[Digikam-users] GPS Logger

[Markus Spring]

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Hi Gandalf,

I myself use the Sony GPS CS-1 (old version). Under linux it behaves like a mass
storage unit (you can mount it as a vfat file system) and gpsbabel knows how to
convert the format to something usable. For myself I use the perl module
Image::Exiftool to write the gps data into my images, as this module has write
support for raw files too, something I am really missing in digikam, and it
allows me to query http://ws.geonames.org for a placename.

The latter feature I have submitted as a wish in bugzilla after short
conversation with Gilles and maybe the next digikam will have this feature, too
- - I regard it as a killer feature for everybody using a gps.

Maybe the new version of the Sony GPS is better - at least my version looses
track in buildings or heavily shaded areas like big cities. That's the reason
why I will wear it attached with velcro on the shoulder part of my camera bag
instead of having it dangle from my belt.

All in all it's a small, self contained and easy to use device giving good
results, so I do recommend it

Best regards - Markus
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