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Aperture Inspector Review

Enoch — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:48:48 +0000

I’ve been using Aperture since it was first released in 2005. Since then, I’ve taken over 25,000 photos with different cameras and different lenses. Before, I used to use smart folders to see which cameras and lenses I’ve used the most. Recently maccreate.com release a new tool called Aperture Inspector that lets you easily find out intricate details about the way you use your cameras and lenses. After looking through the stats, I compiled some of the more interesting ones and took a screen shot. Click on the image to see a more detail.

Shots per Camera

The application allows you to enter in the price you paid for your camera and then gives you a cost per shot analysis. Since I just got my GF2, it’s the most expensive cost/shot but that should go down over the life of the camera. 6 cents per shot is definitely worth it!

The heyday of my photo taking seemed to be when I owned my d70/d80. I’m not sure if it’s because I just took more photos per event or if I actually just brought it to more events. I’m thinking it was the former.

Lens Usage

The lens I’ve used the most is my Nikkor 28-70 ED lens but not far behind in the micro 4/3 category is my Lumix 20mm 1.7

Lumix 20mm Aperture Usage

I use the Lumix 20mm at 1.7 aperture 40% of the time. That’s pretty nuts. I guess I’m a sucker for shallow depth of field. Really I shouldn’t use it that wide open all the time. I guess that will have to be a conscious change on my part.

GF1 ISO

I was a bit surprised that I used the GF1 at ISO800 so much. I say that only because I’ve noted on occasion that the noise level for the GF1 at ISO800 is unreasonably high. Even so I seemed to use it quite a lot.

These are just some of the highlights from the application. There’s so much more data and stats to look through. Overall a very cool application for those that use Aperture.

Geotagged Photos Over Time

Enoch — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:50:04 +0000

Aperture Places Tutorial

Enoch — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:14:48 +0000

Geotag Stats

Enoch — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:02:30 +0000

Now that I have the ability to filter through my photos via places in Aperture 3, I’ve compiled some interesting stats.

Total Photos – 31,274
Geotagged Photos – 29,780 (94%)
Geotagged in Texas – 23,754 (63%)
Geotagged in Austin – 18,873 (60%)
Geotagged at UT – 4,806 (15%)
Geotagged at DKR Memorial Stadium – 801 (2.5%)

Aperture is here…

Enoch — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 23:34:27 +0000

Sorry for lack of updates, this has been keeping my attention.

Aperture

Enoch — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 13:54:45 +0000

I have never been so excited about a piece of software than I am about this new program. Aperture is exactly what I have been waiting for Apple to develop. I have been working with iPhoto the last few years and although it’s a good program, it has started to get slower and slower as I have taken more and more pictures. Finally I have a program where I can enjoy viewing my own pictures without having to worry about load times and crashing. I have mine pre-ordered already….can’t wait.