Best beginner DSLR with geotaging: After a recent trip to Europe, I had trouble remembering where some of the picture I took were taken. Luckily I had also used my I Phone and that had...

Robert Willson Loc: Palmetto, Florida

After a recent trip to Europe, I had trouble remembering where some of the picture I took were taken. Luckily I had also used my I Phone and that had geotags on the pictures.
I am interested in getting a DSLR, but would like to have the geotag information available when I review the pictures that were taken. I have looked at Cannon and Nikon beginner cameras, but they don't have geotag capabilities.

Any suggestions as to what camera may work out best for me when taking trips.
Thanks
Bob

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Geo-tags are a feature that are on some cameras. A friend used the feature and he says they aren't always accurate to your exact location. But I am certain there are hoggers that know how to fine tune this feature.

Hooman

Couple of years ago I got my Canon 6D, very happy with all features including Geotagging

Robert Willson Loc: Palmetto, Florida

Thanks for the info, will look into this.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

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Lots of choices. From what I understand, GPS takes a while to get the signal after you turn it on, just like a car GPS. Then it will keep it or get it more quickly throughout the day. It also uses battery power.

http://snapsort.com/explore/best-digital-cameras/have-a-gps-24-months-recent
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/article/gr9ozfh7/gps.html

More -

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=cameras+with+GPS

Carl D Loc: Albemarle, NC.

The GPS in cameras is usually not very accurate. Keep a pocket size notebook, it's more accurate.

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

When I'm traveling I always take extra pictures of signs, seems silly, but they make great extras for my scrapbooks. And it helps me remember where I was - like the name of a restaurant or park. Always take a quick pic of the sign on your way in!

Machinedoc Loc: Yorktown Heights, NY

Carl D wrote:

The GPS in cameras is usually not very accurate. Keep a pocket size notebook, it's more accurate.

I have used the Nikon GP-1 GPS receiver on my D90 and D7200 for about 8 years (both in and out of country)...once I have a satellite lock, it has never failed to provide the coordinates of my location that I consider "not accurate." To begin with, "accuracy" is a relative term. The US government specs the maximum theoretical accuracy of the GPS to be 7.8 meters. Even if I could get that kind of accuracy, it would be way more than I need to determine where the photograph was taken. I have no idea what the actual accuracy is, but, whatever it is, it gives me the info I need. Of course, I do pay a price in terms of the power it consumes from the camera battery, but, to me, it is entirely worth it. I've tried the notebook approach, but that simply gets in the way of the photography.

Why not try taking a few photos with a smartphone and then see if the data you get makes sense to you and then proceed to selecting a camera if the positioning info works for you. (I also take a shot or two of signs - just because signs are fun!)

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

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Nikon D5300. GPS is built-in.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/dslr-cameras/d5300.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-TechSpecs

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

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For a beginner, I'd have to say that a (Hasselblad H5D-200c) would be a decent entry level camera body to play with for a while until such time you are prepared to advance to something more expensive with better qualities.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

TommiRulz wrote:

When I'm traveling I always take extra pictures of signs, seems silly, but they make great extras for my scrapbooks. And it helps me remember where I was - like the name of a restaurant or park. Always take a quick pic of the sign on your way in!

crphoto8 Loc: Anaheim, California

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I've taken all my photos in recent years with geotagging. I find it indispensable in travel and even in local photos. I use a Canon 5D Mk3 which doesn't have native Wi-Fi or GPS but uses an external GPS module. This works well for me. The new 5D Mk4 has native Wi-Fi, NFC and GPS but it isn't really a beginner's DSLR. The just announced mirror-less M5 doesn't have GPS.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

I'd recommend you look for a DSLR that is compatible with some form of separate GPS/Geotagging module.

Built-in GPS reduces camera battery life a great deal. You'll need more spare batteries, or just won't be able to take anywhere near as many shots per charge.

Photos of signs, a notebook... or perhaps even take an erasable white board to write on, then photograph it if you want the notes right alongside your images. All those conserve the camrea's battery power. A separate module, with its own power supply, would do the same.

Robert Willson Loc: Palmetto, Florida

Good Day All,
Thanks for all the information that I received on this topic. It looks like a Nikon D5300 may fit my price range for a beginner DSLR with a means of see where I took the pictures when on our next trip.

Thanks Again
Bob

one_eyed_pete Loc: Colonie NY

Zone-System-Grandpa wrote:

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For a beginner, I'd have to say that a (Hasselblad H5D-200c) would be a decent entry level camera body to play with for a while until such time you are prepared to advance to something more expensive with better qualities.

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