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Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon PowerShot G9
Image Date: 2008:05:01 13:25:49
Flash Used: Yes (Manual, red eye reduction mode)
Focal Length: 10.7mm
CCD Width: 1.48mm
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO equiv: 80
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix