I want a digital camera with built in GPS. That is a perfect marriage to me. I want to tag each photo with a geo location so that I can do GoogleMap integrations with galleries.

I love the size of my Canon Powershot, but know I will have to go larger. I don't want to have to use two separate units and then sync the two by time. I will also not own an iPhone anywhere in the near future (I'm sure there's an app for that :) ). Would be happy with 6+ mega pixels. I would wear a hat with an external GPS puck on the top for good reception :)

Is there such a thing in a size smaller than a DSLR? Also interested in anyone that geo tags Exif data.

--kev

check out the geotagging feature of the Eye-Fi Pro SD card:

http://www.eye.fi/cards/pro.html

and if you've never heard of Eye-Fi, you might want to read all about it can do.

;-)

Thanks for the info - I will check that out!


--kev

Kev..   GPS enabled cameras is the latest new thing, and there are expected to be lots more cameras coming out with it by the end of the year.   So far, only the more expensive larger ones have it. 

Technomadia wrote: ...We have Eye-Fi card, but it doesn't do exactly what you're wanting it to do.

can you elaborate, please?

To my understanding, in order for the GPS coordinates to match up with the location of where you're shooting, you need access to a wifi network that supports GPS.  When you're in the middle of the boonies on a hike or traversing Route 66 through the Black Mountains, for instance, there aren't always a Starbucks hotspot around to geotag that amazing canyon shot :)

Instead of a camera with GPS, how about a GPS with a camera? ;)
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=26876

Resolution is pretty low (3.2 megapixels), but I'd be willing to bet that it'll grab a location fix faster than just about anything else out there.  I'm seriously considering one, but I have to off-load some of my older GPSs first.

After reading the recommendations here, I am leaning towards a small GPS tagger that I will carry around with me. They are under $100, and I can change out my camera when I want (or, can afford!). I think by using a very small tagger, it won't be a big deal. The biggest concern is just turning the damn thing on! Maybe I will add a small strap to my camera and dangle it from that. That way they will always be together.

Thanks for the recommendations -

kev

Hey Kev, another option is to use software after the fact.  I currently use both a Canon EOS xti and a Powershot 770 IS.  I suck all the shots into Lightroom (not neccessary for most peeps) then use software to scavenge all the GPS track logs from my Garmin (currently a Zumo) and tag the pictures.  I always have my Garmin on when in a vehicle, so it always has some kind of info about where we are.  If I get out on foot and take pics, the logging software just picks the closest GPS tracklog and matches the date and time against the photos.

Let me know if you want more info on the software.  There are a fair amount of different free packages out there to do this.

Great information - thanks. I am currently looking at smthng like this on Amazon. That would allow me to haul it around while on foot. It is then a matter of syncing the data when I download my pictures. The GPS tracker isn't so much that I will be too disappointed if it doesn't work.

However, after looking at that tracker, it made me wish that something that cheap was around when my middle son started driving. I would have LOVED to know how he managed to rack up 7000 miles on a vehicle I let him use (a lease!!) in TWO months! I guess wandering is in the blood ;)


--kev