Event_logger an impressive GPS data logger

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Published on Wednesday, 21 November 2007 22:47

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There is a trend on the camera market, people want now to tag their photo, not only by adding sound (micro can be found now on point and shot consumer camera), or letting the camera add EXIF embeded data ( Exchangeable Image File Format) into each pictures.
Consumer always want more!, and with the arrival of Google Maps on the market, some years ago, It has not taken much time till users decide to add geoposition (with a GPS) to their pictures. While this feature can be found on some high end camera model (camera body > $10000, as an option it is quite pricey too), TomTom, Garmin and other consumer GPS are now able to provide a cheap and ready to go alternative.  A data logger is a device able to record periodically  latidutes, longitudes, altitude, date and time while yyou are on the road. It is now possible with some tools to merge pictures and files produced by GPS ad save new meta informations in EXIF data.

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Why use a data logger?

• What itinerary did I travel yesterday?
• When did I start driving today?
• How long did It take to go from A to B and C in between?
• Which is the current altitude and speed?
• How can I remind precise positions?
• When exactly I traveled there? 

Combined with your favorite DSLR or point and shot camera

• You take pictures but now can't remember the exact place of some of the  photos
• With a software, you can then match the coordinates with the picture and you  like to see your pictures on a map. (Google map, Google Earth)

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vandalized street radars in UK

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Published on Saturday, 10 June 2006 14:07

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The biggest vandalized Street radar section gallery.  This page is probably the highlight of the entire site. So long as these cameras are robbing motorists of their cash they will continue to be destroyed. While I must condamned it, its fun to see those pictures, and I admit that even If I never have any problem with  the police, like a lot of people, I have many times wish to do the same...

GPS + POI are forbidden in Switzerland

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Published on Friday, 02 February 2007 20:54

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Since January 10th this year, it has become illegal to use radar POI in Switzerland, to warn of safety cameras and mobile speed surveillance locations. Sorry I love Swizerland, but on this one,  i can't understand it. The Swiss police are currently actively searching for navigational systems with any type of camera pre-warning that are being used while driving. When such a device is found, the device is confiscated and destroyed and the motorist can also expect a fine. Not only has the use of these warning devices been banned, but their production, import or sale has also become illegal. Swiss road authority ASTRA announced these measures on January 8th. ASTRA has released a document with answers to frequently asked questions.

TomTom Rider: the ultimate counter measure against street radars?

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Published on Sunday, 04 December 2005 00:00

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Price: 799€ Price paid: 1159 CHF (753€) Click read more to see how to use a TomTom device to be warned when a street radar is in the area....

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