File:Katana hardened edge pic with inset of nioi.JPG

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Camera manufacturer	Canon
Camera model	Canon PowerShot S95
Exposure time	1/80 sec (0.0125)
F Number	f/4
ISO speed rating	80
Date and time of data generation	03:31, 3 May 2011
Lens focal length	6 mm
File change date and time	03:31, 3 May 2011
Y and C positioning	Co-sited
Custom image processing	Normal process
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White balance	Auto white balance
Digital zoom ratio	1
Scene capture type	Standard
Exif version	2.3
Date and time of digitizing	03:31, 3 May 2011
Image compression mode	3
APEX shutter speed	6.3125
APEX aperture	4
APEX exposure bias	0
Maximum land aperture	2 APEX (f/2)
Metering mode	Pattern
Flash	Flash did not fire, auto mode
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Focal plane X resolution	12,493.150684932
Focal plane Y resolution	12,493.150684932
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