GPS Camera
Sony GPS Camera: Sony GPS-CS1KASP
In January 31, 2008 Sony announced Sony GPS Camera: Sony GPS-CS1KASP. The GPS Camera is a GPS based position logging device which work with virtually any compatible digital camera and Sony Handy cam camcorders. You simply carry the Sony GPS Camera with you as you shoot photos and/or video and it will record your current location every 15 seconds utilizing data from the inbuilt GPS receiver. The Sony GPS Camera is able to store 360 hours of coordinates on its internal memory.
Later, on your PC Sony’s new Picture Motion Browser software (v. 3.0) will incorporate the location data into your photo metadata (geotag) allowing your video route to be traced and photos plotted using the Google Maps mapping service.
Sony GPS Camera: GPS-CS1KASP
Digital cameras store images to an EXIF (exchangeable image file format) specification which includes the image itself (jpeg, tiff etc.) and some metadata. The image metadata includes the time-of-shot data as well as geographical information including latitude, longitude, and altitude and even bearing. The Picture Motion Browser software correlates time and geographical information and annotates the metadata for each image. Any difference between camera time and GPS time is automatically compensated for.
As well as being a handy location reminder for travelers, the Sony GPS Camera can be a useful tool when camping, hiking or biking. Sony includes two new attachment digital GPS Camera accessories so you can secure to the GPS receiver to your arm when running or hiking or to your bike when cycling. The product continues to offer a Carabiner to attach the GPS Camera receiver to a backpack or a belt loop.
Professional applications could include real estate, news photography, law enforcement and geological surveying to name only a few. Geotagging your images and video gives another option for organizing and searching your photos - location. When the Picture Motion Browser displays a video on Google maps you see a track with the video clip at each location ready to be clicked on and viewed. Photo locations are displayed as thumbnail images.
The Sony GPS Camera CS1KASP comes with an attachment kit to connect it to a belt loop or bicycle frame. It’s 3.5 inches (87 mm) long and weighs two ounces (55g). The PC interface is USB 2.0 with a USB Mini B connector. There is sufficient memory to store 360 hours of coordinates on its internal memory.
The GPS-CS1KASP Sony GPS Camera Specifications:
- Dimensions 1.42″ Height x 3.43″ Width x 1.42″ Depth
- Battery Live: 10 Hour Approximate or 14 Hour Approximate - When using Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride battery
- No of Channel: 12
- Platform Support : PC
- Acquisition Time: Hot Start 2 Second Minimum, Cold Start 40 Second Minimum
Prize: $106.24
Sony GPS Camera CS1KASP
Included Items
- GPS Unit
- Carabiner
- Bracket
- Holder
- Armband
- Carrying base
- USB cable
- GPS Unit Application Software installer disc
- User Manual
Reference:
- http://gpstekreviews.com/2008/10/10/sony-gps-cs1kasp-geotag-photos-and-video-review/
- http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/consumer/digital_imaging/release/33283.html
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