GisTeq GPS/DPL700 PhotoTrackr review notes

aerialphotoaerialphoto Registered Users Posts: 299 Major grins
edited June 6, 2008 in Accessories
I recently got a DPL700 PhotoTrackr Lite from Gisteq and did a brief review on it, along with some geocoding notes and samples from two different programs.

I didn't particularly include this in my notes, but I'm really happy with the sensitivity of this GPS receiver. For being a tiny, pocket size box without an external antenna it does a pretty decent job. Sitting in in a metal building a couple of days ago I switched it on and got a position lock in a few seconds.

My DPL700 review notes are here, and the geocoding page is here.

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  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2008
    Scott,

    That's a GREAT review you posted on your site. Do you mind if we put it (or a version of it) in the Dgrin Reviews gallery?
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  • aerialphotoaerialphoto Registered Users Posts: 299 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2008
    schmoo wrote:
    Scott,

    That's a GREAT review you posted on your site. Do you mind if we put it (or a version of it) in the Dgrin Reviews gallery?

    Sure, have at it.

    I'm packing for a trip to Maine, I hope to give the whole process a workout.

    - sk
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2008
    Scott, thank you for the info! thumb.gif
    One question: do you know if it operates on RAW files (particullarly Canon .CR2)? headscratch.gif
    I prefer doing all my DAM stuff with origonal raw files, yet most of the geocoding devices/software appear to work only with jpegs:-( ne_nau.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • aerialphotoaerialphoto Registered Users Posts: 299 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2008
    Nikolai wrote:
    Scott, thank you for the info! thumb.gif
    One question: do you know if it operates on RAW files (particullarly Canon .CR2)? headscratch.gif
    I prefer doing all my DAM stuff with origonal raw files, yet most of the geocoding devices/software appear to work only with jpegs:-( ne_nau.gif

    Well... the GPS itself doesn't do anything to the images. You have to use a separate program to do that.

    The "stock" software that comes with the GPS only works on .JPGs. Their "pro" version works with over 100 different raw formats. Check their website, but I think it will work with just about all the Canon versions.

    Geosetter will work with CRW and CR2 files (and a few other raw formats).

    I almost always shoot "raw" myself, but I think I'll stick with geocoding the .jpgs/.tifs after I'm done processing them. As long as the exif data is kept intact you should be able to geocode the final images pretty quickly and painlessly.
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2008
    aerialphoto wrote:
    Well... the GPS itself doesn't do anything to the images. You have to use a separate program to do that.

    The "stock" software that comes with the GPS only works on .JPGs. Their "pro" version works with over 100 different raw formats. Check their website, but I think it will work with just about all the Canon versions.

    Geosetter will work with CRW and CR2 files (and a few other raw formats).

    I almost always shoot "raw" myself, but I think I'll stick with geocoding the .jpgs/.tifs after I'm done processing them. As long as the exif data is kept intact you should be able to geocode the final images pretty quickly and painlessly.

    Got it, thanks!
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
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