Pics with no EXIF? Why?
p.1 #1Pics with no EXIF? Why?
I see lots of pics posted that are links to Flickr, or in some other way have no EXIF data. Not even a manually added note about camera and lens.
And, yes I can can sometimes (not always) follow the link to Flickr to get that data but not always. And when I can, it adds several extra steps when the forum already has support for the data directly.
Why is this practice so widely accepted? Am I the only one it bothers?
And, yes I can can sometimes (not always) follow the link to Flickr to get that data but not always. And when I can, it adds several extra steps when the forum already has support for the data directly.
Why is this practice so widely accepted? Am I the only one it bothers?
Mar 13, 2026 at 10:29 AM
p.1 #2Pics with no EXIF? Why?
So many questions:
You need an Upload and Sell membership to upload images directly so posting a Flickr link gets around that.
If a directly uploaded image is missing exif it could be because the photographer stripped it out.
Can’t answer as to why they wouldn’t mention the camera/lens info other than it’s not that important to enjoy an image.
I’m sure you aren’t the only one put off by it but whatcha gonna do.
You need an Upload and Sell membership to upload images directly so posting a Flickr link gets around that.
If a directly uploaded image is missing exif it could be because the photographer stripped it out.
Can’t answer as to why they wouldn’t mention the camera/lens info other than it’s not that important to enjoy an image.
I’m sure you aren’t the only one put off by it but whatcha gonna do.
Mar 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
p.1 #3Pics with no EXIF? Why?
Ah, a way to post images without Upload & Sell membership. I had not considered that. I suspect another factor is folks who use Flickr as their main online photo gallery and find it easier to post a link rather than uploading a second copy to FM?
Mar 13, 2026 at 02:41 PM
p.1 #4Pics with no EXIF? Why?
darwinphoto wrote:
I see lots of pics posted that are links to Flickr, or in some other way have no EXIF data. Not even a manually added note about camera and lens.
And, yes I can can sometimes (not always) follow the link to Flickr to get that data but not always. And when I can, it adds several extra steps when the forum already has support for the data directly.
Why is this practice so widely accepted? Am I the only one it bothers?
Here is another POV. I don't like posting EXIF data unless there is some technical reason to do so, like showing lens performance at different apertures, troubleshooting, or in an educational setting.
I feel that an image should stand on it's own merits without bias from the hardware used.
When my ancestors were painting on canvas, they didn't put a list of the materials at the bottom.
EBH
I see lots of pics posted that are links to Flickr, or in some other way have no EXIF data. Not even a manually added note about camera and lens.
And, yes I can can sometimes (not always) follow the link to Flickr to get that data but not always. And when I can, it adds several extra steps when the forum already has support for the data directly.
Why is this practice so widely accepted? Am I the only one it bothers?
Here is another POV. I don't like posting EXIF data unless there is some technical reason to do so, like showing lens performance at different apertures, troubleshooting, or in an educational setting.
I feel that an image should stand on it's own merits without bias from the hardware used.
When my ancestors were painting on canvas, they didn't put a list of the materials at the bottom.
EBH
Mar 13, 2026 at 06:03 PM
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p.1 #5Pics with no EXIF? Why?
There are also privacy concerns with EXIF exposing too much personal data.
Mar 15, 2026 at 01:49 PM
p.1 #6Pics with no EXIF? Why?
darwinphoto wrote:
Why is this practice so widely accepted? Am I the only one it bothers?
Get a life. A photograph is worth a hundred words.
It is private info that a photographer has the right to choose or not to choose to share with others.
Why is this practice so widely accepted? Am I the only one it bothers?
Get a life. A photograph is worth a hundred words.
It is private info that a photographer has the right to choose or not to choose to share with others.
Mar 15, 2026 at 10:09 PM
p.1 #7Pics with no EXIF? Why?
Imagemaster wrote:
Get a life. It is private info that a photographer has the right to choose or not to choose to share with others.
Images posted in areas that are theme oriented (people, landscapes) certainly would not carry an expectation of EXIF data. But what about images posted in gear-specific threads like "Manual Focus Nikon Glass"? I'm thinking there the image, while wonderful to behold, is missing something if it doesn't identify the manual focus Nikon lens and perhaps something about the camera.
darwinphoto wrote
Why is this practice so widely accepted? Am I the only one it bothers?Earlier quote
A photograph is worth a hundred words.Images posted in areas that are theme oriented (people, landscapes) certainly would not carry an expectation of EXIF data. But what about images posted in gear-specific threads like "Manual Focus Nikon Glass"? I'm thinking there the image, while wonderful to behold, is missing something if it doesn't identify the manual focus Nikon lens and perhaps something about the camera.
Mar 16, 2026 at 08:46 PM
p.1 #8Pics with no EXIF? Why?
Then simply PM the member for that info, or post a request asking members to include EXIF.
Mar 17, 2026 at 08:41 AM