How to connect a GPS to 20D?

[nameIess]

Hey all,

Any idea how to connect a gps to the 20D so I'd get coordinates recorded with the pic data?

thanks

 

[CsabX]

Hey all,

Any idea how to connect a gps to the 20D so I'd get coordinates
recorded with the pic data?

thanks

Hi,

If you're OK to attach the GPS info when downloading the pictures just look at this thread:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1019&thread=27236405
I think it's easy enough, it won't cost you an arm.

I think with the WFT-E1A (I believe that's for the 20D) you won't be able to do it anyway, so I doubt there is another possibility.

Csaba

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[Gil Butler]

Check out the Sony GPS-CS1 ($119.95 at B&H) My kids got me one for Christmas. It's very easy to use and includes software to put the coordinates into the EXIF file and also to take you to Google Earth and show where the picture was taken. Easily showed the difference between my front and back yards.

It says for Sony cameras, but worked with 20D with no problems.

 

[Daniella68313]

Hey all,

Any idea how to connect a gps to the 20D so I'd get coordinates
recorded with the pic data?

I bought that little devise, which is very nice because it also display your GPS coordonate in real time..so great if you're lost in the forest

The Holux M-241:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Holux-M241-Bluetooth-USB-GPS-Data-Logger-Receiver-LCD_W0QQitemZ280217083925QQihZ018QQcategoryZ148490QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I first start the devise when I enter a location..then let it run until I finish shooting that day and stop it there.

First you must syncronize your clock with your camera so that the time tag in your photo will correspond with the time tag of the correct GPS coordonate in the GPS devise.

Then I use a little free program called geosetter to geotag my photos.

You can also create a google Earth file which you can send to someone and if that person has googleearth installed, it will show your route with your photos embedded

neat thing.

thanks

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[Daniella68313]

The Holux M-241 is the only GPS logger that actualy can show the GPS coordonate in real time.

If you already have a GPS that can create a log file, you can use that devise as well..

I did not have a GPS and wanted a devise that could log my route and also show me the real time coordonate so that if I get lost in the woods, I could track my way back.

So far no other devise does it and you need a full features GPS to get this.

At around 60$, it's a really nice thing.

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[Justme]

The Holux M-241 is the only GPS logger that actualy can show the GPS
coordonate in real time.

If you already have a GPS that can create a log file, you can use
that devise as well..

I did not have a GPS and wanted a devise that could log my route and
also show me the real time coordonate so that if I get lost in the
woods, I could track my way back.

Let's say you did get lost, how would you use it to get back? I was recently at a very familiar wooded area but once inside, I traveled to some areas I had not previously explored. Everything looked the same no matter which way I looked. It was overcast so that was a bit disorienting. I eventually did see a landmark that was different so knew which way to go. Having a GPS would have been useful.

So far no other devise does it and you need a full features GPS to
get this.

At around 60$, it's a really nice thing.

And you ordered it directly from that eBay store?

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[Daniella68313]

The Holux M-241 is the only GPS logger that actualy can show the GPS
coordonate in real time.

If you already have a GPS that can create a log file, you can use
that devise as well..

I did not have a GPS and wanted a devise that could log my route and
also show me the real time coordonate so that if I get lost in the
woods, I could track my way back.

Let's say you did get lost, how would you use it to get back? I was
recently at a very familiar wooded area but once inside, I traveled
to some areas I had not previously explored. Everything looked the
same no matter which way I looked. It was overcast so that was a bit
disorienting. I eventually did see a landmark that was different so
knew which way to go. Having a GPS would have been useful.

first you have to take note on the coordonate before you start, like where your car is parket. Second you must make sure your battery in the GPS is fresh then you write down those coordonate before you start..

If you get lost, you can get the GPS location in order to get back to your point of origine by going in the direction you need.

for exemple lets imagine that you started at 73.40.10 - 75.50.20

when you are lost you check the GPS coordonate. lets say you are now at 73.30.20 - 75.50.10. you walk about 50 feet in the direction you think is right and you check again..you must get closer to your point of origine, not getting farther away from it.

if your next step bring you to 73.20.30, that means you are getting away from your original position..if your next step now read 73.40.02, that means our are getting closer to your origine.

You must make sure the number of the coordonate are getting in the right direction, wich is closer to your origine. So you might not see exactly where you are on a map, but you would be able to see if you are getting away from your original position or not.

the trick would be to walk, check GPS, getting closer? fine, that's the right direction. Getting away? opppsss..wrong direction.

it would be a bit of trial and error probably with the direction but it's a very good way to get back on track for sure.

I once got lost in the huge Giant Sequoia NP totaly alone because suddent very dense fog got in from nowhere. I could not see 3 feet in front of me at some point so no landmark available. It was about one hour from sunset, I was alone, with wild bears and mountain lions maybe...I was prepairing to spend a very long and cold dark night in the forest and I found my way back only by keeping calm and sheer luck.

I wish I had a GPS then. I would have tracked my way back no problem in the fog.

Of course you MUST write down the coordonates before you start in order to get back there.

So far no other devise does it and you need a full features GPS to
get this.

At around 60$, it's a really nice thing.

And you ordered it directly from that eBay store?

yes, from this excellent seller..very fast and reliable shipping too:

http://stores.ebay.com/aplumdeal

It's a nice little gadget.

It is also fun to watch my route later at the end of the day..remember years later where I took this or that photo...

I will send you a link to download a googleearth file wich includes photos so that you can see what it can do.

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[BadtzMaru]

You don't need to use the Sony software, and if you are shooting raw you will need to use other software. For the price of the sony unit you can get a more accurate unit.

 

[BadtzMaru]

You would think that with a display that unit would allow some way of reviewing coordinates once it started logging. Having to write down * (to me) seems purpose defeating when you have the information at hand its just... not viewable on the device?

Ah, it seems you can view the info over bluetooth, in which case thats a pretty cool device for the money.

 

[joe filer]

This item really looks interesting. Question since I am pretty ignorant on GPS devices: It comes with a 7 day free trial for smart2go maps. Is this a necessary feature or will it function with no ongoing subscription fees?
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[Justme]

The Holux M-241 is the only GPS logger that actualy can show the GPS
coordonate in real time.

If you already have a GPS that can create a log file, you can use
that devise as well..

I did not have a GPS and wanted a devise that could log my route and
also show me the real time coordonate so that if I get lost in the
woods, I could track my way back.

Let's say you did get lost, how would you use it to get back? I was
recently at a very familiar wooded area but once inside, I traveled
to some areas I had not previously explored. Everything looked the
same no matter which way I looked. It was overcast so that was a bit
disorienting. I eventually did see a landmark that was different so
knew which way to go. Having a GPS would have been useful.

first you have to take note on the coordonate before you start, like
where your car is parket. Second you must make sure your battery in
the GPS is fresh then you write down those coordonate before you
start..

If you get lost, you can get the GPS location in order to get back to
your point of origine by going in the direction you need.

for exemple lets imagine that you started at 73.40.10 - 75.50.20

when you are lost you check the GPS coordonate. lets say you are now
at 73.30.20 - 75.50.10. you walk about 50 feet in the direction you
think is right and you check again..you must get closer to your point
of origine, not getting farther away from it.

if your next step bring you to 73.20.30, that means you are getting
away from your original position..if your next step now read
73.40.02, that means our are getting closer to your origine.

You must make sure the number of the coordonate are getting in the
right direction, wich is closer to your origine. So you might not
see exactly where you are on a map, but you would be able to see if
you are getting away from your original position or not.

the trick would be to walk, check GPS, getting closer? fine, that's
the right direction. Getting away? opppsss..wrong direction.

it would be a bit of trial and error probably with the direction but
it's a very good way to get back on track for sure.

Thanks for sharing the above Daniella. A logical way to do it. I am wondering if a full-featured GPS would actually lead you back to the original starting point with arrows etc. I'll find out.

I once got lost in the huge Giant Sequoia NP totaly alone because
suddent very dense fog got in from nowhere. I could not see 3 feet
in front of me at some point so no landmark available. It was about
one hour from sunset, I was alone, with wild bears and mountain lions
maybe...I was prepairing to spend a very long and cold dark night in
the forest and I found my way back only by keeping calm and sheer
luck.

I remember this story. Wow, talk about unexpected things, like fog, happening at the wrong time. You are one tough and brave lady and resourceful with a good head on you in such a situation. Many people would panic. Panic doesn't help though

I wish I had a GPS then. I would have tracked my way back no problem
in the fog.

Of course you MUST write down the coordonates before you start in
order to get back there.

So far no other devise does it and you need a full features GPS to
get this.

At around 60$, it's a really nice thing.

And you ordered it directly from that eBay store?

yes, from this excellent seller..very fast and reliable shipping too:

http://stores.ebay.com/aplumdeal

It's a nice little gadget.

It is also fun to watch my route later at the end of the
day..remember years later where I took this or that photo...

I will send you a link to download a googleearth file wich includes
photos so that you can see what it can do.

Thanks. I just read it.

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[hollis_f]

Thanks for sharing the above Daniella. A logical way to do it. I am
wondering if a full-featured GPS would actually lead you back to the
original starting point with arrows etc. I'll find out.

It sure would.

Most proper GPS devices will allow you to save a location and then show you the direction to that location. Of course it only shows it as the crow flies, but that's a lot better than nothing.

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Can0n 2oD and 4oD

 

[CsabX]

Thanks for sharing the above Daniella. A logical way to do it. I am
wondering if a full-featured GPS would actually lead you back to the
original starting point with arrows etc. I'll find out.

It sure would.

Most proper GPS devices will allow you to save a location and then
show you the direction to that location. Of course it only shows it
as the crow flies, but that's a lot better than nothing.

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Mass Spectroscopist in the UK
Can0n 2oD and 4oD

Actually that's not exactly like that. The mapped GPS's are quite capable.

I'm only familiar with Garmin GPS's but if you switch on the track log (it's on by default, and you need that to create a gpx file anyway) than you can go back on your route - not like the crow flies , and even the GPS can help you as there is a "trackback" feature built-in, which does the same, with guiding arrows.

Csaba

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[CsabX]

first you have to take note on the coordonate before you start, like
where your car is parket. Second you must make sure your battery in
the GPS is fresh then you write down those coordonate before you
start..

I'm glad you like this so much (even giving advices now! after you were quite dismissive in the start of the other thread not so long ago...
I hope you already have the "net" of your pictures in your Google Earth!

And your point is spot on that you always need to make sure your batteries are good!

I once got lost in the huge Giant Sequoia NP totaly alone because
suddent very dense fog got in from nowhere. I could not see 3 feet
in front of me at some point so no landmark available. It was about
one hour from sunset, I was alone, with wild bears and mountain lions
maybe...I was prepairing to spend a very long and cold dark night in
the forest and I found my way back only by keeping calm and sheer
luck.

I wish I had a GPS then. I would have tracked my way back no problem
in the fog.

Of course you MUST write down the coordonates before you start in
order to get back there.

Daniella, I think you'll be better off with a proper GPS in the long run - it's just more reliable, has better reception, but most importantly it's not not even comparable in usefulness to the simple device you're using.

Believe me, not everybody can go into places like you described where the mapped GPS's can really shine, and built for I think - and that is what you're doing regularly it seems.

But that's just my opinion.

My friend - also in Canada, he's climbing the Rockies - dismisses the GPS because he don't want to rely on it - (and I understand that, as first I also considered that a too big of an advantage during advanturous / survival type hiking trips) but after some bad experience in e.g. snowstorms he now started to consider buying one...)
It can really save your life in certain situations.

Regards,
Csaba

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[Anastigmat]

I don't think it is possible. In an interview of one of Canon's top tech execs, he says that GPS units can be connected to Canon cameras that have wireless connectivity. The 20D does not have wireless connectivity but the 30D and 40D do.

In the 40D white paper, it says:

"The WFT-E3A is a dedicated EOS 40D accessory similar to the WFT-E2A (the wireless file transmitter unit for the EOS-1D Mark III) offering wireless or wired network functions (via FTP, PTP, or HTTP) and support for USB peripherals (specifically, external storage devices and GPS units)."

So, you would need to upgrade to the 40D, get a WFT-E3A vertical grip and then you can connect a GPS unit to the camera.

Hey all,

Any idea how to connect a gps to the 20D so I'd get coordinates
recorded with the pic data?

thanks

 

[nameIess]

hey,

I've started using gpicsync to sync the gps coordinates with my photos and have them exported to google earth. is there a way to host the pictures somewhere so i can email for example the google earth file to ppl so they can view the tracks and photos without having to send them each and every photo?

Hey all,

Any idea how to connect a gps to the 20D so I'd get coordinates
recorded with the pic data?

I bought that little devise, which is very nice because it also
display your GPS coordonate in real time..so great if you're lost in
the forest

The Holux M-241:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Holux-M241-Bluetooth-USB-GPS-Data-Logger-Receiver-LCD_W0QQitemZ280217083925QQihZ018QQcategoryZ148490QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I first start the devise when I enter a location..then let it run
until I finish shooting that day and stop it there.

First you must syncronize your clock with your camera so that the
time tag in your photo will correspond with the time tag of the
correct GPS coordonate in the GPS devise.

Then I use a little free program called geosetter to geotag my photos.

You can also create a google Earth file which you can send to someone
and if that person has googleearth installed, it will show your route
with your photos embedded

neat thing.

thanks

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[sjprg]

Use Robogeo software. Its inexpensive and works perfectly. The only crevate is that you set the time on your camera correctly. Use your GPS time to set the camera and your computer. It will do Canon raw files also.
http://www.robogeo.com

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[nameIess]

hey,

I've started using gpicsync to sync the gps coordinates with my photos and have them exported to google earth. is there a way to host the pictures somewhere so i can email for example the google earth file to ppl so they can view the tracks and photos without having to send them each and every photo?

 

[Daniella68313]

hey,

I've started using gpicsync to sync the gps coordinates with my
photos and have them exported to google earth. is there a way to host
the pictures somewhere so i can email for example the google earth
file to ppl so they can view the tracks and photos without having to
send them each and every photo?

sure..just export the whole thing as a .kmz file and that will include all the photos with them.

there is a hick though, because google map usualy resize the photos to viewing so they look not as sharp as the original photos.

.kmz files contain all images inside. They are zipped google files and you just need to click on it to load in google and that will show all the pics.

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[nameIess]

Thank you so much for tip. While this is very useful, but I'm working on hundreds of photos and the kmz file was almost 10 mb for like a dozen of photos! so unfortunataly this will not work for me

Isn't there a way to have the photos on my website? or maybe host them at panoramio, and that website would read the coordinate from the exif automatically? but the thing is... i want the files to be private, selected people can view them.

thanks for your help

hey,

I've started using gpicsync to sync the gps coordinates with my
photos and have them exported to google earth. is there a way to host
the pictures somewhere so i can email for example the google earth
file to ppl so they can view the tracks and photos without having to
send them each and every photo?

sure..just export the whole thing as a .kmz file and that will
include all the photos with them.

there is a hick though, because google map usualy resize the photos
to viewing so they look not as sharp as the original photos.

.kmz files contain all images inside. They are zipped google files
and you just need to click on it to load in google and that will show
all the pics.

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