A shutter count is the number of times a camera's shutter has opened and closed to take a photo. It's similar to the mileage on a car—it indicates how heavily the camera has been used.

A camera's shutter mechanism has a limited lifespan (often rated by manufacturers to last anywhere from around 50,000 to over 300,000 shutter actuations, depending on the camera model). Photographers often check the shutter count when buying or selling used cameras because it gives an indication of the camera's condition and expected remaining lifespan.

The lower the shutter count, typically, the better the condition and value of the camera.

We can provide accurate shutter counts for selected mirrorless camera models, specifically those from the Canon R, Nikon Z, and Sony E systems. These cameras offer reliable methods to measure mechanical shutter actuations, accurately reflecting overall camera usage.

For other mirrorless systems—including Olympus, Panasonic Lumix, Leica, and various smaller compact mirrorless models—the available shutter count data often combines mechanical and electronic actuations. Consequently, these counts do not precisely reflect actual mechanical usage, as many listed actuations may not involve any mechanical shutter movement.

Mirrorless models which we can provide an actuation/shutter count for:

You can find the shutter count for an item displayed in the listing preview, below the 'Cosmetic Condition,' as well as in the 'Closer Look' section of the listing, next to the 'Cosmetic Condition.’

If the shutter count is lower than expected for an item's condition grade, we'll add money to your quote. If the shutter count is higher than expected, we'll adjust the quote accordingly. You can find further information on our grading guide below.