Sony α9 shutter count
Drop an original JPEG or ARW file from the α9. The count is stored in the photo's maker notes, and ShutterOdo reads it in your browser.
| How to read it | Photo (JPEG, ARW) |
|---|---|
| Status | Supported ExifTool decodes the count for this model. |
| Type | Mirrorless |
| Rated shutter life | 500,000 cycles |
| Also sold as | ILCE-9 |
Drop a photo
Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Fujifilm, and the Canon R5 and R6. Use the original file from the memory card.
No camera handy? Try a sample:
Connect by USB
For Canon EOS bodies that keep the count out of their photos, like the 7D Mark II, 5D Mark III and 70D. Works in desktop Chrome or Edge.
Read-only. Camera settings stay as they are.On Windows? Do a 2-minute driver switch first, no download needed: Windows setup guide. Or use Chrome on an Android phone with a USB OTG adapter.
Your recent checks
USB setup for Mac, Windows and Linux
Charge the battery, switch the camera on, turn Wi-Fi off and use a USB cable that carries data. Many micro-USB cables only charge. Quit EOS Utility, Lightroom, Photos and Image Capture first.
Mac: right before you click Connect, run killall -9 PTPCamera ptpcamerad in Terminal. macOS grabs cameras the moment they're plugged in.
Windows: Windows puts Canon cameras on its own driver, which Chrome can't use. Switch it to Windows' built-in WinUSB driver in Device Manager, no download needed. Step-by-step Windows guide. Or skip the computer and use Chrome on an Android phone with a USB OTG adapter.
Linux, ChromeOS and Android Chrome with a USB OTG adapter: usually works as is.
Technical log
Nothing read yet.
What counts as high for the α9
| Shutter count | Share of rated life | What it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 50,000 | Under 10% | Lightly used |
| 50,000 to 250,000 | 10% to 50% | Normal use, plenty of expected life left |
| 250,000 to 500,000 | 50% to 100% | Heavily used. Price it accordingly |
| Over 500,000 | Over 100% | Past its rating. Many shutters keep going, but budget for a replacement |
MPB lists the shutter count on its used bodies, so you can compare a camera against others for sale.
ShutterOdo earns a commission from MPB if you buy or sell through these links. Your price stays the same.
α9 questions
How do I check the shutter count on a Sony α9?
Drop an original JPEG or ARW file from the α9. The count is stored in the photo's maker notes, and ShutterOdo reads it in your browser.
What is the Sony α9's rated shutter life?
The α9 is commonly rated for 500,000 shutter cycles. That's an average expectation from the maker's testing, not a guarantee.
Why doesn't my α9 photo show a count?
The file was probably edited, exported or sent through a messaging app, which strips the maker notes. Copy an original file straight off the memory card.