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Ztrejfer · 05-09-2014, 12:17 PM

When I import photos into Aperture from my Pentax K-3 with the FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited, the info on this lens does not automatically show up under the Info-tab of each photo - shown on image below. The info on the camera is there, though.

Is it not possible to have the lens info shown at the pictures in Aperture? The possibility seems to be there. I have of course been into Preferences of the program, but could not find any possibility for this.

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Adam · 05-09-2014, 03:54 PM

The 31mm is an older lens, so it's strange that its not showing up. Are you already using the latest version of Aperture? If there are any updates available, be sure to download them.

Ztrejfer · 05-09-2014, 04:12 PM

I have Aperture 3.5.1 (build 736.3) which should be the latest update.

Wondering if there might be some preferences on the camera that could have anything to do with this?

OregonJim · 05-09-2014, 10:30 PM

You could use "exiftool" to read the metadata from the image to make sure that the K-3 is actually reading the lens info correctly.

05-09-2014, 12:17 PM	#1
Ztrejfer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 116	"Unknown lens" in Aperture... When I import photos into Aperture from my Pentax K-3 with the FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited, the info on this lens does not automatically show up under the Info-tab of each photo - shown on image below. The info on the camera is there, though. Is it not possible to have the lens info shown at the pictures in Aperture? The possibility seems to be there. I have of course been into Preferences of the program, but could not find any possibility for this. Attached Images

05-09-2014, 03:54 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	The 31mm is an older lens, so it's strange that its not showing up. Are you already using the latest version of Aperture? If there are any updates available, be sure to download them. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-09-2014, 04:12 PM	#3
Ztrejfer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 116 Original Poster	I have Aperture 3.5.1 (build 736.3) which should be the latest update. Wondering if there might be some preferences on the camera that could have anything to do with this?

05-09-2014, 10:30 PM	#4
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	You could use "exiftool" to read the metadata from the image to make sure that the K-3 is actually reading the lens info correctly.

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