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 09/19/2004 06:54:54 AM · #51
so, why SONY MAVICA FD 95 is banned for challenge entry. I will keep this camera for contest and tell me what else i have to do for proof of photograph. I dont need help abt EXIF and other stuff of camera.

thanks.

tanveer
 09/19/2004 08:08:23 AM · #52
The Sony Mavica FD-95 does not embed EXIF information in the image. The EXIF data stores certain information about the shot, such as the date and time it was taken, the type of camera, your camera settings for the shot, and other similar information.

If a challegne entry needs to be verified we require that the photographer produce the unaltered, from-camera original and list the steps they used to create their challenge submission from that original. The EXIF information attached to the image is the most important tool we use to do that. Without that, we have no way to verify whether a file submitted as an original is, in fact, an original.

Because of this (and because only a very small number of cameras still being used for challenge submissions do not embed EXIF information), we made the decision that if a photographer cannot produce an original with EXIF information, they would be disqualified. To prevent possible embarrasment to such users, we have set the site to block submission of images from cameras known to not include EXIF information.

-Terry
 09/19/2004 08:44:21 AM · #53
so, what u suggest? to buy a camera that provide exif information? or to keep away from the challenge?

09/19/2004 09:58:28 AM · #54
Originally posted by Tanveerhawk:
so, what u suggest? to buy a camera that provide exif information? or to keep away from the challenge?


Those are pretty much your two options. I saw in another thread that you were having a problem with your memory stick reader on your camera. Now might be a good time to look into whether you would be better off investing that money in a more up to date camera. You may find that you can upgrade yourself quite inexpensively, especially if you are willing to look at second-hand cameras as well.

-Terry
 09/19/2004 12:24:19 PM · #55
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
The Sony Mavica FD-95 does not embed EXIF information in the image. The EXIF data stores certain information about the shot, such as the date and time it was taken, the type of camera, your camera settings for the shot, and other similar information.


Strange, Zoomdak's blue ribbon photo taken with that camera has full exif.
 09/19/2004 12:30:25 PM · #56
Originally posted by Konador:
Strange, Zoomdak's blue ribbon photo taken with that camera has full exif.

Images recorded on a Memory Stick via the floppy adapter have the EXIF data embedded; images recorded directly on a floppy disk do not.

Reference: Steve's Digicams

Message edited by author 2004-09-19 12:32:44.
 09/19/2004 12:36:39 PM · #57
So people should still be able to enter with this camera. Currently submissions are not accepted, even if people are using a Memory Stick.
 09/19/2004 01:52:02 PM · #58
If my camera on DPReview has: "Uncompressed format: No" does it mean I can't participate in challenges? When I view my picture (original) in Photoshop, I can see all details included in EXIF file (according to your description). After readiing description of the camera I'm confused.

If it doesn't comply with the new rules, I will take out my picture from the challenge.
 09/19/2004 01:54:59 PM · #59
Compression has nothing to do with EXIF. It just means you have to save in JPEG, with no option for TIFF or RAW (uncompressed formats). You just need to HAVE an the EXIF data.
 09/19/2004 01:57:36 PM · #60
Originally posted by ggbudge:
I wasn't sure if mine supported EXIF so what I did was (in Windows) right-click on the original, unedited image and click on properties. Click on the Summary tab and finally the advanced button. Voila. :)


I did it and I have the EXIF data, but... it's in Polish ;P Good luck with it :)
 09/19/2004 01:58:29 PM · #61
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Compression has nothing to do with EXIF. It just means you have to save in JPEG, with no option for TIFF or RAW (uncompressed formats). You just need to HAVE an the EXIF data.


Thank you. I already checked and it's ok :)
09/19/2004 03:12:55 PM · #62
A quick question, anybody else have this problem, the ISO information from the Sony PowerShot S1 IS is not available in Photoshop 7 or Photoshop CS, can only retrieve it from the camera. This is not an option when you have saved all your shots to the hard drive or CD and have reformatted your CF disk. Have just had to add auto to the ISO in this case.
 09/19/2004 03:14:36 PM · #63
Sorry the camera was not a Sony but a Canon Powershot S1 IS for the lost ISO info.
 09/19/2004 03:46:27 PM · #64
I'd try downloading ExifReader and seeif that can't display the "missing" data. It is also a good way to verify if your camera supports EXIF and that your "downloading process" (whatever that may be) isn't changing the originals in any way (which could cause them to be disqualified from DPC challenges!)

Message edited by author 2004-09-19 15:46:57.
 09/19/2004 04:14:02 PM · #65
Look under the "maker notes" section of the EXIF info, it may be stored there.
 09/19/2004 04:19:55 PM · #66
Thanks EddyG, The Exif Reader works great, Photoshop wouldn't even read the info from the card.
 09/19/2004 05:23:25 PM · #67
Originally posted by SamT:
Thanks EddyG, The Exif Reader works great, Photoshop wouldn't even read the info from the card.

It is a nice program, but I still can't find anything that could logically be interpreted as an ISO sensitivity value; aperture and shutter speed are easy. I've never found the ISO using IrfanView (what I've been using) either.
 09/19/2004 05:26:55 PM · #68
I use Exif Image Viewer, which can be found Here. It gives ISO values right there on the bottom of the screen in the program, (if your camera has manual ISO settings), and in the exif info under some kind of setting, if it doesn't.

It's fast, easy, and I really kind of like it.
Best of all.. it's free. :)
 09/19/2004 05:28:51 PM · #69
BreezeBrowser seems to read ISO values from the EXIF without any problems...
 09/19/2004 06:35:22 PM · #70
Originally posted by Manic:
BreezeBrowser seems to read ISO values from the EXIF without any problems...

All of these seem to read the EXIF. But only EXIF Image Viewer and Breeze Browser show a field for the ISO value, and only BB has an entry, in this case "Auto."

This seems to be a quirk of this Canon camera ... my Olympus displays (in the EXIF) the actual ISO value used when in Auto Mode.
 09/19/2004 06:41:53 PM · #71
Originally posted by EddyG:
Originally posted by Konador:
Strange, Zoomdak's blue ribbon photo taken with that camera has full exif.

Images recorded on a Memory Stick via the floppy adapter have the EXIF data embedded; images recorded directly on a floppy disk do not.

Reference: Steve's Digicams


Eddy, Thanks for doing the legwork on this. I have updated the camera database so it no longer blocks submissions from the FD-95.

Users/Members: Please be aware that if proof is requested on a photo you submit, and your original does not contain EXIF information, your entry will be disqualified. That means if you are shooting for a challenge you should shoot to memory stick and not to floppy.

-Terry
 09/20/2004 01:16:59 PM · #72
I am confused I use a Sony Mavica CD-1000, which does support EXIF data, but when I went to submit a photo for the current challenge it wouldn't let me, saying that it didn't support EXIF. So now what do I do?
 09/20/2004 07:23:22 PM · #73
Originally posted by lawree:
I am confused I use a Sony Mavica CD-1000, which does support EXIF data, but when I went to submit a photo for the current challenge it wouldn't let me, saying that it didn't support EXIF. So now what do I do?


Fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience.

-Terry
 09/20/2004 07:49:15 PM · #74
Thanks for fixing it.
 10/05/2004 12:24:58 AM · #75
thanks a lot, now only thing i need is a good floppy adapter.
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