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Subject: Re: [OM] GPS tagging
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:02:52 -0400
Sorry, I didn't read far enough on the I-gotU 120 review.  A responder 
to the review states that replacement cables can be found here
<http://www.expansys-usa.com/mobile-action-usb-charging-data-cable-for-travel-logger-for-gt-600-gt-200e-and-gt-120-192209/>
But I note that is only for units with S/N: starting from 0907xxxxx.

Chuck Norcutt


On 9/22/2011 7:55 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I saw this note and, having been frustrated at not being able to
> remember where some of my Scotland photos were taken, decided to spring
> for a GPS tracker.  But I bought this one instead:
> <http://www.amazon.com/i-gotU-GT-800-Travel-Sports-Computer/dp/B004Z1R8UK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316691321&sr=1-1>
> I liked the display screen for syncing time with the camera and the
> altitude readout.  I'll report back on how well it works after I get
> back from my trip.  I'll still have to do the 2 step thing with raw
> files though.  The battery is a replaceable Nikon EN-EL10 equivalent.
> The same battery is also apparently used in lots of Oly Stylus cameras
> under an LI-40B designation.  It also has a standard micro USB cable.
> One of the Amazon reviewers of the I-gotu 120 comments that it has a
> proprietary USB cable which broke and he cannot find a replacement.
> <http://www.amazon.com/review/R2SE28IINGQK84/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R2SE28IINGQK84>
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 9/22/2011 3:52 AM, Tim Hughes wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi Mike,
>>                the Canon auto-aperture mechanism is on hold as I have been 
>> busy.
>>
>> The reviews on the Igotu 120 seem to have similar comments to your and 
>> Moose's:
>>
>> Here is summary:
>> The good :  low cost ~$50,waterproof, decent battery life.  Has many other 
>> targeted uses like sports/fitness. Can be used with 3rd party nav software 
>> when hooked up to laptop usb.
>> The bad:  not too friendly software to use for photography,requires two 
>> steps for raw/jpeg use. Fixed in place Battery,can only be charged through 
>> proprietary usb cable.
>>
>> Various user reviews of IgotU :
>> http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/03/19/i-gotu-usb-gps-travel-logger-gt-120-review/
>>
>> http://www.digital-photography-school.com/i-gotu-gt-120-gps-data-logger-review
>> http://www.randomconnections.com/?p=2419
>>
>> http://gadgets.softpedia.com/news/Mobile-Action-i-gotU-GT-120-USB-GPS-Travel-Logger-Review-4133-04.html
>>
>>    SONY:
>> The Sony unit has an added simplified use mode, in that it allows you to 
>> plug in the SD memory card to gps unit, at the end of day, for tagging. No 
>> pc or cables equired, unless you want more control or use a CFcard. ( It 
>> might just be possible to use a SD-CF passive card adapter, I guess?)
>> Cost is higher at ~$90, and battery life shorter , but it does use an easy 
>> to get,cheap rechargeable battery. More convenient to swap out.  Using the 
>> SD card mode requires some interaction as the software only updates location 
>> info, in batches of 60. This seems a very annoying uneeded step detracting 
>> from this otherwise good feature?
>> The unit like IgotU, does not support raw files,without 3rd party software 
>> like geosetter.
>> The Bundled software, seems to get better reviews than IgotU. Sony Memory is 
>> larger but Igotu has wider choice of aquisition/storage rates so may not be 
>> as big a deal.
>> sony unit has small display,IgotU has 2 leds.
>>
>> There is a later version of the Igotu product model 200e ($100), which adds 
>> BT for PC connectivity with mapping software (or camera connectivity if 
>> supported) and it has a larger battery and memory.
>>
>> tim Hughes
>>
>>
>>
>> --- On Tue, 9/13/11, usher99@xxxxxxx<usher99@xxxxxxx>   wrote:
>>
>>
>> From: usher99@xxxxxxx<usher99@xxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [OM] GPS tagging
>> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 7:43 PM
>>
>>
>> Hi Tim,
>>
>>     I saw Moose's Igotu GT120, bought one,  and have been using that.  It
>> is quite H2O resistant but the Li battery is sealed in for good and for
>> bad.
>> I can testify it is tough as has been rained upon on horseback for
>> days.  Mostly worked well enough though I don't like the software much.
>> I haven't updated it since about April though.  Tags Jpegs and use
>> Geosetter (free) to tag the Raw files.  You can easily program how
>> frequently it
>> checks in and the battery seems to last>24hrs.  Be sure the cam time
>> is spot on local time to avoid issues later.    Many more options now,
>> but it is satisfactory.
>>
>> How is the aperture stop down gizmo for the OM 5D classic proceeding?
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/i-gotU-GT-120-Chipset-Software-Included/dp/B001IMJV0E
>>
>> http://global.mobileaction.com/product/product_i-gotU_USB.jsp
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> Has anybody used this Sony geo-tagging device? ~$90US  from B&H
>> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=604577&is=REG&A=details&Q=
>>
>> There are other alternatives but this sounded one of the better ones.
>>
>>
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