Shutter count reset

I have read some one say, if you update 1D camera firmware, the shutter count will reset to zero, is it correct? Anyone can provide advise?

No, it is not true.
Even if you reset file numbering, it is not important – you can restore it easily or you can set it to any number you like.

Besides, 1D series cameras keep the record of actual number of shutter actuations.
There are a couple of free (or almost free) programs that will reveal the real shutter count number.

Hi, Hermeto
Thanks for the help. I have tried different software to get the shutter count, there are same result.

So, there is nothing to worry about.
Just go ahead and update the firmware.

Hermeto wrote in post #4779495
No, it is not true.
Even if you reset file numbering, it is not important – you can restore it easily or you can set it to any number you like.

Besides, 1D series cameras keep the record of actual number of shutter actuations.
There are a couple of free (or almost free) programs that will reveal the real shutter count number.

Does that apply to other Canon SLR's (the program that is)

olly_k wrote in post #4779776
Does that apply to other Canon SLR's (the program that is)

Nope only 1 series.

Here you go, specialty of the house:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=284571

Just donate couple of bucks to foxbat, for the trouble of posting it on the Internet..

Hermeto wrote in post #4779526
So, there is nothing to worry about.
Just go ahead and update the firmware.

Hehe. I suspect the concern is more for buying a camera without knowing its true usage history, not upgrading his/her own.

Yep, I guess you’re right..
Stupid me!

Hi, rowdyre94
I have already got pre-woned MKIIn last year from B&H, a bit worry about it. Thanks for all your comments.

hie.. anyone had a program to read shutter count for 30D???
i have been confused with the shutter count on my 30D. Since i bought the camera brand new, and upload the pic to flickr, sometimes it reads 30K+ count, sometimes it read around 60k+ counts. i upload only my last pic that i shot. Its impossible that i have shot so many counts.

Anyone could help me???
i heard we can get it through PS CS2 and above..

thanks before

There isn't one. Your 30D (and your 350D) will pick up the higher of the last frame shot by the camera or the highest frame on the current card. So mixing the cards between the two cameras will mix up your frame numbering.

Jon wrote in post #4941560
There isn't one. Your 30D (and your 350D) will pick up the higher of the last frame shot by the camera or the highest frame on the current card. So mixing the cards between the two cameras will mix up your frame numbering.

Oh no! now i have lost count my shutter.. ok then! nvm.. not that bad too.. i am here to make a photo not thinking about the SC.. ;p

Upgrading the firmware on your 1D won't change the reported shutter actuation count. The actuation count is merely a 'guide' and cannot be 100% trusted since this information can be changed quite easily.

What about a shutter count thing for a mac?