EOS DSLR Shutter Count

Written by Shukri Sunday, 18 April 2010 09:22

Tags: Canon | Gadget | Tech

Would you like to know what is your present EOS DSLR shutter counts? Does it really important to know? Yes if you intend to sell or buy second hand body. Knowing your DSLR used shutter counts is also important so that you can estimate your DSLR remaining lifespan. However, by default you can't determine your Canon EOS series SC unless you send them to Canon Service Center. This is part of their marketing / commercial purposes.

Once your camera reaches the SC lifespan, you don't have any other choice other than sending back to the Canon Service Center or buy a whole new body. Cost for replacing shutter counts module may reach up to RM800 or more depending on your specific model series.

To download the utility, click on the image on your left. It only works for EOS series with DiIGIC III & IV except 1DS and mostly workable for EOS series made prior to year 2010.  This is a 3rd party utility without any warranty or eligible for any responsibility.

Tips: It is not recommended to buy used DSLR body unless the seller is genuine and wise enough to indicate their DSLR SC. It is cheaper in terms of investment to buy new body instead but subjected to which model you are looking for.

I just sold mine yesterday morning to a nice gentleman in Kuala Terengganu just before I attended Nikon workshop at Grand Continental for only RM1,580 and complete set with an extended warranty. That gentleman is a teacher by profession.

Happy shooting!