masterpaulie Posted October 14, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) is there a way to find out how many shutter actuations have occurred ? Edited October 14, 2014 by masterpaulie spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Hi masterpaulie, Take a look here M 9 shutter actuations. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
john neal Posted October 14, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) The clue is in the exif data in your DNG files - I used the (Windows) software mentioned here to do the job:- Free software for viewing Leica M9 images and EXIF data | Leica News & Rumors I found that the M9-P I bought had nearer 1200 actuations than the advertised "approximately 400" There are other, similar programs out there, plus you could find the hex data using Adobe Bridge and simply convert it to decimal yourself. Here is another link in case you are a Mac user (I have not tried this one): http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/34494461 Edited October 14, 2014 by john neal 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim0266 Posted October 15, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 15, 2014 The M9Info software is available for Mac, Windows and Linux. Sweet software every Leica M9/ME owner will find interesting and possibly helpful. Down load it at Home 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 15, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 15, 2014 The M9Info software is available for Mac, Windows and Linux. Sweet software every Leica M9/ME owner will find interesting and possibly helpful. Down load it at Home There have been many posts referring to that site, but I see no download option. Can you supply us with an exact link? . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted October 15, 2014 Share #5 Posted October 15, 2014 The site does not appear to support or use deep linking. However, those are the download links: Version 0.61 for MacOSX Version 0.61 for Windows Version 0.61 for Linux You can locate them by following the links Download, then M9Info. Parts of the smallish text window seem to offer English translations of the German texts. Scroll down to see them. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLocust Posted October 16, 2014 Share #6 Posted October 16, 2014 If I recall correctly : Turn M9 on, press delete, up up, down down down down, left left left, right right, info. Scroll down to debug info, shutter actuation count should be listed. Sorry, don't have my camera on me right now to confirm.. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted October 16, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 16, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Jeez, people always want to find the hard way. (Except TheLocust - that sounds useful). Open the most recent image in Camera Raw (or anything that displays camera EXIF data) Find the field labelled "unique image ID" There will be a hexidecimal number, something like 00000000000000x5C3A. Put the last digits (0x5C3A) in your computer's default calculator in Programmer mode (Base 16), then select "Base 10" - it converts the number to something readable, like 23,610. (Don't have a Mac with those goodies? Ask Google. Type in "0x5C3A in decimal" in the search field, and press "search". Instant calculation.... ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted October 17, 2014 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2014 That's it, thanks Andy. I tried it before. Not exactly simple though! Here's a graphic (Mac only I'm afraid). 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! 3 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/235450-m-9-shutter-actuations/?do=findComment&comment=2690409'>More sharing options...
NB23 Posted October 17, 2014 Share #9 Posted October 17, 2014 Simply google that hexadecimal number and it will return your number you are looking for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 19, 2014 Share #10 Posted October 19, 2014 Simply google that hexadecimal number and it will return your number you are looking for. Mine won't. But M9info works. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted October 19, 2014 Share #11 Posted October 19, 2014 Google a hexadecimal converter and paste your Unique Image ID number into that, then press the button. No need to download anything. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 19, 2014 Share #12 Posted October 19, 2014 Google a hexadecimal converter and paste your Unique Image ID number into that, then press the button. No need to download anything. I guess it is time to presume that everybody works while on-line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted October 19, 2014 Share #13 Posted October 19, 2014 I guess it is time to presume that everybody works while on-line. Is there another way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted October 20, 2014 Share #14 Posted October 20, 2014 I guess it is time to presume that everybody works while on-line. Time to presume if you are reading where to download a programme to read your hex number you are online, and you are online downloading it. I fully appreciate those emergencies where you desperately need to know your exact shutter count quickly, like in discussions on LUF, so a programme could be very useful, ........if you weren't already online. I'm at a loss to know what is the urgency in needing a shutter count there and then, rather than save it as a minor enquiry for next time you are online. Only ranting in the Leica store when your shutter has exploded would it seem urgently pertinent? Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted October 29, 2014 Share #15 Posted October 29, 2014 It's very easy to use and I prefer to click an icon on the bottom bar then load an image and read the information rather than lots of cut and paste with google hex converters ? Okay I don't use it often but every now and then I'm curious 18k at the moment you triggered my curiosity ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted October 29, 2014 Share #16 Posted October 29, 2014 PS if your curious id like to know there and then, maybe I'm impatient. .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bla Posted November 7, 2014 Share #17 Posted November 7, 2014 Whoa, TheLocust! I've been searching for a really long time for that information... No one seemed to know how to enter service menu on the M9. Can anybody confirm that this works? Has this been known for a longer while? Thanks anyway! Arvid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 7, 2014 Share #18 Posted November 7, 2014 Whoa, TheLocust! I've been searching for a really long time for that information... No one seemed to know how to enter service menu on the M9. Can anybody confirm that this works? Has this been known for a longer while? It works, but it is not a good idea to get into that menu. To find the way into it, you can simply Google Service Mode for M9/MM/M-E " Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLocust Posted November 16, 2014 Share #19 Posted November 16, 2014 There's no negative ramifications to doing so, just don't mess around with things you don't understand in there. As in life. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Johnston Posted November 23, 2014 Share #20 Posted November 23, 2014 the in-camera info provided by TheLocust and Rus: ...For service mode, do the button dance: Delete + Up x2 + Down X4 + Left X3 + Right X3 + Info. The shutter count is in the debug info. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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