Drop an ARW RAW file from your Sony A7V (ILCE-7M5) and get the shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony A7V is the fifth generation of Sony's best-selling full-frame mirrorless line, released in 2025. It features a 33.0 MP Exmor R sensor with AI-based autofocus, 8K video, and improved in-body stabilisation. It is positioned as the all-round workhorse of the Alpha lineup.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony A7V (ILCE-7M5) | 2025 | 33.0 MP full-frame | ~500,000 actuations | ARW |
| Sony A7 IV (ILCE-7M4) | 2021 | 33.0 MP full-frame | ~200,000 actuations | ARW |
| Sony A7 III (ILCE-7M3) | 2018 | 24.2 MP full-frame | ~200,000 actuations | ARW |
The A7V does not display the shutter count in its menus. The count is embedded in every ARW RAW file, encrypted within the MakerNote.
When buying a used A7V, ask the seller to provide an original, unedited ARW file shot recently for the most accurate reading.
The Sony A7V is rated for approximately 500,000 actuations. Here is a general guideline for evaluating used units:
| Shutter Count | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 0 – 20,000 | Very low use — near new |
| 20,000 – 80,000 | Light use — excellent condition |
| 80,000 – 200,000 | Moderate use — well within rating |
| 200,000 – 500,000 | High use — approaching rated life |
| 500,000+ | Beyond rated life — shutter replacement may be needed |
The Sony A7V writes images in Sony's ARW format. ShutterCount parses the TIFF/EXIF structure, locates the Sony MakerNote, and reads tag 0x9050. This tag is encrypted using Sony's cubic-residue cipher (b³ mod 249). After decryption, the shutter count is found at byte offset 0x000a.
The A7V uses the same offset as the A1 II, A6700, and A7CR. Older models like the A7 IV and A7 III use offset 0x003a instead.
Shoot an ARW RAW file and drop it into shuttercount.app. The encrypted shutter count is decrypted from tag 0x9050 in your browser — no upload needed.
No. The encrypted counter in tag 0x9050 is persistent and not affected by formatting the card or resetting the camera.
The encrypted MakerNote block is difficult to tamper with. While basic EXIF fields can be edited, the encrypted shutter count reflects what the camera wrote at capture time. Always verify from an original ARW file.
Both use encrypted tag 0x9050 but at different offsets (A7V: 0x000a, A7 IV: 0x003a). The A7V has a higher shutter rating (~500,000 vs ~200,000), AI-based autofocus, and 8K video recording.
ShutterCount supports all modern Sony bodies. See related guides: