Drop a RAF file from your Fujifilm X-H2 and get the mechanical shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere. Important: see the card-format reset caveat below.
Check Shutter Count →The Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) is the high-resolution member of Fujifilm's flagship X-H mirrorless pair. Its 40.2 MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor delivers the highest resolution in the APS-C mirrorless market. Unlike its sibling, the X-H2S, which uses a stacked sensor optimised for speed, the X-H2 trades burst performance for pixel count. Both share the same X-H2 body design with in-body image stabilisation, dual card slots (CFexpress Type B + SD), and a 300,000-actuation mechanical shutter — though the X-H2S has an additional 500,000-actuation tier due to its stacked architecture.
| Model | Sensor | Max Burst | Rated Shutter | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm X-H2 | 40.2 MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 15 fps mechanical | 300,000 | Resolution / studio |
| Fujifilm X-H2S | 26.1 MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 40 fps electronic | 500,000 | Action / sports |
| Fujifilm X-T5 | 40.2 MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR (same sensor) | 20 fps electronic | 300,000 | Resolution / travel |
| Count (since last format) | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | < 2 % | Low — verify card has not been recently formatted |
| 5,000 – 60,000 | 2 – 20 % | Moderate use on current card |
| 60,000 – 150,000 | 20 – 50 % | Normal to heavy use since last format |
| 150,000 – 270,000 | 50 – 90 % | Heavy use — inspect carefully |
| 270,000 + | 90 %+ | Near or past rated life |
Fujifilm RAF files embed the shutter count in MakerNote tag 0x1438. ShutterCount reads this tag directly from the RAF file in your browser — no encryption is required. The same tag is used across all modern Fujifilm X-series and GFX cameras. The value represents actuations since the last card format, not the total lifetime count.
Shoot a mechanical RAF frame from a non-recently-formatted card and drop it into shuttercount.app. The count is read from MakerNote tag 0x1438 in your browser.
Fujifilm rates the X-H2 at 300,000 actuations. The X-H2S uses a stacked sensor and achieves a higher 500,000-actuation rating.
For landscape, studio, commercial, and travel photography where resolution is paramount: X-H2 (40.2MP). For wildlife, sports, and action where burst speed and minimal rolling shutter matter: X-H2S (40fps electronic, stacked sensor, 500k shutter). If you regularly need both, the X-H2 pairs well as a studio body alongside an X-H2S action body.
Yes. Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode uses multiple mechanical shutter actuations per composite capture. Each individual frame increments the counter. Heavy pixel shift use will accumulate actuations faster than single-frame shooting.
The RAF tag 0x1438 resets to zero when the memory card is formatted in-camera. The hardware mechanical counter cannot be reset without Fujifilm service tools. A low count on an older body may simply indicate a recent card format.