ShutterCount cannot read a shutter count from Sony FX6 files. Sony’s Cinema Line bodies do not expose a shutter counter in their files — the tool still shows the file’s EXIF details (model, serial number, date, exposure settings), just no actuation count.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony FX6 (ILME-FX6) is a 2020 full-frame Cinema Line camera built around a 10.2 MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS sensor — the same sensor technology as the A7S III, tuned for cinematic video with exceptional low-light performance (ISO 80–102,400, expandable to ISO 409,600). The FX6 features a 12G-SDI output, dual CFexpress Type A / SD card slots, and is designed as an affordable entry point into Sony's professional Cinema Line alongside the Venice and FX9.
Sony does not publish a mechanical shutter rating for Cinema Line cameras. The FX6 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 FX6 | 2020 | 10.2 MP full-frame BSI | ~200,000 (est.) | ARW |
| Sony FX3 (compact 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 A7S III (shared sensor class) | 2020 | 12.1 MP full-frame BSI | ~200,000 (est.) | ARW |
ShutterCount cannot read a shutter count from Sony FX6 files. Sony’s Cinema Line bodies do not expose a shutter counter in their files. If you drop a file from this camera into the tool, you will still see the EXIF details (model, serial number, date, exposure settings) — but no actuation count.
When buying a used Sony FX6, judge it by overall condition instead: lens and zoom action, sensor dust or marks, battery health, body wear, and the seller’s shooting history.
| 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 — camera used for both stills and video |
| 40,000 – 120,000 | 20 – 60 % | Moderate — more stills-oriented use pattern for a cinema camera |
| 120,000 – 180,000 | 60 – 90 % | High mechanical use — negotiate price |
| 180,000 + | 90 %+ | Near or past est. life — budget for shutter replacement |
The encrypted MakerNote block that holds the shutter count on Sony’s interchangeable-lens bodies (tag 0x9050) is not decodable for this model — no published offset exists for it, in this tool or in ExifTool. Rather than show a number that might be wrong, ShutterCount shows none.
All processing happens locally in your browser. The ARW file is never transmitted anywhere.
Yes. The FX6 includes a mechanical shutter used for still image capture. For all video recording, the FX6 uses an electronic shutter — mechanical shutter actuations only occur during still photo shooting.
It depends on whether the JPEG retains 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 FX6 indicates significant still photo use, which is unusual for a cinema camera. Investigate why: an FX6 with 100,000+ actuations may have been used as a photo/video hybrid by a photographer, which is not necessarily a negative, but does indicate higher mechanical shutter wear than a typical video-only FX6.