Copyright data in camera
May 14, 2013 13:54:00 #
I have been told that it is possible to program my Canon Rebel XT to inject copyright data into every picture I snap. Does anyone know how I might do this? Thanks
May 14, 2013 14:28:19 #
The copyright information would show up in the exif of each photo.
Your manual should tell you how to enter your name into the menu for copyright info. It may not be immediately obvious, look in the index for Copyright, Owner, Name, that sort of thing.
If you don't have the manual for your camera you will probably be able to download one from the Canon website.
Does the model name include a number or is it really just called Rebel XT?
EstherP
Your manual should tell you how to enter your name into the menu for copyright info. It may not be immediately obvious, look in the index for Copyright, Owner, Name, that sort of thing.
If you don't have the manual for your camera you will probably be able to download one from the Canon website.
Does the model name include a number or is it really just called Rebel XT?
EstherP
May 14, 2013 14:59:02 #
May 14, 2013 15:21:29 #
Gabe, it looks like you're out of luck. Nowhere in the manual does it mention copyright in relation to the owner of the camera.
To be sure, there are cameras that do have that information (my Olympus E-5 does), but from what I can find, yours doesn't.
EstherP
To be sure, there are cameras that do have that information (my Olympus E-5 does), but from what I can find, yours doesn't.
EstherP
May 14, 2013 15:23:31 #
Some Canons need to use the software included in the DISC to enter the copyright (like the 50D). In camera in is not an option.
May 14, 2013 15:51:25 #
Thanks Esther, I'll just have to continue using the Canon software installed on my computer and implant the copyright notice one by one, that's a real bummer as I have more than 2,000 photos saved.
May 14, 2013 16:50:45 #
Here's a possibility that will still take time but with copy and paste could become routine quite quickly.
Assuming that you are using Windows, if you open a folder in Windows Explorer, then click on any image in that folder, there is a lot of information about the image that appears in a strip across the bottom of the Explorer. You may have to widen that strip by grabbing the top edge with your cursor and dragging it up.
One of the lines in this information is "Author" - highlight it and you can type in the copyright symbol (Alt + 0169) ©
followed by the year and your name. Type in the first one, then copy (highlight, Ctrl + C) go to the next image, and paste (Ctrl + V) on that line.
There also is software available to do the same task, and I believe it is faster, possibly easier, but I have never used software to add/change/delete exif data, so I'm no help there, maybe someone else can weigh in with that information.
EstherP
Assuming that you are using Windows, if you open a folder in Windows Explorer, then click on any image in that folder, there is a lot of information about the image that appears in a strip across the bottom of the Explorer. You may have to widen that strip by grabbing the top edge with your cursor and dragging it up.
One of the lines in this information is "Author" - highlight it and you can type in the copyright symbol (Alt + 0169) ©
followed by the year and your name. Type in the first one, then copy (highlight, Ctrl + C) go to the next image, and paste (Ctrl + V) on that line.
There also is software available to do the same task, and I believe it is faster, possibly easier, but I have never used software to add/change/delete exif data, so I'm no help there, maybe someone else can weigh in with that information.
EstherP
May 14, 2013 17:00:00 #
May 15, 2013 09:52:04 #
Good morning to all, and happy hump day....
Try the Canon Eos Utility that came with your camera. Possible pages 12 and 13?
Click camera settings / Remote Shooting.
Click on the settings icon, and you can enter some information - Name and date
Hope it works on your model....
Have a great day
Try the Canon Eos Utility that came with your camera. Possible pages 12 and 13?
Click camera settings / Remote Shooting.
Click on the settings icon, and you can enter some information - Name and date
Hope it works on your model....
Have a great day
May 15, 2013 10:48:38 #
EstherP wrote:
Here's a possibility that will still take time but... (show quote)
sarge69 just posted a link today to a special from "uMark" for a $14.50 offer (TODAY ONLY) for their software that will watermark pictures in batches. I took a quick look and it will put text or image watermarks on the files, as well as putting copyright in EXIF.
May 15, 2013 12:08:54 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
Your work is automatically copyright. To put a copyright symbol on it you have to register it.
May 15, 2013 12:36:06 #
ole sarg wrote:
Your work is automatically copyright. To put a copyright symbol on it you have to register it.
Yes, your work is copyrighted the moment you create it. Now prove that it is your work and is copyrighted.
Simple, put the copyright information in the exif of photographs. And you DO NOT have to register your work in order to use the copyright symbol!
As often: Google is your friend:
http://inventors.about.com/od/copyrights/a/CopyrightNotice.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_symbol
http://www.firstwriter.com/copyright/symbol.shtml
EstherP
May 15, 2013 14:21:54 #
gabe wrote:
I have been told that it is possible to program my Canon Rebel XT to inject copyright data into every picture I snap. Does anyone know how I might do this? Thanks
EsterP has the solution. Then, if you do any post processing (I use Lightroom 4) when you export for publication, to Facebook, etc., you can choose, if you wish, to actually put a copyright logo on your actual photo. Have started doing this lately and at least anyone reading my submission knows to try and honor the copyright. Also export SMALL photos so if someone downloads the full image for nefarious purposes, it will be difficult to do anything with it.
May 15, 2013 17:02:03 #
gabe wrote:
I have been told that it is possible to program my Canon Rebel XT to inject copyright data into every picture I snap. Does anyone know how I might do this? Thanks
Try this app, works very well.
http://www.northwebtech.com/free-software/bulk-watermark-tool
May 15, 2013 17:04:20 #
EstherP wrote:
Gabe, it looks like you're out of luck. Nowhere in the manual does it mention copyright in relation to the owner of the camera.
To be sure, there are cameras that do have that information (my Olympus E-5 does), but from what I can find, yours doesn't.
EstherP
To be sure, there are cameras that do have that information (my Olympus E-5 does), but from what I can find, yours doesn't.
EstherP
Esther try this app, works very well.
http://www.northwebtech.com/free-software/bulk-watermark-tool
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