Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] I missed the best woot evar

["Jonathan King" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Dec 2, 2007 8:34 AM, Diana Hargus <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> ummm, aren't the raw files proof enough (.cr2 in the case of canon, not sure
> about the others), or the camera that goes with the  memory card?

Memory cards are generic; I'm not sure what that proves. Your cheaper
digitals (including the one we use) don't use raw files, but store
things as .jpg from the start.

> The
> metadata in the raw photo usually contains date and camera information, at
> least from what I have seen through my interaction with Lightroom and
> Portfolio (there is a powertoy for windows that lets you view the files now,
> not sure about linux as I don't support it at work, officially).  Just my  2
> cents worth.

Well, see above, plus note that it's not like you can't edit metadata.
What this really is CYA behavior by Wal*Mart, who I am guessing make
about zero on this business, but just want to make sure you don't
visit some other store and accidently buy stuff you should be buying
from them.

jking

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