How many shots has my Fuji taken?
Knowing the number of shots your digital camera has taken is useful as an indicator of device usage and remaining shutter life expectancy. Fujifilm embeds information on the number of images taken for some of its cameras, in particular those released since 2017, in Maker Notes. These metadata are saved alongside each and every image file. Image metadata-readers can access this information and, thus, convey how many images a camera has taken so far.
How to find the actuation count?
In order to find out how many shots your Fujifilm has captured, just upload a new, unedited JPG image using the dialog box below. Smaller files will upload faster. Your image will be deleted from the server once the metadata-information has been read.
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actuations
- The readout corresponds to 17 % of your camera's expected shutter life (300000 actuations).
- Over the past 6 months, about 32 percent of X-T4 owners found a higher shutter count.
- Over the same period, the median shutter count amounted to 18256 for your camera model.
- The shutter count refers exclusively to actuations of the mechanical shutter of your camera.
- Captures made by using the electronic shutter, including video recording, do not augment the shutter count.
- You can prolong your camera's shutter life by avoiding exposure of the shutter mechanism to dust, sand, and water.
Here is your readout certificate:
- Your camera seems new, or you have relied on the electronic shutter so far. As you might know, the shutter count refers to actuations of the mechanical shutter only. Videos and electronic shutter captures do not augment the count.
- That said, not all digital cameras embed the shutter count correctly in EXIF data (see the list of compatible models).
- If your camera is not among the listed models, the shutter count reading might not be reliable.
- Not all digital cameras embed the shutter count in EXIF data alongside the image (see the list of compatible models).
- If your camera is among the listed models or you think it might be supported, perhaps the uploaded image was photoshopped or otherwise stripped of the shuttercount information.
- If so, you may want to try again by uploading an image that comes directly from the camera.
- Canon includes the shutter count in EXIF data only for a selected set of cameras.
- However, different methods exist to retrieve the shutter count for many other Canon cameras.
- You can find out about the available options in the Canon Shutter Count Hub.
- Panasonic does not include the shutter count in EXIF data, but in camera firmware.
- This information can be retrieved by pressing a combination of camera buttons.
- Find out the appropriate procedure in the Panasonic Shutter Count Hub.
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- Make:
- FUJIFILM
- Model:
- XT-4
- F-Number:
- 2.8
- Exposure Time:
- 1/125
- ISO Sensitivity:
- 3200
- Focal Length:
- 180mm
- Image Width:
- 5456
- Image Height:
- 3632
- Date/time when image was taken:
- 2014:04:28 16:54:33
Camera compatibility
The Fujifilm X-T1 was the first camera for which Fujifilm implemented Maker Notes-based actuation recording. However, the internal software does not seem to have been mature at launch, so that, for example, firmware updates have been disrupting the counter. As a result, the image count information contained in metadata is not reliable for the X-T1. For cameras that were released since 2016 the actuation count in the metadata seems to be correct, even though there have been reports that it can be disrupted through certain operator actions. Kindly send me a brief note if you have a Fujifilm camera that is not mentioned below, but for which you managed to obtain the image count via the metadata-reading App above. I will then add the camera to the list.
The following Fuji cameras embed the shutter count in metadata:
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100RF
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-E5
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm X-H2
Fujifilm X-H2S
Fujifilm X-M5
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Fujifilm X-S10
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm X-T20
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Fujifilm X-T50
Fujifilm X100F
Fujifilm X100V
Fujifilm X100VI
Conversely, some Fujifilm cameras don't make it possible to (reliably) retrieve the shutter count from metadata. Here are some models for which, unfortunately, the image upload does not make it possible to read the number of shots taken:
Fujifilm X-A1
Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-A10
Fujifilm X-E1
Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E2S
Fujifilm X-M1
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T10
Fujifilm X-T100
Fujifilm X-T200
Fujifilm X10
Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm X30
Fujifilm X70
Fujifilm X100
Fujifilm X100S
Fujifilm X100T
Fujifilm XF10
Fujifilm XQ1
Fujifilm XQ2
Fujifilm XP120
Fujifilm XP130
Fujifilm XP140
How to interpret the shutter count?
Unlike other camera manufacturers, such as Nikon, Pentax and Sony, Fujifilm does not limit the actuation count to images taken with the mechnical shutter, but also includes pictures taken with the electronic shutter (videos do not increment the counter, though). This aggregation of shots with the mechanical and electronic shutter makes it unfortunately more difficult to assess the remaining shutter life, since only the mechanical shutter is subject to wear and tear, while the electronic one is not. Moreover, when using the Film Simulation Bracketing function that is available on many Fujifilm cameras, three files are recorded on the memory card with a single shutter (manual or electronic) actuation. These one-click captures augment the image count in the metadata by three, thus inflating the total count. Hence, the reported result on the image count represents an upper boundary for the true shutter count, and if you use the electronic shutter and the Film Simulation Bracketing regularly, your mechanical shutter will have experienced much less action than indicated by the metadata image count.
Mechanical focal-plane shutters consist of a pair of light-tight curtains that move to uncover the sensor during the exposure time. Every actuation, that is every shutter opening and closing, will cause some minimal wear and tear that will eventually result in malfunction and the need for repair or replacement. A shutter can fail completely on one incident, but more likely it will deteriorate gradually. It becomes unreliable when shooting at high shutter speeds or the first and second curtains get out of sync, so that the shutter speed becomes inaccurate. If these warning signs appear, it is time to take action and get your camera shutter replaced. Shutter replacement costs generally fall into the range of US$200 to US$400, plus the hassle of having to send the camera to the service center.
That said, the actuation count is not just an indicator on whether or not the shutter might soon need to be replaced, but more generally on the overall condition of the camera. A high shutter count indicates that the camera has been intensively used and probably also been subject to more bumps and knocks, more frequent exposure to dust, and more recurrent usage in the rain than a camera that has been kept in a drawer most of the time and therefore shows a low actuation count. As a result, second-hand buyers on eBay or Craigslist are willing to offer a higher price for a camera with a low number of shutter releases than for the same model with a high actuation count.
What is the shutter life expectancy of my Fujifilm?
Shutter life ratings differ across cameras. Unlike some other manufacturers, Fujifilm does not provide any indication on the life expectancy of the shutter in its cameras. That said, most modern interchangeable lens cameras have shutters that support at least 100 000 actuations. Semi-pro models, similar to the Fujifilm X-T3, are rated for at least 200 000 shots. In any case, it is important to note that the shutter rating does not provide a guarantee of a certain photo count before shutter maintenance or replacement are needed. The shutter might fail earlier, or it could last longer without causing any problems. The shutter rating should, thus, be seen as representing a statistically determined failure average or Mean Time Before Failure.
Most photographers are unlikely to come close to the shutter life expectancy of their imaging tools. For example, if one were to take 100 photos each and every day, this would mean 3 000 actuations per month and 36 000 shots per year. In this case, one would reach the end of the expected lifespan of a digital camera's shutter that is rated for 100 000 actuations in about three years. Few people use their cameras as regularly and intensively, and if they do, their cameras might well be up for a replacement after three years anyway for reasons other than shutter failure. Nevertheless, shutters do sometimes break down during photo sessions and such adverse events are getting more likely as the shutter count increases.
Acknowledgement: Special thanks to Adam from Frankfurt for transmitting information on how images taken with the electronic shutter are counted, and to Thomas E. for alerting me to the over-counting issue when the Film Simulation Bracketing function is used.
FAQ on checking the shutter count
Below are some frequently asked questions concerning the camera shutter count.
How to find the shutter count on a X100-series camera?
The X100-series of cameras is particular in the sense that Fujifilm provides access to the actuation count via the operating menu (menu > setup > user setting > shutter count).
What is a good shutter count for my Fujifilm camera?
A large number of shutter actuations is a sign that you enjoyed shooting with your camera and that it has been a useful tool. However, if you are trying to sell on eBay or Craigslist, you should be aware that a camera with a shutter count that exceeds 50 percent of the rated shutter life will be traded at a marked discount.
How are videos reflected in the shutter count?
When recording moving images, cameras use their electronic shutter and not their mechanical one. Taking videos, thus, does not increment the shutter count by the (large number of) image captures in movie mode.
Shouldn't the shutter count of my brand new Fujifilm camera be zero?
Cameras undergo final quality checks at the factory that frequently involve a number of shutter releases. It is, thus, normal to see a low, non-zero shutter count for a new camera.
Isn't shutter failure covered by Fujifilm's warranty?
If a shutter malfunctions because of a manufacturing fault (and not because of wear and tear) and if this failure happens during the warranty period, Fujifilm will indeed replace the shutter free of charge.
What should I do if my Fujifilm camera reaches the end of its rated shutter life?
You can continue to use the camera, but should be mindful that the likelihood of a shutter failure is heightened. Hence, you might want to avoid using the camera during an important event or trip, or ensure that you have a backup camera available.
Why does the shutter count of my camera reset after reaching 32766?
Fujifilm seems to have made the design choice to store the shutter count as a SMALLINT variable, which limits its maximum value to 32766. Afterwards, the count restarts at 1 [thanks to Adrian E. for bringing this issue to my attention]. So to keep proper track of your shutter count, you have to check regularly and keep track once the camera passes the internal storage limit.
What happens to the actuation count if my camera's shutter is replaced?
If your shutter malfunctions and needs replacement, the service center will disassemble your camera, substitute the shutter with a new one, and reset the shutter count to zero.
Can I replace the shutter of my Fujifilm camera myself?
Yes, if you are a capable mechanic (and a bit daring), you can dissemble your camera and replace the shutter. Shutter units for many camera models are sold on ebay.
How can I extend the lifespan of my camera's shutter?
Exposure to dust and dirt will result in increased wear and tear on the moving parts of the shutter mechanism. Hence, being careful and protecting the camera from the environment when changing lenses can help to make your camera's shutter last longer.
Is the correct spelling shuttercount (one word) or shutter count?
Compound nouns in English are usually two words, which is why you will encounter the spaced 'shutter count' more frequently than the one-worded shuttercount. Yet, drawing the analogy to 'headcount', which is listed in the Cambridge and Oxford online dictionaries, the term shuttercount is valid as well.
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