GPS photo tracker (Page 2): If you already have a phone with GPS, there is a "free" option that some people use. When in a location, take a "reference" photo with your phone. You will...

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If you already have a phone with GPS, there is a "free" option that some people use.

When in a location, take a "reference" photo with your phone. You will now have a photo tagged with GPS and time.

When back at your computer, use the phone photo to determine location. It is easy to "batch" assign GPS data in software such as LR. You just drag your un-tagged photos onto the map where where the phone photo is.

Not as elegant as having built-in GPS, but it works.

As to those asking why GPS is needed... I've got a pretty good memory for locations, too. There are still plenty of hikes, trail rides, and other "backwoods" adventures that are fun to see on a map. It is very convenient to click once and see a map of exactly where you were on that trail five or ten years ago.

When arguing with a relative on exactly who hosted Christmas in 2002, the data can also come in handy. :)

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

zphotorayz wrote:

I am looking for a Photo tracker to tag the location of my photos. I will be using it with a Nikon D7200 and want it to be able to export GPX files if it does not directly communicate with the camera. I am most interested in some sort of iPhone app but am also considering standard alone and dedicated devices. Does anyone have any experience or recommendations?

I believe the gp-1 from Nikon will go out. I used it on 3300 and it is supposed to work on the 7200 also. There are also copy cat, third party ones.

Also, snap bridge will also tag I believe. I've used it to control my 7200 but not tagging. Is free.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/snapbridge-app.page

zphotorayz

I admit I would not use it all the time, but they are nice to document trail hikes and view points especially in wilderness areas.

SteveFranz Loc: Durham, NC

My camera (Canon T61) does not have GPS, when I want to identify a location precisely I take an accompanying shot with my cell phone with the GPS location feature enabled. Then I can get the precise address, latitude & longitude as well as time & altitude. (fun if you are taking pictures from the plane)

jwohlhueter

GAIA GPS and All Trails hiking apps allow uploads of route GPS data to Google Earth. Compare the time your photo was taken to the GPS location data recorded at the same time. I do this with my Garmin device frequently because the GPS setting burns up my cameras battery life too fast.

PhotoJoe Loc: WASHINGTON

I use GPS when I'm in unfamiliar hiking grounds. I shoot Nikon D5500, https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product-archive/gps/gp-1-gps-unit.html. It is a drain on the battery.

OleMe Loc: Montgomery Co., MD

zphotorayz wrote:

I am looking for a Photo tracker to tag the location of my photos. I will be using it with a Nikon D7200 [snip] ?

Take a look at DAWN di-GPS. I found a GPS accessory there for my Nikon. It attaches via the accessory plug and records GPS data directly in the camera. No need to do more than turn it on and wait for a GPS fix. No monkeying around with syncing cell phones, etc. One of their units worked very well for me on a similar Nikon. Their site says they have models compatible with the D7200.

/Roger

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Bison Bud wrote:

I must admit that I have often wondered why I migh... (show quote)

Here's an example: Let's say, you work for a major construction firm and your job is to document the progress of various construction sites with images. GPS tagging all of your images can make it later easier to determine which image came from which site.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

OleMe wrote:

Take a look at DAWN di-GPS. I found a GPS accessory there for my Nikon. It attaches via the accessory plug and records GPS data directly in the camera. No need to do more than turn it on and wait for a GPS fix. No monkeying around with syncing cell phones, etc. One of their units worked very well for me on a similar Nikon. Their site says they have models compatible with the D7200.

/Roger

Amazon has a unit for $49.95. works great.

GPS-N Plus High-Precision Camera GPS Receiver Navigation Geotagging for Nikon D3100, D3200, D3300, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D7000, D7100, D600, D610, D800, D810, D700, D750, D90, D4, D3 etc

Bison Bud

rook2c4 wrote:

Here's an example: Let's say, you work for a major construction firm and your job is to document the progress of various construction sites with images. GPS tagging all of your images can make it later easier to determine which image came from which site.

I can certainly see where in a "documentation scenario" that GPS tagging could indeed be useful. I just don't see any real advantage to using it on my personal photos. I really think that in most cases GPS tagging is just another new toy to play with. Nothing wrong with that, I love toys too, it's just not something I have any real interest in at this time. However, you do bring up a valid point and I appreciate your response! Good luck and good shooting to all.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Bison Bud wrote:

I can certainly see where in a "documentation scenario" that GPS tagging could indeed be useful. I just don't see any real advantage to using it on my personal photos. I really think that in most cases GPS tagging is just another new toy to play with. Nothing wrong with that, I love toys too, it's just not something I have any real interest in at this time. However, you do bring up a valid point and I appreciate your response! Good luck and good shooting to all.

I'll give you another example.

I spent a month in new England and Nova Scotia. I took lots of photos. A Lot of them were lighthouses, which can look alike. When I got back, I could not remember, the name and locations, of some of them. Turn on the map view in LR, and viola, I could tell which was which.

There were others that gps helped me to remember what and where they were. I'm getting to old and my memory, especially shirt term, is not as good as it was.

pecohen Loc: Central Maine

frankraney wrote:

I'll give you another example.

I spent a month in new England and Nova Scotia. I took lots of photos. A Lot of them were lighthouses, which can look alike. When I got back, I could not remember, the name and locations, of some of them. Turn on the map view in LR, and viola, I could tell which was which.

There were others that gps helped me to remember what and where they were. I'm getting to old and my memory, especially shirt term, is not as good as it was.

I have some photos and videos that I took on a cruise from Boston to Montreal a few years ago and I still wish I had GPS data to identify where I was along the Gaspe peninsula. One day we spent in Charlottetown PEI and we boarded ship again late in the day, perhaps 5 p.m. I have pictures as we left but it got dark and the next morning all I know was that the pictures I took were from somewhere between PEI and Quebec City. I do wish I knew where.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

pecohen wrote:

I have some photos and videos that I took on a cruise from Boston to Montreal a few years ago and I still wish I had GPS data to identify where I was along the Gaspe peninsula. One day we spent in Charlottetown PEI and we boarded ship again late in the day, perhaps 5 p.m. I have pictures as we left but it got dark and the next morning all I know was that the pictures I took were from somewhere between PEI and Quebec City. I do wish I knew where.

There is a use for GPS, but all the time. Not needed for family pics for sure, but when out traveling, I think they are a necessity.

OleMe Loc: Montgomery Co., MD

frankraney wrote:

Amazon has a unit for $49.95. works great.

GPS-N Plus High-Precision Camera GPS Receiver Navigation Geotagging for Nikon D3100, D3200, D3300, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D7000, D7100, D600, D610, D800, D810, D700, D750, D90, D4, D3 etc

Interesting but gets mixed reviews on Amazon - cable problems.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

OleMe wrote:

Interesting but gets mixed reviews on Amazon - cable problems.

I've used one for three four years. I had a cable problem right off the bat, my problem. Haven't had a problem with them since. one thing I noticed on a lot of reviews is 90% or more are always negative cuz you never hear the good.