[Digikam-devel] [Bug 151275] New: camera tool: date & time should be taken from exif not file modified date

[Guy]

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           Summary: camera tool: date & time should be taken from exif not
                    file modified date
           Product: digikam
           Version: 0.9.2
          Platform: Ubuntu Packages
        OS/Version: Linux
            Status: UNCONFIRMED
          Severity: normal
          Priority: NOR
         Component: general
        AssignedTo: digikam-devel kde org
        ReportedBy: guy pcguy org


Version:           0.9.2 (using KDE KDE 3.5.8)
Installed from:    Ubuntu Packages
OS:                Linux

Not sure if it is a bug or wishlist, but with the current trend of digital cameras it is more of a bug then a wishlist. So here it goes. When adding new photos with an camera tool the date/time should be taken from exif information not file modified time. Many times the files will be shuffled around the system and modified by external programs that makes file modified time useless for the purpose of establishing created time. However, for the sake of those that have images with incorrect/missing exif date/time there can be a check box right before Add Camera Name option.