I am sure it is fine but with the stories i just want to have peace of mind. May 06, 2010 i have used a program call 40d shutter count and the results seem reasonably accurate. Since the operating system doesnt support a direct read of the shutter count is it possible that the count is buried in the exif for these cameras. Shutter may as well fail before that number, the rating is not a guaranteed number of actuations. There are several ways to check the shutter count of a camera and all of them rely on either having access to the camera, access to an image created by the camera, or both. Digital photo professional 4 is a genuine, canonmade.
How to check a dslrs shutter count and why you should care. Apr, 2018 a company called astrojargon has created two pieces of software for this very reason. Off the top of my head i didnt know a specific answer, but i was aware that canon makes it tricky and it would most likely involve using some thirdparty software. Shuttercount displays the number of shutter actuations the shutter count of your canon eos, nikon or pentax digital camera see the complete list of supported models below. Sensors ranging from apsc to fullframe are designed to match their lenses, which cover ranges from 2875mm equivalent, so image quality is topnotch. Look up your cameras lifespan with the shutter life. Upload an image to find out your cameras shutter count. I dont use liveview and i dont know if the shutter count rises extra when you do, i know it does with some cameras, but its been dead on for me. Well theres not really much to update but this is a older post that continues to have lots of hits, so i thought id at least repost it in case there are those of you who havent seen it since it was posted in 2009. In reply to ndtal apr 8, 2014 to ensure that ive got this in the right place, im reposting. That is, a single shot in live view generates two shutter actuations for the shot, plus one for the session. I tried two cameras at a rental store today since i dont have a. When i did a quick search, i discovered that a new piece of.
Oct 26, 20 shutter count number is important a dslrs shutter will eventually fail. Every time i come to sell or buy a used camera i want to know the shutter count. Free canon shutter count program the mach loop blog. I looked around and found this item that describes how you can get a shutter coun. Dslr cameras, like the slr cameras they replaced, have very few moving parts. Theres no official canon based application to find the shutter count for an eos dslr. Draganddrop is supported in firefox, chrome, opera, vivaldi browser. Shuttercheck how to find a canon cameras shutter count. I could never get myshuttercount to work on either my 5d3 or my 7d. The eos 5d mark iii combines fast 8channel data readout from its 22. How to check the number of shutter clicks on a canon 5d mkiii. Average number of actuations after which shutter is still alive. Knowing what your shutter actuations are can be helpful when figuring out just what wear and tear your camera might have been through. I dont think its unreasonable to ask for a shutter count when spending something like 3k for a used camera.
To use either of these programs, simply connect the camera to your computer using a cable and run the program. How to count your shutter actuations with opanda iexif. The only way to get an accurate shutter count, or actuations on canon eos dslr bodies is to have the canon factory service center provide it. Nikon d300 3% of this models expected shutter life tweet. Dec 19, 2016 use magic lantern to get the shutter count for your canon eos camera. The following link is to the mac version, but the author references a windows version on the same page. May 28, 20 on the canon 1dx you can display the shutter count from the menu on the camera. Cut forward to today when the shutter count app team released a statement and an update to their software announcing theyd solved the mystery. Canon shutter count 5d free software downloads and. Free shutter count works with any canon dslr camera, but some models might be incompatible. Check dlsr shutter count and exif info max file size 30m shutter count info exist in most nikon, pantax dlsr and canon 1d series dslr.
Camera shutter count find out how many shots your digital slr has taken. It is a reliable tool for determining the value of the camera if you plan to sell or to buy a used one. We will show you the shutter count of your camera instantly. How do i know the canon 6d shutter count via software.
For some of canon dslrs this is possible by using thirdparty applications such as gphoto2, eoscount or eosinfo. Eoscount allows you to read a shutter counter from a canon eos dslr digic iii and later camera. Changing this is like changing the odometer on a car. Free shutter count is simple to install and features an intuitive interface. I have bought latest shutter count app from apple store and it works great with any camera except 5d mark iv. I do not know if the 5d mk iii has this feature and im guessing that it does not. Fortunately many manufacturers embed the number of shutter cyclesactuations in the exif data of the pictures produced with that camera so. Canon eos 5d mark iv 150,000 probably will go over 200k because of the mirror vibration compensation mechanism canon eos 5d mark iii 150,000. You should not buy the expensive technology without having spare money or spare unit because if it fails you will be offline for. If youre thinking of selling your camera sell it as is.
The image above shows 3,883 photo actuations rounded up to 4k, 4767 total shutter actuations of which 884 was for liveview or video. And you can save a trip to a service center by doing the reading for yourself. By connecting the camera and computer, you can download to your computer images saved in the cameras memory card as well as set. Magic lantern has updated the shutter count display to avoid confusion, and it now looks like this. Sooner or later, your dslrs shutter will wear, slow down and eventually stop functioning. I dont know if it was me doing something wrong or whatever. Canon shutter count software i have verified that the 1d mark iv works with eos count. Nikons nef, pentaxs dng and pef, canons cr2 raw file format are supported. Shuttercount supports new canons and more laszlo pusztai. Most shutter count programs dont include liveview actuations.
Use magic lantern to get the shutter count for your canon eos camera. Mar 29, 20 anyone know the best way to check the shutter count of my new 5d3. Reasons to retrieve a cameras shutter count include. Canon 450d canon eos rebel xsi s shutter life is about 50,000 actuations. The shutter in this camera is good for well over 00 shots. How to check the number of shutter clicks on a canon 5d. Buying a camera with a extremely high shutter count means its been used more and closer to required maintenance.
I had an email come in from a reader asking if i knew how to find out the shutter count for a canon 5d mark iii. Canon officially lists most of its cameras shutter life expectancies at between 50,000 and 150,000 with the 1d models averaging a bit higher at between 200 and 400k. How to check shutter count on 5d3 talk photography. Canon eos 5d mark ii shutter count actuation utility. This results in a much lower perceived shutter count than the true shutter count. The perceived shutter count is 2001, whereas the real shutter count is 9001. Eos utility is software for communication with your eos digital camera. Software like eosinfo for windows and 40d shutter count for macosx are able to get the shutter count for d, 40d, 50d, 450d, 500d, 700d och 5d ii. Theres always been a desire to know the count of exposuresshutter actuations for the canon eos 5d mark ii as well as the original canon 5d and now, there is a utility from astrojargon called eosinfo that will give you the number of shutter actuations. Canon doesnt have shutter count included on the exif information of an image file, as opposed to nikon and pentax. Canon eos 1d x 400,000 uses a carbon fiber shutter mechanism canon eos 1d x mark ii 500,000 uses a carbon fiber shutter. The shutter count is read directly from usb or wifi connected canons, and from image files for nikon and pentax cameras. Unlike nikon, canon doesnt provide shutter actuation count in the exif data. How significant are 14000 shutter actuations for canon 6d.
Free shutter count can help you to accurately determine the number of shots a camera has recorded and determine its attrition. This is one of those things that annoys me greatly. Funny thing is that the cameras manual doesnt even mention this. The two largest and most important moving parts are the main reflex mirror the mirror that allows you to look through the lens from the viewfinder and that swings up and out of the way when you take the photo and the shutter. Sep 11, 2015 the problem is that canon never provided a way to find current shutter count natively come on canon. Utility for reading editing some infos on canon eos dslrs. Just simply upload a photo which is taken by your digital camera. Canon eos 5d mark ii shutter count actuation utility by planetmitch february 17, 2011 11 comments update.
But, with the release of the canon eos 5ds r, canon changed the way the shutter counts were stored and all the tools were suddenly ineffective in helping out canon owners and potential buyers. Astrojargon has updated their earlier tool for the 40d and it now includes all cameras. How do i check shutter count on 5d mk3 canon community. Windows users will utilize eosinfo and mac users can rely on 40d shutter count. May 19, 2019 download canon eos digital info for free. A company called astrojargon has created two pieces of software for this very reason. Its a bit like the mileage on a used car, its not a primary factor in my buying decision but it helps me understand how the camera has been used and if it matches up to the buyers. With shuttercount you can easily check whether a newly purchased camera is really new, or check how heavily used a preowned item is. Just as with any piece of mechanical equipment, a camera has a lifetime that is based on the number of shutter actuations otherwise known as shutter clicks or the shutter count. Eosinfo worked well on my canon 5d mark iii running firmware 1. Someone said it was available on the utilities disc, but i cant find it. The fixed lens camera market may be a bit niche, but its here that youll find some of the best cameras you can buy.