wlaidlaw Posted December 18, 2013 Share #141 Posted December 18, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have the opportunity of getting one of these, which I was hoping to do for improved camera handling and perhaps flash sync (as much as remote shooting and GPS). There are a few comments here that focus on these aspects, but I wonder whether those of you that have the grip and have used it for a bit find that it really improves the handling (whether or not used with the finger rubber band) or whether you find that it just adds bunk to the naked camera. The answer is that for heavy/long lenses like my 28-85/f3.3 and 0.95 Nocti, it definitely makes the camera more secure. I like the profile of the grip, which is more like the old film M grip and not as visually obvious as the M8/9 cylindrical grip. It does give the camera a bulkier appearance but you don’t notice this in use. I was worried that it would become very difficult to access the zoom/focus button but have not found this in practice. I am very pleased with it overall. Will I get the finger loop? Probably not. I already have a pair of Luigi’s wrist straps, which can fulfil a similar purpose. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pop Posted December 19, 2013 Share #142 Posted December 19, 2013 @Wilson: Googling for "change exif timestamp" will yield a few possibly useful programs which can adjust the EXIF time stamp. None of those are related to GPS and Geotagging, it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Black Posted December 19, 2013 Share #143 Posted December 19, 2013 A couple Apple apps that might be helpful --- Photolinker is great for GPS and can do time shifts: Photolinker For changing EXIF such as entering all the data for non-coded lenses, ExifChanger: ExifChanger I have used Photolinker for a couple years (paid version) and ExifChanger for 3-4 months. Both great apps. I don't like the added post processing steps, but that's life... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted December 19, 2013 Share #144 Posted December 19, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions guys. I already have an EXIF data writer with a batching facility, which I have used to insert copyright information. If only a few photos need altering, I can use that but in the end I suspect I will just start all the clocks of the three cameras at the same time and disable GPS synching on the M240. I will probably use PS CC to put fake dates in as an overlay/layer on the images that are being incorporated into the final cut. As Redge said, this is the movies - just fake it all. I suspect I have been trying to get too anally technical over this. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted December 19, 2013 Share #145 Posted December 19, 2013 Lightroom will let you reset capture time and apply the adustment to a batch of images. I often have to do this when I've shifted across time zones and it's not adjusted in one or other of the bodies I'm using... Way to go for those who use LR - I'm surprised that Aperture doesn't allow this. (though I'd not thought of taking a shot of a time source at the beginning of a shoot - nice idea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinchohs Posted January 8, 2014 Share #146 Posted January 8, 2014 Hi all. I was wondering if anyone can report on actual usage of the multi-function grip. I'm mostly interested in how effective the GPS module is: (1) does it connect and acquire signal easily? (2) does it loose the signal if you step inside, and if so does it reconnect easily once you are outside? (3) does it consume a lot of battery? Thanks for your help. This will assist me in making a purchasing decision. Appreciate it. m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted January 8, 2014 Share #147 Posted January 8, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1) Initial connection (first time on camera) requires about 10-12 minutes to show acquisition. 2) It does tend to lose signal indoors, depending how near the window you are and what satellites are “in view”. It then usually takes 3 to 4 minutes to reacquire a satellite again. 3) Battery consumption is a little higher with GPS enabled but not dramatically so. 4) It retains last acquired position for 24 hours if no new signal received. 5) It does not work in China or HK at all or even nearby. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinchohs Posted January 8, 2014 Share #148 Posted January 8, 2014 1) Initial connection (first time on camera) requires about 10-12 minutes to show acquisition. 2) It does tend to lose signal indoors, depending how near the window you are and what satellites are “in view”. It then usually takes 3 to 4 minutes to reacquire a satellite again. 3) Battery consumption is a little higher with GPS enabled but not dramatically so. 4) It retains last acquired position for 24 hours if no new signal received. 5) It does not work in China or HK at all or even nearby. Wilson Wilson, thanks so much for the prompt response. Very appreciate it. m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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