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Another moan sorry why do i see so many superb images without any details as to camera,lens,settings used rather than rush to get your image on the forum why not take some time to explain your work i feel pics without info although nice to look at are pointless.

Mick.:)
 
Most images posted have the EXIF data intact, I usually look for that.
 
prime60 said:
Another moan sorry why do i see so many superb images without any details as to camera,lens,settings used rather than rush to get your image on the forum why not take some time to explain your work i feel pics without info although nice to look at are pointless.

Mick.:)
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I think that's a good point!

I'm as guilty as anyone and only sometimes put the info in a post. The trouble with trying to view the EXIF data afterwards is that it doesn't always come up, especially when the image has been processed and saved for web, as a lot are.

Neil
 
I look at the exif too, although I prefer it when people type the basic details into their posts.
 
Viewing Exif data is valid but takes time but good for in depth study.

Mick
 
Hi,

I always try and put up the details when I post because I know people are looking for that kind of info, and not everyone know how to get the exif info, do I get a gold star?

Mike.
 
prime60 said:
Viewing Exif data is valid but takes time but good for in depth study.

Mick
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Takes time :lol: :lol:

So does that mean you'd rather the poster spent their time rather than you yours :D

Taking the piccy, and processing it all takes time, to go back and check in the exif what the settings were to be able to post them for those interested takes even more time.

All my snaps have the exif intact for those interested.
 
prime60 said:
Another moan sorry why do i see so many superb images without any details as to camera,lens,settings used rather than rush to get your image on the forum why not take some time to explain your work i feel pics without info although nice to look at are pointless.

Mick.:)
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In my case it has nothing to do with rushing to post my images.

A wee while ago, I used cowasaki's brilliant software to post exif details of my image.

I then started getting comments about how 1/320,000 shutter speed was too fast for motorsport or 1/10 was too low for wildlife.

Before that I seldom got any comments on shutter speed.

I want constructive criticism or praise of my photo's, not about the colour of the border or which lens etc. I should have used.
 
Must admit I used to use Save for Web but I changed to Image Resize so I could keep the EXIF. Sometimes it's good to know the camera's settings not just for critique but also for learning. I've learned a hell f a lot here by looking at the EXIF in other people's shots. I often see a photo and think "I'd love to take a photo like that, wonder what shutter speed/aperture/ISO they used". Then when other people look at mine, they can see which settings NOT to use! :D
 
toonamp erm yes because if i have to spend time looking i cant be bothered and at the end of the day its not me that wants feedback.

Mick
 
Thats ok toonamp your gallery seems to be empty so i wont bother then.:lol:
 
Exif isn't everything though. So often lighting setup is just as important. Sometimes people do explain their setup, even with nice diagrams of light position etc, which is so useful.
 
Surely when we post the important thing is the image and that's what we should be looking at. The EXIF is purely if we want to see how the shot was taken - this is definitely a secondary aspect in my opinion.

If everyone posted the EXIF with their shots, viewers may be distracted by it and not look at the shot from an artistic viewpoint and instead see the technical side.

Any thoughts anyone? :)
 
I use the EXIF information on photos in forum posts, particularly if I have a picture taken in similar circumstances. It reveals something of the technique used by the photographer, and if they have a better result it can help me improve.

It would be nice if there were an extra reply box where you could enter the EXIF data, or add it manually. Alternatively, could the website be set up to automtically extract and present EXIF from posted pictures?

Edward
 
toonamp said:
Takes time :lol: :lol:

So does that mean you'd rather the poster spent their time rather than you yours :D

Taking the piccy, and processing it all takes time, to go back and check in the exif what the settings were to be able to post them for those interested takes even more time.

All my snaps have the exif intact for those interested.
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Joe T said:
Surely when we post the important thing is the image and that's what we should be looking at. The EXIF is purely if we want to see how the shot was taken - this is definitely a secondary aspect in my opinion.

If everyone posted the EXIF with their shots, viewers may be distracted by it and not look at the shot from an artistic viewpoint and instead see the technical side.

Any thoughts anyone? :)
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P-E said:
Embeded exif is usually enough for me.
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Joe T said:
Exactly. It's there should you want to see it. :)
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Absolutely.

The OP is correct about one thing - Another moan! ;)
 
Oli R C is it not good forum manners to give some kind of title and breif explanation of your work to other members so as to help them with there own projects ie handheld,lens used,filters,tripod,beanbag,Vr,Is etc etc etc.
 
prime60 said:
Oli R C is it not good forum manners to give some kind of title and breif explanation of your work to other members so as to help them with there own projects ie handheld,lens used,filters,tripod,beanbag,Vr,Is etc etc etc.
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You could always try asking if its not posted
 
prime60 said:
Oli R C is it not good forum manners to give some kind of title and breif explanation of your work to other members so as to help them with there own projects ie handheld,lens used,filters,tripod,beanbag,Vr,Is etc etc etc.
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Not if you don't want to.

My comments were just light hearted BTW :D
 
prime60 said:
Oli R C is it not good forum manners to give some kind of title and breif explanation of your work to other members so as to help them with there own projects ie handheld,lens used,filters,tripod,beanbag,Vr,Is etc etc etc.
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Dogfish_magnet said:
You could always try asking if its not posted
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Exactly. :)
 
Dogfish yes i can ask but most OP's post there images wishing to get some feedback but if the information is limited the feedback will also be limited.
Lets say you are looking for a new macro lens and you have narrowed it down to a couple of choices so off you go to the macro section and take a look at the images and you notice some OP's have posted the details of the lens used and a few of them are the lenses in question well thats job done.

mick.
 
You can put your equipment into your signature (like the OP has). Then people will probably be able to work it out. Unless you've got loads of lenses.
 
prime60 said:
Dogfish yes i can ask but most OP's post there images wishing to get some feedback but if the information is limited the feedback will also be limited.
Lets say you are looking for a new macro lens and you have narrowed it down to a couple of choices so off you go to the macro section and take a look at the images and you notice some OP's have posted the details of the lens used and a few of them are the lenses in question well thats job done.

mick.
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Mick i know what you mean but people will still just post a which Macro lens or which wide angle lens thread, i do sometimes remember to post which lens i used and if i don't and someone asks i will spill the beans:)
 
Oli i took it as lighthearted btw :thumbs:

Also had a look at your webpage love the MTB pics i used to ride myself on
a Kona Roast i think was the model but i can't remember.:)

Mick.
 
prime60 said:
Another moan sorry why do i see so many superb images without any details as to camera,lens,settings used rather than rush to get your image on the forum why not take some time to explain your work i feel pics without info although nice to look at are pointless.

Mick.:)
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Perhaps it not the gear that matters?
 
prime60 said:
Oli i took it as lighthearted btw :thumbs:

Also had a look at your webpage love the MTB pics i used to ride myself on
a Kona Roast i think was the model but i can't remember.:)

Mick.
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Cheers Mick. Really enjoying my MTB photography now, thanks to this forum - I asked a lot of questions! :lol:

Seriously, I don't think you're gonna get people changing there ways on here, but that's not to say you can't find out. There are sooo many helpful people here :thumbs:
 
well i dont post exif on any of mine

just hit the save for web button :nuts:

at the end of the day my shots are there for looking at and if you want to c+c them thats fine...

if people want to know the exif i will go and get it but to be honest no one has ever asked for it so why bother :thumbs:

i dont look at others either if i like a shot that much i will try and relpicate it my own way..

this is a better way to learn than have it all there for you to read and copy.

all you learn then is what works for others just my two pennys worth.


md:thumbs:
 
Joe T said:
Surely when we post the important thing is the image and that's what we should be looking at. The EXIF is purely if we want to see how the shot was taken - this is definitely a secondary aspect in my opinion.

If everyone posted the EXIF with their shots, viewers may be distracted by it and not look at the shot from an artistic viewpoint and instead see the technical side.

Any thoughts anyone? :)
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P-E said:
Embeded exif is usually enough for me.
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agree with those two points, i always just save mine normally, doesnt take up that much extra disk space and allows Exif to be viewed
 
I also strip out the EXIF data on stuff I post. I want feedback on the image itself and not people looking at numbers. If the more/less blur is prefered or smaller/larger depth of field, then it should be possible to judge that from the image and not the numbers posted.

Feedback like "I don't think 1/320s is the right shutter speed" is irrelevent to me. Feedback like "You appear to have not got the whole of the subject in focus as the depth of field is too shallow" is useful.

Paul
 
out of interest what exif detail do people want and whats the best way of getting it?
 
prime60 said:
Another moan sorry why do i see so many superb images without any details as to camera,lens,settings used rather than rush to get your image on the forum why not take some time to explain your work i feel pics without info although nice to look at are pointless.

Mick.:)
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probbaly because most have been put through image processing and exif data does not really help.
 
grumpybadger said:
I also strip out the EXIF data on stuff I post. I want feedback on the image itself and not people looking at numbers. If the more/less blur is prefered or smaller/larger depth of field, then it should be possible to judge that from the image and not the numbers posted.

Feedback like "I don't think 1/320s is the right shutter speed" is irrelevent to me. Feedback like "You appear to have not got the whole of the subject in focus as the depth of field is too shallow" is useful.

Paul
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I feel the same as Paul, I don't want to detract the viewer from the photos, and any feedback along those line would be pointless, unless I was asking specifically.

Unfortunately I strip the exif data too........ so I''ll try and add it more often, possibly a paragraoh at the bottom rather than under each shot. :thumbs:
 
To be honest, I couldn't care less about EXIF data in pictures on the web. I've been to many photography exhibitions and never saw a small plate stating the technical details anyway.
 
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