So, basically the shutter count is just a number that reflects the amount of shutter actuations. The shutter is a very sensible part and is often prone to failure over the life of the camera. The second moving part is the mechanical shutter. This is the mirror, which allows you to look through the lens from the viewfinder and that swings up and out of the way when you take a photo.
What Is Shutter Count?ĭigital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras have commonly two moving parts. In this article you will learn how to check shutter count on the Canon EOS 1100D (known as the EOS Rebel T3 or the EOS Kiss X50 in some regions) using the Magic Lantern firmware hack.