Shutter Count

K David · 11-13-2013, 07:24 PM

So I uploaded my first Pentax K-3 photo to MyShutterCount.com to see how many test shots Pentax ran on it at the factory. However, unlike my K-7, the website did not show the shutter count, though, and indicated that the exif data did not include that. Am I missing an option to turn that on or did Pentax remove the ability to check total shutter count from the K-3?

Adam · 11-13-2013, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by K David

So I uploaded my first Pentax K-3 photo to MyShutterCount.com to see how many test shots Pentax ran on it at the factory. However, unlike my K-7, the website did not show the shutter count, though, and indicated that the exif data did not include that. Am I missing an option to turn that on or did Pentax remove the ability to check total shutter count from the K-3?

Our tool works:
Check Shutter Count & Camera Manufacture Date Online - EXIF Reader

K David · 11-13-2013, 07:39 PM

Wow. That's a nice tool! either they did no test shots or they reset the counter. My K-7 came with 230 shots on it already. Either way, I really dig the K-3 so far.

raider · 11-14-2013, 03:39 AM

My k-3 silver came with zero. The first shot from the camera is taken by me. I was surprised because I too check the shutter count when I got the camera

Quicksand · 11-14-2013, 10:37 AM

This change was made by Pentax some time ago, perhaps as early as the K-5. Earlier, there would always be some number of actuations shown on a brand new body. And following the change, it was zeroed out before getting boxed up and shipped out.

I'm pretty sure it was discussed on these here forums, back whenever it happened.

**EricBrown** · 12-30-2013, 02:00 PM

No luck trying to read my K-5 shutter count. Uploaded an unedited JPEG and still says unknown. I uploaded to Lightroom 5 does that make a difference?

klkitchens · 12-30-2013, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by EricBrown

No luck trying to read my K-5 shutter count. Uploaded an unedited JPEG and still says unknown. I uploaded to Lightroom 5 does that make a difference?

Did you export from Lightroom to get the upload version or just upload the same one?

Loading into Lightroom is original neutral -- no changes are made to the original files by Lightroom.

**EricBrown** · 12-30-2013, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by klkitchens

Did you export from Lightroom to get the upload version or just upload the same one?

Loading into Lightroom is original neutral -- no changes are made to the original files by Lightroom.

I exported from Lightroom to get upload version.

klkitchens · 12-30-2013, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by EricBrown

I exported from Lightroom to get upload version.

Yeah, that then would do it. Upload your original file and it should work. There is an option to preserve EXIF data I believe on export, but if that's not checked it would eliminate it to save space.

**EricBrown** · 12-30-2013, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by klkitchens

Yeah, that then would do it. Upload your original file and it should work. There is an option to preserve EXIF data I believe on export, but if that's not checked it would eliminate it to save space.

Got it to work!! Thanks!!

11-13-2013, 07:24 PM	#1
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	Shutter Count So I uploaded my first Pentax K-3 photo to MyShutterCount.com to see how many test shots Pentax ran on it at the factory. However, unlike my K-7, the website did not show the shutter count, though, and indicated that the exif data did not include that. Am I missing an option to turn that on or did Pentax remove the ability to check total shutter count from the K-3?

11-13-2013, 07:31 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by K David So I uploaded my first Pentax K-3 photo to MyShutterCount.com to see how many test shots Pentax ran on it at the factory. However, unlike my K-7, the website did not show the shutter count, though, and indicated that the exif data did not include that. Am I missing an option to turn that on or did Pentax remove the ability to check total shutter count from the K-3? Our tool works: Check Shutter Count & Camera Manufacture Date Online - EXIF Reader Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-13-2013, 07:39 PM	#3
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437 Original Poster	Wow. That's a nice tool! either they did no test shots or they reset the counter. My K-7 came with 230 shots on it already. Either way, I really dig the K-3 so far.

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raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	My k-3 silver came with zero. The first shot from the camera is taken by me. I was surprised because I too check the shutter count when I got the camera

11-14-2013, 10:37 AM	#5
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	This change was made by Pentax some time ago, perhaps as early as the K-5. Earlier, there would always be some number of actuations shown on a brand new body. And following the change, it was zeroed out before getting boxed up and shipped out. I'm pretty sure it was discussed on these here forums, back whenever it happened.

12-30-2013, 02:00 PM	#6
EricBrown Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,060	No luck trying to read my K-5 shutter count. Uploaded an unedited JPEG and still says unknown. I uploaded to Lightroom 5 does that make a difference?

12-30-2013, 02:03 PM	#7
klkitchens Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Allanta, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 480	Originally posted by EricBrown No luck trying to read my K-5 shutter count. Uploaded an unedited JPEG and still says unknown. I uploaded to Lightroom 5 does that make a difference? Did you export from Lightroom to get the upload version or just upload the same one? Loading into Lightroom is original neutral -- no changes are made to the original files by Lightroom.

12-30-2013, 02:07 PM	#8
EricBrown Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,060	Originally posted by klkitchens Did you export from Lightroom to get the upload version or just upload the same one? Loading into Lightroom is original neutral -- no changes are made to the original files by Lightroom. I exported from Lightroom to get upload version.

12-30-2013, 02:14 PM	#9
klkitchens Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Allanta, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 480	Originally posted by EricBrown I exported from Lightroom to get upload version. Yeah, that then would do it. Upload your original file and it should work. There is an option to preserve EXIF data I believe on export, but if that's not checked it would eliminate it to save space.

12-30-2013, 02:23 PM	#10
EricBrown Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,060	Originally posted by klkitchens Yeah, that then would do it. Upload your original file and it should work. There is an option to preserve EXIF data I believe on export, but if that's not checked it would eliminate it to save space. Got it to work!! Thanks!!