For the EOS 2000D / Rebel T7, shutter count can be difficult to access. Community answers indicate this model does not expose the count in normal EXIF data or through Canon’s standard utility interface, so many common apps won’t work.

One method worth trying on Mac or Linux is gphoto2 with:

gphoto2 --get-config /main/status/shuttercounter

If the camera reports that field, gphoto2 may return the count. However, support can vary by body/firmware.

If that does not work, the most likely reason is that Canon keeps the real shutter count behind service-only tools used by certified Canon technicians. In that case, there may be no dependable consumer-accessible method.

Some online image-upload tools claim to read shutter count from a recent photo, but because this model generally does not store the count in EXIF, those services may not be reliable for the 2000D.

So, practical answer: try gphoto2 first; if it fails, a Canon service center or technician may be your only reliable option.