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Not really a direct answer to the question, but I found that the GPS unit puts the data in a non-standard place in the exif data. I found that opening photos in photoshop elements, they couldn't be placed on the map view, and the files had to be parsed to move the data. I'm sure I found a "how to" on the web somewhere, which covered getting the GPS data in the right exif field.

I would hope that pentax software could read the data from a pentax product though.

Comment by geclinke posted on Pentax O-GPS1 unit for K-5 at 13/10/2012 - 14:03

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My opinion might be an unpopular one, but I don't believe holding a camera abstracts you from social responsibility.
If you choose to put yourself into these situations, then you have to deal with the consequences of your actions.
In a lot of cases reportage photographers have used their images to heighten awareness of issues. If that were me, I might be able to reconcile the suffering I saw with the subsequent help from aid, charity, or general awareness, which resulted from my efforts.

I have little sympathy for commercial photographers who seek out suffering for personal financial gain. Paparazzi, anyone?

Comment by geclinke posted on What would/should you do? at 29/07/2012 - 18:55

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All look nice and sharp. One issue I can see is that everything is very back lit - that's always likely to happen in the tank. If you can get the fish when they're further away, that would help with some front lighting. Alternatively you could try lighting from the side with a torch, that should throw light on the subject, without causing reflections on the glass or blinding the fish with flash.

Comment by geclinke posted on Fish from Seaquarium. at 26/05/2012 - 13:10

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Gwyn wrote:
Giles - presumably if you only use it as a GPS logger/tagger you don't need to calibrate it every time you want to use it?

I shall stick to my little Qstarz logger and tagging via the computer for now anyway, though I like the idea of in-camera tagging.
I think you're probably right. The extra calibration was also needed if you wanted to use the long exposure functionality.

Comment by geclinke posted on K-5 firmware update at 12/01/2012 - 22:22

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Frankie wrote:
I assume I have to buy something expensive for the GPS. Does anyone have it and is it worth it?
I've got one. It hasn't been on the camera since the day I bought it though. Part of that is my laziness and the lack of opportunity for night photography. Main issue was the long, and cumbersome, calibration. Every time you switch it on, in a new location, you have to spin it around for about 5 minutes before you can use it. I think there's a big risk of dropping the whole thing on the floor while you're spinning it around as well.

Comment by geclinke posted on K-5 firmware update at 12/01/2012 - 19:51

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Yep, I have an iPad, and don't want iTunes cluttering up my pc. Doesn't work very well, and breaks all the file associations.
Anyway, I bought the camera interface. For about 25 quid you can then plug in an sd card directly, or the camera itself through a USB cable.
The frustrating thing is that it's all or nothing, picking the specific pictures you want to copy to the iPad is painful. Like most things apple, it's good if you want to do exactly what apple intended you to do, a pain in the bum if you don't.

Comment by geclinke posted on Photos on an iPad at 11/01/2012 - 19:21

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I fell into the category of needing to add my bank details, so I stopped using eBay. I've got not intention of giving a commercial etailer direct access to my bank account. Apart from the obvious risk of any security breach, you lose the various purchase benefits associated with the card like insurance and extended guarantees etc..

Comment by geclinke posted on PayPal at 29/10/2011 - 11:42

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Woohoo, not sure if anyone else posted this, but it's here and cheaper than expected;
http://www.ikelite.com/web_two/pen_k5.html
Shame it wasn't out a few weeks earlier or I would have bought one.

Comment by geclinke posted on Decent underwater housing at 24/10/2011 - 21:04

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Got one, but not had a chance to use it yet.
It's quite small which is good. Doesn't come with a case or anything, which is a bit annoying - I'm worried about the hotshoe connections getting damaged over time.
It syncs pretty quickly, but that's the only chance I've had to use it. Will be using it to take some night shots in a couple of weeks so I should have some shots to post soon.

Comment by geclinke posted on Pentax O-GPS1 GPS Unit at 01/09/2011 - 21:56

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If you are going to take it into the sea you absolutely _have_ to wash it off in fresh water as soon as possible afterwards. Seawater will eat through those seals in a few weeks.

Comment by geclinke posted on Waterproof e.g. WG depths at 23/08/2011 - 23:51

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