Please comment briefly on your experience with GPS devices and integration with software like Google Earth and iPhoto.

By Editor • Posted: Nov 15, 2010
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GPS is showing up in more and more cameras of late. The newest manifestation does not require any add-on devices or hot-shoe plug-ins, but comes integral to the camera body. Would the inclusion of GPS sway you favorably towards one camera or another. all else being fairly equal except a slight bump in price?
Please comment briefly on your experience with GPS devices and integration with software like Google Earth and iPhoto.
Yes, I would enjoy having a GPS function built in and it would sway my decision.
45% (43 votes)
No, I would never use it.
46% (44 votes)
I need to learn more about its capabilities.
8% (8 votes)
Total votes: 95
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John Clark's picture
Submitted by John Clark on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

Use Amod GPS. Results are iffy. Doesn't work well with Mac. Software is not intuitive and difficult to use.

Linda's picture
Submitted by Linda on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

If it has the capability to turn it off when not wanted, that would be a plus. Currently my spouse and I each have a Canon EOS. We have one stand-alone GPS unit we use. It works for us to have one GPS source to tag both of our photos.

Chris deRham's picture
Submitted by Chris deRham on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

A definitive plus for the world traveler.

M. Smith's picture
Submitted by M. Smith on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

I have an external GPS on my Nikon camera. I love having GPS, but the external unit is cumbersome. A built in GPS would be fantastic.

W. Julian's picture
Submitted by W. Julian on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

I would not use a camera with GPS even if the camera was free! GPS is an absolute negative.

David Golding's picture
Submitted by David Golding on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

Perhaps it could be used to locate a stolen camera?

Tim O'Connor's picture
Submitted by Tim O'Connor on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

Built-in GPS function, live view, HD video, how about a cell phone function. C'mon. All I want is a good solid STILL camera for good STILL photos.

Thomas Schum's picture
Submitted by Thomas Schum on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

Probably very nice for frequent flyers.

Eric Matson's picture
Submitted by Eric Matson on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

Only useful for much-travelled pros, in my opinion.