Drop an ARW RAW file from your Sony FX2 (ILME-FX2) and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony FX2 (ILME-FX2) is a full-frame Cinema Line camera built around a 33 MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS sensor — the same sensor as the Sony A7C II — making it the first Cinema Line body capable of high-resolution 33 MP stills alongside 4K video. Announced in 2023, the FX2 targets hybrid shooters who need both cinematic video quality and professional-grade stills in a compact, discreet body.
Sony does not publish a mechanical shutter rating for Cinema Line cameras. The FX2 primarily operates with an electronic shutter for video recording; the mechanical shutter is used only when capturing still ARW images.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FX2 | 2023 | 33 MP full-frame BSI | ~200,000 (est.) | ARW |
| Sony FX3 (low-light sibling) | 2021 | 12.1 MP full-frame BSI | ~200,000 (est.) | ARW |
| Sony FX30 (APS-C) | 2022 | 26 MP APS-C BSI | ~200,000 (est.) | ARW |
| Sony A7C II (shared sensor) | 2023 | 33 MP full-frame BSI | ~200,000 (est.) | ARW |
| Actuation Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | 0 – 2.5 % | Very low — typical for video-first Cinema Line use |
| 5,000 – 40,000 | 2.5 – 20 % | Low mechanical use — hybrid stills/video use pattern |
| 40,000 – 120,000 | 20 – 60 % | Moderate — significant stills use for a cinema body |
| 120,000 – 180,000 | 60 – 90 % | High mechanical use — negotiate price |
| 180,000 + | 90 %+ | Near or past est. life — budget for shutter replacement |
Like all Sony Alpha and Cinema Line cameras, the FX2 stores the shutter count in ARW files under an encrypted MakerNote block at tag 0x9050. ShutterCount applies Sony's decryption algorithm (based on cubic residues modulo 249) and reads the count at the appropriate byte offset for the FX2's sensor and firmware combination.
The FX2 uses the same tag-0x9050 decryption path as the A7C II, A7CR, and A6700. All processing happens locally in your browser — the ARW file is never transmitted anywhere.
Yes. The FX2 includes a mechanical focal-plane shutter used for still image capture. For all video recording modes, the FX2 uses an electronic shutter — mechanical shutter actuations only occur during still photo shooting.
It depends on whether the JPEG retains Sony MakerNote data. Many post-processing tools and editors strip MakerNote from JPEGs. Drop a JPEG into shuttercount.app to attempt the read; for the most reliable result, always use an original ARW file directly from the camera.
A high shutter count on an FX2 indicates significant still photo use, which is unusual for a cinema camera. A count above 100,000 for an FX2 suggests the body was used as a hybrid stills/video camera or predominantly for photography. This is not necessarily a negative — but it does indicate higher mechanical shutter wear than a typical video-only FX2.
The Sony FX2 and A7C II share the same 33 MP full-frame BSI sensor and use the same ARW format with tag 0x9050 encryption. The A7C II is Sony's compact hybrid stills/video mirrorless; the FX2 adds Cinema Line colour science, dedicated video controls, and a more discreet form factor. Shutter count extraction works identically on both via shuttercount.app.