Comments on: i-gotU GT-120 GPS Data Logger Review

By: Wayne

Wayne — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:07:19 +0000

Regarding the PC only software, there is software in development that enables you to download the logger to a linux or mac machine. It’s only at ver 0.3 but is still quite usable: https://launchpad.net/igotu2gpx

By: James

James — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:14:57 +0000

In response to the “only charge by USB problem”.

Sanyo’s Eneloop range of products includes a compact (2AA) charging kit, 2AA rechargeable batteries go in a small box, which is then connected to any USB port to charge them, after charging a switch can be flipped which will release the charge from the batteries via the built-in USB port, so any USB device can be charged. That in itself is pretty cool, but still the batteries need to be charged, however, the device will accept ANY AA batteries and release the charge via the USB port. voila, mobile usb charging, I do believe they even have a solar powered one too now.

If you are a cyclist you could also charge the batteries/ any USB device via your hub generator.

By: Data Loggers Equipment

Data Loggers Equipment — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:53:05 +0000

GPS data logger is very important in travel, taking and collecting pictures. The feature that makes that equipment very cool is it enables Geo Logging, putting pictures at your save location point.

By: Vilmis | Travel Pictures

Vilmis | Travel Pictures — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:41:25 +0000

@Adarsha: gps loggers usually have lower power consumption (40h+). Of course It depends where you are going, but if I am camping in the mountains for a week or more I need more power then 6 hours.
What’s why at the moment I am using
Sony GPS-CS1 GPS Device. It can be used with any camera not only with Sony and with one AA battery can work 10-14h. So all I need just to take pack of batteries with me and don’t worry will I be able to recharge any usb device.

If somebody is looking for gps logger should check this page with different kinds of devices:
http://www.buygpsnow.com/Department/GPS-Data-Logging.aspx

By: Adarsha

Adarsha — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:55:35 +0000

I don’t understand why we need to buy another GPS logger when we already have a GPS navigator.
If your GPS does not allow Geo Logging, then thats the problem, and you should look for alternatives.

I have Garmin Nuvi 200, and by default it does not have logging, I found a tweaked firmware, which will allow you to enable hidden logging feature. So Now when I step out of the car with my camera, I will carry the GPS in my camera bag. I have an old 128MB SD Card in it, it gives 6 hours battery backup.

Back home I use GeoSetter (nice little app with geo tagging and maps) to sync my pictures. Extra investment 0$

By: Galarina

Galarina — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:53:41 +0000

@Florian

You should read but app descriptions more carefully. I don’t think Trails will do the geotagging over WiFi of photos residing on a Mac or the geotagging to Flickr.

Trails is a very good app, but is meant to track your location and do different kind of stuff with it afterwards.
GeoLogTag also tracks your location but is specifically made to geotag photos afterwards.

By: Florian

Florian — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:43:17 +0000

@Galarina

Seems like a nice app, BUT “trails” does the exact same thing but is much cheaper (actually it does more because it has a buch of features). Sorry but maybe rethink your price strategy.

By: Galarina

Galarina — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:26:38 +0000

@adam ko If you're looking for a Mac compatible GPS data logger, you could already have it in your pocket: an iPhone. Check out my iPhone app GeoLogTag specifically designed to geotag photos taken with any digital camera and compatible with Mac, PC and Flickr.

By: Peter Carey

Peter Carey — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:43:54 +0000

Todd, you set your camera to the time on your computer. The @trip PC software has a utility that will sync your computer clock to one of the many time servers on the internet. The GPS then gets it’s time from the multiple satellite signals.

Norbert, thanks for the link to Jeffery’s plug-in! Very handy.

And for those looking at the Amod, DPS also has a review of that device http://digital-photography-school.com/amod-gps-photo-data-logger-review

By: John

John — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:26:21 +0000

So how do you sync the clock in your camera with the clock in these type of GPSs that do not have a screen that you can read the time from?

I think they get their time from the GPS system.