History of Milnerton, Cape Town

The old Wooden Bridge (in daily use) - Woodbridge Island  (Circa 1977)

 From The History of Milnerton by Eric Rosenthal Page 59 (Photo: Johan Du Plessis)

Suburb of Milnerton, Cape Town

The Cape Town suburb of Milnerton was established in 1902 on the site of the old farm, Janbiesjeskraal, and was named in honour of Sir Alfred Milner, Cape Governor 1897-1901. The railway line from Milnerton Junction reached Milnerton on 22 September 1904.
Source: SA History Museum

Exploring Milnerton’s Rich History >> TableTalk

History of Milnerton by Eric Rosenthal (1980)

Free PDF Book Download: History of Milnerton >>

Book / PDF Book Chapters

• Township in the Wilderness 
• Wartime Worries 
• Sales Campaign 
• The Coming of the Railway 
• An Old Time Outing 
• A Rugby 'Ground' and other Schemes 
• A Racecourse is Born 
• Travelling Salesmen 
• Better Times 
• Shaping a Community 
• The First World War and After 
• Housing Schemes 
• The First Local Board 
• The 'Winton' 
• A Leap Forward 
• Another World War 
• Chances for Ex-Soldiers 
• Scheme for a Municipality 
• The New Town 
• Municipal Advance 
• Table View and other Expansion 
• Residential Growth 
• Civic Spirit 
• Black, Brown and White 
• Planning Ahead 
• Milnerton – Today 

Published by the Milnerton Municipality

Design and Art Direction Credit: Bob Baker, Cape Town

Colour Photography (Image Credit): Johan du Plessis, Cape Town

Draft Plan (with Images) for The Milnerton Wooden Bridge, Woodbridge Island 2008
The Wooden Bridge (Erf 20315 Milnerton) Heritage Statement & Conservation Management Plan Prepared in Compliance with Section 27 of the National Heritage Resource Act Act (NHTA) June 2008 View Draft Plan >>

Milnerton, Cape Town Historical Society Facebook Group 

Historic Milnerton Map

Additional Facts about Milnerton, Cape Town

Milnerton is a suburb located on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. It is situated along the Atlantic Ocean coastline, approximately 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) north of Cape Town's city centre. Milnerton is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning views of Table Mountain, and its proximity to various attractions.

Some notable features and attractions in Milnerton, Cape Town, include:

1. Milnerton Beach: This expansive sandy beach offers breathtaking views of Table Mountain and is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and beach sports. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the ocean scenery.

2. Milnerton Golf Club: As mentioned earlier, Milnerton Golf Club is one of the oldest golf courses in South Africa. It offers a challenging 18-hole course with stunning views of Table Mountain and the surrounding area.

3. Canal Walk Shopping Centre: Located adjacent to Milnerton, Canal Walk is one of Africa's largest shopping malls. It features a wide range of stores, boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment options, making it a popular destination for shopping and leisure activities.

4. Woodbridge Island: Woodbridge Island is a residential area situated in Milnerton, known for its scenic canals, beachfront homes, and views of Table Mountain. It is a peaceful and picturesque neighborhood worth exploring.

5. Rietvlei Wetland Reserve: Rietvlei is a nature reserve situated in the Milnerton area. It is home to various bird species and offers walking trails, bird hides, and picnic spots for visitors to enjoy the natural surroundings.

6. Milnerton Lighthouse: The iconic Milnerton Lighthouse, located on Woodbridge Island, is a historic landmark that adds to the charm of the area. It has been a navigation aid for ships entering Table Bay since 1960.

Milnerton is well-connected to Cape Town's city centre and other suburbs through major roadways, such as the N1 and N7 highways. It offers a mix of residential areas, commercial establishments, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors in Cape Town. (Source: ChatGPT 2023)

Woodbridge Island Bridges View 

Milnerton Lighthouse Woodbridge Island View 

Table Mountain Cape Town From Milnerton View

Poor Water / Sewage Management into the Milnerton Lagoon  / Woodbridge Island View

The old Wooden Bridge - Woodbridge Island, Milnerton Cape Town (Photo: Vernon Chalmers)

Canon Photography Training Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Cape Town

Using Canon EOS 6D for Bulb Mode | Long Exposure Photography

Canon EOS Long Exposure / Bulb Mode Photography

Canon EOS 6D / EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Ultra-Wide Lens : Long Exposure Photography using Bulb (B) Mode

Objective: Demonstrating long exposure photography using the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Ultra-Wide lens (paired with the Full Frame Canon EOS 6D) across the old wooden bridge, Milnerton Lagoon and Otto du Plessis Drive Woodbridge Island bridges, Milnerton Cape Town.

Note: All four images captured in Bulb Mode, on Manfrotto tripod and Canon remote cable release. Post-processing with regard to cropping and lens profile correction were done in Photoshop Lightroom 6.

What is Bulb Mode? (as applied in Long Exposure Photography)
By default a Canon EOS DSLR (most other DSLR's as well) is limited to a maximum of a 30 seconds (displayed as 30″) exposure duration - the actual time that the shutter will remain open in Manual Mode / Aperture Priority (Av) Mode / Shutter Priority (Tv) Mode. 

Bulb Mode allows the shutter to stay open beyond the 30 seconds limitation by either pressing and releasing the shutter button manually or using a variety of remote switches / cable releases - acting as a manual timer. 

Long exposure photography of minutes and up to hours (depending on the photographer's long exposure requirements) are capable with Bulb Mode. All other exposure settings are available in Bulb Mode just like Manual Mode.

Bulb Mode Placement on EOS DSLRs
On enthusiast and professional Canon EOS bodies Bulb Mode is designated as a dedicated "B" for Bulb Mode on the Mode Dial. On entry level Canon EOS bodies Bulb mode is embedded as part of Shutter Priority (Tv.) Mode's shutter timer settings.

Shooting Location
Woodbridge Island / Cape Town

Canon EOS 6D Bulb Mode / Settings / Accessories

• Bulb Mode
• ISO 200
• Aperture: f/16 
• Shutter Speed (53s - 180s)
• Manual Focus / Lens IS Off
• Canon RS-80N3 Cable Remote Switch
• Manfrotto Tripod 190X MK190X3-3W

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Woodbridge Island Main Bridge Long Exposure Photography Canon EOS 6D, Bulb Mode

Woodbridge Island Street Long Exposure Photography Canon EOS 6D, Bulb Mode

Woodbridge Island Wooden Bridge Long Exposure Photography Canon EOS 6D, Bulb Mode

Woodbridge Island Milnerton Lagoon Long Exposure Photography Canon EOS 6D, Bulb Mode

Milnerton Beach / Lighthouse Long Exposure Photography Canon EOS 6D, Bulb Mode

Canon Long Exposure / Night Photography Setup & Tips View

Vernon Chalmers Photography Article Index

Vernon Chalmers Photography Article Index

Vernon Chalmers Photography Article Index : Image @ Vernon Chalmers 

Photography articles prepared by Vernon Chalmers using various Canon EOS / EOS R cameras and Canon EF / EF-S / RF lenses

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Introduction to the Exposure Triangle
In understanding ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed it’s important to note that all three are present in every photo you capture with your camera. The degree in which they are applied will depend on various camera and / or lens settings and lighting conditions. Read more>>

Long Exposure Photography Setup & Tips
Long-duration shutter speeds / long exposures are applied when shooting after sunset, night photography and / or fireworks. The photographer will use longer shutter speeds to capture a low / fading / after-sunset or a night composition - all of which could provide for some really dramatic exposure effect. Long exposures (during daylight) are also achievable with the use of filters (see section on ND filters). Read more>>

Canon EOS 6D Bulb Mode / Long Exposure Photography
Demonstrating long exposure photography using the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Ultra-Wide lens (paired with the Full Frame Canon EOS 6D) across the old wooden bridge, Milnerton Lagoon and Otto du Plessis Drive Woodbridge Island bridges, Milnerton Cape Town. Read more>>

Fast shutter speeds for slow and faster flying birds
Previously I briefly discussed the effect of slow shutter speeds on relatively fast movement subjects for creating motion blur in some of the moving parts (the aeroplane and the motorcycle) - capturing them with shutter speeds of between 1/60s - 1/125s if the objective of the photographer is to show motion blur (in i.e. the propellers and wheels). Read more>>

Slow Shutter Speed Action : Canon EOS 7D Mark II 

Impromptu Slow shutter speed action - Dakota in Flight

The image of the Dakota aeroplane - with spinning props - was a split-second decision of changing settings for creating the spinning / blurred propeller-effect.

I was doing Birds in Flight on Manual Mode with a fast shutter speed of 1/4000s - and quickly moved to Tv Mode for setting a slower shutter speed (1/60s) and let the camera control / decide on a smaller aperture / higher f/stop value (f/18 in this case). Read more>>

Free Canon Shooting Simulation: Exposure Practice
The Canon simulation software provides a practical and intuitive way to learn and apply the Exposure Triangle, different shooting modes (Manual / Shutter Priority / Aperture Priority) and to practice shots by changing the settings (and seeing the inter-relationship of ISO / Aperture / Shutter Speed). Visit the Canon website to practice your shots Read more>>

Ultra Wide-Angle Lenses: APS-C vs Full Frame Focal Lengths
Ultra Wide-Angle Lenses: different focal lengths (comparing Crop and Full Frame focal lengths). On my website I have made two posts from the same Woodbridge Island, Cape Town location for interested photographers looking at wide-angle lenses. Read More>>

Birds in Flight Photography: Cropping & Post-Processing
I recently responded to a request from one of my delegates from our latest Birds in Flight Photography Workshop Cape Town with regard to image cropping and the amount of post-processing required (as applied in my own Birds in Flight images in my regular shooting environment at Woodbridge Island, Cape Town). Read More>>

Birds in Flight Photography Cape Town : Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Starting Out With Birds in Flight Photography

Many photographers, when they first getting interested in Birds in Flight / Action Photography, are of opinion that they require professional grade gear, or at least the latest and / or greatest DSLR / Lens combination that they can afford. Birds in Flight Photography gear acquisition can very quickly spiral out of control for new photographers putting gear first and not being mindful to all the basic requirements for getting started. Read More>>

Aperture Demonstration for New Photographers
A brief aperture / background blur demonstration of 8 images captured at different apertures, but exactly the same depth of field between camera / subject and background distance) to show what effect an aperture change will have on background blur when changing the aperture setting on the camera. Read More>>

Canon EOS Setup and Tips For Birds in Flight Photography
Its really up to the individual photographer to take time for researching and learning about the various settings, skills and applications to master birds in flight photography. As any other genre Birds in Flight Photography requires a good understanding of camera / lens settings, Autofocus settings and the many capturing and tracking variables to ultimately succeed with birds in flight photography. Read More>>

Tracking Variables for Birds in Flight Photography Cape Town : Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Tracking Variables for Improved Birds in Flight Photography

During my Birds in Flight and Canon AI Servo AF Workshops in Cape Town I generally start of with a slideshow of a variety of in-flight images (with different Canon EOS bodies / EF prime / zoom lenses) for pointing out basic EXIF data, location and other relevant information. Read more>>

Focus Stacking in Macro and Close-Up Photography
In Macro and Close-Up photography we are challenged with a very narrow Depth of Field (DOF) in creating a sharp image (and providing for more and / or less out of focus areas). 

In order for extending the DOF across the image image or part of the subject(s) in the frame photographers use focus stacking for achieving a more desired / sharp result. Read More>>

Difference between Digital Noise and Background Blur
Blur can really mean different things in digital photography, but should not to be confused with unwanted graininess or digital noise across a digitally created image. Unwanted noise generally occurs when shooting in low light, when a digital camera's ISO setting is too high. Read more>>

Digital vs Optical Zoom

The Difference between Optical and Digital Zoom

To bring far away subjects closer into the frame photographers have a choice to either use a telephoto zoom lens or to move closer to take the shot at a closer focal length. The latter is not always possible, and many photographers rely on a variety of zoom lens options for bringing a variety of subjects closer. Read More>>

Using the Canon RC-6 Remote for long exposure photography
The Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Control is an inexpensive wireless transmitter for Canon EOS DSLR cameras and a really handy accessory for pairing with my Canon EOS 700D. This tiny remote release assists me mostly with long exposure landscape / seascape photography (on tripod) when using Av / Bulb mode for shutter releases of up to 30 to 40 seconds. Read more>>

What is Camera / Lens EXIF Data?
EXIF Data is the identification and listing of an information metadata tag and its values -available for DSLR / Compact / Smartphone cameras before and / or after taking the photo. Generally found on your LCD screen viewing image detail or when downloaded in Canon's Digital Photo Professional, Google Picasa / Adobe Lightroom (and other camera / editing software). Read more>>

Canon EOS 7D Mark II / EF 100 - 400mmm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens

Canon Photography Training Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Cape Town

Vernon Chalmers Photography Improves in Global Top 100

The Vernon Chalmers Photography website gaining traction in the international 'Best Blogs / Websites to Follow on the Planet in 2023'

Over the weekend I mentioned my "Canon Camera News' website that is currently in it's best position (19th) in the Camera Website / Blog Index in the global Feedspot Index.

The 'Vernon Chalmers Photography' website is also now in it's best position in the internationally renowned and recognised Feedspot - '100 Best Photography Blogs to Follow in 2023' Index - currently in the 69'th position.

From Feedspot: "The best Photography blogs RSS feed list curated from thousands of RSS feeds on the web and ranked by traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness."
Source: Feedspot 100 Best Photography Blogs

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Canon Photography Training Intaka Island | Kirstenbosch Garden | Woodbridge Island   

Birds in Flight Photography Training Cape Town Update

Vernon Chalmers Birds in Flight Photography Training Cape Town

Vernon Chalmers Birds in Flight Photography Training Cape Town

Vernon Chalmers Birds in Flight Photography Training for Canon EOS / EOS R cameras will resume from August 2023.

For more information of the Vernon Chalmers Birds in Flight training at Intaka Island / Woodridge Island contact me here or visit the link below.

More Information >> Birds in Flight Photography Training Cape Town

Image: Juvenile Kelp Gull with Canon EOS 70D / EF 400mm EF 400mm f/5.6L Lens Woodbridge Island.

'A Different Perspective...'

Just After Sunset : Milnerton From Woodbridge Island over the Diep River

Vernon Chalmers Canon Landscape Photography Training

The middle / tallest building is Arnhem where my photography studio and home / office apartments are located.

At the start of another extensive night photography session with a client on Woodbridge Island this evening.

Landscape Photography Training Objective
For assisting the developing Canon EOS / EOS R photographer with the understanding and application of intermediate to advanced landscape / long exposure settings and techniques. 

Canon Landscape Photography Training: More >>

Canon Equipment / Settings

• Canon 6D (Full Frame)
• Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens
• Focal Length Used: 35mm 
• AV Mode
• ISO 200
• Aperture f/16
• Shutter Speed 13 seconds
• Manual Focus
• Canon Remote Switch RS-80N3 (for remote shutter release)
• Manfrotto 190 Tripod

Landscape Photography Training Cape Town >>

Canon Photography Training Intaka Island | Kirstenbosch Garden | Woodbridge Island

Landscape / Seascape Training Milnerton Beach

Canon Landscape Photography Training Milnerton Beach

Table Mountain just after sunset...

Table Mountain from Milnerton Beach, Woodbridge Island Cape Town

Just returned from an extensive night photography session with a client on Milnerton beach this evening.

Landscape Photography Training Objective
For assisting the developing Canon EOS / EOS R photographer with the understanding and application of intermediate to advanced landscape / long exposure settings and techniques. 

Canon Landscape Photography Training: More >>

Canon Equipment / Settings

• Canon 6D (Full Frame)
• Focal Length Used: 35mm 
• Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens
  
• AV Mode
• ISO 200
• Aperture f/16
• Shutter Speed 10 seconds
• Manual Focus
• Canon Remote Switch RS-80N3 (for remote shutter release)
• Manfrotto 190 Tripod

Landscape Photography Training Cape Town >>

Canon Photography Training Intaka Island | Kirstenbosch Garden | Woodbridge Island

What is Camera / Lens EXIF Data?

From Canon's EOS Utility Software

EXIF = Exchangeable Image File Format Information (EXIF Data)

EXIF Data is the identification and listing of information metadata (exposure and other relevant settings) and its values -available for DSLR / Compact / Mirrorless Smartphone cameras before and / or after taking a photo. 

Generally found on your LCD screen viewing image detail or when downloaded in Canon's Digital Photo Professional / Adobe Lightroom (and other camera / editing software).

Basic camera and lens detail such as Camera Make / Model, Lens Type, Exposure, White Balance, File format and various other settings are included in the EXIF Data.

Before / after the shot
The image on the right is a Windows 7 screenshot from a Canon EOS 700D DSLR attached to the EOS Utility (via USB) - before a shot. The Canon camera was set to Av mode with a pre-set f/stop value of F4.5, ISO 200, AF (Auto-Focus), RAW, and Single Shot. The absence of the shutter speed is indicative that when in Av mode, the camera will select the shutter speed during the actual exposure - and will only be available as EXIF Data after the shot.

The bottom image is the EXIF data displayed after the shot settings (extracted from the Canon Digital Photo Professional post-processing software). Notice that the Shutter Speed is now included = (1/45) - The lens information - Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM is now also displayed (together with other useful information).

Adobe Lightroom Free Plugin to view Body / Lens EXIF Data
Adobe Lightroom Free Plugin to view Body / Lens EXIF Data

Exposure / EXIF Data
Exposure EXIF information is the result of the Exposure / Lens settings set by the photographer ie. in Manual / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Program Mode the photographer controls exposure settings such as Aperture / ISO / Shutter Speed.

What about EXIF Data in Auto Mode? Although the camera carries out all exposure decisions (except for lens focal length / zoom), all EXIF data will still be recorded and be available after the shot.

Basic camera and exposure info:- Camera / lens type ie. Photo taken with the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS at a focal length of 200mm.

• Aperture - measuring the size of incoming light areas (f/stop) ie. f/5.6
• ISO - light or image sensor sensitivity standard) ie ISO 100
• Shutter speed - (measured in seconds) ie. 3 seconds or 1/1000's

What Is the Purpose of EXIF Data?
EXIF Data assists the photographer with specific exposure (ISO / Aperture / Shutter Speed) and other relevant information at the time of capturing an image. Viewing / comparing EXIF Data is valuable criteria / settings for 'image settings awareness' for learning and or improving similar captures.

Example of EXIF Data: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

• Focal Length (FL) 200mm
• f/5.6 (Aperture)
• ISO 200 (ISO)
• 1/250s (Shutter speed)

EXIF Data as displayed in the Canon's Digital Photo Professional Post-Processing Software:

Canon EOS 7D Mark II RAW EXIF DATA (After the Exposure / Capture)

Canon Digital Photo Professional Post-Processing Software Snapshot

More on The Exposure Triangle (Aperture / ISO / Shutter Speed) - Exposure Triangle

Canon Digital Photo Professional 4.10.0 For Windows / Mac - Download

Viewing Image EXIF Data on a Samsung Galaxy Phone

Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Map | Directions

Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Location Map (Opposite Woodbridge Island)

Woodbridge Island Milnerton Cape Town Google Map and Directions

Vernon Chalmers Photography Address
104 / 1204 Arnhem
6 Loxton Road

Milnerton, Cape Town

Vernon Chalmers Direct Contact

Canon EOS Camera Training / Photography Workshops Cape Town, Cape Peninsula 

Please Contact Me for discussing specific Canon EOS Camera / Photography learning requirements. I am available to travel to specific locations for one-day and longer workshops.

Learn Canon Photography from the comfort of your own Home / Garden More Information

Bird / Flower Photography Training Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Kirstenbosch Photography

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Sandwich Tern  :  Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge Island

Canon Photography Training Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Cape Town

Milnerton Flea Market on a Sunny Saturday

Milnerton Flea Market, Cape Town

Milnerton Flea Market  - Cameras and Accessories

Saturday at the Milnerton market...

A hotchpotch of colours, textures, goods and just about everything at the Milnerton Flea Market.

This Flea Market is not just about 'one man's junk is another man's treasure', there are various traders selling handmade African craft works, secondhand books, textile and various stalls of fresh produce and refreshments.

I have found a table with all the old film cameras and accessories particularly interesting and will definitely return for another look.

The Milnerton Flea Market seems to be well organised with clear trading policies and communication between the traders and the Flea Market site management. I've spent some time discussing various bits of trading and other information and received very positive feedback on well organised trading environment and conditions.

Image Gallery
14 images with Canon EOS 6D / EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens.

Av Mode: Auto-ISO / various apertures (f/4-f/11).

All images Copyright Vernon Chalmers Copyright Policy

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Majestic Table Mountain keeping watch over market trading and proceedings

A truck load full of everything.- from a first old first aid kit to shark teeth 

Vibrant and comfy hand painted pillows with boats, cars and flowers

Hand-made leather bags and goods. All produced from factory off-cuts

Books for everybody - from mastering the digital world to freshwater fish species

Something old, something new - busy traders preparing and presenting their goods

Caps for everyone - even supporting the Rugby World Cup 2019

Beautiful textiles from all around the word at sale right here in Milnerton 

Belts and buckles - handmade by a very proud local leather craftsman

Plastic flowers to decorate and over-loaded table.

More textiles with many colourful patterns

Visitors strolling around the neat rows of traders and their goods

Masterfully crafted authentic African art - dramatic face masks to end the morning

Milnerton Flea Market Website

Address: Marine Drive (R27) opposite Metro Industrial Park, Paarden Eiland Cape Town

Milnerton Flea Market - Map / Directions

African Art & Craft Market - Boulders Beach, Simon's Town View

Photography Training Milnerton | Cape Town

Show Focus Points: Lightroom Plugin for Canon Cameras

Show Focus Points: Lightroom Plugin for Canon Cameras

Show Focus Points - Adobe Lightroom Plugin for Canon Cameras

Show Focus Points for Adobe Lightroom Version 1.01

This free plug-in is an easy and quick installation via the Lightroom Plug-In Manager and then provides access to your camera's focus points via the Library Module.

By default Adobe Lightroom 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / CC does not offer any way to view your camera's focus points, but the Show Focus Point Adobe Lightroom plugin shows which focus points were selected by your camera when the photo was taken.

The Show Focus Points: Adobe Lightroom Plugin Works in Lightroom 5 and above. Currently works with Lightroom 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and CC

Download >>  Lightroom Show Focus Points Plugin

All the relevant EXIF data and additional focus information will be available for each image viewed via the Show Focus Points plugin. 

I find the Show Focus Points plugin in Lightroom 5 / 6 / 7 an essential part of my own workflow for fine-tuning my Birds in Flight / Action photography. 

My own software operating environment: Windows / Lightroom  Classic CC Ver 7.5 (desktop). Show Focus Points - Adobe Lightroom Plugin works (in my post-processing environment) on Lightroom 5,7 / Lightroom 6 / Lightroom 7 Classic CC. 

During my my Adobe Lightroom private training in Milnerton, Cape Town I briefly demonstrate the Show Focus Points plugin (and installation) if required.

Download >> Lightroom Show Focus Points Plugin

AF Points Lock On
For the below Canon EOS 7D Mark II example I used Large Zone AF and the Show Focus Points plugin clearly show the four AP points that locked on - spot on in terms of the area that I focused on. The legend in the plugin will provide more detail ito specific AF-system used and which individual AF points locked on when focus was achieved (in-camera).

Canon EOS 7D Mark II AF Focus Lightroom Points Plugin Example
For the below image I used my Canon EOS 7D Mark II / EF 400mm capturing an Egyptian goose at Woodbridge Island, Cape Town 

EXIF / Focus information provided by the Lightroom Show Focus Points plugin:

• Camera:  Canon EOS 7D Mark II
• Lens: EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
• Focal Length: 400mm
• Exposure: 1 / 5000s / f/6.3 / ISO 1000
• Focus Mode: AI Servo AF
• AF area mode: Large Zone AF
• Focus / subject distance: between 15.17 m and 140.58 m
• Depth of Field: 9.08 m (73.60 - 82.68 m)
• Hyperfocal Distance: 1332.82 m
• Total number of AF Points:  65 AF Points
• Number of AF Points selected: 25 AF Points

Autofocus / Active Focus Point(s) Legend / AF Grid
Specific AF information will be provided by the plugin's Legend - Actual AF information will vary by camera and in-camera AF-selection options.

Image (From Canon EOS 7D Mark II / from the Library Module in Lightroom 6)
    
Image 1: Original file in Adobe Lightroom 6 (RAW to JPEG conversion)

Image 2: Uncropped RAW Image with Focus Point information from Show Focus Points

Image 3: Cropped RAW Image with Focus Point information from Show Focus Points 

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Image 1 : Original RAW File (Adobe Lightroom 6)

Image 2 : Uncropped Image - Focus Point Information (Adobe Lightroom 6)

Image 3 : Cropped Image - Focus Point Information (Adobe Lightroom 6) 

Camera models supported by the Lightroom Show Focus Points Plugin

Lightroom Focus Points plugin currently works for all past-2002 Canon EOS DSLRs

Canon EOS 1D X / 1D C, 1D Mark 4, 1Ds Mark3, 1D Mark3, 1Ds Mark2, 1D Mark2 N, 1D Mark2 - 5D Mark 3, 5D Mark 2, 5D Mark2, 5D, 6D, 7D - 70D, 60D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D - 700D, 100D, 650D (Rebel T4i), 600D (Rebel T3i), 550D (Rebel T2i), 500D (Rebel T1i), 450D (Rebel XSi), 400D (Rebel XTi), 350D (Rebel XT), 300D (Rebel), M, EOS 1100D, EOS 1000D. Most Canon Powershot models should work as well.

Compatibility Source: Lightroom Focus Points Plugin PDF User Guide