PhotoTrackr Mini DPL900
Part Number: C7-02DPL900
Suggested Retail Price: $69.00 USD
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Vacations are times we always want to remember. We are able to do fun things and adventures that we may never do again. We are able visit exotic places that we may never go back. Don't let your great memories fade away. Take PhotoTrackr with you on your next trip! Utilizing the latest Geo-Mapping technology, PhotoTrackr allows you to precisely record and review your trip no matter where you have traveled. If you took pictures on your trip, it will show you the exact location and time of your pictures. Furthermore, if you loved sharing, PhotoTrackr will enable you to share your whole vacation experience with others. Get your PhotoTrackr today and make your next vacation experience last forever!
TIPS: Photo Geotagging is the process of adding geographical identification metadata to photographs. These data usually consist of latitude and longitude coordinates, as well as altitude, and place names. Photo Geocoding refers to the process of adding non-coordinate based geographical identifiers, such as a street address, to the photographs.
Click the picture on the left to see a sample of geotagged vacation.
GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr is a photo tracking solution that integrates digital photo with location information for online digital mapping and photo sharing. It also provides trip recording and playback function. If you are a sports enthusiast, you can also get the SportTracks upgrade to track your exercise progress with PhotoTrackr.
Features
- Share your photos with family and friends with location mapping in PhotoTrackr™ software. (With integrated Google Maps.)
- Integrated with Flickr™ / locr / Picasa Web Album / SmugMug for easy online photo sharing.
- Keep track of your digital photos with satellite precision.
- Display or playback trip routes with the PhotoTrackr software.
- Compatible with ALL digital cameras
- Light weight & low power consumption.
- Compatible with Mac
- Automated photo slideshow function.
- Geo-tagged function enables image-sharing in 3rd party Geo-photo sharing websites.
- Capable of writing GPS info to the pictures and exporting NMEA and GPX info from the GPS log files
- Google Earth support (PhotoTrackr program is able to export GPS log files and pictures to google earth format)
- Multi-language support (PhotoTrackr software now supports Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.)
- Support RAW (Windows|Mac) format - optional upgrade
- Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- SportTracks Support - optional upgrade
Product Review from ABC News on GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr 1st Generation
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HOW IT WORKS: (4 simple steps)
- Synchronize your camera time using PhotoTrackr software.
- Take PhotoTrackr with you when you shoot photos.
- Transfer GPS data and photos into your Mac/PC.
- PhotoTrackr program will geotag your photos automatically.
- Battery Life: Operation Time: 8-12 hours in continuous mode
- 65 channels satellite tracking
- Cold/Warm/Hot start time: 29/10/1 seconds (on average)
- GPS Chipset: Skytraq
- DATUM: WGS84 (user definable)
- SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS) support
- Superior sensitivity: -160dBm tracking
- Update Rate: 1 Hz
- Support standard NMEA-0183 at 38400 bps baud rate
- 2MB flash memory for data logging, with 16 bytes binary data per record that stores up to 250K
- Logging data interval programmable: by time (1 second ~ 30 mins) or distance (2 ~ 65535 meters)
- Data tag (start, stop) can be set by user, maximum 250 sections
- Support G-mouse function via USB
- Dimension: 3.05 (L) x 1.10 (W) x 0.70 (H) inch
- Weight: 0.53oz including battery
- Accuracy:
- Position: <3m 2d-RMS; DGPS: 2.5m
- Velocity: 0.1m/sec
- Acceleration: 0.1m/s2; DGPS: 0.05m/s2
- Frequency: L1, 1575.42MHz
- C/A Code: 1.023MHz chip rate
- Antenna (internal): Built-in low noise patch antenna
- Input Current < 26mA
Software Download
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Package Includes:
- 1 PhotoTrackr GPS unit
- 1 PhotoTrackr Software CD
- 1 Lanyard
- 1 Quick Start Guide
Optional Travel Kit Includes:
- 1 Travel Pouch
- 1 USB Car Charger
- 1 USB Extension Cord
- 1 USB Wall Charger
- What is a GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr?
- It's a GPS photo tracking solution that integrates digital photo with location information for online digital mapping and photo sharing. It also provides trip recording and playback function.
- What should I do if my Mac computer cannot recognize the PhotoTrackr Mini?
- Please go to our website and download the DPL900 driver for Mac:
http://www.gisteq.com/program-update.html and go to “PhotoTrackr Mac Downloads”After installing the driver, start the PhotoTrackr software and open any album. Please make sure the device is turned on the plugged in. Then go to Map->Locate Photos with GPS-> GPS log manager, then click “GPS Importing”->Download from GPS logger
In GPS device type, select PhotoTrackr Mini. In USB/Serial Port, it should show USBserial. Then select Download Tracks and click Import. * Please make sure to use this combination PhotoTrackr Mini and USBserial
- What are the button and LED for?
- Click here for button usage.
- Status LED:
- When GPS is fixed, LED will flash.
- When a waypoint is tagged, LED will flash rapidly
- When device is turned on and is searching for GPS, LED will stay solid
- Waypoint Button: in order to tag a waypoint, press and hold the button for 2 seconds until the Status LED flashes rapidly
- USB Connection: device needs to be turned on before connecting to PC
- Status LED:
- How does the GPS PhotoTrackr work with my digital camera?
- The approximate location of the photo can be calculated by time-stamp matching between PhotoTrackr hardware and the digital camera. There is no direct connection required between the digital camera and PhotoTrackr.
- Do I have to synchronize my camera time with PhotoTrackr before using the photo tracking function?
- Yes. This step is very important. Make sure your camera time is synchronized with GPS unit before using the PhotoTrackr. You can do this by either using the sync-time function in the PhotoTrackr software or just simply sync your camera as close to the accurate local time as possible.
- Is there a monthly subscription fee for PhotoTrackr?
- No, there is no additional fees.
- Where should I put PhotoTrackr?
- It can be placed anywhere such as pockets, backpack, etc.; however, the satellite signal might be obstructed by tall buildings, and it might not work in an indoor environment. Please place the unit where it is appropriate.
- Will I lose all my data if my battery is dead?
- No, all data will be stored in the device's flash memory. It won't be erased when you change your battery.
- Is it compatible with my digital camera?
- Yes, PhotoTrackr is compatible with all digital cameras as long as the camera takes photos in JPEGs. If you are working with RAW photos, you will need to upgrade to the professional version software.
- Where can I use the PhotoTrackr?
- You can use PhotoTrackr anywhere in the world. The mapping engine is supported by Google Maps. Certain area might not have detail map coverage.
- How accurate is the photo tracking?
- Usually the accuracy is within a few feet. It also depends on the time synchronization accuracy in your camera.
- How much data can be saved into the device?
- PhotoTrackr can store up to 3 ~ 4 weeks of data (trip records) under normal usage. Storage can be customized based on logging frequency setting. E.g. the default logging frequency is 5 seconds (record one location every 5 seconds). PhotoTrackr is capable of storing up to 250,000 locations meaning that it can store up to 347 hours of data (720 locations in 1 hour base on logging frequency of 5 seconds).
- Can I use it inside the building?
- The satellite signal will be significantly weaken when use indoor, thus it's not recommended.
- What information will be shown along with the photos pinpointed on the map?
- The program will show the date and time when the photo was taken. It will also show the coordinates, the approximate address, altitude and its description.
- How do I know if the GPS PhotoTrackr unit's storage memory is full?
- You can use the memory usage meter in the software to see how much storage memory is being used.
- How do I erase old log data in my phototrackr unit?
- You can erase the old data in the software settings. There is a “CLEAR” button right next to the memory usage meter.
- Does the Phototrackr write to the EXIF header of each image with the latitude, longitude, and altitude?
- Yes, PhotoTrackr windows version is capable of writing information into the EXIF header. However, this feature is only available in the Pro version for Mac users.
- Can I use the geotagged photos with my own photo management or editing software? How does it fit into my workflow?
- You can first geotag the photos using the PhotoTrackr software. Then you are free to import the geotagged photos into any of your own photo management/editing software as long as the software can recognize EXIF or XMP (for RAW photos).
- Do I need to re-sync my camera with the GPS unit if I go to a different time zone?
There are two scenarios:
- Time of the photos is NOT important, only location is needed: (easier configuration)
- Sync the camera time before leaving your time zone and do NOT change the time of your camera throughout the whole trip just as using your camera in your local time no matter which time zone you are in.
- Time and location of the photos are both important:
- You will need to change your camera time to the local time as soon as you arrive in a new time zone. Then take photos as usual with the new time. After you finish with the photos, you will need to import them into the PhotoTrackr program as well as the GPS logs. Here is an important step:
- - Windows Users – after importing the photos, the program will tell you that there is no matching location because the time zone information has not been updated yet. You will need to select the photos and use the “re-analyze” function and select the right time zone where your photos were taken.
- - Mac Users – when you import the photos, the program will ask you what time zone were you in when you took your photos. You can just simply select the time zone you were in and the program will update the time zone automatically.
- Time of the photos is NOT important, only location is needed: (easier configuration)
If you have any other questions, please contact us.