Drop a CR2 file from your Canon EOS M6 and get the shutter count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Canon EOS M6 (2017) is Canon's compact, EVF-less APS-C mirrorless camera, designed to sit between the entry-level M50 and the enthusiast M5. It features a 24.2 MP Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor with DIGIC 7 processing, a tilting 3-inch touchscreen, and accepts the optional EVF-DC2 electronic viewfinder. Without the EVF, it's one of the slimmest EF-M mount bodies available. Canon does not officially publish a shutter rating for the M6; based on its class, the expected shutter life is approximately 100,000 actuations.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS M6 | 2017 | 24.2 MP Dual Pixel CMOS AF | ~100,000 | CR2 |
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 | 32.5 MP Dual Pixel CMOS AF | ~100,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS M50 | 2018 | 24.1 MP Dual Pixel CMOS AF | ~100,000 | CR3 |
Make sure you use a full-resolution still photo RAW file, not a video clip. The shutter count is embedded in the CR2 MakerNote by the DIGIC 7 processor at the moment of capture.
| Shutter Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | < 5 % | Very lightly used — excellent condition likely |
| 5,000 – 30,000 | 5 – 30 % | Moderate use — still very healthy |
| 30,000 – 70,000 | 30 – 70 % | Heavier use — inspect touchscreen and hinge |
| 70,000 – 95,000 | 70 – 95 % | Well used — negotiate price accordingly |
| 95,000 + | 95 %+ | Approaching estimated limit |
Canon stores the shutter count in the CR2 file's MakerNote EXIF section, accessible via a proprietary tag. ShutterCount reads this tag directly from the CR2 binary in your browser — the file is never uploaded. The count represents total mechanical shutter actuations recorded by the DIGIC 7 processor over the camera's lifetime.
Drop a CR2 RAW file into shuttercount.app. The count is read from the Canon MakerNote in your browser, instantly and privately.
Canon does not publish an official rating. Based on class comparisons and community reports, approximately 100,000 actuations is the expected life of the M6 shutter mechanism.
The M6 Mark II brings a major sensor upgrade to 32.5 MP with improved eye-detection AF and video quality. For casual shooters who don't need the highest resolution, the original M6 at used prices offers excellent Dual Pixel AF and image quality from the 24.2 MP sensor at a significant saving.
The original EOS M6 uses .CR2 (Canon RAW 2). The M6 Mark II switched to .CR3. ShutterCount supports both formats — drop either file into the tool to get the count.
No. The EOS M6 does not have a built-in electronic viewfinder. It accepts the optional Canon EVF-DC2 accessory via the hot shoe. If a used M6 is listed with an EVF-DC2, that accessory adds useful value — verify it is included.