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Darmok N Jalad

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Sep 26, 2017
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Tanagra (not really)
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Matsamoto

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Oct 31, 2018
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Halmstad, Sweden

PhilBoogie

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Original poster
May 15, 2014
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Thanks!😊
I currently only have my iphone and it will not show exif.
It only shows "share", "copy" and "save to images" when I click on the image.

Guessing the exif is only visible on a Mac?
Thanks anyway!
'Short-sighted' stupid me; not thinking of other people, who may not be reding the forum on a Mac (or PC for that matter!

I was able to view the exif on my iPhone, but had to go through the following hoops:

Unable to get to the exif in this December thread, but I tapped on the cross-reference link she provided as well. In that July 2022 thread I could tap on the photo because it was uploaded as an attachment, and at the bottom it read: "View media item". Then, top-right, tap the 'door icon' right next to the 'search icon'.

TL;DR exif available if uploaded as attachment.

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Matsamoto

macrumors 6502a
Oct 31, 2018
990
8,524
Halmstad, Sweden
'Short-sighted' stupid me; not thinking of other people, who may not be reding the forum on a Mac (or PC for that matter!

I was able to view the exif on my iPhone, but had to go through the following hoops:

Unable to get to the exif in this December thread, but I tapped on the cross-reference link she provided as well. In that July 2022 thread I could tap on the photo because it was uploaded as an attachment, and at the bottom it read: "View media item". Then, top-right, tap the 'door icon' right next to the 'search icon'.

TL;DR exif available if uploaded as attachment.

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Don't be so hard on your self. You can't think of everything😊
Especially when you're dealing with beginners😁

I really appreciate that you took your time and explained it to me!
Thank you @PhilBoogie🙏
 

Steven-iphone

macrumors 68000
Apr 25, 2020
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United States
I don't see why EXIF is of importance in a photo. It is interesting to look at. The f/stop was 4.5 - awesome. The ISO, (ASA for us older film folks), was 3200 - awesome. The only value I see is for specialty photography, ie astro, ICM ... or just curiosity.

I do see where details are more relevant to film shooters. What film, what developer and time in development ...

More thoughts, run and hide - glass. Glass is glass on modern cameras, it is all good. Even the off-brand lens makers have been praised for their glass. There are exceptions to quality in high end makers, ie Leica or even Sigma Art Glass.
 
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sparksd

macrumors G3
Jun 7, 2015
9,991
34,254
Seattle WA
I don't see why EXIF is of importance in a photo. It is interesting to look at. The f/stop was 4.5 - awesome. The ISO, (ASA for us older film folks), was 3200 - awesome. The only value I see is for specialty photography, ie astro, ICM ... or just curiosity.

I do see where details are more relevant to film shooters. What film, what developer and time in development ...

More thoughts, run and hide - glass. Glass is glass on modern cameras, it is all good. Even the off-brand lens makers have been praised for their glass. There are exceptions to quality in high end makers, ie Leica or even Sigma Art Glass.

As a long-time photographer, I disagree with this. f/stop is of interest for depth of field, ISO for light sensitivity and grain, etc. And there is a difference in lens quality from other manufacturers, e.g. Canon L series is superior to EOS series, particularly if looking at longer focal lengths.
 
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