photolandscape Posted October 4, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 4, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is there some way to determine the total number of shutter actuations on an M8? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Hi photolandscape, Take a look here Determining Shutter Actuations on an M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
sdai Posted October 4, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 4, 2007 Post a M8 directly generated jpeg (without PS) in the thread then I'll tell you the number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted October 4, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 4, 2007 You need a tool which can display ALL the EXIF, not just the usual field. Somewhere there is a hex count, I forget where. If you search here you should be able to find it, since we have had threads on this before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venkman Posted October 4, 2007 Share #4 Posted October 4, 2007 If you use firefox as browser, this plugin will do the job nicely: https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/3905 Then look for the unique ID which is at the end of the file and looks like this: Image Unique ID = xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx It's a hex code, which you can convert to decimal here: hexadecimal conversion, convert decimal to hexadecimal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtZ Posted October 4, 2007 Share #5 Posted October 4, 2007 You can also do it with Adobe Photoshop Bridge CS3. Search on this forum "image unique ID" there're few threads on this topic. ; 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 4, 2007 Share #6 Posted October 4, 2007 Dirk looks pretty good here is mine Exif Sub IFD * Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/125 second = 0.00800 second * Exposure Program = manual control (1) * ISO Speed Ratings = 160 * Exif Version = 0220 * Original Date/Time = 2007:10:02 22:04:21 * Digitization Date/Time = 2007:10:02 22:04:21 * Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 6965784/1000000 Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/125.00 second * Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/65536 = 0.00 * Max Aperture Value (APEX) = 0/65536 = 0.00 Max Aperture = F1.00 * Metering Mode = center weighted average (2) * Light Source / White Balance = unknown (0) * Flash = n/a (8) * Colour Space = 65535 * Image Width = 2475 pixels * Image Height = 3680 pixels * Focal Plane X-Resolution = 3729/1 = 3729.00 * Focal Plane Y-Resolution = 3764/1 = 3764.00 * Focal Plane X/Y-Resolution Unit = inch (2) * Image Source = digital still camera (DSC) * Scene Type = directly photographed image * White Balance = manual (1) * Digital Zoom Ratio = 0/1 = 0.00 * Scene Capture Type = standard (0) * Image Unique ID = 00000000000000000000000000002502 Than ran it in the other program and got 9474 which sounds about right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpattinson Posted October 4, 2007 Share #7 Posted October 4, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) sweet - only 11086, does anyone know how many actuations the shutter is rated for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolandscape Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted October 4, 2007 If you use firefox as browser, this plugin will do the job nicely:https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/3905 Then look for the unique ID which is at the end of the file and looks like this: Image Unique ID = xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx It's a hex code, which you can convert to decimal here: hexadecimal conversion, convert decimal to hexadecimal Dirk, thanks. I downloaded it via Firefox, but I am not sure where it is plugged in, how to open it, and use it? Maybe it is explained in German, which I am afraid I don't know. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted October 4, 2007 Share #9 Posted October 4, 2007 sweet - only 11086, does anyone know how many actuations the shutter is rated for? I think it is rated at 150,000. But it could be more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted October 4, 2007 Share #10 Posted October 4, 2007 Dirk, thanks. I downloaded it via Firefox, but I am not sure where it is plugged in, how to open it, and use it? Maybe it is explained in German, which I am afraid I don't know. Thanks. No need to download anything. All you need is a scientific calculator, whether on your PC or hand held. Input the HEX and covert to Decimal. You can do that with Windows built in Calc program and I'm sure Apple/Mac must have one also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 4, 2007 Share #11 Posted October 4, 2007 sweet - only 11086, does anyone know how many actuations the shutter is rated for? 12,000. Shall I take it off your hands? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 4, 2007 Share #12 Posted October 4, 2007 Dirk looks pretty good here is mine Exif Sub IFD * Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/125 second = 0.00800 second * Exposure Program = manual control (1) * ISO Speed Ratings = 160 * Exif Version = 0220 * Original Date/Time = 2007:10:02 22:04:21 * Digitization Date/Time = 2007:10:02 22:04:21 * Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 6965784/1000000 Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/125.00 second * Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/65536 = 0.00 * Max Aperture Value (APEX) = 0/65536 = 0.00 Max Aperture = F1.00 * Metering Mode = center weighted average (2) * Light Source / White Balance = unknown (0) * Flash = n/a (8) * Colour Space = 65535 * Image Width = 2475 pixels * Image Height = 3680 pixels * Focal Plane X-Resolution = 3729/1 = 3729.00 * Focal Plane Y-Resolution = 3764/1 = 3764.00 * Focal Plane X/Y-Resolution Unit = inch (2) * Image Source = digital still camera (DSC) * Scene Type = directly photographed image * White Balance = manual (1) * Digital Zoom Ratio = 0/1 = 0.00 * Scene Capture Type = standard (0) * Image Unique ID = 00000000000000000000000000002502 Than ran it in the other program and got 9474 which sounds about right My Image Unique ID shows 0000000000000000000000000000147E as my last frame. How does the letter calculate? I would guess I have somewhere around 5,000 actuations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted October 4, 2007 Share #13 Posted October 4, 2007 My Image Unique ID shows 0000000000000000000000000000147E as my last frame. How does the letter calculate? I would guess I have somewhere around 5,000 actuations. 5246 to be exact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 4, 2007 Share #14 Posted October 4, 2007 My other body 0000000000000000000000000000252C comes to 9516 Pretty equal use and one spent a long time in Solms Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 4, 2007 Share #15 Posted October 4, 2007 So between 2 camera's i have shot 19k in frames in less than a year. Now if i could magically multiply that by 10 dollars per frame that would make me happy:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trs Posted October 4, 2007 Share #16 Posted October 4, 2007 Guy, From what I remember, a frame of velvia used to cost me about $0.50 (film+development). So, your 19K frames in velvia would've cost you $9500.00. It looks like you just paid both of your cameras if you think you were shooting film the whole time. Every frame you shoot from now on is free -tanka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 4, 2007 Share #17 Posted October 4, 2007 You know we completely forget about that stuff with the cost of film. Amazing stat. Of course there is time behind the keyboard but still at least you can add that one up. That is pretty cool to see that number on the costs. thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogberry Posted October 5, 2007 Share #18 Posted October 5, 2007 Pretty nerdy stuff on Leica's part to record the number of shutter actuations in hexadecimal. I guess it does save a lot of ROM space and it's a very natural counting system if have a silicon body and 8 legs! BTW: Nerdy Joke: There are 10 kinds of people in the world - those who understand binary and those who don't! Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolandscape Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share #19 Posted October 6, 2007 Post a M8 directly generated jpeg (without PS) in the thread then I'll tell you the number. I know, it's a very mundane image, but wondered if you could check the data and let me know how many shutter actuations my M8 has on it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/34953-determining-shutter-actuations-on-an-m8/?do=findComment&comment=370640'>More sharing options...
carstenw Posted October 6, 2007 Share #20 Posted October 6, 2007 458, not that much more than they would have done in the factory as part of testing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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