Drop an ARW RAW file from your Sony A7R V (ILCE-7RM5) and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony A7R V is Sony's 2022 flagship high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring a 61 MP BSI CMOS sensor. Aimed at landscape, architecture, and studio photographers, it is Sony's definitive resolution-first body — and its shutter rating reflects its professional build quality: 500,000 actuations, more than three times the rated life of the entry-level A7 IV.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony A7R V (ILCE-7RM5) | 2022 | 61 MP full-frame BSI | 500,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7 IV (comparison) | 2021 | 33 MP full-frame BSI | 150,000 | ARW |
Drop multiple ARW files at once to compare counts across a shooting session.
| Actuation Count | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 50,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 50,000 – 150,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — plenty of life remaining |
| 150,000 – 300,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — normal for professional use |
| 300,000 – 450,000 | 60 – 90 % | High use — negotiate price accordingly |
| 450,000 + | 90 %+ | Near or past rated life — budget for shutter replacement |
The A7R V is primarily a studio and landscape camera. Professional users in those disciplines rarely exceed 50,000–80,000 actuations per year. A body with 100,000 shots may represent 2–3 years of regular professional use.
Like all Sony ARW bodies, the A7R V stores the shutter count encrypted in MakerNote tag 0x9050. ShutterCount applies the cubic residue decryption algorithm (modulo 249) and reads the 32-bit count from byte offset 0x003a within the decrypted block — the same offset used by the A7 IV, A7 III, A9 III, and A1.
All decryption happens locally in your browser. The ARW file is never transmitted anywhere.
No. The A7R V's electronic shutter mode does not engage the mechanical curtain and is not counted. Only mechanical and EFCS exposures increment the counter. The A7R V's electronic shutter is particularly popular for vibration-free landscape photography — photographers who frequently use it may have a lower mechanical count than their total frame count suggests.
Shoot an ARW RAW file, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The tool decrypts and reads the count from MakerNote tag 0x9050 in your browser.
Sony rates the A7R V at 500,000 actuations — more than three times the A7 IV (150,000), and matching the Sony A9 III and A1.
At 200,000 actuations on a 500,000-rated body, the A7R V has used 40% of its rated lifespan — moderate use. There is substantial life remaining. For comparison, 200,000 shots on an A7 IV (rated 150,000) would mean the shutter has exceeded its rated life.
Only a Sony authorised service centre can reset the hardware counter after a physical shutter replacement. Always verify from an original ARW file, not a screenshot.