Photo slideshow order problems

Im using ATV2 withy mac. I have linked the ATV2 to my folder of digi photos via itunes (ie i am not sharing the photos via iphoto - prefer picasa!).
On ATV when i try to play a photo slideshow the photos are played in filename order only. This is a major problem when a folder has been populated by photos taken from two different cameras. It also causes problems with movies which arent played in order either.
It seems the ATV2 is crying out for an option to play the slideshow in order of date/time photo/movie taken. This is what happens when syncing your photos to your iphone!
I have tried somework arounds ie renamer or batch renaming the files in picasa. However, it appears the mac is deficient via finder in working out when the photo was actually taken. ie it gives you a filename created or modified date but this isnt consistent with the metadata of the photo of time photo taken.
Does anyone have any work arounds/suggestions? Please help!!

I don't have this problem using iPhoto, obviously it's your choice which software you use.

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