Cannot make a crop preset actually crop to the same image size for multiple images

[defaulthb7qxd2c6nz1]

I know this should be simple, but I've struggled with trying to get the crop preset to actually do what I'd like.  I have tried reading many of the discussions about cropping multiple images, but have not found the answer yet.

I have hundreds of photos of a solar eclipse that I want to crop to the same size.  The center point is not the same in each image (do not have a tracking sytem), so I need to slightly move the crop area for each image.  I have tried to save a crop preset for the first image (multiple variations), but when I apply it to the next image, it always wants to crop a larger portion of the image.

I'm not trying to batch this, as I need to move the crop area for each image.  I have tried in the past to load the images as layers but exporting the layers as files changes the time stamp of the image to that of the first image.  I want to preserve the actual time stamp.

Any help appreciated!

[Lumigraphics]

This might be easier in Camera RAW, assuming these are RAW files. You can apply a crop and then cycle through each image to fine tune it.

[jane-e]

@defaulthb7qxd2c6nz1 

A second option is:

• set the rectangle marquee to a specific width and height in the options bar (it will be sticky until you change the settings or reset the tool)
• drag the selection to the proper location and fine tune with the arrow keys (must have a selection tool and not the Move tool selected)
• go to Image menu > Crop

Jane

[defaulthb7qxd2c6nz1]

Thanks, I think this will work!

[jane-e]

You're welcome @defaulthb7qxd2c6nz1 !

Jane

[defaulthb7qxd2c6nz1]

Yes, these are RAW files.  Not sure what you mean by applying a crop in camera RAW?