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PW, Jun 10, 2024

Pentax K-70 shutter count

In order to find out how many shots your camera has taken, 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 obtained.

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Your shutter count:
3333
actuations

The following might be of interest:

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.

Please note the following:

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:

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Please note the following:

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.

Please note the following:

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.

Please note the following:

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.

Please note the following:

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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Some metadata from your image:

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

See the full EXIF metadata

Shutter count metadata in K-70 images

Pentax embeds information on the number of actuations that the shutter of a K-70 has undertaken in Maker Notes data. These metadata are saved alongside each and every image file. Metadata-readers can read this information and, thus, convey how many shots a camera has taken so far. The shutter count is particularly useful as an indicator of how intensively a Pentax K-70 has been used and what remains in terms of the lifespan of the camera shutter.

Pentax K-70

The shutter count corresponds to the number of images your Pentax K-70 has captured with its mechanical shutter. 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 Pentax 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 your K-70. 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 K-70 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 K-70 with a low number of shutter releases than for one with a high actuation count.

What is the shutter life expectancy of my Pentax K-70?

Shutter life ratings differ across cameras, ranging from 50 000 shots for entry-level models to 500 000 actuations for some professional cameras. For the K-70, Pentax claims a shutter life expectancy of 100 000 actuations. However, 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 a count of 100 000 images 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.

Camera comparisons

Does your Pentax K-70 show an elevated shutter count? Is it time to start thinking about a camera upgrade? Check out how different cameras – new and not quite as new – compare in terms of size, sensors, features, and their reception by expert reviewers by selecting two comparators from the menu below. You will then promptly be taken to a detailed side-by-side comparison.

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