Guest BigSplash Posted January 10, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 10, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Father Christmas gave me an iPhone 3GS and it gives pretty exact GPS reference point..and actually pretty good images also. I would like to use this or whatever to identify where I have taken each shot....does anyone know how to do this? Ideally I would like to get this data directly into a M9 or M8 perhaps within the Meta data file via the USB port ...but I guess that is a joureny too far. However can this be done in post production? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stunsworth Posted January 10, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 10, 2010 You'll need two pieces of software. There's an iPhone app called Trails - trails - Intuitive GPS tracking on the iPhone - this will run on the iPhone and take GPS snapshots of your location. Trails can then export all the waypoints as a GPX file. You then need to use some software to take the GPX file and update the M9's DNG files. I have a Mac and an M8 and use a program called HoudahGeo- HoudahGeo - Geocoding for the Mac - this updates the Exif data with the locations. If you use a PC I'm sure there are similar programs available. There's an extensive tutorial video on the Trails page above that shows what's involved. The video uses iPhoto, but the process is the same if you use Aperture or Lightroom. One thing is that because it uses the time that the DNG was created at in order to determine the location, both iPhone and camera need to have their time synchronised. Perhaps I should add that this will work with any digital camera, not just a Leica one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigSplash Posted January 10, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 10, 2010 Many thanks for this info. ....very useful. If anyone knows the equivalent PC software I'd appreciate....Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 10, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 10, 2010 I you run Trails all day, you will be downloading tons of data, and your battery will not last. And, Frank, please note the "Reply" button, rather than the "Quote" button. Thanks Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/109212-how-to-link-a-m9-with-gps-data/?do=findComment&comment=1182079'>More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 10, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 10, 2010 Andy, the data files aren't that large - one from London about a year ago had a lot of waypoints and was around 400k. I think I was recording a waypoint every 5 yards or so. I'll have a play tomorrow. The battery is of course potentially an issue, which is why if you were doing this a lot a dedicated geo-tagger would be a better option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 10, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 10, 2010 Does Trails work in the background and, for that matter, when the iPhone is on standby? I'm not sure if it is still available but JOBO used to market a gizmo you can stick in your camera hotshoe and which will record the GPS co-ordinates each time you take a shot. (Edit: Looks like it is still available. photoGPS. Includes Windows software which should please Frank.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 10, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 10, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) No. Trails needs to be in the foreground to work. Apple don't allow third party apps to run in the background. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 10, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 10, 2010 Steve - it's not the data files that's the issue. It's downloading all the map info via 3G. There's a lot of data there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFV Posted January 10, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 10, 2010 Geotagging! I would love to see that on the next M!!! Provided it does not make it bigger or thicker than the current models. I wonder if Leica could or has planed such additions to their M. I am thinking of something like the M-winder that can be added to an M9 simply by replacing it with the bottom cover. It would add battery life, Geotagging and even Wifi for downloading you files without the need to remove the memory card. Wouldn't that be something! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 10, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 10, 2010 Andy, you can switch off the live update of the map so that it just records the waypoints - see below. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/109212-how-to-link-a-m9-with-gps-data/?do=findComment&comment=1182153'>More sharing options...
jlam Posted January 10, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 10, 2010 I normally hang an inexpensive standalone GPS logger on my backpack when I go shooting. I find it easier to work with (just turn it on and go) and quite reliable. I then download the track log to a .gpx file and use this Lightroom plugin for tagging: Jeffrey’s “GPS-Support” Geoencoding Plugin for Lightroom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted January 10, 2010 Share #12 Posted January 10, 2010 Father Christmas gave me an iPhone 3GS Frank, has anyone told Steve Jobs to expect nuisance phone calls from someone suggesting Apple develop bellows and a reflex housing for the iPhone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo_Lorentzen Posted January 10, 2010 Share #13 Posted January 10, 2010 I use the Sony GPS stick, then dump to Macbook pro using Load my Tracks. then apply GeoTagging to images DNG and jpg using PhotoLinker, which have a very intuitive interface which show exactly where my point are, and permit editing if required. YES, automatic GeoTagging would be a significant feature in a future M or any leica camera for that matter.? S2.s ? . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFV Posted January 10, 2010 Share #14 Posted January 10, 2010 I use the Sony GPS stick, then dump to Macbook pro using Load my Tracks. then apply GeoTagging to images DNG and jpg using PhotoLinker, which have a very intuitive interface which show exactly where my point are, and permit editing if required. YES, automatic GeoTagging would be a significant feature in a future M or any leica camera for that matter.? S2.s ? . You mean that this "Sony GPS stick" records your itinerary and the you just pair the shots' time and date and update the DNG files? on a Mac??? I am researching this "stick" right now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFV Posted January 10, 2010 Share #15 Posted January 10, 2010 You mean that this "Sony GPS stick" records your itinerary and the you just pair the shots' time and date and update the DNG files? on a Mac??? I am researching this "stick" right now! Just got it (the CS3KA)! Great tip! Here is the link... GPS-CS1KA | GPS Unit Kit GPS-CS1KA | Sony | SonyStyle USA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFV Posted January 10, 2010 Share #16 Posted January 10, 2010 Upsss, had to change the order. Aparentlly the CS3KA is more compatble with Sony equipment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 11, 2010 Share #17 Posted January 11, 2010 Just got it (the CS3KA)! Great tip! Here is the link... GPS-CS1KA | GPS Unit Kit GPS-CS1KA | Sony | SonyStyle USA Looking at the link you provided the device appears to be discontinued, and the software is Windows only. There are other devices available on Amazon... Amazon.co.uk: geotagging - Electronics & Photo If you are not in the UK search using "geotagging' on your local Amazon. The software I mentioned above can then extract the location details and update the DNG or JPEG files. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigSplash Posted January 11, 2010 Share #18 Posted January 11, 2010 Frank, has anyone told Steve Jobs to expect nuisance phone calls from someone suggesting Apple develop bellows and a reflex housing for the iPhone? Good point! I guess that means that you are now planning to disassemble your iphone? Actually I would prefer that Leica recognise a need for a gizmo that fits the M as an accessory that records GPS data directly onto the Metafile as each image is taken. This has been already suggested on this thread. The accessory could ideally house a second battery for GPS and cold weather usage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 11, 2010 Share #19 Posted January 11, 2010 Better yet, a small sattelite dish with hot shoe connection for direct transfer of images from the BBC to the camera memory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted January 11, 2010 Share #20 Posted January 11, 2010 I use the Sony GPS stick, then dump to Macbook pro using Load my Tracks. then apply GeoTagging to images DNG and jpg using PhotoLinker, which have a very intuitive interface which show exactly where my point are, and permit editing if required. YES, automatic GeoTagging would be a significant feature in a future M or any leica camera for that matter.? S2.s ? . Bo- I'm really interested in this. My iPhone wont work for this as most of the places I travel into in Africa have no mobile phone coverage. In March I'm doing a 3 week trans-Kalahari & Okavango safari ending up in Namibia, it would be great to be able to tag my images. Briefly, how do you link the GPS data to a specific image? Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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