Geotagging by GPS : Sony

It’s easy to map your memories with GPS by Sony. The portable GPS-CS3KA GPS unit tracks your position as you travel with your Cyber-shot digital camera, DSLR camera or Handycam® camcorder for matching with your digital photos and video clips. Then retrace your travels, or upload all those geotagged images and videos to popular online maps.

Map your memories and enrich your travelogue

Geotagging by GPS made simple with Sony

Today there are loads of great web sites that let you show the exact location where your photos and video clips were taken. And now it’s brilliantly easy to geotag your images ready for sharing online.

The GPS-CS3KA GPS unit by Sony is an essential companion whenever you’re away from home. This compact GPS unit logs your position with satellite-linked precision while you’re travelling with your digital camera or camcorder. After shooting, slip your camera’s memory card (Memory Stick DUO™ or SD card) into the GPS-CS3KA to match time/position data* with every image.

Then plot the location of all your pictures and clips on your PC using supplied Picture Motion Browser software. And that’s just the start. It’s easy to upload your geotagged photos and clips to the huge choice of image sharing sites and applications like Google Earth™ to share those holiday memories with friends and family.**

NOTE: Maps and satellite images powered by Google Maps™ mapping service. Google and Google Earth™ are trademarks of Google Inc. Images on this website are for illustrative purposes only. Product availability depends on region. Depending on the usage location and environment, it may not be possible to log position information.

*Location matching with images captured with compatible Cyber-shot™, Handycam® or α DSLR supplied with PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software . Some models require upgrading with supplied GPS-CS3KA software. Location matching also compatible with other compatible digital still cameras producing JPEG format files compliant with Exif 2.1 or later. For further information see Specifications.

**Online map services provided by a third party. Available service is subject to change or termination without notice.

Easy-to-use features to map your memories

It’s so easy to retrace your memories

While you’re travelling, the palm-sized GPS unit logs your position with satellite-linked precision. Slip your camera’s memory card into the GPS unit to link each image with position data, or use supplied Picture Motion Browser software to match images with position data on your PC . Then retrace your route, with photos and clips shown in position as clickable map pins.

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Enjoy video clips on maps

Match GPS position data to video clips shot with your Handycam® camcorder or Cyber-shot™ digital camera. Then see your videos shown as clickable thumbnails in position on online maps. Just click on a thumbnail and watch playback of your favourite clip. It adds a whole extra dimension to enjoying your holiday memories.

Automatic slideshows

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey. Review special moments from your trip as dynamic slideshows, showing all your geotagged images in sequence along the route you travelled.

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Share your travels by e-mail

It's show and tell time. Send map views from your PC as e-mail attachments to friends and family. It’s a great way to let them see your recent holiday or business trip for themselves.

Retrace your trip in 3D with Google Earth™ Supplied Picture Motion Browser software includes a Map View function that displays images from Google Earth™. You can even switch to 3D maps (where available) and see your photos in place .

Brilliantly designed to enhance your memories

Fitting snugly in your palm, the compact GPS-CS3KA GPS unit is designed for easy operation. It logs your position automatically while you’re travelling – so you can concentrate on enjoying the holiday of a lifetime while shooting pictures and video clips with your digital camera, DSLR or camcorder.

High sensitivity for accurate tracking

The sensitive GPS receiver logs your position with reduced interference from trees, trains, and tall buildings. You’ll enjoy excellent tracking performance, even with the unit stored in a pocket or shoulder bag as you travel.

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Informative LCD display

Your position at any instant is displayed on the LCD that displays date and time, as well as battery level and GPS signal reception.

Easy GPS data matching

Match photos and video clips with GPS data simply by inserting your camera’s memory card into the GPS unit. Card slots for Memory Stick DUO™ or SD media for easy operation with a huge range of compatible cameras.

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Enjoy your travelogue on the latest Bravia range

You’ll have even more big-screen fun with BRAVIA™ TVs supporting Photo Map function.

Screenshot with map is for illustrative purposes only.

Connect your compatible BRAVIA™ to the Internet and see online maps displayed onscreen as you enjoy slideshows with your friends and family.

*Maps and satellite images powered by Google Maps™ mapping service. Google and Google Earth™ are trademarks of Google Inc. **Video files taken with Cyber-shot™ or Handycam® are compatible; the user must install PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software supplied with Cyber-shot™ or Handycam®.

***Still images (JPEG format) taken by any digital camera with Exif 2.1 or later are compatible. RAW images taken by using SLR cameras by Sony are also compatible.

Geotagging by GPS

Map your memories and enrich your travelogue

Geotagging by GPS made simple with Sony

Easy-to-use features to map your memories

It’s so easy to retrace your memories

Enjoy video clips on maps

Automatic slideshows

Share your travels by e-mail

Retrace your trip in 3D with Google Earth™

Brilliantly designed to enhance your memories

High sensitivity for accurate tracking

Informative LCD display

Easy GPS data matching

Enjoy your travelogue on the latest Bravia range