Another module detects attached cameras/MSD and imports the data The included software detects the unit and imports the GPS data.

Compatible with most digital still cameras compliance with EXIF 2.1 or later.Simple operation no need for complex set up or connection, one button, two lights.Records a location log every 15 seconds.Holds approximately 360 hours (31MB) of data.Keep track of your digital photos with satellite precision.Sony has started to sell a small device ( Sony GPS-CS1KA), it cost $105 and do not use the latest SIRFstar III chipset, so don’t expect much of it, old GPS chipsets are known to be slower to find satellites, have lower sensivity, do not work also well in city.Īnyway here are the main characteristics: With a software, you can then match the coordinates with the picture and you like to see your pictures on a map.You take pictures but now can’t remember the exact place of some of the photos.Which is the current altitude and speed?Ĭombined with your favorite DSLR or point and shot camera.How long did It take to go from A to B and C in between?.It is now possible with some tools to merge pictures and files produced by GPS ad save new meta informations in EXIF data.Ĭlick Here for a live example Why use a data logger? A data logger is a device able to record periodically latidutes, longitudes, altitude, date and time while yyou are on the road. While this feature can be found on some high end camera model (camera body > $10000, as an option it is quite pricey too), TomTom, Garmin and other consumer GPS are now able to provide a cheap and ready to go alternative. There is a trend on the camera market, people want now to tag their photo, not only by adding sound (micro can be found now on point and shot consumer camera), or letting the camera add EXIF embeded data ( Exchangeable Image File Form at) into each pictures.Ĭonsumer always want more!, and with the arrival of Google Maps on the market, some years ago, It has not taken much time till users decide to add geoposition (with a GPS) to their pictures.

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