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P&S camera with GPS?
I've finally started going through my 100's of pictures from last spring
-- and it's wonderful -- and I'm pleased to say that in context I can remember where, usually exactly where, each one was taken. But I'm 71 and I can see the day coming when I won't remember my name, so maybe I should consider a camera with GPS. Plus even now, once in a while, I wish I knew where a lone picture was taken. OTOH, I'm just a tourist, not what any of you folks would call a photographer and I like that I can put my current camera in my shirt pocket, that it doesn't swing around and get broken, doesn't attract muggers, and doesn't weigh much. So any chance to find a small P&S camera with GPS or geo-tagging? If not, what would be the smallest cheapest camera with GPS, or -- I don't need a make and model -- how big would it be and how much would it cost? When I googled I got mostly dash cams, drone cams, etc. so I figured I'd save time and ask you all. |
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On 2018-01-11 08:55:30 +0000, micky said:
I've finally started going through my 100's of pictures from last spring -- and it's wonderful -- and I'm pleased to say that in context I can remember where, usually exactly where, each one was taken. But I'm 71 and I can see the day coming when I won't remember my name, so maybe I should consider a camera with GPS. Plus even now, once in a while, I wish I knew where a lone picture was taken. OTOH, I'm just a tourist, not what any of you folks would call a photographer and I like that I can put my current camera in my shirt pocket, that it doesn't swing around and get broken, doesn't attract muggers, and doesn't weigh much. So any chance to find a small P&S camera with GPS or geo-tagging? If not, what would be the smallest cheapest camera with GPS, or -- I don't need a make and model -- how big would it be and how much would it cost? When I googled I got mostly dash cams, drone cams, etc. so I figured I'd save time and ask you all. Here ya go! https://pricespy.co.uk/category.php?l=s321866360 -- teleportation kills |
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On 11/01/2018 08:55, micky wrote:
I've finally started going through my 100's of pictures from last spring -- and it's wonderful -- and I'm pleased to say that in context I can remember where, usually exactly where, each one was taken. But I'm 71 and I can see the day coming when I won't remember my name, so maybe I should consider a camera with GPS. Plus even now, once in a while, I wish I knew where a lone picture was taken. OTOH, I'm just a tourist, not what any of you folks would call a photographer and I like that I can put my current camera in my shirt pocket, that it doesn't swing around and get broken, doesn't attract muggers, and doesn't weigh much. So any chance to find a small P&S camera with GPS or geo-tagging? If not, what would be the smallest cheapest camera with GPS, or -- I don't need a make and model -- how big would it be and how much would it cost? When I googled I got mostly dash cams, drone cams, etc. so I figured I'd save time and ask you all. A decent smartphone probably isn't far off what you're asking for. I've got a Panasonic TZ10 - used it a lot and like it - just the lack of EVF a problem for me. On the GPS, it takes while (some minutes) to fix a location from 'cold', and pre-firmware update drained the battery very quickly. You might want to look at reviews, and how good a camera's GPS is in use. -- Cheers, Rob |
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On Jan 11, 2018, micky wrote
(in ): I've finally started going through my 100's of pictures from last spring -- and it's wonderful -- and I'm pleased to say that in context I can remember where, usually exactly where, each one was taken. But I'm 71 and I can see the day coming when I won't remember my name, so maybe I should consider a camera with GPS. Plus even now, once in a while, I wish I knew where a lone picture was taken. OTOH, I'm just a tourist, not what any of you folks would call a photographer and I like that I can put my current camera in my shirt pocket, that it doesn't swing around and get broken, doesn't attract muggers, and doesn't weigh much. So any chance to find a small P&S camera with GPS or geo-tagging? If not, what would be the smallest cheapest camera with GPS, or -- I don't need a make and model -- how big would it be and how much would it cost? When I googled I got mostly dash cams, drone cams, etc. so I figured I'd save time and ask you all. There are a handful of compact cameras with integrated GPS, and those which have it are not necessarily “P&S” cheap. Many of them such as some of the Olympus, and Fujifilm cameras us a WiFi connected Smart phone fro GPS data logging. Here are a few links to some compacts which might suit you: With integrated GPS: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V https://www.sony.com/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-hx90v https://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/sony_dschx90v Nikon CoolPix W300 https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-pr...mpact-digital- cameras/coolpix-w300.html https://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/compacts/nikon_cpw300 GPS via Smartphone: Olympus TG5 https://www.dpreview.com/products/olympus/compacts/olympus_tg5 https://www.olympus.com.au/Products/...s/T-Series/TG- 5/Overview -- Regards, Savageduck |
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In article .com,
Savageduck says... GPS via Smartphone: Olympus TG5 https://www.dpreview.com/products/olympus/compacts/olympus_tg5 https://www.olympus.com.au/Products/...s/T-Series/TG- 5/Overview Actually this has built-in GPS (no need for a smartphone). -- Alfred Molon Olympus E-series DSLRs and micro 4/3 forum at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/MyOlympus/ http://myolympus.org/ photo sharing site |
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On Jan 11, 2018, Alfred Molon wrote
(in . com): In iganews.com, Savageduck says... GPS via Smartphone: Olympus TG5 https://www.dpreview.com/products/olympus/compacts/olympus_tg5 https://www.olympus.com.au/Products/...s/T-Series/TG- 5/Overview Actually this has built-in GPS (no need for a smartphone). Well, OK then. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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In article , micky
wrote: So any chance to find a small P&S camera with GPS or geo-tagging? not many, because the p&s market has been eaten alive by phones. If not, what would be the smallest cheapest camera with GPS, or -- I don't need a make and model -- how big would it be and how much would it cost? a smartphone, which you already have. |
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On 2018-01-11 03:55, micky wrote:
I've finally started going through my 100's of pictures from last spring -- and it's wonderful -- and I'm pleased to say that in context I can remember where, usually exactly where, each one was taken. But I'm 71 and I can see the day coming when I won't remember my name, so maybe I should consider a camera with GPS. Plus even now, once in a while, I wish I knew where a lone picture was taken. OTOH, I'm just a tourist, not what any of you folks would call a photographer and I like that I can put my current camera in my shirt pocket, that it doesn't swing around and get broken, doesn't attract muggers, and doesn't weigh much. So any chance to find a small P&S camera with GPS or geo-tagging? If not, what would be the smallest cheapest camera with GPS, or -- I don't need a make and model -- how big would it be and how much would it cost? As others point out, your smartphone may be enough as is? If not ... Since "cheapest" is a criteria, not buying a camera at all is another option: use the P&S you already have. You would use your smartphone to record your location at all times while doing photography. This does require you synchronize the date and time of the camera as accurately as possible to a reference time source (such as NIST in the US). Within 10 seconds will fit most needs and within 1 s. if possible. Then use a program on your PC to tag the photo's position. (Upload the phots and the GPS track to the PC and run a tagging program. It will "batch" the entire set faster than you can spit). This not a "convenience" solution - but it would allow you to geo tag with an existing P&S and a little post processing. (I use EXIFTOOL but there are other GUI based solutions). The better "recording" apps cost a few $. "Trails" is free as long as you keep deleting the files (up to 5 (IIRC) it is free). -- “When it is all said and done, there are approximately 94 million full-time workers in private industry paying taxes to support 102 million non-workers and 21 million government workers. In what world does this represent a strong job market?” ..Jim Quinn |
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On Jan 11, 2018, Alan Browne wrote
(in ): On 2018-01-11 03:55, micky wrote: I've finally started going through my 100's of pictures from last spring -- and it's wonderful -- and I'm pleased to say that in context I can remember where, usually exactly where, each one was taken. But I'm 71 and I can see the day coming when I won't remember my name, so maybe I should consider a camera with GPS. Plus even now, once in a while, I wish I knew where a lone picture was taken. OTOH, I'm just a tourist, not what any of you folks would call a photographer and I like that I can put my current camera in my shirt pocket, that it doesn't swing around and get broken, doesn't attract muggers, and doesn't weigh much. So any chance to find a small P&S camera with GPS or geo-tagging? If not, what would be the smallest cheapest camera with GPS, or -- I don't need a make and model -- how big would it be and how much would it cost? As others point out, your smartphone may be enough as is? If not ... Since "cheapest" is a criteria, not buying a camera at all is another option: use the P&S you already have. That is always an option for any shooter in the market for a P&S. You would use your smartphone to record your location at all times while doing photography. This does require you synchronize the date and time of the camera as accurately as possible to a reference time source (such as NIST in the US). Within 10 seconds will fit most needs and within 1 s. if possible. With my Fujifilm X-E2, X-T2, and X-E3, the camera is time synced to the mobile device via WiFi, and/or BT, and if GPS is active the GPS tags are written to the files in realtime. This works quite well, however, it is not as seemless as my Nikon GP1 on my D300s which is a dedicated GPS unit, and also writes in realtime. Then use a program on your PC to tag the photo's position. (Upload the phots and the GPS track to the PC and run a tagging program. It will "batch" the entire set faster than you can spit). This not a "convenience" solution - but it would allow you to geo tag with an existing P&S and a little post processing. (I use EXIFTOOL but there are other GUI based solutions). The better "recording" apps cost a few $. "Trails" is free as long as you keep deleting the files (up to 5 (IIRC) it is free). That is a working kludge which requires additional steps in your workflow. It is still better to have a two piece system, in-camera, or auxillary real GPS set up which can write to the files in realtime. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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On 2018-01-11 17:17, Savageduck wrote:
On Jan 11, 2018, Alan Browne wrote (in ): On 2018-01-11 03:55, micky wrote: I've finally started going through my 100's of pictures from last spring -- and it's wonderful -- and I'm pleased to say that in context I can remember where, usually exactly where, each one was taken. But I'm 71 and I can see the day coming when I won't remember my name, so maybe I should consider a camera with GPS. Plus even now, once in a while, I wish I knew where a lone picture was taken. OTOH, I'm just a tourist, not what any of you folks would call a photographer and I like that I can put my current camera in my shirt pocket, that it doesn't swing around and get broken, doesn't attract muggers, and doesn't weigh much. So any chance to find a small P&S camera with GPS or geo-tagging? If not, what would be the smallest cheapest camera with GPS, or -- I don't need a make and model -- how big would it be and how much would it cost? As others point out, your smartphone may be enough as is? If not ... Since "cheapest" is a criteria, not buying a camera at all is another option: use the P&S you already have. That is always an option for any shooter in the market for a P&S. You would use your smartphone to record your location at all times while doing photography. This does require you synchronize the date and time of the camera as accurately as possible to a reference time source (such as NIST in the US). Within 10 seconds will fit most needs and within 1 s. if possible. With my Fuji... S This was just presented as the ultimate cheapest option to what others replied. Works well with a few extra steps. -- “When it is all said and done, there are approximately 94 million full-time workers in private industry paying taxes to support 102 million non-workers and 21 million government workers. In what world does this represent a strong job market?” ..Jim Quinn |
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