EXIF data

EXIF-data · Technique

Metadata automatically stored in a photo file, including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and GPS location.

EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. You can view EXIF data in Lightroom, Photoshop, or file properties. Useful for learning from past photos: which settings produced which result? Note: EXIF includes location data; strip it if you want to protect privacy when posting online.

Tools that help with this:

Camera Settings Advisor EXIF Viewer

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