Is there a way to tell?

[benlonghair]

Ya, I use the EXIF viewer extension for firefox which works great. I've also got a standalone program on my computer at home that will read the EXIF off pretty much any image file.

 

[Josh66]

Interesting. On my 350D and E-300 it says 'flash did not fire' if I'm using a flash on the hot-shoe.

Is it an on or off brand flash? It always shows my flash as firing when I use my 430ex with my 5D (not if I'm using triggers however). I can't remember about the T1i but I assume it would be the same.

That's with a 580 EX II...

Not sure why it doesn't show it. I wouldn't expect the E-300 to 'see' my Canon flash, but for some reason the 350D doesn't either.

Doesn't make any difference if it's on the hot-shoe, on the OC-E3 off camera cord (that shouldn't be any different than if it were on the hot-shoe - it's basically an extension cord for the hot-shoe), or on a wireless trigger (I would expect that not to show it).

All of my other bodies are 35mm, so obviously, there's no exif.

 

[Josh66]

I've also got a standalone program on my computer at home that will read the EXIF off pretty much any image file.

You can also usually right click on it and find the exif somewhere in the file properties.

 

[ababysean]

yes, I use firefox!

 

[vtf]

I use OPANDA EXIF viewer, free down load plugin, can check right off picture. I can actually see where and when you took the picture if taken by cell phone, kinda scary isnt it.

 

[KmH]

lol ok where do you find that?

The line in the EXIF that is titled "FLASH".

For the photo flash was used in:

Flash - Flash fired, compulsory flash mode, return light not detected

 

[benlonghair]

I use OPANDA EXIF viewer, free down load plugin, can check right off picture. I can actually see where and when you took the picture if taken by cell phone, kinda scary isnt it.

So if you're taking naked pics of yourself with your smartphone, make sure to turn the GPS capabilities off. Or at least do it somewhere that isn't your home.

 

[ababysean]

lol ok where do you find that?

The line in the EXIF that is titled "FLASH".

For the photo flash was used in:

Flash - Flash fired, compulsory flash mode, return light not detected

nevermind I got it!
properites, under details!

 

[jake337]

On flickr it shows if I used pop up flash, commander mode, ttl, bl ttl, It also tells you if your return flash is detected or not. See below...

FlashOn, Return not detected
Light SourceFlash
Flash SettingNormal
Flash TypeComdr.
Flash Info Version0103
External Flash Firmwaren/aExternal Flash Flags(none)
Flash Commander ModeOn
Flash Control ModeOff
Flash Exposure Comp0
Flash Group AControl ModeiTTL-BL
Flash Group BControl ModeiTTL-BL
Flash Group CControl ModeOff
Flash Group AExposure Comp0
Flash Group BOutputFull
Flash Group CExposure Comp0

 

[ababysean]

what is return flash?

 

[ghache]

what is return flash?

good lord.

 

[ababysean]

I'm just now getting into flash photography. I've been a natural light photographer. So sorry I don't know what return flash is.

 

[jake337]

I'm just now getting into flash photography. I've been a natural light photographer. So sorry I don't know what return flash is.

I also have no clue what return flash is. Or what it means when it is or isn't detected. Searching google and not finding answer.

 

[Infidel]

I use OPANDA EXIF viewer, free down load plugin, can check right off picture. I can actually see where and when you took the picture if taken by cell phone, kinda scary isnt it.

So if you're taking naked pics of yourself with your smartphone, make sure to turn the GPS capabilities off. Or at least do it somewhere that isn't your home.

LOL, dictures are NOT classy....at least wait until the 2nd date.