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GPS-Photo Link System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, NT 4.0, Me or XP Operating System

GPS-Photo Link Software
GPS-Photo Link Flyer (PDF, 400 KB)

PowerPoint Description of GPS-Photo Link

GPS-Photo Link User Manual

GPS-Photo Link Web Output Examples

Garmin GPS Specifications

• GPS 60
• GPSMap 60
• GPSMap 60Cx
• GPSMap 60CSx
• MapSource City Select

Standard Digital Camera and GPS Solutions

• GPS-Photo Link: Standard Edition is PC software that links digital camera photos with the latitude and longitude of where the photo was taken. A GPS receiver is used to determine the location of the photo, without physically connecting the camera to the GPS receiver. No wires needed!
• Now offering 1 and 2 year software maintenance agreements for GPS-Photo Link software. Get free upgrades and support for only $30 for 1 year or $50 for two years!
• Garmin GPS: 60 Series: waterproof GPS units are easy to use and WAAS enabled for accuracy.
• Use with any digital camera capable of storing date and time.

GPS-Photo Link: Standard Edition

GPS-Photo Link is PC software that links digital camera photos with the latitude and longitude of where the photo was taken. A GPS receiver is used to determine the location of the photo, without physically connecting the camera to the GPS receiver. No wires needed!

 GPS-Photo Link: Standard Edition - For any camera & GPS

New Version 4.0 Feature include:

• Google Earth output (sample) You will need to download the free viewer from Google Earth before you can view the sample. Google Earth recently came out with a new beta version (Version 4). Download free
• Redesigned watermark screen gives user more options for adding key information to photos and deciding where to place the watermarks.
• User logos can now be added to watermarked photos.
• Photos can be processed in any directory on the user’s computer.
• GPX File Format Support (GPX) enables users to interface with a greater variety of programs, including Garmin’s MapSource for GPS data input and photo viewing.
• GPS track logs can be represented in Google or MapSource to display the sequence in which digital photos were acquired.
• Users can select from many icons (including rotated arrows) to portray photo locations on the automatically generated web pages.

Version 3.5 Features include:

• Shape files used in ArcGIS can now be arrows that indicate the direction of your photos
• You can now download Color High Resolution urban aerial photos
• Download Garmin GPS data through USB
• Will play recorded audio in Extra Data Screen
• Rename files based on Comment + Date/Time making photos easier to find
• Waypoint names from GPS will automatically be included as comments with your picture
• Added support for GPS Utility output making it easier to download information from even more GPS products
• Outputs camera parameters (Focal Length, F Number, Aperture, Exposure, and ISO).

Other FEATURES

• Easy to use wizard interface.
• Use any digital still camera that has date and time capability. Copies digital photos directly from camera or a memory card reader. Original photo is not modified.
• Automatically downloads location information from GPS receiver. All GARMIN and Magellan GPS receivers are directly supported. Can use waypoints on some GARMIN's. Trimble, Leica and most other GPS receivers supported through track log importing.
• Ability to load pre-defined comments for easy labeling.
• Output consists of web pages with:
  • Thumbnail listing of all photos.
  • Clickable overview map indicating where all the photos were taken.
  • Detailed maps for each photo showing where the photo was taken using MapBlast, Tiger, USGS Aerial Photo, or USGS Topo Maps.
  • Watermarked photo.
  • All data elements (see Watermarks above).
  • Links to TopoZone topographic maps and TerraServer satellite photos.
  • Web pages are customizable.
• Labels photos with watermarks including any of the following data:
  • Extensive watermarking options (font, size, color, location). see Watermark in Help File
  • Edit pictures for brightness, contrast, and rotation.
  • Latitude and Longitude
  • Grid Coordinates (UTM, MGRS, etc.)
  • Date and Time (local or UTC)
  • Elevation (feet or meters)
  • Datum (WGS84, NAD27, etc)
  • Direction of photo (N, SW, etc.)
  • Title (same on all photos)
  • Photo Comment (different for each photo)
• Datums Support
  • NAD 27, NAD 83, WGS 84
  • Most other International Datums
  • Datum can be displayed in watermarked photos.
  • ESRI Shape files uses selected datum
• Grid Coordinates
  • UTM, MGRS/USNG.
  • British Gird, Irish Grid.
  • Dutch RD Grid (Netherlands).
  • Grid Coordinates can be displayed in watermarked photos.
  • ESRI Shape files uses selected grid.
• Creates ESRI Shape Files for input into desktop GIS systems such as ArcView. Shape file projection uses datum and grid coordinates selected.
  • ArcView 3.x Extension
    • See ArcView 3.x Extension in Help File.
    • Allows "hot linking" shape files to photos.
    • Click on feature, see associated photo.
    • Can display photos as internal view or using external program.
  • ArcView 8.x & 9.x Extension
    • See ArcView Extension in Help File
    • Allows "hot linking" shape files to photos.
    • Click on feature, see associated photo.
    • Hover over point, and thumbnail pops up.
    • Automatically load background maps (aerial or topo).
See the online Help File for even more information.

GPS-Photo Link System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, NT 4.0, Me or XP Operating System

Garmin GPS Options

The GPS 60 is a non-mapping unit that comes factory pre-loaded with a 1 MB marine point database that includes worldwide cities. Like the other products in the 60 series, this trusty handheld is compact and lightweight, with a user-friendly interface. It's reliable and extra-precise as WAAS can make it.

Garmin GPSMap 60: Like the other products in the 60 series, this trusty handheld is compact and lightweight, with a user-friendly interface. It's reliable, and extra-precise as WAAS can make it. Special geocaching and geolocation gaming modes provide entertainment, as well as trailblazing navigation capability. The unit also includes an alarm clock, sunrise/sunset and moon phase tables, optimal hunting and fishing times — plus much more. Fully compatible with the entire line of MapSource products, the GPSMAP 60 makes it easy to navigate the great outdoors.

The GPSMAP 60Cx and 60CSx are a refreshing upgrade of the GPSMAP 60C and CSx , two of the most popular models for outdoor and marine use. This unit features a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory and a waterproof, rugged housing. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment. Users can load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the unit’s fast USB connection. In addition, this unit features a new, highly sensitive GPS receiver that acquires satellites faster and lets users track their location in challenging conditions, such as heavy foliage or deep canyons.

Considered the mainstay among serious outdoor enthusiasts, the GPSMAP 60Cx and GPSMAP 60CSx offer a large color TFT display and turn-by-turn routing capability. Each unit comes with a blank 64 MB microSD card. Owners of these new x-series handhelds can also purchase new microSD cards that are pre-loaded with MapSource® Topo and inland lake maps, BlueChart® marine cartography, and City Navigator™ street maps.

Garmin Software

MapSource City Select provides detailed maps of major metro areas as well as rural coverage. Each CD also contains points of interest and automatic routing, giving you the capability to generate point-to-point routes in MapSource and on compatible Garmin units. There are three versions:

1. US Topo
2. Europe: City Select
3. North America: City Select