ShutterActuationsBeta v0.6.3

The photography workbench · 15

The camera. The evidence.
One useful record.

Combine embedded camera and shutter-count evidence with a 20-point used-camera inspection. Download a private, printable report with serial numbers excluded by default.

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A camera, inspection notebook and laptop on a warmly lit desk

A record you can take with you

Start with the file.
Finish with your findings.

Add a fresh original photo, inspect the camera, then download one report. Everything stays in this browser; there’s no account or photo upload.

Open your report ↓Read a camera photo ↓
1. Add embedded camera evidence — optional

The same local reader used on our homepage. Choose a file and, if needed, run the deeper shutter-count check. Its latest result is attached to this report automatically.

Free & private camera checker

Check Your Camera Shutter Count

Check shutter count and EXIF metadata from an original camera photo. Processing happens locally in your browser, and your selected photo is never uploaded for analysis.

Your photo is processed locally in your browser and never uploaded for analysis. The checker does not send the selected image or its extracted metadata to our application server. How privacy and site analytics work
  • Local processingThe browser reads your selected file on this device.
  • No photo telemetrySelected photos and extracted metadata are not sent to site analytics.
  • Sensitive-data warningsGPS, serial, owner, and authorship fields are clearly marked.

Drop a photo here

or

Choose a photo privately

JPEG, Nikon NEF, TIFF, DNG · HEIC and AVIF where supported

The selected file is read only by this browser tab.

2. Your inspection record.

20 checks · five areas
File evidence attached

No file attached yet. You can still record your observations.

Shares the draft used by the inspection checklist. Saving is optional and includes your notes and body serial reference. File evidence is kept only in this page, not in the saved draft.

Passed0
Issues found0
Not checked20
Not applicable0

Body & condition

01 / 05

Body, mount & screws

Look for dents, cracks, loose parts and signs of impact. Check that the lens mount is secure.

Add a note

Compartments & contacts

Inspect accessible battery and card compartments for corrosion, damaged pins or residue.

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Screen & viewfinder

Check brightness, touch controls, diopter, dead pixels and any viewfinder obstruction.

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Doors, seals & sockets

Check hinges, latches, strap lugs and socket covers. Do not water-test the camera.

Add a note

Sensor & shutter

02 / 05

Sensor test frame

Photograph an evenly lit plain surface at a narrow aperture. Inspect for spots, bands and scratches in the image. Never touch the sensor.

Add a note

Several shutter speeds

Take frames at slow and fast speeds in suitable light. Look for inconsistent exposure or unexplained bands.

Add a note

Burst & playback

Shoot a short burst, wait for writing to finish, and inspect every frame at full magnification.

Add a note

Shutter-count evidence

Ask for a fresh original file and inspect its metadata. Record the source and any uncertainty; file numbering is not a shutter count.

Add a note

Focus & controls

03 / 05

Single autofocus

Use a known-good lens on near and distant detailed subjects. Repeat a few times and inspect actual files.

Add a note

Continuous autofocus

Try a moving subject in good light using the appropriate autofocus mode. Note repeatability, not just one missed frame.

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Manual focus & lens communication

Check manual focus, aperture changes and lens recognition. Test stabilization if the camera or lens provides it.

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Buttons, dials & hot shoe

Try the controls you use, including half-press, joystick and custom buttons. Test flash contacts only with compatible equipment.

Add a note

Storage, power & connections

04 / 05

Every card slot

Use known-good compatible cards. With the owner’s permission, take and read back photos from every slot. Do not format their card.

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Battery & charger

Check battery fit and displayed health if available. Verify that the charger works; avoid damaged or swollen batteries.

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Video & microphone

Record and play a short clip. Check sound and any recording features you intend to use.

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Ports & wireless features

Test the connections you need with compatible cables or devices. Mark unavailable features as not applicable.

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Files & handover

05 / 05

JPEG and RAW files

Open fresh original files on your own device. Inspect full-resolution images, not only the rear display.

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Body, box & file identity

Compare available model and serial information. Ask about any mismatch and record what you could verify.

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Repairs & service history

Ask about repairs, replaced shutters, heavy use and known faults. Record documentary evidence separately from claims.

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Accessories & agreed condition

List included accessories, disclosed faults and any agreed return terms. Keep the written details with your inspection report.

Add a note

3. Keep your complete report.

Open offline · print · save as PDF

Location and owner/copyright fields are excluded. All inspection notes are included, so review your own text before sharing.

A standalone HTML document you can open in your browser and print or save as PDF.

Useful evidence, honestly labeled.

Camera metadata and your inspection answer different questions. A detected shutter count is a value found in a file; it does not prove lifetime use, ownership or remaining shutter life. Your recorded checks describe what you observed. This report keeps both kinds of evidence visible.

Follow the used-camera buying guide for a fuller inspection, or return to the standalone checklist.