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Sony "Map your memories" GPS Unit for Cyber-shot Cameras
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(4.5 out of 5)
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GPS Tracking works exactly as expected.
(5 out of 5) by John Berkin on Mar 18, 2007 (Scotland)This little GPS tracking unit works exactly as described. You switch it on, give it a few minutes to locate itself, hang it of off somewhere convient and forget about it. Go for a walk, snap some shots. When you get back upload the photos to the PC and plug in the GPS unit. Tell the software which GPS track to use and where to find the photos and it updates each one with the actual coordinates of the place it was taken. Upload to a geographically sensitive site and see you phots on the map.
I'd prefer that it was a bit more obvious when it was traking or not, a single light either flashes once or twice. I also prefer that everything was not written under the assumption that you are using a Sony camera, this works fine with any camera that time stamps each photo, but the software persists in generating unnecessary warning messages.
On the whole I was very impressed with this, I'd been expected the usual hour or so of messing around to get it to work, but so long as you just click through the warning messages no problems at all, takes about 2 minutes to run.
I'd prefer that it was a bit more obvious when it was traking or not, a single light either flashes once or twice. I also prefer that everything was not written under the assumption that you are using a Sony camera, this works fine with any camera that time stamps each photo, but the software persists in generating unnecessary warning messages.
On the whole I was very impressed with this, I'd been expected the usual hour or so of messing around to get it to work, but so long as you just click through the warning messages no problems at all, takes about 2 minutes to run.
Good GPS Unit
(4 out of 5) by L. Blair on Jul 24, 2009 (Scotland, UK)works by synching the clock in your camera with the clock within the satellite. The software compares the time your picture was taken with the time logged every so often on the GPS unit.
Using laptop software, your camera pictures will appear on google maps with good accuracy. Its a bit bulky (fits into your palm) and you have to switch it on and off but for a professional photographer it is good.
For the amatuer person who takes pictures of his drunken buddies, it can be a bit irritating switching it on/off, clip on/off, replace the battery every 12 hours. having it swinging around on your waist etc.
Using laptop software, your camera pictures will appear on google maps with good accuracy. Its a bit bulky (fits into your palm) and you have to switch it on and off but for a professional photographer it is good.
For the amatuer person who takes pictures of his drunken buddies, it can be a bit irritating switching it on/off, clip on/off, replace the battery every 12 hours. having it swinging around on your waist etc.
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gps unit for sony cyber shot camera
(5 out of 5) by P. Reeve on Jul 1, 2009 (the Black Country UK)I am suitably impressed with this attachment to what is a great little camera with a big heart. I have used it with great effect following my outdoor persuits. A good buy
Yes, but...
(4 out of 5) by Gradivus on May 24, 2009 (North East England)I've been trying for ages to find a reliable method of geotagging my photos. I've finally succeeded with this unit - it does do what it is supposed to do - but I cannot give it five stars.
My TomTom satnav gets its position within a few seconds of being switched on, even indoors if you're not too far from a window. No chance with the Sony; half an hour or more is not uncommon outside and you MIGHT get a reading indoors on a windowsil if you're lucky and patient.
It's quite battery hungry; I use rechargeables and a (single) AA lasts about a day. Alkalines last a bit longer.
The supplied software is Windows only (HoudahGPS and Loadmytracks work in Mac OSX). I believe the log file uses a modified version of NMEA format, which means that many third-party GPS applications don't recognise it unless it's been converted (eg by HoudahGPS).
At a slight tangent - Beware that not all RAW camera formats are GPS compatible. Ironically, Sony's own RAW format (.ARW) has no provision for storing GPS coordinates! JPEGs from any camera should be OK.
My TomTom satnav gets its position within a few seconds of being switched on, even indoors if you're not too far from a window. No chance with the Sony; half an hour or more is not uncommon outside and you MIGHT get a reading indoors on a windowsil if you're lucky and patient.
It's quite battery hungry; I use rechargeables and a (single) AA lasts about a day. Alkalines last a bit longer.
The supplied software is Windows only (HoudahGPS and Loadmytracks work in Mac OSX). I believe the log file uses a modified version of NMEA format, which means that many third-party GPS applications don't recognise it unless it's been converted (eg by HoudahGPS).
At a slight tangent - Beware that not all RAW camera formats are GPS compatible. Ironically, Sony's own RAW format (.ARW) has no provision for storing GPS coordinates! JPEGs from any camera should be OK.