vikasmg Posted April 13, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 13, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Because I use a handful of cameras I like to incorporate the camera in the name when I rename files for filing away for easy reference. In Lightroom when I go to Rename Photo and edit the file name template by using the "Model" field from the metadata I get a long "LEICA M (Typ 240)" and I would prefer something shorter like "M240". Short of either typing that when I edit the custom name template or editing EXIF data, is there a way in Lightroom to extract a shorter version of the model name? Typing the name would be simple but I would have to remember to change it for each camera or when I scan in transparencies. - Vikas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted April 13, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 13, 2013 Do you want to change it in exif or in the file name ? If the latter, you can activate "ignore camera-generated filenames" in the general preferences and define the names on import. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted April 13, 2013 In the file name. Thank you for that suggestion. I think it may do the trick. - Vikas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted April 13, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 13, 2013 You could also look at "Renaming Files" on the Import screen. You can set it up to automatically rename files as you import them to Lightroom. I have Lightroom set up to open as soon as I connect a camera or card reader. I choose the relevant template for the camera used. I also have it configured to add the copyright info to the file exiff data on import. My file naming templates are set up to create the file name with: DATE-CAMERA-CAMERAFILENAME. But, there are lots of fields to choose from and also a custom text field where you can type in free text before importing. Example: 2013-04-13-mm-Lxxxxxxx Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/202537-model-name-for-leica-m-in-lightroom/?do=findComment&comment=2297838'>More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks very much. Looks like I posted the query in the right place! - Vikas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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