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Shutter counts, serial numbers, lenses and camera settings: what a photo tells you about the camera or phone that took it, and how to read it.

How to Check Your Camera's Shutter Count From One Photo

How to Check Your Camera's Shutter Count From One Photo

Many cameras write their shutter count into every photo they take. Here's how to read it from one original file, which brands save it, what the number really means and what to do when it can't be found.

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