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EOS Digital Info vs EOSInfo
Two free tools, one job. Here’s how the classic EOSInfo compares to EOS Digital Info — and which one you should download.
EOSInfo (by astrojargon) is the classic free Canon shutter-count reader — tiny, simple, and still working on the older bodies it was built for. EOS Digital Info is the newer, more capable successor: it reads the same shutter counts, then adds everything EOSInfo never had.
| EOS Digital Info | EOSInfo (classic) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Shutter count | Yes (SDK 2.14 build, DIGIC III–5+) | Yes (DIGIC III/IV era) |
| Owner / artist / copyright editing | Yes | No |
| Camera clock sync | Yes | No |
| Report export (text + screenshot) | Yes | No |
| Battery level, firmware, serial | Yes | Partial |
| Still maintained | Yes (v1.4, two SDK builds) | Effectively frozen |
Our recommendation: use EOS Digital Info. It does everything EOSInfo does, plus metadata editing and reports, and its SDK 3.5 build at least talks to newer bodies. Only stick with EOSInfo if you already have it working and never need the extras.
Frequently asked questions
Is EOSInfo still safe to use?
Yes — it’s a tiny, long-established freeware tool. But it hasn’t been updated in years, so on modern Windows you may hit more friction than with EOS Digital Info.
Yes — it’s a tiny, long-established freeware tool. But it hasn’t been updated in years, so on modern Windows you may hit more friction than with EOS Digital Info.
Can I have both installed?
Yes. They’re separate portable programs and don’t conflict — just don’t run them at the same time while connected to the camera.
Yes. They’re separate portable programs and don’t conflict — just don’t run them at the same time while connected to the camera.
Which one reads the shutter count on a 5D Mark III?
Both can, but EOS Digital Info is the better-maintained choice and adds the SDK 3.5 build for newer bodies.
Both can, but EOS Digital Info is the better-maintained choice and adds the SDK 3.5 build for newer bodies.
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