Serial from Samsung Galaxy 2 16.3-Megapixel Digital Camera

[RADR99]

I've attempted Exiftool -SerialNumber Image.jpg and get

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Incorrect URI for xmlns:microsoftPhoto - Image.jpg

Being pretty newb, I'm not sure what to do at this point. I need the serial number because the camera was stolen and pawned. Fortunately, I know where and when it was pawned, but need the serial number from an old image to prove it was mine.

[Hayo Baan]

What you see is probably just a minor warning about an error in the name used for the XML definition (this ispretty common, especially for Microsoft...). Did it still give you the serial number or not? If not, it might be that it isn't stored in the files Check the full output of exiftool to see what metadata is stored in the files. The serial number is usually stored in the makernotes and these are usually not retained after editing, so your best chance of finding it is with an image that was straight out of camera.

HTH,
Hayo

[Phil Harvey]

It would be uncommon to have a cell phone that writes a serial number in images, so you may be out of luck here.  Your command should have returned the serial number if it was available.

However, there is some unknown information in Samsung images that may be a serial number for some models.  Try "exiftool -u -samsung:all FILE" and look for anything that looks like a serial number.

- Phil

[RADR99]

It's an actual camera, not the cell phone by the same name. Samsung is so great at naming things right?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-2-16-3-megapixel-digital-camera-white/3356045.p?id=1219091055939

I might be able to get a picture that hasn't been opened by windows photo viewer. It's there any other unique identifier that might be included in the metadata?

I'll try that and report back Phil, thank-you.

[Phil Harvey]

Ah, OK.  I think this is the EK-GC200 model.  I have a sample from that camera here.  I can't see any serial number in the metadata.

- Phil

[RADR99]

ah ok, once again thank you very much.