How to check the shutter count on the Canon EOS R6
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 R6, and worth adding to your listing when you sell one.
How to check the shutter count on the Canon EOS R6
- 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”.
This model reports the mechanical shutter count in steps of 1,000, for example “≤ 69,000”.
Canon EOS R6 shutter life
The typical shutter life of this model is about 300,000 shots (manufacturer's figure).
What shutter count is high on the Canon EOS R6
| Shutter count | Rating |
|---|---|
| up to 75,000 shots | Low |
| 75,000 to 180,000 shots | Medium |
| over 180,000 shots | High |
This is a rough guide: a shutter can fail earlier or last much longer than its typical life.
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