Drop an ARW RAW file from your Sony SLT-A35 and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony SLT-A35 (released June 2011) is a mid-range A-mount interchangeable-lens camera using Sony's Single Lens Translucent (SLT) technology. The fixed translucent mirror enables continuous phase-detection autofocus during both stills and HD video recording — a key advantage over contemporary DSLRs that used contrast-detect AF for video. The 16.2 MP APS-C Exmor sensor, 7 fps continuous burst, and compact A-mount body made the A35 a well-regarded enthusiast option at its launch.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony SLT-A35 | 2011 | 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS (Exmor) | ~100,000 | ARW |
The Sony SLT-A35 embeds the shutter count in the ARW RAW file's Sony MakerNote. ShutterCount reads it automatically.
The A35 was used mainly as an enthusiast all-rounder for travel, portraits, and video. Its 7 fps burst capability means counts can accumulate faster in sports or wildlife contexts, but most consumer use patterns result in slower accumulation:
| Actuation Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new condition |
| 10,000 – 30,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — excellent condition expected |
| 30,000 – 60,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — inspect all functions |
| 60,000 – 85,000 | 60 – 85 % | High use — negotiate price |
| 85,000 + | 85 %+ | Near estimated limit — shutter service risk |
The SLT-A35's defining feature is its Single Lens Translucent mirror — a fixed, stationary mirror made of a semi-transparent material that divides incoming light: approximately 70% reaches the image sensor for capturing photos, while 30% is deflected upward to a dedicated phase-detection AF sensor module.
Key implications for shutter count:
The Sony SLT-A37 (2012) succeeded the A35 with minor updates: a slightly revised body, improved BIONZ processing, and 10 fps burst capability. Image quality is very similar (both use 16 MP APS-C Exmor sensors). The A37 is marginally preferable due to newer firmware and slightly faster burst, but price differences on the used market are minimal. Both use ARW format with the same shutter count embedding method.
The mechanical shutter does not fire during video recording on the SLT-A35 (video uses the electronic shutter mode). Only still image captures increment the mechanical shutter counter. A body used primarily for video may have a lower shutter count than its total usage hours suggest.
The A35 is compatible with all Sony A-mount and Konica Minolta Maxxum/Dynax lenses. Phase-detection AF works with all native A-mount lenses via the dedicated AF sensor on top of the pentaprism. Sony's DT (APS-C) lenses are the natural match, but full-frame A-mount lenses work identically with a slight vignetting absence benefit in APS-C crop.
The camera itself does not display the shutter count in its menu. The most reliable method is the ARW file — drop it into shuttercount.app. As a fallback, Sony's service centres can read the count from the camera directly.