The Options for a GPS Digital Camera
Have you considered a GPS digital camera? Maybe you should.Perhaps you travel a bit and love taking photos, but later you have trouble remembering just where you encountered that glorious two tiered waterfall. Wouldn't it be great if you could combine location information on those photos to jog your memory?
Wouldn't it be handy too to be able to find your photos based on where they were taken? For anyone who really takes a lot of pictures with a digital camera this could significantly cut down on search time.
Well, there are ways to do this, and we will talk briefly about them but GPS digital cameras are starting to emerge; those which have built-in GPS to do the trick by themselves. Learn all about the options here and come back as new possibilities hit the market in the coming months.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of a GPS Camera
The primary advantages of a GPS digital camera are obvious. Using GPS technology, a photographer can have fairly specific location data recorded along with their images. Just as date stamps helped in jogging the memory for years so can location information. It's good for professionals and average consumers/casual users as well.In addition, for those who take a large volume of pictures these geotagging cameras could really make finding photos easier.
There are, at least currently, some drawbacks to a GPS digital camera however. Clearly, operating the GPS feature consumes battery power, so battery life is negatively influenced. In addition, a camera with true built-in GPS will be bulkier and heavier. Then of course, the cost of such a camera is also higher than for a similar model without GPS. The other primary problem at this time is simply the limited availability of built-in GPS. Right now, there are only a few higher end cameras that offer true built-in GPS.
What Are the Current Options for Digital Camera GPS?
Here are some of the current ways of using GPS information to tag your photos.
device to record location information while photographing. Then using special software, transfer that information to geocode your photos on your computer after the fact. It's a bit cumbersome and more complex if you aren't as comfortable with the technology. (There is a video tutorial on this below)Things to Think About
Before you buy a digital camera which the salesman indicates has GPS, be sure you understand what you are getting.Shop for a GPS Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix P6000 13.5MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 07/10/2009) 
Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
Amazon Price: $1,159.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Digital Cameras with a GPS Port
Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 07/10/2009)
Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Amazon Price: $4,699.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Amazon Price: $1,019.93 (as of 07/10/2009)
FujiFilm - FinePix S5 Pro DSLR Camera Body
Amazon Price: $1,899.90 (as of 07/10/2009)
Nikon D2HS SLR 4.1 Megapixel Digital Camera - BODY ONLY
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
GPS Receiver for Nikon and Fujifilm Cameras
Geomet'r Real Time Geotagging GPS Receiver for the Nikon D300, D3, D200, D2Hs, D2Xs, and Fujifilm S5 Pro DSLR Cameras
Amazon Price: $144.05 (as of 07/10/2009)
GPS Digital Camera Reviews: Learn more
Digital Camera Add-On for GPS Capabilities
Sony GPSCS1KA GPS Unit Kit for Most Digital Still Cameras
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Pharos Trips and Pics Photo Linked Portable GPS Unit
Amazon Price: $35.78 (as of 07/10/2009)
Learn More about Add On Devices for GPS Capabilities
A Tutorial on Geotagging Your Pictures with a Portable GPS Unit
Video Podcast #14 - GeoTagging Your Images
In this episode I show you how to geotag your images using a portable GPS unit. Full shownotes are at http://www.allensphotoblog.com
Runtime: 7:15
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The Eye-Fi Explore Memory Card for When You Don't have a GPS Digital Camera
Eye-Fi Explore Video Wi-Fi Wireless 4 GB SDHC Flash Memory Card EYE-FI-4EV
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Eye-Fi Explore Wi-Fi Wireless 2 GB SD Flash Memory Card EYE-FI-2EX
Amazon Price: $81.57 (as of 07/10/2009)
What Do You Say?
Will a Camera with GPS be Your Next Camera?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, that sounds really cool and useful!
Jon says:
I want one, but if you are going to have geo tagging there should be a consumer grade camera that is waterproof.
Posted April 28, 2009
CAP says:
I have wanted something like this for years. How cool for when I am on vacation or simply canoeing down the Wisconsin river.
Posted February 02, 2009
shayes34 says:
I didn't know camera could have this feature, it's really cool. As an amateur photographer this is good information, thanks.
Posted January 22, 2009
Nope, just another feature I don't need to pay for on my budget!
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errp wrote
Haven't seen information this specific, elsewhere!. Thanks!
Posted April 30, 2009
TBE wrote
would it make the cam any bigger?
how long before some of the other sites review these things:
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Posted April 13, 2009
kiwisoutback wrote...
Great job, Mulberry! You have some of the best shopping lenses on Squidoo. Well done!
Posted April 09, 2009
Joffy wrote...
that would be awesome to take on hikes etc.
thanks for taking the time to put this together.
very informative.
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Posted April 06, 2009
bbug wrote...
This sounds like great new technology, but I bet it is expensive.
Posted January 10, 2009
Introduction: Locify. (no derivative work allowed)
Advantages and Disadvantages of a GPS Camera: raneko.
What are the Options: Dawvon.
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