The other day I started looking at different solutions for Geo Tagging my photos. There are quite a few ways to achieve this from GPS dataloggers that will accept your camera’s memory card and update the EXIF data to solutions that connect to supported cameras. Unfortunately my Canon EOC 50D does not allow you to connect an external GPS unit (unless you buy a £800 wireless transfer unit) so my only option is to look for an external solution.
That’s when I came across the QSTARZ BT-Q1000X which looks like an ideal option for me. Not only is it reasonable inexpensive but it has a 42 hour active battery life but can also log over 200,000 positions in memory at 15 second intervals which is good for over 30 days worth of data, perfect for logging your position when you are on holiday!
I’ve just ordered the BT-Q1000X and will be trying out as soon as it arrives. I’ll let you know how I get on and how I end up tagging my images!
QSTARZ, a global leading GPS brand, is proud to introduce the BT-Q1000X as the most powerful Travel Recorder in the world. With the MTK II technology, people will be able to enjoy the faster fix time, longer battery life and 1-5Hz eXtreme mode. With the exclusive Wizard interface in Travel Recorder software, it makes photo geo tag easiest than ever.
MTK II technology
• Adopt MTK II latest chipset with high sensitivity -165dBm and 66-Channel tracking
• Ultra lower power consumption up to 42hrs operation
• Less than 15-Sec. AGPS fix support: download almanac data to realize faster TTFF and positioning under warm start
• Update Rate 1~5Hz changeable by utility provided
• G-Mouse + Bluetooth in one: wired and wireless GPS receiver
QZSS, DGPS(WAAS+EGNOS+MSAS) support
Hardware feature
• Stand-Alone travel recorder to log up to 200,000 records (*)
• Easily switch Travel Recorder to LOG mode or NAV mode (Navigation + Log)
• Support button push manually to memorize your location immediately
• Auto On-Off function for smart power control
Personal/Portable Navigation (PDA, Smartphone, PC, etc.)
Travel Recorder T
• Support Multi-mode setting to record data (Vehicle, Bicycle, Jog)
• Provide Travel Recorder PC Utility V4 with built-in Google Map, Multi-language support, and Visualization UI
• "Wizard interface" for Utility to easily manage importing and exporting tracks
• Provide RaceChrono 5Hz software for high speed sport racing
• Auto track split function helps you organize your travel path
• Support Track Edit function allowing you to remove unnecessary waypoints
• Track playback function, changeable different track color and name
• Active NMEA protocol VTG / GLL manually via Qstarz setup tool
• Output your travel record as GPX / PLT / CSV / NMEA / Google Earth file format.
• Draw your navigation path immediately on Google Earth as default
• Support GeoTagging function for digital photo and generate KMZ file easily
• The waypoints would be decreased when the more options of Log Format are selected
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