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GMPhotography wrote:
Crap may have to send you mine to update . I don't know anyone who uses that. Lol
I think you can by old android phones off of craigslist pretty cheap. Just a thought.
Crap may have to send you mine to update . I don't know anyone who uses that. Lol
I think you can by old android phones off of craigslist pretty cheap. Just a thought.
Sep 08, 2016 at 05:56 PM
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It doesn't have to be a phone.
I use my android tablet.
I use my android tablet.
Sep 08, 2016 at 06:00 PM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
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The main update for V4 is the focusing performance as well as reducing the
“down” time (sometimes the adapter will fail to move and need to re-insert
the battery to reboot)
Can you try using this updated app again? We have found that the previous
beta app may not work with some android phones..
http://techartpro.com/0831-LM-EA7-Config.apk
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BTW: The above link is for the LM-EA7 'Configuration' app, where we should able to change pre-programmed aperture settings. The previous version I posted here was not working with my Android's device.Thanks so much for pursuing this, Fred - I just downloaded the new version onto my Moto-G android, altered the data for one of the slots, and successfully wrote it to my adaptor. I'll now go through and set my lenses into the slots in sequence, including two with focal lengths of 180 and 300. I see this as a big gain as it then means that the FL not only gets written into the exif, but also auto-feeds into the IBIS, all without having to scroll miles up through the aperture range.Perfect. I'm glad the configuration app finally works! I will try it tonight. I really want to remove f/11 for 15mm and 135mm to retain AF (instead of switching to MF)
It's very easy, and being able to auto set IBIS focal length and exif is brilliant - that and the new f/w focusing speed makes the ApoLanthar 180 a formidable bit of glass for moving objects.
Unfortunately it looks as if you can't alter the apertures against which lenses are registered, although shifting from auto to manual focus is easy. Given that F/2 is always used for shooting, I'd like to be able to shift the whole sequence of lens tags down into the range say F/4 to F/11, as this would significantly reduce the amount of wheel twiddling required when changing a lens. Perhaps Kevin from Techart could comment on the feasibility of that?
navmannz wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
I just got this from Kevin at TechArt:______________
The main update for V4 is the focusing performance as well as reducing the
“down” time (sometimes the adapter will fail to move and need to re-insert
the battery to reboot)
Can you try using this updated app again? We have found that the previous
beta app may not work with some android phones..
http://techartpro.com/0831-LM-EA7-Config.apk
______________
BTW: The above link is for the LM-EA7 'Configuration' app, where we should able to change pre-programmed aperture settings. The previous version I posted here was not working with my Android's device.
It's very easy, and being able to auto set IBIS focal length and exif is brilliant - that and the new f/w focusing speed makes the ApoLanthar 180 a formidable bit of glass for moving objects.
Unfortunately it looks as if you can't alter the apertures against which lenses are registered, although shifting from auto to manual focus is easy. Given that F/2 is always used for shooting, I'd like to be able to shift the whole sequence of lens tags down into the range say F/4 to F/11, as this would significantly reduce the amount of wheel twiddling required when changing a lens. Perhaps Kevin from Techart could comment on the feasibility of that?
Sep 08, 2016 at 06:31 PM
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Whoah version 4 is impressive!
I now can use the small AF point, and use it off centre, and get near-native speed even in moderately low light.
That's a game changer.
I now can use the small AF point, and use it off centre, and get near-native speed even in moderately low light.
That's a game changer.
Sep 08, 2016 at 06:32 PM
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How hard is it to write an app that runs on Windows - android WTF.
Sep 08, 2016 at 06:41 PM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
I know, I had to borrow my daughter's Samsung android for this. Kevin told me that Apple is not allowing this app on the apple store.
The Techart Update app is indeed in the Apple app store.
You need to search for the iPhone app, and run the iPhone app on your iPad (or iPhone), since there is no iPad app. If you search for "iPad only" apps, you're not going to find it.
GMPhotography wrote
iPhone pleaseThe Techart Update app is indeed in the Apple app store.
You need to search for the iPhone app, and run the iPhone app on your iPad (or iPhone), since there is no iPad app. If you search for "iPad only" apps, you're not going to find it.
Sep 08, 2016 at 06:45 PM
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bjornthun wrote:
I know, I had to borrow my daughter's Samsung android for this. Kevin told me that Apple is not allowing this app on the apple store.The Techart Update app is indeed in the Apple app store.
You need to search for the iPhone app, and run the iPhone app on your iPad (or iPhone), since there is no iPad app. If you search for "iPad only" apps, you're not going to find it.
We were referring to the configuration app. (Not update app)
The Config app is only available for Android currently:
http://techartpro.com/0831-LM-EA7-Config.apk
Fred Miranda wrote
GMPhotography wrote
iPhone pleaseYou need to search for the iPhone app, and run the iPhone app on your iPad (or iPhone), since there is no iPad app. If you search for "iPad only" apps, you're not going to find it.
We were referring to the configuration app. (Not update app)
The Config app is only available for Android currently:
http://techartpro.com/0831-LM-EA7-Config.apk
Sep 08, 2016 at 06:47 PM
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k-h.a.w wrote:
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Equally attractive, but quite different, my Summilux-R 80/1.4 shines with the TechArt Pro adapter.
K-H.
I'm (happily) surprised to learn this. The Summilux-R 80/1.4 weighs 700g which the Techart FAQ says is the limit. I'm still waiting for my TAP to be delivered and I can't imagine how it would work with a heavy lens. Do you hold the lens and let the adapter move the camera?
...
Equally attractive, but quite different, my Summilux-R 80/1.4 shines with the TechArt Pro adapter.
K-H.
I'm (happily) surprised to learn this. The Summilux-R 80/1.4 weighs 700g which the Techart FAQ says is the limit. I'm still waiting for my TAP to be delivered and I can't imagine how it would work with a heavy lens. Do you hold the lens and let the adapter move the camera?
Sep 08, 2016 at 06:51 PM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
I know, I had to borrow my daughter's Samsung android for this. Kevin told me that Apple is not allowing this app on the apple store.The Techart Update app is indeed in the Apple app store.
You need to search for the iPhone app, and run the iPhone app on your iPad (or iPhone), since there is no iPad app. If you search for "iPad only" apps, you're not going to find it.We were referring to the configuration app. (Not update app)
The Config app is only available for Android currently:
http://techartpro.com/0831-LM-EA7-Config.apk
I stand corrected. That's a real bummer.
bjornthun wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
GMPhotography wrote
iPhone pleaseYou need to search for the iPhone app, and run the iPhone app on your iPad (or iPhone), since there is no iPad app. If you search for "iPad only" apps, you're not going to find it.
The Config app is only available for Android currently:
http://techartpro.com/0831-LM-EA7-Config.apk
I stand corrected. That's a real bummer.
Sep 08, 2016 at 06:56 PM
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I use it with an adaptall 80-200mm F2.8 which weighs 1220 grams. More with a tripod foot.
Obviously with lenses that heavy, they are never used with the full weight of the lens hanging on the adapter. More like the lens is supported by a hand or a tripod and the body and adapter moves rather than the lens. I have not had a problem so far except the focus throw is long on that lens. That's kind of irritating at times.
Edited on Sep 08, 2016 at 07:14 PM · View previous versions
Obviously with lenses that heavy, they are never used with the full weight of the lens hanging on the adapter. More like the lens is supported by a hand or a tripod and the body and adapter moves rather than the lens. I have not had a problem so far except the focus throw is long on that lens. That's kind of irritating at times.
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Sep 08, 2016 at 06:57 PM
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genji wrote:
Equally attractive, but quite different, my Summilux-R 80/1.4 shines with the TechArt Pro adapter.
K-H.I'm (happily) surprised to learn this. The Summilux-R 80/1.4 weighs 700g which the Techart FAQ says is the limit. I'm still waiting for my TAP to be delivered and I can't imagine how it would work with a heavy lens. Do you hold the lens and let the adapter move the camera?
Yes!
k-h.a.w wrote
...Equally attractive, but quite different, my Summilux-R 80/1.4 shines with the TechArt Pro adapter.
K-H.
Yes!
Sep 08, 2016 at 06:59 PM
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davewolfs wrote:
How hard is it to write an app that runs on Windows - android WTF.
Why even a app. Do something for computers . I keep saying this in Sonys case for custom functions and menu items. This is easy stuff . I don't get it. I want to change the factory setting. f11 is a usable aperture it chaneges the ExIf to 15mm. That's not what I want. I would use F16 for a 15mm , F18 for. 18 and so on.
How hard is it to write an app that runs on Windows - android WTF.
Why even a app. Do something for computers . I keep saying this in Sonys case for custom functions and menu items. This is easy stuff . I don't get it. I want to change the factory setting. f11 is a usable aperture it chaneges the ExIf to 15mm. That's not what I want. I would use F16 for a 15mm , F18 for. 18 and so on.
Sep 08, 2016 at 07:17 PM
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genji wrote:
Equally attractive, but quite different, my Summilux-R 80/1.4 shines with the TechArt Pro adapter.
K-H.I'm (happily) surprised to learn this. The Summilux-R 80/1.4 weighs 700g which the Techart FAQ says is the limit. I'm still waiting for my TAP to be delivered and I can't imagine how it would work with a heavy lens. Do you hold the lens and let the adapter move the camera?
Thanks. Sure, a really heavy lens, like the APO-Telyt-R 280/4, I mount on a tripod and the adapter has to handle the weight of the camera. In this case I operate the camera remotely.
However, I prefer to shoot the Summilux-R 80/1.4 handheld with my A7r2 with battery grip.
Holding the camera vertical, the adapter can easily lift the borderline heavy lens when switching on the camera.
When shooting I try to support the lens with my left hand without interfering with the focusing movements of the adapter. I firmly grip the camera with my right hand to support most of the weight. That seems to work quite well.
One has to pay attention though to the focus distance to subject. From infinity to 10 feet or so, I leave the mechanical focus of the lens set to infinity. For more typical, closer portrait shots one has to manually pre-focus the lens so that focus can be obtained within the focus throw reach of the adapter.
For pretty heavy lenses I always keep on eye on how the adapter moves in and out.
Obviously if a heavy lens pulls out the top shiny part of the adapter more than the bottom part one is pushing ones luck. YMMV.
K-H.
Edited on Sep 08, 2016 at 08:04 PM · View previous versions
k-h.a.w wrote
...Equally attractive, but quite different, my Summilux-R 80/1.4 shines with the TechArt Pro adapter.
K-H.
Thanks. Sure, a really heavy lens, like the APO-Telyt-R 280/4, I mount on a tripod and the adapter has to handle the weight of the camera. In this case I operate the camera remotely.
However, I prefer to shoot the Summilux-R 80/1.4 handheld with my A7r2 with battery grip.
Holding the camera vertical, the adapter can easily lift the borderline heavy lens when switching on the camera.
When shooting I try to support the lens with my left hand without interfering with the focusing movements of the adapter. I firmly grip the camera with my right hand to support most of the weight. That seems to work quite well.
One has to pay attention though to the focus distance to subject. From infinity to 10 feet or so, I leave the mechanical focus of the lens set to infinity. For more typical, closer portrait shots one has to manually pre-focus the lens so that focus can be obtained within the focus throw reach of the adapter.
For pretty heavy lenses I always keep on eye on how the adapter moves in and out.
Obviously if a heavy lens pulls out the top shiny part of the adapter more than the bottom part one is pushing ones luck. YMMV.
K-H.
Edited on Sep 08, 2016 at 08:04 PM · View previous versions
Sep 08, 2016 at 07:40 PM
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Very, very helpful. Thank you!
k-h.a.w wrote:
Equally attractive, but quite different, my Summilux-R 80/1.4 shines with the TechArt Pro adapter.
K-H.I'm (happily) surprised to learn this. The Summilux-R 80/1.4 weighs 700g which the Techart FAQ says is the limit. I'm still waiting for my TAP to be delivered and I can't imagine how it would work with a heavy lens. Do you hold the lens and let the adapter move the camera?Thanks. Sure, a really heavy lens, like the APO-Telyt-R 280/4, I mount on a tripod and the adapter has to handle the weight of the camera. In this case I operate the camera remotely.
However, I prefer to shoot the Summilux-R 80/1.4 handheld with my A7r2 with battery grip.
Holding the camera vertical, the adapter can easily lift the borderline heavy lens when switching on the camera.
When shooting I try to support the lens with my left hand without interfering with the focusing movements of the adapter. I firmly grip the camera with my right hand to support most of the weight....Show more →
k-h.a.w wrote:
genji wrote
k-h.a.w wrote
...Equally attractive, but quite different, my Summilux-R 80/1.4 shines with the TechArt Pro adapter.
K-H.
However, I prefer to shoot the Summilux-R 80/1.4 handheld with my A7r2 with battery grip.
Holding the camera vertical, the adapter can easily lift the borderline heavy lens when switching on the camera.
When shooting I try to support the lens with my left hand without interfering with the focusing movements of the adapter. I firmly grip the camera with my right hand to support most of the weight....Show more →
Sep 08, 2016 at 07:56 PM
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So, with the config app, right now we can only configure F11, f13, f14 and f16? I want to be able to modify what's already there for FL at F20 (28mm) and F22 (35mm).
Sep 08, 2016 at 07:59 PM
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So, please let me see whether I understand this discussion.
F2 is chosen to take pictures with the aperture mechanically set by the lens.
Shouldn't then all the other f numbers in the camera be available for other programming functions?
K-H.
F2 is chosen to take pictures with the aperture mechanically set by the lens.
Shouldn't then all the other f numbers in the camera be available for other programming functions?
K-H.
Sep 08, 2016 at 08:18 PM
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The configuration apps seems to work . . . somewhat. I programmed F14 to be for my Leica R28/2.8. I entered the FL and Max aperture and left MF Parking at Infinity and After Shoot to AF. I took a picture with camera set to F14 to set the program. I then took a picture and uploaded to LR CC.
The resulting image shows the following info in Library Mode:
Filename.ARW
1/60 sec at f / 2.0, ISO640
28mm (DT 40 F2.8 SAM)
I get that the aperture shown reflects the camera body set aperture. I'm glad to see that 28mm shows in EXIF and I assume that IBIS will follow suit in Auto mode. Great. It just looks funny to see "DT 40 F2.8 SAM" for every lens. It is progress however to be able to set some parameters. But if the app allows us to configure a max aperture, why isn't this showing up someplace. For example, I configured F16 for my ZM35/1.4. Whereas I entered a max aperture of f/1.4 I don't see it showing up anywhere in Exif. I shot an image at F/1.4. Camera aperture shows f/2.0. Lens description still says DT 40 F2.8 SAM. Am I missing something here?
The resulting image shows the following info in Library Mode:
Filename.ARW
1/60 sec at f / 2.0, ISO640
28mm (DT 40 F2.8 SAM)
I get that the aperture shown reflects the camera body set aperture. I'm glad to see that 28mm shows in EXIF and I assume that IBIS will follow suit in Auto mode. Great. It just looks funny to see "DT 40 F2.8 SAM" for every lens. It is progress however to be able to set some parameters. But if the app allows us to configure a max aperture, why isn't this showing up someplace. For example, I configured F16 for my ZM35/1.4. Whereas I entered a max aperture of f/1.4 I don't see it showing up anywhere in Exif. I shot an image at F/1.4. Camera aperture shows f/2.0. Lens description still says DT 40 F2.8 SAM. Am I missing something here?
Sep 08, 2016 at 08:19 PM
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rji2goleez wrote:
The configuration apps seems to work . . . somewhat. I programmed F14 to be for my Leica R28/2.8. I entered the FL and Max aperture and left MF Parking at Infinity and After Shoot to AF. I took a picture with camera set to F14 to set the program. I then took a picture and uploaded to LR CC.
The resulting image shows the following info in Library Mode:
Filename.ARW
1/60 sec at f / 2.0, ISO640
28mm (DT 40 F2.8 SAM)
I get that the aperture shown reflects the camera body set aperture. I'm glad to see that 28mm shows in EXIF and...Show more →
Here is the explanation I got from TechArt about the "Max aperture" setting:
"The reason for the max. aperture column existing in the manual is because
of the initial intention of changing the aperture value record into EXIF
by using the app. However, at the end we found that the exposure were changed if we set the
f-stop to value other than wide open. We are still trying to figure out
why and so the aperture adjustment function is now blocked."
-----
At least we can get the focal length in the EXIF. Usually knowing the focal length, I am able to know which lens I used and then use LensTagger to update the rest of the data for all images in a batch. Luckily I mainly use the same apertures for my lenses with TAP.
The configuration apps seems to work . . . somewhat. I programmed F14 to be for my Leica R28/2.8. I entered the FL and Max aperture and left MF Parking at Infinity and After Shoot to AF. I took a picture with camera set to F14 to set the program. I then took a picture and uploaded to LR CC.
The resulting image shows the following info in Library Mode:
Filename.ARW
1/60 sec at f / 2.0, ISO640
28mm (DT 40 F2.8 SAM)
I get that the aperture shown reflects the camera body set aperture. I'm glad to see that 28mm shows in EXIF and...Show more →
Here is the explanation I got from TechArt about the "Max aperture" setting:
"The reason for the max. aperture column existing in the manual is because
of the initial intention of changing the aperture value record into EXIF
by using the app. However, at the end we found that the exposure were changed if we set the
f-stop to value other than wide open. We are still trying to figure out
why and so the aperture adjustment function is now blocked."
-----
At least we can get the focal length in the EXIF. Usually knowing the focal length, I am able to know which lens I used and then use LensTagger to update the rest of the data for all images in a batch. Luckily I mainly use the same apertures for my lenses with TAP.
Sep 08, 2016 at 09:03 PM
p.38 #19Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Fred Miranda wrote:
rji2goleez wrote
The configuration apps seems to work . . . somewhat. I programmed F14 to be for my Leica R28/2.8. I entered the FL and Max aperture and left MF Parking at Infinity and After Shoot to AF. I took a picture with camera set to F14 to set the program. I then took a picture and uploaded to LR CC.The resulting image shows the following info in Library Mode:
Filename.ARW
1/60 sec at f / 2.0, ISO640
28mm (DT 40 F2.8 SAM)
I get that the aperture shown reflects the camera body set aperture. I'm glad to see that 28mm shows in EXIF and I assume that IBIS will follow suit in Auto mode. Great. It just looks funny to see "DT 40 F2.8 SAM" for every lens. It is progress however to be able to set some parameters. But if the app allows us to configure a max aperture, why isn't this showing up someplace. For example, I configured F16 for my ZM35/1.4. Whereas I entered a max aperture of f/1.4 I don't see it showing up anywhere in Exif. I shot an image at F/1.4. Camera aperture shows f/2.0. Lens description still says DT 40 F2.8 SAM. Am I missing something here?
"The reason for the max. aperture column existing in the manual is because
of the initial intention of changing the aperture value record into EXIF
by using the app. However, at the end we found that the exposure were changed if we set the
f-stop to value other than wide open. We are still trying to figure out
why and so the aperture adjustment function is now blocked."
-----
At least we can get the focal length in the EXIF. Usually knowing the focal length, I am able to know which lens I...Show more →
Same for me. I'm glad to get the right focal length as a reference to the lens used. I also follow up with lenstagger. Hopefully they'll be able to figure this out. They should also open other apertures setting for more configurations.
Sep 08, 2016 at 09:10 PM
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rji2goleez wrote:
The resulting image shows the following info in Library Mode:
Filename.ARW
1/60 sec at f / 2.0, ISO640
28mm (DT 40 F2.8 SAM)
I get that the aperture shown reflects the camera body set aperture. I'm glad to see that 28mm shows in EXIF and I assume that IBIS will follow suit in Auto mode. Great. It just looks funny to see "DT 40 F2.8 SAM" for every lens. It is progress however to be able to set some parameters. But if the app allows us to configure a max aperture, why isn't this showing up someplace. For example, I configured F16 for my ZM35/1.4. Whereas I entered a max aperture of f/1.4 I don't see it showing up anywhere in Exif. I shot an image at F/1.4. Camera aperture shows f/2.0. Lens description still says DT 40 F2.8 SAM. Am I missing something here?Here is the explanation I got from TechArt about the "Max aperture" setting:
"The reason for the max. aperture column existing in the manual is because
of the initial intention of changing the aperture value record into EXIF
by using the app. However, at the end we found that the exposure were changed if we set the
f-stop to value other than wide open. We are still trying to figure out
why and so the aperture adjustment function is now blocked."
-----
At least we can get the focal length in the EXIF. Usually knowing the focal length, I am able to know which lens I used and then use LensTagger to update the rest of the data for all images in a batch. Luckily I mainly use the same apertures for my lenses with TAP.Same for me. I'm glad to get the right focal length as a reference to the lens used. I also follow up with lenstagger. Hopefully they'll be able to figure this out. They should also open other apertures setting for more configurations.
It would be very helpful if they would fix the exposure bug when changing the 'camera' aperture.
We could then match the camera aperture to the lens aperture and that info would be written to the EXIF. Then in LensTagger we would only add the lens model if even needed.
Fred Miranda wrote
rji2goleez wrote
The configuration apps seems to work . . . somewhat. I programmed F14 to be for my Leica R28/2.8. I entered the FL and Max aperture and left MF Parking at Infinity and After Shoot to AF. I took a picture with camera set to F14 to set the program. I then took a picture and uploaded to LR CC.The resulting image shows the following info in Library Mode:
Filename.ARW
1/60 sec at f / 2.0, ISO640
28mm (DT 40 F2.8 SAM)
I get that the aperture shown reflects the camera body set aperture. I'm glad to see that 28mm shows in EXIF and I assume that IBIS will follow suit in Auto mode. Great. It just looks funny to see "DT 40 F2.8 SAM" for every lens. It is progress however to be able to set some parameters. But if the app allows us to configure a max aperture, why isn't this showing up someplace. For example, I configured F16 for my ZM35/1.4. Whereas I entered a max aperture of f/1.4 I don't see it showing up anywhere in Exif. I shot an image at F/1.4. Camera aperture shows f/2.0. Lens description still says DT 40 F2.8 SAM. Am I missing something here?
"The reason for the max. aperture column existing in the manual is because
of the initial intention of changing the aperture value record into EXIF
by using the app. However, at the end we found that the exposure were changed if we set the
f-stop to value other than wide open. We are still trying to figure out
why and so the aperture adjustment function is now blocked."
-----
At least we can get the focal length in the EXIF. Usually knowing the focal length, I am able to know which lens I used and then use LensTagger to update the rest of the data for all images in a batch. Luckily I mainly use the same apertures for my lenses with TAP.
It would be very helpful if they would fix the exposure bug when changing the 'camera' aperture.
We could then match the camera aperture to the lens aperture and that info would be written to the EXIF. Then in LensTagger we would only add the lens model if even needed.
Sep 08, 2016 at 09:20 PM