Drop a CR3 RAW file from your Canon EOS M6 Mark II and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Canon EOS M6 Mark II (2019) was a highlight of the now-discontinued EF-M mirrorless system. Its 32.5 MP APS-C sensor, 14 fps mechanical burst (30 fps electronic), and compact rangefinder-style body made it a favourite among enthusiasts who wanted flagship image quality in a pocketable package. The camera supports both a mechanical shutter and a silent electronic shutter.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 | 32.5 MP APS-C | Not officially rated | CR3 |
| Canon EOS M6 (original) | 2017 | 24.2 MP APS-C | Not officially rated | CR2 |
| Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 2020 | 24.1 MP APS-C | ~100,000 actuations | CR3 |
The Canon M6 Mark II does not display shutter count in its menus. The counter is written into the MakerNote of every CR3 RAW file produced with the mechanical shutter.
If you drop a CR3 from an electronic-shutter exposure, the count shown represents mechanical actuations only — which is exactly what matters for assessing mechanical wear.
Because Canon never published an official rating for the M6 Mark II shutter, use the ranges below as a practical guide drawn from enthusiast-class APS-C bodies of the same generation.
| Mechanical Actuations | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 0 – 10,000 | Very low mechanical use — common on M6 II bodies used mainly in silent mode |
| 10,000 – 30,000 | Low use — plenty of life remaining |
| 30,000 – 70,000 | Moderate use — typical for a regular hobbyist |
| 70,000 – 120,000 | High mechanical use — negotiate price accordingly |
| 120,000 + | Heavy mechanical use — budget for a shutter replacement |
Note that silent-mode-heavy users — street, wildlife, and stage photographers — often show mechanical counts disproportionately low relative to the body's actual age. Combine the count with a visual inspection of the sensor and overall condition.
The Canon M6 Mark II writes images in Canon's CR3 format — an ISOBMFF (ISO Base Media File Format) container. ShutterCount parses the box hierarchy to locate the embedded EXIF block, then reads the Canon MakerNote.
All processing happens in your browser — the file never leaves your device.
Canon does not reliably embed the shutter counter in JPEG files from the M6 Mark II. Use a CR3 RAW file for accurate results. If you shoot RAW+JPEG, use the CR3 side of the pair.
Canon has moved on to the RF mount for its mirrorless line, but the M6 Mark II continues to work indefinitely with its existing EF-M lenses. Shutter count checking via CR3 is unaffected.
Shoot a CR3 RAW file using the mechanical shutter, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The shutter count is read from the file's MakerNote entirely in your browser — no upload needed.
No. Silent electronic-shutter exposures do not cycle the mechanical curtain and therefore do not increment the shutter count. Only mechanical-shutter frames are counted.
Yes. The 32.5 MP APS-C sensor remains one of the highest-resolution crop sensors on the market, and the compact body is uniquely capable for travel and street work. EF-M lenses are now available cheaply on the used market, making the M6 Mark II a strong value proposition for those willing to accept the discontinued mount.
Only a Canon authorised service centre can reset the hardware counter after a physical shutter replacement. EXIF-editing tools overwrite metadata but cannot alter the in-camera counter. Always verify from an original CR3 RAW file.
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