shutter count for my war-torn Canon 7D, which has been battle tested on the front lines of wild fires, rowdy concerts, and breaking news scenes since I purchased it new in 2010.
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