What Software do I Need?

Fl_Gulfer · 05-04-2017, 08:30 PM

To read my pictures like, what lens I used ect. ect.

E-man · 05-04-2017, 08:52 PM

On the Mac, I use "Preview". Just choose "Show Inspector" and it brings up all the metadata. If you're on Windows, I have no idea what to use.

Adam · 05-04-2017, 09:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

To read my pictures like, what lens I used ect. ect.

Exiftool.

SpecialK · 05-04-2017, 09:18 PM

FastStone does a lot (a lot!) of neat things and it is free.

FastStone Image Viewer, Screen Capture, Photo Resizer ...

Not a Number · 05-04-2017, 09:23 PM - **2 Likes**

ExposurePlot jpg exif lens length analyzer for photographers

Paul the Sunman · 05-04-2017, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

To read my pictures like, what lens I used ect. ect.

Most photo processing software does this automatically.

**Madaboutpix** · 05-05-2017, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Most photo processing software does this automatically.

Agree. It may depend on the OP's needs as to how complete the metadata readout is supposed to be. I recently noticed that Pentax's own (okay, rebranded) Digital Camera Utility 5 is pretty copious in its EXIF info. Another standalone freeware option for mere metadata viewing would be Exif Data Viewer.

---------- Post added 05-05-17 at 09:59 AM ----------

Originally posted by Not a Number

ExposurePlot jpg exif lens length analyzer for photographers

Neat little tool, I must say. Thanks for pointing me to it.

Last edited by Madaboutpix; 05-05-2017 at 12:49 AM. Reason: Provided link

**Larrymc** · 05-05-2017, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

To read my pictures like, what lens I used ect. ect.

If you are using windows then EXIFToolGui is very good its an adaptation of the command line based EXIFTool that Adam suggested. Being Gui based you can use your mouse. Its free, just google it. A plus for it is if your lens doesn't register with the camera (like one of my Sigma lens or a manual lens) you can edit the lens info in the metadata workspace section and write it to the EXIF Lens Model section. Unlike the other program mentioned the program reads and edits RAW files also. Did I mention.....Its Free!

Fl_Gulfer · 05-05-2017, 07:27 PM

Thanks Everyone, I forgot...

**rgknief60** · 05-05-2017, 09:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

To read my pictures like, what lens I used ect. ect.

PhotoMe is a stand alone exif reader I use in addition to those mentioned.

**Madaboutpix** · 05-06-2017, 01:19 AM

Originally posted by rgknief60

PhotoMe is a stand alone exif reader I use in addition to those mentioned.

Looks pretty powerful and functionality-rich. Just replaced Exif Data Viewer with it (the former being nice enough for what it is, but PhotoMe takes it to another level). Thanks for the pointer indeed.

**rgknief60** · 05-06-2017, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by Madaboutpix

Looks pretty powerful and functionality-rich. Just replaced Exif Data Viewer with it (the former being nice enough for what it is, but PhotoMe takes it to another level). Thanks for the pointer indeed.

You are welcome. I use Exiftool when there is something that PhotoMe cannot do. It's the most powerful of the two. PhotoMe serves my needs 90-95% of the time, and I like it's GUI.

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Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer To read my pictures like, what lens I used ect. ect. If you are using windows then EXIFToolGui is very good its an adaptation of the command line based EXIFTool that Adam suggested. Being Gui based you can use your mouse. Its free, just google it. A plus for it is if your lens doesn't register with the camera (like one of my Sigma lens or a manual lens) you can edit the lens info in the metadata workspace section and write it to the EXIF Lens Model section. Unlike the other program mentioned the program reads and edits RAW files also. Did I mention.....Its Free! Last edited by Larrymc; 05-05-2017 at 06:12 AM. Reason: More info

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05-04-2017, 08:52 PM	#2
E-man Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 678	On the Mac, I use "Preview". Just choose "Show Inspector" and it brings up all the metadata. If you're on Windows, I have no idea what to use.

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	FastStone does a lot (a lot!) of neat things and it is free. FastStone Image Viewer, Screen Capture, Photo Resizer ...

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer To read my pictures like, what lens I used ect. ect. Most photo processing software does this automatically.

05-05-2017, 12:40 AM	#7
Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,446	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Most photo processing software does this automatically. Agree. It may depend on the OP's needs as to how complete the metadata readout is supposed to be. I recently noticed that Pentax's own (okay, rebranded) Digital Camera Utility 5 is pretty copious in its EXIF info. Another standalone freeware option for mere metadata viewing would be Exif Data Viewer. ---------- Post added 05-05-17 at 09:59 AM ---------- Originally posted by Not a Number ExposurePlot jpg exif lens length analyzer for photographers Neat little tool, I must say. Thanks for pointing me to it. Last edited by Madaboutpix; 05-05-2017 at 12:49 AM. Reason: Provided link

05-05-2017, 07:27 PM	#9
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054 Original Poster	Thanks Everyone, I forgot...

05-05-2017, 09:35 PM - 1 Like	#10
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer To read my pictures like, what lens I used ect. ect. PhotoMe is a stand alone exif reader I use in addition to those mentioned.

05-06-2017, 01:19 AM	#11
Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,446	Originally posted by rgknief60 PhotoMe is a stand alone exif reader I use in addition to those mentioned. Looks pretty powerful and functionality-rich. Just replaced Exif Data Viewer with it (the former being nice enough for what it is, but PhotoMe takes it to another level). Thanks for the pointer indeed.

05-06-2017, 07:05 PM	#12
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Originally posted by Madaboutpix Looks pretty powerful and functionality-rich. Just replaced Exif Data Viewer with it (the former being nice enough for what it is, but PhotoMe takes it to another level). Thanks for the pointer indeed. You are welcome. I use Exiftool when there is something that PhotoMe cannot do. It's the most powerful of the two. PhotoMe serves my needs 90-95% of the time, and I like it's GUI.