Drop an ARW RAW file from your Sony Alpha 350 and get the shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser. The DSLR-A350 stores its shutter count in unencrypted MakerNote tag 0x014a.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony Alpha 350 (DSLR-A350, 2008) was a mid-range consumer APS-C DSLR notable for its innovative live view implementation. Rather than using contrast-detect AF (slow at the time) or a mirror flip mechanism, it deployed a dedicated secondary sensor behind a beam-splitter to deliver phase-detect autofocus during live view — a genuine technical advantage in 2008. The camera features a 14.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, BIONZ processor, tilting 2.7-inch rear LCD, and accepts the full range of Sony/Minolta A-mount lenses.
Sony rates the Alpha 350 mechanical shutter at 100,000 actuations.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha 350 (DSLR-A350) | 2008 | 14.2 MP APS-C CMOS | 100,000 actuations | ARW |
| Sony Alpha 300 (DSLR-A300) (budget sibling) | 2008 | 10.2 MP APS-C CMOS | 100,000 actuations | ARW |
| Sony Alpha 700 (DSLR-A700) (semi-pro sibling) | 2007 | 12.2 MP APS-C CMOS | 150,000 actuations | ARW |
| Actuation Count | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 10,000 – 40,000 | 10 – 40 % | Low to moderate use |
| 40,000 – 75,000 | 40 – 75 % | Moderate to heavy use |
| 75,000 – 95,000 | 75 – 95 % | High use — negotiate price |
| 95,000 + | 95 %+ | Near or past rated life |
The A350 is now nearly 20 years old. Bodies with low shutter counts that have been stored carefully remain fully functional. At current prices, the A350 is an affordable entry into the A-mount system for anyone with legacy lenses.
The Alpha 350 belongs to the entry-level DSLR-A series alongside the A100, A200, A300, and A380. These cameras share unencrypted MakerNote tag 0x014a for the shutter count. ShutterCount parses the ARW TIFF structure, locates this tag, and reads the counter directly. No cipher or decryption is involved, unlike the 0x9050 tag on modern Sony Alpha cameras.