How to check the shutter count on the Canon EOS 700D
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 700D, and worth adding to your listing when you sell one.
How to check the shutter count on the Canon EOS 700D
- 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 700D 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 700D
| 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.
What else to check on a used Canon EOS 700D
- Sensor: one photo of the sky and one with the body cap on show dust and dead pixels.
- Autofocus: a few photos of the AF test chart show whether the lens focuses in front of or behind the target.
- Viewfinder, mirror and focusing screen: scratches, marks and dust you see in the viewfinder but not in photos.
- Lens mount and contacts: play with a lens attached, dirty or bent contacts.
- Card slot, doors, rubber grips and hot shoe: looseness, cracks and signs of a drop.
- Battery: does it last for a few dozen shots.
Known issue with this model: on some bodies the rubber grip turns white. Canon acknowledged it as a fault, so look at the grip.
For the full checklist to take to the seller, see How to check a used camera before you buy.
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