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Posted on Thu Nov 9 20:12:25 2006 by linuxuser
Difference camera vs auto vs. base ISO
Can anyone please explain the makernotes of this picture: http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/psa710is/sample/IMG_0541.JPG I get: [MakerNotes] 0x0010 Camera ISO : 80 [MakerNotes] 0x0001 Auto ISO : 100 [MakerNotes] 0x0002 Base ISO : 79 [Composite] - ISO : 80
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Posted on Thu Nov 9 21:15:54 2006 by exiftool in response to 3462
Re: Difference camera vs auto vs. base ISO
Canon stores many forms of ISO information. Basically, what you want to use is the composite ISO value which should be accurate no matter what mode your camera is in.

The CameraISO gives the camera setting, but this isn't available for all models.

The BaseISO and AutoISO combine to give the ISO that was used for taking the picture, with the formula ISO = BaseISO * AutoISO / 100.

I'm not sure why Canon does it this way, but I'm sure they have their reasons.

I hope this helps.

- Phil
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