Drop an ARW file from your Sony A7 II (ILCE-7M2) and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony A7 II (2014) was the world's first full-frame mirrorless camera with 5-axis in-body image stabilisation (IBIS). With a 24.3 MP Exmor CMOS sensor, 117-point phase-detect AF, and a compact body, it set the standard for affordable full-frame mirrorless photography. Its 200,000-actuation shutter provides professional-grade durability.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony A7 II (ILCE-7M2) | 2014 | 24.3 MP full-frame | 200,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7 III (successor) | 2018 | 24.2 MP full-frame BSI | 200,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7 IV (current gen) | 2021 | 33 MP full-frame BSI | 200,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7R II (high-res) | 2015 | 42.4 MP full-frame BSI | 200,000 | ARW |
| Actuation Count | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 20,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 20,000 – 60,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — plenty of life remaining |
| 60,000 – 120,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — normal for active photographers |
| 120,000 – 180,000 | 60 – 90 % | High use — negotiate price accordingly |
| 180,000 + | 90 %+ | Near or past rated life — budget for shutter service |
The Sony A7 II stores the shutter count encrypted in ARW MakerNote tag 0x9050. ShutterCount applies Sony's cubic residue decryption (modulo 249) and reads the count from byte offset 0x0032. This is an older Sony offset used by the A7, A7 II, A7R, A7R II, A7S, and A7S II generation bodies.
All processing happens locally in your browser. The ARW file is never transmitted anywhere.
Shoot an ARW file, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The count is decrypted from tag 0x9050 at offset 0x0032 in your browser.
Sony rates the A7 II at 200,000 actuations — the same as the A7 III and A7 IV that followed.
At 80,000 actuations, the A7 II has used 40% of its rated 200,000-shot lifespan — moderate use. There is plenty of life remaining, and this should be reflected in a fair used price.
Only a Sony authorised service centre can reset the hardware counter. Always verify from an original ARW file, not a screenshot.