Where ARE these GPS enabled cameras?

[seenett]

On the iLife '09 Guided Tour, John shows a Nikon as an example of the new GPS enabled consumer cameras. The camera appears to be a P6000.

Does anyone know of other point and shoot consumer cameras that are GPS enabled? The P6000 is the only one I could find, and even then I had to dig in the "features" to see it had GPS.

[mrgreen4242]

On the iLife '09 Guided Tour, John shows a Nikon as an example of the new GPS enabled consumer cameras. The camera appears to be a P6000.

Does anyone know of other point and shoot consumer cameras that are GPS enabled? The P6000 is the only one I could find, and even then I had to dig in the "features" to see it had GPS.

Nikon also has a GPS attachment for a couple of their SLRs, notably the D90. More usefully, there's a bunch of little keychain sized GPS devices that log your location every 15 seconds or so and then when you get back to you computer you can use various software packages to combine the GPS log and your photos to apply the proper geotagging data.

[compuwar]

On the iLife '09 Guided Tour, John shows a Nikon as an example of the new GPS enabled consumer cameras. The camera appears to be a P6000.

Does anyone know of other point and shoot consumer cameras that are GPS enabled? The P6000 is the only one I could find, and even then I had to dig in the "features" to see it had GPS.

Sanyo made a couple and then stopped, Canon made a "combine with a track-log" device.

However, the biggest one I can think of off the top of my head is....


The iPhone 3G!

(It's off on my phone though.)

[seenett]

As the OP, I certainly hope that manufacturers will SOON start making GPS enabled cameras as a common feature. I am aware that certain SLR type cameras can dongle a separate GPS device that needs to be reconciled before uploading - but how convenient is that? I love the geotagging on my iPhone, but no one seriously uses their iPhone's camera for everyday pictures, do they? I just want a point and shoot camera that iPhoto (and Flickr and Google) can map to my vacation photos.

[compuwar]

As the OP, I certainly hope that manufacturers will SOON start making GPS enabled cameras as a common feature. I am aware that certain SLR type cameras can dongle a separate GPS device that needs to be reconciled before uploading - but how convenient is that? I love the geotagging on my iPhone, but no one seriously uses their iPhone's camera for everyday pictures, do they? I just want a point and shoot camera that iPhoto (and Flickr and Google) can map to my vacation photos.

I don't know- the margins on P&S cameras are very low- cell phones have to have GPS, P&S manufacturers need it to be a requested feature- as it's an added hardware cost in one instance and a few lines of code in the other.

You don't need to tether a GPS if you're reconciling on time and your camera is set to the GPS time, you can do it with a track log, two uploads and some software. The tether option puts the GPS into the EXIF so you don't need to reconcile it.

Personally, I'd rather they had to search for the bodies the old fashioned way ;)

[Canubis]

More usefully, there's a bunch of little keychain sized GPS devices that log your location every 15 seconds or so and then when you get back to you computer you can use various software packages to combine the GPS log and your photos to apply the proper geotagging data.

That reads really interesting. Could you post some names or manufacturers for such keyring devices? Or maybe even a link? ;-)
Sounds like a great opportunity to give my camera a lil feature upgrade. :-)

[jampat]

Sony makes a keychain GPS unit for cameras. GPSCS1

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=1003212

[notjustjay]

Where are the GPS-enabled cameras? Clearly, in the same place as all the video cameras that transfer over USB as opposed to Firewire. :P

[peskaa]

I'm still waiting for a sensible solution for Canon EOS cameras. Canon's current "idea" is to stick the wireless transmitter on the side, which is then plugged into a GPS unit via USB.

Cumbersome, and utterly impractical in the field.

[brand]

Where are the GPS-enabled cameras? Clearly, in the same place as all the video cameras that transfer over USB as opposed to Firewire. :P

Actually many new Digital Video Camcorders utilize USB instead of FireWire. Unfortunately the new Canon HF10 HD Camcorder I just bought has USB instead of fireWire.

[mintlivedotcom]

The Eye-Fi SD cards have built-in geotagging.

http://www.amazon.com/Eye-Fi-Explore-Wireless-Digital-EYE-FI-2EX/dp/B001ACXHXE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1231343923&sr=8-1

[shady825]

I'm still waiting for a sensible solution for Canon EOS cameras. Canon's current "idea" is to stick the wireless transmitter on the side, which is then plugged into a GPS unit via USB.

Cumbersome, and utterly impractical in the field.

I just glanced over an article yesterday that said you can plug something into the shoe mount for GPS data... Im trying to find it now...

[SWC]

Sony makes a keychain GPS unit for cameras. GPSCS1

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=1003212


I currently have this and I would not recommend it unless you stay stationary while shooting. If you're walking around your tags will be only mildly accurate. I generally map out the way points on google earth and they are all over the place putting me in locations I never went blocks away from where I actually was.

[SWC]

I just glanced over an article yesterday that said you can plug something into the shoe mount for GPS data... Im trying to find it now...


http://www.jobo.com/web/photoGPS.447.0.html

that loosk pretty interesting but still needs to be synced up. I know know how the canon solution works which requires an external GPS and a grip that is about $1000 if i remember correctly. But at that price it's not worth it.

Nikon definitely has the most elegant solution here with a cable that plugs in to their own gps unit (that can be shoe mounted) and inserts the geo data right into the exif on the camera for around $250~

[mrgreen4242]

The Eye-Fi SD cards have built-in geotagging.

http://www.amazon.com/Eye-Fi-Explore-Wireless-Digital-EYE-FI-2EX/dp/B001ACXHXE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1231343923&sr=8-1
Works off of wifi AP location though, so not very useful "in the real world"...

[spice weasel]

However, the biggest one I can think of off the top of my head is....

The iPhone 3G!

(It's off on my phone though.)

I was going to post a new question about this, but then I saw this post, so I'll ask here:

I'm checking out the new iLife '09 and I like the geotagging support in iPhoto. I figure that if I take a quick pic with my iPhone 3G before I start shooting with my dSLR at each location, then when I import my photos I'll have the geotagged iPhone pic and then a series of dSLR shots. I can then manually add the geotag data to my "real" photos.

I just took a test shot with my iPhone (I never use the camera on it), emailed it to myself (I'm at work, on a PC), and opened the file in Photoshop. I can't see any GPS data in the EXIF data. Am I doing something wrong?

EDIT: Ok, I think I know what's up. I assume emailing a photo file strips it of geotag data?

[compuwar]

I just took a test shot with my iPhone (I never use the camera on it), emailed it to myself (I'm at work, on a PC), and opened the file in Photoshop. I can't see any GPS data in the EXIF data. Am I doing something wrong?

EDIT: Ok, I think I know what's up. I assume emailing a photo file strips it of geotag data?

Yep, known issue. You must download the photos to get the geocoding and you must tell the phone it's ok that the camera uses the GPS. That's the extent of it.

[numbersyx]

The Eye-Fi SD cards have built-in geotagging.

http://www.amazon.com/Eye-Fi-Explore-Wireless-Digital-EYE-FI-2EX/dp/B001ACXHXE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1231343923&sr=8-1

Yes. But these are not GPS systems - they plug into any surrounding wifi areas - which may not be there or be secured so they can't get in...

[mrgreen4242]

Yes. But these are not GPS systems - they plug into any surrounding wifi areas - which may not be there or be secured so they can't get in...

It doesn't actually need to connect to a WiFi network to use it as a location datapoint, just connect to A wifi network, other networks that broadcast their SSID can still be used to pinpoint location.

Still, not terribly useful in general practice outside of large cities.

[billabong]

After seeing this feature I want to go out and buy the Nikon P6000! I really hope that this starts to become a regular feature with new release cameras. Has any heard and news on GPS camera's at CES?

[billabong]

One camera/camcorder was announced by sony http://ces.cnet.com/8301-19167_1-10133817-100.html?tag=mncol;posts but can't seem to find anything else with the GPS feature. I'm sure with the release of iPhoto '09 this is something that more people will be looking for.

[numbersyx]

It doesn't actually need to connect to a WiFi network to use it as a location datapoint, just connect to A wifi network, other networks that broadcast their SSID can still be used to pinpoint location.

Still, not terribly useful in general practice outside of large cities.

So it does need to connect to a Wifi network....

[Hmac]

The Nikon dSLRs have been able to support GPS for years using an add-on hand-held GPS, or something like their GP-1 module. IIRC these things run around $300.

I doubt we'll see this as a built-in feature on any camera due to the relatively high expense and relatively low usefulness, but I do see it as it is now - an option that can be added if the user wants it.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vAyeRK77L._SS400_.jpg

[gkarris]

I don't know...

Well, they've got GPS, so THEY know where they are... :eek:

:D

[Gold89]

Has anyone used this:

http://www.semsons.com/qiphfordicag.html
http://www.amazon.com/GiSTEQ-PhotoTrackr-trade-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000NM1LCG

Looks quite small and compact, would you be able to just throw it in your pocket/camera bag and forget about it? Does the software work on mac?

[mrgreen4242]

So it does need to connect to a Wifi network....

It doesn't need to be able to connect to an AP to use it for location fixing, it just needs to be able to see the SSID and lookup it's location in the database. So it can get a more accurate position based on several APs, even it it can't connect to all of them, as long as it can connect to one of them.

Other devices use the same service/system besides the EyeFi and they can get data through other sources (say a cell phone tether) and could therefore get a location fix without actually connecting to ANY wifi point, but just seeing the nearby broadcasted SSIDs.

[jampat]

Where is there a database that links SSID to external IP (and therefore potentially location). AFAIK SSID is broadcast but that doesn't include the external IP and looking in from the external IP you can't see the SSID. Anyone know how this works?

[sycho]

It does not use the SSID since more then one access point can have the same SSID, it would use the MAC address of the access point since every device has a different MAC address. I don't think anything regarding the external IP would be used, since the database likely only contains MAC address and location.

[compuwar]

It does not use the SSID since more then one access point can have the same SSID, it would use the MAC address of the access point since every device has a different MAC address. I don't think anything regarding the external IP would be used, since the database likely only contains MAC address and location.

Just to be nit-picky, it's trivial to spoof the MAC address on many APs and almost all end-units even in infrastructure mode. Some attackers rely on this feature to man-in-the-middle wireless connections.

[numbersyx]

The Nikon dSLRs have been able to support GPS for years using an add-on hand-held GPS, or something like their GP-1 module. IIRC these things run around $300.

I doubt we'll see this as a built-in feature on any camera due to the relatively high expense and relatively low usefulness, but I do see it as it is now - an option that can be added if the user wants it.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vAyeRK77L._SS400_.jpg

Wouldn't call it "low" usefulness but you make a point re: the expense and the fact that it would probably add to the bulk a little. I'm hoping that they do find a low cost alternative.

[Hmac]

Wouldn't call it "low" usefulness but you make a point re: the expense and the fact that it would probably add to the bulk a little. I'm hoping that they do find a low cost alternative.

Well, its actual usefulness is going to be highly dependant on the individual user. From my standpoint, I'd label it ZERO usefulness since I have no interest or need for geotagging any of the images from my D3. I'm guessing that overall in the dSLR marketplace, it would be a "low usefulness" item (not much demand), but I could be wrong.

[numbersyx]

Well, its actual usefulness is going to be highly dependant on the individual user. From my standpoint, I'd label it ZERO usefulness since I have no interest or need for geotagging any of the images from my D3. I'm guessing that overall in the dSLR marketplace, it would be a "low usefulness" item (not much demand), but I could be wrong.

You might be right but I think it does have a useful side: particularly when you are taking vacation/travel shots. The real usefulness depends on how the software/OS companies integrate GPS into their systems. iPhoto's addition makes it an attractive option for family vacations. It is neat to press a button and see where the photo was taken on a map of the world. Let's see how other products react...

[spaceballl]

I really hope the next round of Canon Powershots (SDXXX series) has geotagging...

[sycho]

Just to be nit-picky, it's trivial to spoof the MAC address on many APs and almost all end-units even in infrastructure mode. Some attackers rely on this feature to man-in-the-middle wireless connections.

Beyond that point, the database would still use the MAC addresses, and not the SSIDs.

[jbg232]

Here is the most helpful site I found:
http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/07/hardware-that-supports-iphoto-09s-geotagging/3#comments

I've been playing around with geo-tagging my aperture collection for the last few days and currently the two best programs I have found to do it are HoudahGeo and GPS2Aperture. If you are using iPhoto '08 then HoudahGeo seems pretty easy but then again, you are a candidate for iPhoto '09 so it doesn't matte. For aperture folks these programs have major shortcomings. My own unofficial testing revealed that HoudahGeo doesn't work except for referenced masters (which I don't exclusively have) and is a little buggy. GPS2Aperture is also buggy but does work with aperture masters in the library, however, it is much more cumbersome to use and assign geopoints to making it unfeasible in my mind.

Notably, if you are going to get a separate GPS unit and then import the trackfiles to log with your pictures then you should know the above limitations of these programs (which accomplish this task) and their integration with aperture. However, GPS2Aperture would likely be easier to use with an actual GPS device.

Personally I think the best solution at this point is remake my library exporting my photos into folders and then re-importing them as referenced masters for use with HoudahGeo but as this seems very cumbersome I am going to wait until the next aperture update to see if this feature is added. If not then I will have to re-do my whole library for this feature. How can iphoto have more features than aperture? Ugh.

EDIT: I just used maperture and it works pretty well with aperture. Only annoying thing is that I can't figure out how to see all my photos on one map but that's find for now.

[MacNoobie]

I'm dying for a way to hook up my iphone 3g to a canon and have it use the gps to tag exif data in the image with gps coords. Even more so it'd be pretty cool to load smaller iphone friendly pics onto the phone after you take them while on the spot.

[Knolly]

I feel like I once read something like this...

You get two things, an SD Card and a separate battery powered GPS device. Basically the SD card just wireless transmitted the photos to the GPS device, which then geotagged and stored photos as you took them.

Anyone know if this actually exists? If not, someone patent that **** and make it.

[swingerofbirch]

I was looking at digital cameras with gps and also found only the nikon p6000 which is not quite what I am looking for. I have in the past used canon digital elphs, which work well for me.

Does anyone if cameras come out in a certain "season"? Like, when we could expect the new batch which hopefully will have GPS, it is CES, or a certain camera conference etc, or just random?

[robanga]

Ricoh has this GPS camera that is also protected rugged;

http://www.ricoh-usa.com/solutions/solution_features.asp?pCategoryId=85&pCatName=Camera+Imaging&tsn=Ricoh-USA&pSubCategoryId=81&pSubCatName=Ricoh+500SE+Imaging+Solutions&pProductId=761&pProductName=Geo%2DImaging

[SteinMaster]

Yep, known issue. You must download the photos to get the geocoding and you must tell the phone it's ok that the camera uses the GPS. That's the extent of it.

I took photos with my iPhone and downloaded them directly into iPhoto. There is no geotagging information on my photos. Do I need to make sure something is set on the iPhone to do this? My location service is on.

[seenett]

Okay, I started this thread 12 months ago - finally this week we have some new cameras coming out. I will buy the one that hits the market first. All are projected to be on shelves by mid March:

Panasonic DMC-ZS7 (http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10012605panazs7.asp)

Samsung HZ35W (http://reviews.photographyreview.com/blog/samsung-hz35w-and-hz30w-digital-cameras/2/)

Sony Cyber-shot® Digital Camera HX5V/B (http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666077169#features)

[Kamerynn]

Hi,
Just as a note, I have the P6000 and while its a cracking camera the GPS side I find quite frustrating, It can take 4-5 minutes to get a valid satellite lock which is fine if you remember to turn the camera on 5 minutes before you want to start shooting, but not so good for those quick shots :D

Kam

[mtbdudex]

Different viewpoint, privacy concern.

I can see GPS is neat to have for location tagging.
I can also see when I'd NOT want my GPS location broadcast to everyone, examples:
-My home location
-Friends home location
-etc

I don't think many of us here broadcast our complete home address, that is what GPS tagging will do.

Sure, easy to say "turn off GPS tagging", but most people forget to do basic settings.

I hope there is a easy way to "mass delete" GPS tags for groups of photos.

[rusty2192]

Okay, I started this thread 12 months ago - finally this week we have some new cameras coming out. I will buy the one that hits the market first. All are projected to be on shelves by mid March:

Panasonic DMC-ZS7 (http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10012605panazs7.asp)

Samsung HZ35W (http://reviews.photographyreview.com/blog/samsung-hz35w-and-hz30w-digital-cameras/2/)

Sony Cyber-shot® Digital Camera HX5V/B (http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666077169#features)

I recently saw that these models are going to be released soon and am eagerly awaiting their arrival. I really need a new point-and-shoot camera, and I would love to have geotagging capability for my hikes and also for vacations. Hopefully there will be reviews of them as soon ad they come out as I need one by May for our honeymoon.

[seenett]

I'm hoping the Panasonic or Samsung is released before my vacation in March. I currently use an AMOD GPS logger (http://www.amazon.com/AGL3080-Driverless-Windows-Software-included/dp/B000WO6HJW) and it works surprisingly well - there are just too many steps involved. The process involves copying the logs from the device (via micro-USB) onto the desktop, then importing photos into a 3rd party application like JetPhoto Studio Pro. In a few steps, JPSPro can merge the GPS data into the photos' EXIF file. Then the photos must be imported into iPhoto. To complicate things, the camera's date and time must be synchronized with the GPS logger to ensure photo to location matches. And of course my camera (Canon SX200) isn't recognized by OSX, so I have to put the SD card into the MacBook's SD card reader.

Having one of these new cameras that automatically saves GPS data in the EXIF, and that can be imported directly to iPhoto will be fantastic.

[DoNoHarm]

check out the replacement to the panasonic zs3, I can't remember what it's model number is, but it's an incredible camera with gps

[kernkraft]

In my opinion it is often better to ignore this feature and add the GPS tags later on. I've had so much problems with my iPhone 3G about its incapable GPS.

But otherwise, Panasonic Lumix TZ cameras are pretty good. Great lens, good features, nice pictures, long-lasting batteries. Get the best one you can buy, they are worth it.

[Galarina]

iPhone owners should take a look at my GeoLogTag (http://itunes.com/apps/galarina) iPhone app. It has the same functionality as a GPS data logger and if you manage your photos on a Mac, GeoLogTag also geotags them (over WiFi). All this for a fraction of the price of a GPS data logger.

Try out the free version of GeoLogTag. It's fully functional, but automatically deletes locations after 2 hours (compared to 90 days for the full version).

[Jaro65]

As the OP, I certainly hope that manufacturers will SOON start making GPS enabled cameras as a common feature. I am aware that certain SLR type cameras can dongle a separate GPS device that needs to be reconciled before uploading - but how convenient is that? I love the geotagging on my iPhone, but no one seriously uses their iPhone's camera for everyday pictures, do they? I just want a point and shoot camera that iPhoto (and Flickr and Google) can map to my vacation photos.

I think this is coming. We already saw some recent announcements in regards to the incorporation of GPS capability within the P&S cameras. I would really expect this to become a common feature within the next couple of years.

[rumorguy]

Whenever i take photos, i know where I am, am I doing something wrong, would GPS help? :D

[rusty2192]

iPhone owners should take a look at my GeoLogTag (http://itunes.com/apps/galarina) iPhone app. It has the same functionality as a GPS data logger and if you manage your photos on a Mac, GeoLogTag also geotags them (over WiFi). All this for a fraction of the price of a GPS data logger.

Try out the free version of GeoLogTag. It's fully functional, but automatically deletes locations after 2 hours (compared to 90 days for the full version).

Thanks for the advice. I looked into your app and it has some great reviews. After looking at it though, I realized I already have the same capabilities by combining the Motion X GPS app for my iPhone, which i already own, and GPSPhotoLinker app for my mac, which was suggested by someone (free). I just to tried it out today and it works pretty nice. I basically just use my iPhone as a data logger and then sync it up later using the GPX file the app outputs.

Again, I very much appreciate your help. I will keep your app in mind if it ever comes up again and will have no problem recommending it to other people.

As for the GPS enable cameras, I have decided to pass on these new cameras and have instead decided to get the Canon SX210 IS when it is released in March and use either my iPhone or buy a dedicated data logger for geotagging purposes. Does anyone have any experience with this line of Canon Point-and-Shoots?

[seenett]

As for the GPS enable cameras, I have decided to pass on these new cameras and have instead decided to get the Canon SX210 IS when it is released in March and use either my iPhone or buy a dedicated data logger for geotagging purposes. Does anyone have any experience with this line of Canon Point-and-Shoots?

Funny you should ask - I'm the OP and have been using a Canon SX200IS since they came out last May. I have been using it with my AMOD GPS logger. It is a great camera; a bit thick for a point and shoot. I think the 210 will be slimmer. My biggest complaint is that Canons don't seem to be recognized by OSX. I plug in the USB and nothing happens. Thus begins the tedious process of putting the SD card into my MBP's SD card reader and transferring manually. Then I plug in the GPS logger, and drag and drop the log files onto my desktop. I merge photos and logs with JetPhoto Studio, and transfer all to iPhoto.

I'm REALLY looking forward to getting a GPS enabled camera, most likely the Samsung HZ35W. Should be released any time now; the European version (dubbed the WB650) hit Amazon UK this week, and the user's manual was added to Samsung's support website today.

[LEBj]

Casio had a prototype of a point and shoot camera with GPS at the 2010 CES.
Samsung is coming out with an interesting CMOS enabled cross between a P&S and an SLR camera. It did not have GPS though. A hot shoe model may be the better way to go as it can be moved as you upgrade your camera. And it may turn out to be a faster solution. JOBO AG puts out such a unit.

[Tronic]

For Nikon DSLRs there are really only a few options.

First is Nikon's aforementioned GP-1.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/GPS/25396/GP-1-GPS-Unit.html

Second, and what I use, is the Red Hen Blue2Can.
http://www.redhensystems.com/inc/sdetail/168

Third is Foolography's Unleashed.
http://www.foolography.com/products/unleashed/

The GP-1 is rather bulky IMO, whether attached to your hot-shoe or to the camera strap. Plus it is rather slow to acquire a lock. The Blue2Can and Unleashed are bluetooth devices that plug into your 10 Pin connector and receive GPS information from a secondary GPS device that you can throw in your pocket or backpack. You can either use a full function GPS unit that has bluetooth or a small, lightweight Holux M-241 data logger.
http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/products/products_content.jsp?pno=341

The Holux M-241 combined with the Red Hen Blue2Can is a great combination for me.

[RedTomato]

Beyond that point, the database would still use the MAC addresses, and not the SSIDs.

That's an interesting part of this thread. I still don't understand how a wifi-based geo-tagger is gonna know where it is, if all it sees are the SSIDs from a couple of wifi networks.

Does it carry a database of millions of wifi networks? How are these databases created? Does someone drive up and down the country logging wifi networks? Don't wifi networks change all the time?

It seems that basically you have to be lucky and find a wifi network that happens to match one already registered in the memory, that still exists, and that hasn't had the router physically moved to a new location (e.g. cross country move.)

[rusty2192]

Well, it looks like the Sony Cybershot hx5v was first to market and user reviews are slowly trickling into Amazon. They have so far been really good. Everyone has liked the GPS function and said it's quick. The Panasonic Lumix ZS7 looks to be released any day now.

I still haven't decided which camera I want to get. I would love the built in gps of these three, but it almost seems like you have to sacrifice some quality and/or features to get the gps as compared to the likes of the new Canon Powershot SX210 IS that is soon to be released.

I just returned from a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and used the Motion X gps app on my iPhone 3Gs to track my location on our hikes then merged that data with my photos in GPSPhotoLinker and it actually worker really well, but still a few steps.

[chrisbb]

does anyone know of a point and shoot camera with GPS/geo-tagging features?

Thanks.
C

[seenett]

My Samsung HZ35W arrived tonight from J&R via Amazon. Going to play with it and check out the geotagging right now.....

[leonbis2000]

From now on there is a new camera with intergrated gps. The Leica Vlux 20 (http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/compact_cameras/v-lux_20/). It' s a little bit expensive but i think it worth it's money.

[infosprt]

I downloaded many photos to the iPad yesterday and am very impressed with the new "places" capability of the iPad and iPhone (3G and later). The "places" feature on the iPad I feel is going to give a big boost to GPS enabled cameras.

I am looking for small point and shoot camera with optical zoom 8x or better with a built in GPS and will review all the posts on this thread for recommendations. In the meantime if you know of a nice one less than $300 please post it here.

Thank you.

[infosprt]

I was going to post a new question about this, but then I saw this post, so I'll ask here:

I'm checking out the new iLife '09 and I like the geotagging support in iPhoto. I figure that if I take a quick pic with my iPhone 3G before I start shooting with my dSLR at each location, then when I import my photos I'll have the geotagged iPhone pic and then a series of dSLR shots. I can then manually add the geotag data to my "real" photos.

I just took a test shot with my iPhone (I never use the camera on it), emailed it to myself (I'm at work, on a PC), and opened the file in Photoshop. I can't see any GPS data in the EXIF data. Am I doing something wrong?

EDIT: Ok, I think I know what's up. I assume emailing a photo file strips it of geotag data?

I tried yesterday emailing photos from the iPhone and the geo tag data was present. If you are using Windows you can right click on a photo then go into "properties" then "details" and it will show all the EXIF data.

[timbos]

Aperture 3 has an option to import GPS data from an iPhone. You can take a shot with your iPhone at the start/end of a shoot and Aperture will add that data to photos that you took with another camera at the same time.

[Graceygirl]

the samsung st1000 has gps, wifi connectivity and bluetooth. Picked one up 2 months ago for a overseas trip, point and shoot, the whole back is touchscreen and I think its definity worth the price. :D love using places on iphoto

[infosprt]

I purchased the Panasonic ZS7. I love this camera. It takes great movies, has a GPS, and 12 Meg Pixel camera. You can get it for around $280 on Amazon.

If anyone is interested I can post some pictures.

Also, it works perfectly with the iPad. Although it is hard to get them off the iPad since you pretty much have to do it via email.

One glitch I noticed that I think will be fixed in iOS4 real time is the preservation of the EXIF data when a photo is resized on the iPad. Currently with the iPad you must copy and paste a pic into an email if you wish to preserve the EXIF data. The iPhone 4 preserves the EXIF data on a resize. The geo data is part of the EXIF data.

[infosprt]

I took photos with my iPhone and downloaded them directly into iPhoto. There is no geotagging information on my photos. Do I need to make sure something is set on the iPhone to do this? My location service is on.

The iPhone is stripping out the geo information when it resizes the pic for email. You should be able to get around the problem by using copy and paste of the pic into an email.

[someone28624]

Any good GPS enabled cameras now?

[jbg232]

Still none, actually even less than before. The problem is that GPS uses too much battery and is slow to come on making it pretty painful to use currently.

[fcortese]

Any good GPS enabled cameras now?

Some High-end Nikons. No Canons. As stated above-battery drain is an issue. aperture users who have iPhones use those in conjunction with any pictures they take. I am not impressed with any of the attachment-type GPSs that are out there.