How to check the shutter count on the Canon EOS 1200D
The shutter count is the number of photos a camera has taken. It's the first thing to check before you buy a used Canon EOS 1200D, and worth adding to your listing when you sell one.
How to check the shutter count on the Canon EOS 1200D
- This Canon doesn't store the count in its photos, so we read it from the camera over a USB cable.
- On a Windows computer, download our program. On a Mac, Linux or Android, use Chrome or Edge.
- Connect the camera, switch it on and click “Read the count” or “Connect to camera”.
Canon EOS 1200D shutter life
The typical shutter life of this model is about 100,000 shots (estimate for this class of camera).
What shutter count is high on the Canon EOS 1200D
| Shutter count | Rating |
|---|---|
| up to 25,000 shots | Low |
| 25,000 to 60,000 shots | Medium |
| over 60,000 shots | High |
This is a rough guide: a shutter can fail earlier or last much longer than its typical life.
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