Check your camera's shutter count from photo EXIF data. Find out how many photos your camera has taken and estimate remaining shutter life for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and other DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
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Camera shutter count, also called shutter actuations, is the total number of photos your camera has taken since it was manufactured. Every time you press the shutter button and capture an image, the mechanical shutter inside your DSLR or mirrorless camera fires, and this count increases by one. The shutter count is embedded in the EXIF data of photos taken by Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, and other digital cameras. Checking your shutter count helps you assess your camera's usage and remaining lifespan before potential shutter mechanism failure.
Upload any unedited photo taken with your DSLR or mirrorless camera to extract the shutter count from EXIF metadata. The tool reads shutter actuation data from JPG, PNG, RAF (Fujifilm raw), CR2 (Canon raw), NEF (Nikon raw), ARW (Sony raw), and DNG files. Once uploaded, you'll see the total shutter count, camera make and model, expected shutter life rating, and percentage of shutter life already used. The tool also displays other EXIF data including date taken, lens model, ISO sensitivity, aperture value, shutter speed, and focal length for comprehensive photo analysis.
Different camera tiers have different shutter durability ratings. Entry-level DSLRs like Canon Rebel series or Nikon D3500 typically have shutter life ratings of 100,000 actuations. Mid-range cameras like Canon 90D or Nikon D7500 are rated for 150,000 shots. Professional DSLRs such as Canon 5D Mark IV or Nikon D850 can handle 300,000 to 400,000 shutter cycles. Mirrorless cameras vary widely - entry models may be rated for 200,000 shots while professional Sony A1 or Canon R3 cameras can exceed 400,000 actuations. These are manufacturer estimates; many cameras continue working well beyond their rated shutter life.
Shutter count verification is essential when purchasing used DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A camera with 5,000 actuations is barely used, while one with 150,000 shots on a 150,000-rated shutter is near its expected end of life. High shutter counts don't necessarily mean the camera will fail immediately, but they indicate increased risk of mechanical shutter failure requiring expensive repairs. For professional photographers selling equipment, low shutter counts increase resale value. When shopping for used Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm cameras on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or camera specialty stores, always request a recent photo to verify shutter count before purchase.
Shutter count information is stored in various EXIF tags depending on camera manufacturer. Canon embeds it in the 0x0095 maker note tag, Nikon uses tags like ShutterCount or ImageNumber in maker notes, Sony stores it in the 0x0010 maker note, and Fujifilm uses the FrameNumber tag. The tool searches multiple EXIF fields including ShutterCount, ImageNumber, ImageCount, and FileNumber to extract actuation data. Some cameras encrypt maker notes making shutter count extraction difficult, while others don't embed it at all. Photos edited in software like Photoshop or Lightroom may have stripped EXIF data, so always use original unedited files from your camera.