A complete reference of manufacturer-rated shutter actuation limits for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras — essential reading before buying or selling a used camera body.
Check Your Shutter Count →Camera manufacturers publish a rated shutter life (also called MTTF — Mean Time To Failure) for each body. This number is derived from accelerated lab testing and represents the median actuation count at which 50% of tested shutters are expected to have failed.
When the mechanical shutter curtains wear out, symptoms include image banding, partial exposure, or complete shutter failure. A replacement shutter typically costs €100–300 in parts and labour at an authorised service centre.
| Model | Year | Rated Actuations | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R1 | 2025 | 500,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R3 | 2021 | 500,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II | 2024 | 500,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R5 | 2020 | 300,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 2022 | 300,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III | 2025 | 300,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R6 | 2020 | 300,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R7 | 2022 | 200,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R | 2018 | 200,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS RP | 2019 | 200,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R8 | 2023 | 150,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R10 | 2022 | 100,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R50 | 2023 | 100,000 | CR3 |
| Canon EOS R100 | 2023 | 100,000 | CR3 |
| Model | Year | Rated Actuations | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z9 | 2021 | 400,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z8 | 2023 | 400,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z7 II | 2020 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z7 | 2018 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z6 III | 2024 | 300,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z6 II | 2020 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z6 | 2018 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z5 II | 2024 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z5 | 2020 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Zf | 2023 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Zfc | 2021 | 100,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z50 II | 2024 | 100,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z50 | 2019 | 100,000 | NEF |
| Nikon Z30 | 2022 | 100,000 | NEF |
| Nikon D850 | 2017 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Nikon D810 | 2014 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Nikon D800 | 2012 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Nikon D750 | 2014 | 150,000 | NEF |
| Nikon D7500 | 2017 | 150,000 | NEF |
| Nikon D7200 | 2015 | 150,000 | NEF |
| Nikon D500 | 2016 | 200,000 | NEF |
| Model | Year | Rated Actuations | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony A9 III | 2024 | 500,000 | ARW |
| Sony A1 II | 2024 | 500,000 | ARW |
| Sony A1 | 2021 | 500,000 | ARW |
| Sony A9 II | 2019 | 500,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7R V | 2022 | 500,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7R IV | 2019 | 500,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7 V | 2024 | 300,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7 IV | 2021 | 300,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7 III | 2018 | 200,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7S III | 2020 | 200,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7C II | 2023 | 200,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7C | 2020 | 200,000 | ARW |
| Sony A6700 | 2023 | 150,000 | ARW |
| Sony A6600 | 2019 | 100,000 | ARW |
| Sony A6400 | 2019 | 100,000 | ARW |
| Sony A6100 | 2019 | 100,000 | ARW |
| Model | Year | Rated Actuations | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm GFX100 II | 2023 | 200,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm GFX50S II | 2021 | 150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-H2S | 2022 | 180,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-H2 | 2022 | 150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-T5 | 2022 | 150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-T50 | 2024 | 150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-T4 | 2020 | 150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-T3 | 2018 | 150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-T2 | 2016 | 150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-T1 | 2014 | 100,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-T30 | 2019 | 100,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-S20 | 2023 | 100,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X100VI | 2024 | 150,000 | RAF |
| Fujifilm X-H1 | 2018 | 150,000 | RAF |
As a rough rule of thumb, most buyers and sellers use these bands relative to the manufacturer's rated life:
| % of Rated Life Consumed | Label | Typical Price Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10 % | Very low use | Near-new price justified |
| 10 – 30 % | Low use | Slight discount vs. new |
| 30 – 60 % | Moderate use | Normal used market pricing |
| 60 – 90 % | High use | Negotiate; factor service risk |
| 90 %+ | Near or past rated life | Budget €100–300 for shutter replacement |
These are guidelines, not rules. A 60%-count camera in pristine condition with all accessories may be worth more than a 20%-count camera with cosmetic damage.