Canon EOS: How to read out the number of releases

If you want to buy a Canon EOS used, you can read out the number of releases quite easily. In this practical tip, we will show you what you need to do this and how it works.

Canon EOS: How to read out the number of releases

With a small and free tool, reading the releases of a Canon EOS becomes a breeze:

• Download the free tool EOS Camera Info v1.2.

• After unzipping the .zip file, connect your Canon to your computer via USB. The camera should still be switched off when you do this.

• Now switch on your Canon. Drivers may be installed. In this case, wait until the process is complete.

• In the next step, start the “EOS Camera Info” programme. If you now switch your Canon off again, the number of shutter releases to date will be displayed in the programme window next to “Shutter Count”.

Tool does not work on every model

Unfortunately, the tool does not work on these Canon models:

• Canon 300D, Canon 70D, Canon 750D, Canon 760D, Canon 5DS as well as Canon 5DS R and Canon 1D X Mark II.

• This does not mean, however, that you cannot read out the releases at all.

• An alternative to “EOS Camera Info” is the programme ShutterCount, which can also read out information from your camera. However, ShutterCount is only available for Mac or iOS. The tool is not free, but at a price of 4.49 euros it is still affordable.

• Windows users can use the free software eosmsg. Here, too, you must connect the camera when it is switched off and only then switch it on.