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Fujifilm GFX100S Shutter Count:
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Fujifilm GFX100S — Shutter Rating

The Fujifilm GFX100S (2021) brought 102-megapixel medium format photography into a surprisingly compact body — the smallest and lightest 100 MP camera at the time of launch. It uses the same 43.8 × 32.9 mm Fujinon-GF format sensor as the GFX100, but in a body closer in size to the GFX50S. The mechanical shutter is rated at 150,000 actuations.

ModelReleaseSensorRated Shutter LifeRAW Format
Fujifilm GFX100S2021102 MP medium format150,000RAF
Fujifilm GFX100S II (successor)2024102 MP medium format BSI200,000RAF
Fujifilm GFX50S II (sibling)202151.4 MP medium format150,000RAF
Medium format context: The 150,000-actuation rating is lower than many full-frame and APS-C cameras. However, medium format cameras are typically used in controlled environments — studio, landscape, architecture — where shutter actuations per day are far lower than action or event photography. A GFX100S with 30,000–50,000 actuations is considered moderate use for this type of camera.

How to Check Shutter Count on the Fujifilm GFX100S

The Fujifilm GFX100S stores the image counter in MakerNote tag 0x1438 of every RAF RAW file. ShutterCount reads it automatically.

  1. Take any photo with your Fujifilm GFX100S and locate the .RAF file on your memory card or computer.
  2. Open shuttercount.app in any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
  3. Drag the RAF file onto the drop zone, or click to open a file picker.
  4. The shutter count and remaining life percentage appear instantly — no upload, no account required.

What Is a Good Shutter Count for a Used Fujifilm GFX100S?

With a 150,000-actuation rated lifespan, medium format usage patterns, and a higher replacement cost than APS-C bodies, shutter count is especially important to assess for the GFX100S.

Actuation Count% of Rated LifeAssessment
0 – 10,0000 – 7 %Very low use — near new
10,000 – 40,0007 – 27 %Low use — typical for occasional studio use
40,000 – 90,00027 – 60 %Moderate use — normal for active landscape/studio work
90,000 – 130,00060 – 87 %High use — negotiate price, shutter replacement likely needed
130,000 +87 %+Near or past rated life — budget for shutter service

How Does ShutterCount Read the GFX100S Shutter Count?

Fujifilm's RAF format wraps a standard TIFF/EXIF block. ShutterCount parses the RAF header to locate the embedded EXIF segment, then reads the Fujifilm MakerNote IFD. The shutter counter is stored as a 32-bit value in tag 0x1438, confirmed across the GFX100S and other current GFX-series bodies.

Known Fujifilm quirk — counter reset: The image counter in RAF tag 0x1438 may reset to zero after the camera's memory card is formatted. The physical shutter count inside the camera is unaffected. For an expensive medium format purchase, consider asking for multiple recent RAF files to verify the count is consistent, and cross-reference with cosmetic wear and service records.

Does the electronic shutter affect the count?

No. The GFX100S features an electronic shutter mode that bypasses the mechanical curtain. Those exposures do not increment the mechanical shutter counter. For studio work with controlled lighting and no motion, the electronic shutter extends effective shutter life significantly.

Fujifilm GFX100S — FAQ

How do I check the shutter count of my Fujifilm GFX100S?

Shoot a RAF RAW file, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The count is read from MakerNote tag 0x1438 entirely in your browser — no upload needed.

What is the rated shutter life of the Fujifilm GFX100S?

Fujifilm rates the GFX100S shutter at 150,000 actuations. The successor GFX100S II (2024) increased this to 200,000 actuations with its redesigned BSI sensor and mechanism.

How does the GFX100S compare to the GFX100S II when buying used?

The GFX100S II offers significant improvements: a backside-illuminated sensor for better dynamic range and high-ISO performance, phase-detection AF (replacing contrast-only in the GFX100S), improved video, and a higher 200,000-actuation shutter rating. The original GFX100S commands lower prices and remains fully capable for landscape, studio, and architectural work where its limitations are less relevant.

Is a GFX100S shutter replacement expensive?

Medium format shutter replacements typically cost significantly more than full-frame or APS-C. Budget for approximately $400–800 USD for a GFX shutter service at a Fujifilm service centre, depending on your region. This cost should factor into the purchase price if the actuation count is above 100,000.

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