How to check the shutter count on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III
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 5D Mark III, and worth adding to your listing when you sell one.
How to check the shutter count on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III
- 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 5D Mark III shutter life
The typical shutter life of this model is about 150,000 shots (manufacturer's figure).
What shutter count is high on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III
| Shutter count | Rating |
|---|---|
| up to 37,500 shots | Low |
| 37,500 to 90,000 shots | Medium |
| over 90,000 shots | High |
This is a rough guide: a shutter can fail earlier or last much longer than its typical life.
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