Error: [minor] MakerNotes offsets may be incorrect (fix or ignore?)

[BigBlueBeast]

See this alot, my question can I set a parameter in the ExifToolGUI.ini that would set the response to be either fix or ignore?

Dave

[BogdanH]

Hi Dave,

I know this warning message exist in ExifTool, but I never seen it when reading/editing my own image files. Without doing much research... when does this message appear? When you edit and save metadata? Or just when viewing metadata?
I don't know how to "force" file to show this error... can you post one jpg example here, so I can tryout? If possible, I'll be glad to implement some "friendly" solution in GUI.

Bogdan

[Phil Harvey]

The error occurs when reading or writing an image with corrupted makernote offsets.  The -F option attempts to fix the incorrect offsets, or since it is a minor error it can be ignored with the -m option.  See FAQ number 15 for more details.

- Phil

[BogdanH]

Thank you for pointing me to the right direction. I will try to implement that in "new year" release

Bogdan

[Phil Harvey]

Dave,

What version of exiftool are you running?  Reading this again I notice that the warning is slightly different than expected.  I would suggest updating if this is the case.  This may even solve your problem if you are using a Canon camera because the fix is now automatic for many Canon models.

- Phil

[BogdanH]

One question: Let's assume there's something wrong with Makernote (offset) and one just wish to change some non-Makernote tag (i.e. Exif or Xmp). Will ExifTool refuse to modify this tag without -F (or -m) option? Or does -F (and -m) affect only when modifying Makernote tags?

Bogdan

[Phil Harvey]

Hi Bogdan,

-F only affects the command if there are incorrect makernote offsets.  However, -m will ignore any minor error, of which there are many sources.

- Phil

[BigBlueBeast]

I have found a workaround to the problem that fits with my workflow in that Geosetter application seems to implement the -m.

As for versions, using exiftool 8.42 along with exiftool gui 403

Between the the tools am able to accomplish what I need to to restore missing information to my HDR/Panoramic images.

Can provide you with one of affected files if still wanted.

Dave