Drop a DNG file from your Leica X (Typ 113) and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Leica X (Typ 113) — often referred to simply as "Leica X" or "X Typ 113" — was released in 2013 as the successor to the X2. It shares the X2's 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor but replaces the f/2.8 Elmarit-X lens with a significantly faster Summilux-X 35mm f/1.7 ASPH, the fastest lens ever fitted to a Leica X-series camera. This makes the X (Typ 113) a preferred choice for street photography in low light. Like the X2, it uses an electronically controlled leaf shutter integrated into the fixed lens, allowing flash sync at all shutter speeds up to 1/2000s. Leica does not publish an official shutter rating; the estimated lifespan is approximately 100,000 actuations.
| Model | Release | Lens | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica X (Typ 113) | 2013 | 35mm f/1.7 Summilux-X ASPH | ~100,000 | DNG |
| Leica X2 | 2012 | 35mm f/2.8 Elmarit-X ASPH | ~100,000 | DNG |
| Leica X-E (Typ 102) | 2013 | 35mm f/2.8 Elmarit-X ASPH | ~100,000 | DNG |
The Leica X (Typ 113) saves RAW files in Adobe DNG format, which embeds full EXIF metadata including the shutter count. ShutterCount reads this directly in your browser:
Alternative: Use ExifTool: exiftool -ImageCount yourfile.DNG — this reads the same counter from the Leica MakerNote.
| Actuation Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | 0 – 5 % | Very low use — near new condition |
| 5,000 – 25,000 | 5 – 25 % | Low use — substantial life remaining |
| 25,000 – 55,000 | 25 – 55 % | Moderate use — normal for an active street camera |
| 55,000 – 80,000 | 55 – 80 % | High use — negotiate price; inspect lens element carefully |
| 80,000 + | 80 %+ | Near est. limit — factor in Leica service costs (€300–600) |
In addition to shutter count, inspect the Summilux-X f/1.7 lens for dust, fungus, and scratches — replacement or repair of the fixed lens is expensive and must go through Leica authorised service.
The Leica X (Typ 113) writes RAW images in Adobe DNG format. The shutter count is stored in Leica's proprietary MakerNote section within the DNG container.
ShutterCount processes the DNG file entirely in your browser using JavaScript — the file never leaves your device. The shutter count is extracted from the EXIF block and displayed immediately.
The Summilux-X 35mm f/1.7 ASPH is unique to the X (Typ 113) — no other Leica X-series camera has a faster lens. At f/1.7 you can shoot in conditions where the X2 (f/2.8) requires a tripod or higher ISO. When evaluating a used X (Typ 113), inspect the front element, rear element, and aperture blades of the Summilux lens closely — it is the soul of this camera and cannot be swapped out.
No. The X (Typ 113) has no IBIS. The fast f/1.7 aperture helps compensate in low light, but stabilisation is not available. Video mode is also absent — unlike later Leica cameras such as the SL series.
Drop a DNG file into shuttercount.app. The count is read from the file's EXIF metadata in your browser — no upload required. Alternatively: exiftool -ImageCount yourfile.DNG.
Leica does not publish an official rating. The estimated lifespan is approximately 100,000 actuations.
The X-E (Typ 102) uses the same APS-C sensor but a slower f/2.8 Elmarit-X lens and a slimmer, more compact body. The X (Typ 113) is the premium model with the f/1.7 Summilux. Both use DNG and record shutter count identically.
The internal counter can only be reset by Leica after a shutter replacement. Third-party EXIF editors do not modify the hardware counter. Always request a DNG file shot during the in-person inspection.
Yes. ShutterCount.app is completely free, processes files locally in your browser, and requires no account.