Using Sony GPS-CS1 with iPhoto 9

Hello all
Just a query, if anyone has any tips for using a Sony GPS-CS1 with iPhoto 9?
I have several files I would like to sync with images. I would also like to create the tracks that the unit does on a map as well?
I have recently been using the bootcamp method with windows but find this a pain as relly like using iPhoto which is where my library is.
I would appreciate any help anyone can give on using this technology.
Thanks in advance
Stephen

looking at their web page I see no Mac support. If the device creates a standard format GPS data file then HoudahGeo - http://www.houdah.com/houdahGeo/ - would be able to associate the GPS data with the photos
for a map you must create a book - or use an external program like Google Earth exporting the photos for use with it
LN
Message was edited by: LarryHN

Similar Messages

  • Can the Ipod 4th and 5th generation be used as GPS? With the app Waze and under Wifi?

    Can the Ipod 4th and 5th Generation be used as GPS? With the app Waze and under Wifi?

    Mini-education...
    GPS signals are separate from and completely unrelated to both the Internet and the cellular telephone network.  GPS signals come directly from the GPS satellites.  They provide signals that allow GPS receivers to calculate latitude and longitude information.  Navigation software then takes that latitude/longitude info and converts it to land mass, roads, bridges, highways, buildings, etc.
    Most navigation software stores the maps right in the iPad/iPod/iPhone but a disadvantage is that the maps must be periodically updated (perhaps once every two years).  The Internet is not required to use the system but it is required to update the maps.
    Some navigation software gets the maps from the Internet and requires an Internet connection to function but an advantage is that the maps are always up-to-date.
    The WiFi+3G/4G iPad and the iPhone both have a GPS receiver.  The WiFi-only iPad and the iPod do not and these devices require an accessory.

  • Compatibility lost with Sony GPS-CS1?

    Hi gang,
    I have a Sony GPS tracker (the GPS-CS1). Normally, to get the GPS data off of it, I would plug it into my USB port, and it would show up as an external drive. Since switching to Leopard, the unit no longer shows up in the sidebar, and Disk Utility doesn't see it either.
    Any thoughts?
    Cheers!

    Here is a work-around to get the GPS CS1 running on 10.5.2
    *Disclaimer - it worked for me on my Macbook Pro Core2Duo - Do Not attempt if you are not comfortable with
    anything below... if it breaks, it breaks and you should boot in safe mode (hold shift at startup) to revert to the
    original kext*
    1. Download the 10.4.10 update from apple.
    2. Use Pacifist to extract IOUSBMassStorageClass.kext.
    3. Open a terminal window.
    4. sudo sh and type your password
    5. cd /System/Library/Extensions/
    6. kextunload IOUSBMassStorageClass.kext
    7. mv IOUSBMassStorageClass.kext IOUSBMassStorageClass10.5.kext
    8. copy the 10.4.10 IOUSBMassStorageClass.kext into System/Library/Extensions
    9. sudo chown -R system:wheel IOUSBMassStorageClass.kext
    Restart your machine - plugin the GPS CS1 and it should mount on your desktop.
    What next -
    1. I plan to write a shell script to switch kexts when I want to copy data from my GPS CS1
    2. I might have a go at compiling my own IOUSBMassStorage.kext... we'll see

  • Is it possible to use multiple hard drives with iphoto?

    I am pretty new to Mac's so bear with me, I used to use multiple hard drives on my pc with my photos seperated by catagory in different hard drives. Is it possible to run iphoto with multiple hard drives without the photos loading onto my Imac? If so, How do I set it up. I have tried importing to a external drive, but when I check the file path of the photos it shows my Imac hd in the address. I seriously dont know why I cant just add the external hard drive as a library and have Iphoto work, Help

    There are instructions - and not the caveats - on how to do what you want below.
    However, you'e not quite grasping iPhoto:
    I used to use multiple hard drives on my pc with my photos seperated by catagory in different hard drives.
    When you do this, you're using the Finder (or file manager) to categorise the photos. All well and good, but why? That's exactly iPhoto's job. iPhoto is a database designed to help you manage your pics - including categorising them.
    Anyway:
    *How to do it:*
    Simply go to iPhoto Menu -> Preferences -> Advanced and uncheck 'Copy Files to the iPhoto Library on Import'.
    *What Happens:*
    Now iPhoto will not copy the files, but rather simply reference them on your HD. To do this it will create an alias in the Originals Folder that points to your file. It will still create a thumbnail and, if you modify the pics, a Modified version within the iPhoto Library Folder.
    *Some things to consider:*
    1. Importing and deleting pics are more complex procedures. You have to to put the files where they will be stored before importing them. When you delete them you'll need to remove the files from the HD yourself.
    2. You cannot move or rename the files on your system or iPhoto will lose track of them on systems prior to 10.5 and iPhoto 08. Even with the later versions issues can still arise if you move the referenced files to new volumes or between volumes.
    3. Most importantly, migrating to a new disk or computer can be much more complex.
    4. *Because iPhoto has no tools for managing Referenced Files, if, for some reason, the path to the photos changes then you could find yourself resolving aliases for +each photo in the Library+ one by one.*
    My own opinion:
    I've yet to see a good reason to run iPhoto in referenced mode unless you're using two photo organisers
    If disk space is an issue, you can run an entire iPhoto Library from an external disk:
    1. Quit iPhoto
    2. Copy the iPhoto Library from your Pictures Folder to the External Disk.
    3. Hold down the option (or alt) key while launching iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library' and navigate to the new location. From that point on this will be the default location of your library.
    4. Test the library and when you're sure all is well, trash the one on your internal HD to free up space.
    If you're concerned about accessing the files, There are many, many ways to access your files in iPhoto:
    *For Users of 10.5 and later*
    You can use any Open / Attach / Browse dialogue. On the left there's a Media heading, your pics can be accessed there. Command-Click for selecting multiple pics.
    Uploaded with plasq's Skitch!
    You can access the Library from the New Message Window in Mail:
    Uploaded with plasq's Skitch!
    *For users of 10.4 and later* ...
    Many internet sites such as Flickr and SmugMug have plug-ins for accessing the iPhoto Library. If the site you want to use doesn’t then some, one or any of these will also work:
    To upload to a site that does not have an iPhoto Export Plug-in the recommended way is to Select the Pic in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export and export the pic to the desktop, then upload from there. After the upload you can trash the pic on the desktop. It's only a copy and your original is safe in iPhoto.
    This is also true for emailing with Web-based services. However, if you're using Gmail you can use iPhoto2GMail
    If you use Apple's Mail, Entourage, AOL or Eudora you can email from within iPhoto.
    If you use a Cocoa-based Browser such as Safari, you can drag the pics from the iPhoto Window to the Attach window in the browser.
    *If you want to access the files with iPhoto not running*:
    For users of 10.6 and later:
    You can download a free Services component from MacOSXAutomation which will give you access to the iPhoto Library from your Services Menu. Using the Services Preference Pane you can even create a keyboard shortcut for it.
    For Users of 10.4 and later:
    Create a Media Browser using Automator (takes about 10 seconds) or use this free utility Karelia iMedia Browser
    Other options include:
    1. *Drag and Drop*: Drag a photo from the iPhoto Window to the desktop, there iPhoto will make a full-sized copy of the pic.
    2. *File -> Export*: Select the files in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export. The dialogue will give you various options, including altering the format, naming the files and changing the size. Again, producing a copy.
    3. *Show File*: Right- (or Control-) Click on a pic and in the resulting dialogue choose 'Show File'. A Finder window will pop open with the file already selected.
    If you really want to spread your photos across volumes like this, Aperture would be a better fit.
    Regards
    TD

  • Using network file share with iPhoto 08

    Hello all: I am a new "switcher". My home network consists of a windows machine and my new imac, with a linux file server which I use to store all data files including my family's extensive photo library.
    Back in windows land I was able to just point Picassa to the photo directory on my server and in this way all computers could share the same photo files.
    I need to figure out how to do this with iPhoto 08. When I tried doing this yesterday, iPhoto wanted to copy over to my imac all our photos from the server. This is not exceptable.
    I am able to do a similar thing with iTunes, where all our music lives on our linux server, but each computer can see and use the files from the server.
    Thanks very much for the hand-holding, Chris.

    moseman
    Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
    Simply go to iPhoto Menu -> Preferences -> Advanced and uncheck 'Copy Files to the iPhoto Library on Import'.
    Now iPhoto will not copy the files, but rather simply reference them on your HD. It will create an alias to the Original file, a thumbnail and, if you modify the pics, a Modified version.
    However, you need to be aware of a number of potential pitfalls using this system.
    1. Import and deleting pics are more complex procedures
    2. You cannot move or rename the files on your system or iPhoto will lose track of them
    3. Most importantly, migrating to a new disk or computer can be much more complex.
    Always allowing for personal preference, I've yet to see a good reason to run iPhoto in referenced mode unless you're using two photo organisers.
    Regards
    TD

  • Can you use Sony NS400 speakers with Apple Tv

    Can you use Sony NS400 wifi speakers with Apple TV
    Thanks
    Hugh

    The iPad/iPhone need to be on the same section of the network as the Apple TV. connect the Apple TV to the wireless router instead of the AT&T router. If you can, connect the other devices as well...

  • Using Places and Faces with iPhoto and Aperture 3

    I have been a long time user of iPhoto, but have recently moved to +Aperture 3+ to use its better editing functionality. Initially I just imported photos for editing in +Aperture 3+.
    I recently decided to "share" the previews with iPhoto and leaving the iPhoto Library in its current location.
    Q. I had assumed that any editing in Aperture would modify the image in the +iPhoto library+. Is this the case or are they duplicates in each separate libraries?
    Q. Aperture also seems to offer easier assigning of Places and/or Faces but this is not being reflected in the +iPhoto library+. Again are these metadata changes not being carries across to the +iPhoto Library+?
    Q. Is there any way to sync and changes from one library to the other?
    I would be grateful for any advice as to how the setup should be altered before I get in a complete muddle.
    Thanks in anticipation.

    Aperture and iPhoto are entirely different applications that work in very different ways.
    The only communication between the two is as follows:
    Aperture is able to parse the iPhoto Library to allow it to import the contents while stacking the Originals and Modifeid versions, preserving metadata and so forth.
    Aperture can share its Previews with the iLife apps, including iPhoto.
    That's it.
    So, specifically, what interaction there is between the two is designed to facilitate migration from iPhoto to the more powerful app. After that, iPhoto has exactly the same relationship to the Aperture Library as, say, Pages or iMovie.
    iPhoto has no knowledge of, and knows nothing of how the Aperture Library works. It cannot read the Aperture library.
    Q. I had assumed that any editing in Aperture would modify the image in the iPhoto library. Is this the case or are they duplicates in each separate libraries?
    This is not the case.
    a: Aperture is designed for a non-destructive workflow and won't change any file anywhere, anytime.
    b: You seem to have confused Aperture with an Editor like Photoshop.
    It's not an adjunct to iPhoto, it's a complete replacement for it - and then some.
    Q. Aperture also seems to offer easier assigning of Places and/or Faces but this is not being reflected in the iPhoto library. Again are these metadata changes not being carries across to the +iPhoto Library+?
    No. See above.
    Q. Is there any way to sync and changes from one library to the other?
    No.
    I would be grateful for any advice as to how the setup should be altered before I get in a complete muddle.
    Pick one or the other to use. They both do the same job, just Aperture is a whole lot more powerful.
    Regards
    TD

  • Using a digital camera with iPhoto 5

    I have a nice Kodak camera that is 3.1 MP. It seems like I can only connect my camera to my computer via iPhoto or Kodak's software. I cannot browse the SD card from the computer directly.
    Is there some way with iPhoto to browse the cameras images and videos, or do I always have to import the images and videos?
    John

    Hi John
    you can browse the images and video with the image capture application. connect and turn on the camera before launching the application. you can then choose which to import. one other thing, does your camera show up as a removable drive? if it does, open it up as you would a folder.

  • Can I install Aperture on an Iomega hard drive attached to my IMac and use it from there with iPhoto pix on the IMaac

    Can  I install Aperture on an external Ilmega hard drive attached to my IMac and run Aperture from there to use it with photos on my IMac iPhoto library?

    It's usually best to have applications on the boot drive, so I'd turn your idea around: run Aperture from the internal disk and park iPhoto and maybe iTunes libraries on an external - which would free up space on the internal.

  • Using Photoshop Elements 6 with iPhoto 09 won´t update miniatures

    Hi there - I´m a newbie and a recent switcher from Windows and Linux so please be gentle with me if I´m asking silly questions...
    I want to use iPhoto to organize my photos and Photoshop Elements 6 (by now the trial version if that matters) to edit my photos.
    I found the settings to define Photoshop as the default editor (by the way - can I still use iPhoto for simple edits by some hidden command?) and I know that I just have to use save (not save as) in Photoshop. My Problem is, that iPhoto does not reflect the changes I make in the miniatures (except for aspect ratio changes). When i double-click the edited image to enlarge it I can see, that my changes are applied to the image (I can also see the new version of the image in finder in my iPhoto-Library).
    Does anybody have an idea? Thanks in advance.

    By the way: do you think timemachine backups are enough?
    No.
    I may be a tad extreme but my photos are important to me and my family.
    My Library lives on my iMac.
    It’s Backed up to two external hard disks every day. These disks are permanently attached to the iMac. These back ups run automatically. One is done by Time Machine, one is a bootable back up done by SuperDuper
    It’s also backed up to a portable hard disk when ever new photos are added. This hard disk lives in my car. For security, this disk is password protected. For this job I use DejaVu because it makes a simple back up that is clear and can be tested easily without doing an full restore.
    I have a second off-site back up at a relative’s house across town. That’s updated every 3 or 4 months.
    My Photos are backed up online. Personally I use SmugMug but there are many options including flickr. However, check the terms of your account carefully. While most sites have free uploading, you will often find that these uploads are limited in terms of the file size, or the bandwidth you can use per month. For access that allows you to upload full size pics with no restrictions you will need to pay.
    Every couple of months I test the back ups to make sure they are working correctly. It’s very easy to mis-configure a back up application, and the only way to protect against that is to do a restore.
    Regards
    TD

  • Videos play in slow motion using quicktime 7.7 with Iphoto 08'

    I have several HD videos from my Sony NEX-3 camera that will not play very well from within iMovie.  They freeze up, or run in slow motion while the sound track continues without any problem.  I've seen other related comments on this forum, but no one has suggested a fix yet.  I can play my clips just fine from the finder menu using "Quick Look".  Other videos from the same camera work, what has changed?

    After some tinkering, I discovered this solution.  It worked for me, and it was pretty easy....go to system preferences and look at the bottom of the screen for your list of OTHER options.  I had an icon for 3ivx MPEG-4, so I clicked on it and selected the option that reads "I would like 3ivx to decode all of my MPEG-4 videos.".  Now everything is running smoothly again.  Hope this helps anybody else with this situation!

  • How can I best use an external editor with iPhoto?

    I want to use Pixelmator or Elements to edit photos in iPhoto, but I really don't want to export/import them every time. Is there an "edit with an external editor" option I haven't found?

    Hope this helps:
    Using Photoshop (or Photoshop Elements) as Your Editor of Choice in iPhoto.
    1 - select Photoshop as your editor of choice in iPhoto's General Preference Section's under the "Edit photo:" menu.
    2 - double click on the thumbnail in iPhoto to open it in Photoshop. When you're finished editing click on the Save button. If you immediately get the JPEG Options window make your selection (Baseline standard seems to be the most compatible jpeg format) and click on the OK button. Your done.
    3 - however, if you get the navigation window that indicates that PS wants to save it as a PS formatted file. You'll need to either select JPEG from the menu and save (top image) or click on the desktop in the Navigation window (bottom image) and save it to the desktop for importing as a new photo.
    This method will let iPhoto know that the photo has been editied and will update the thumbnail file to reflect the edit..
    NOTE: With Photoshop Elements 6 the Saving File preferences should be configured: "On First Save: Save Over Current File". Also I suggest the Maximize PSD File Compatabilty be set to Always.
    If you want to use both iPhoto's editing mode and PS without having to go back and forth to the Preference pane, once you've selected PS as your editor of choice, reset the Preferences back to "Open in main window". That will let you either edit in iPhoto (double click on the thumbnail) or in PS (Control-click on the thumbnail and seledt "Edit in external editor" in the Contextual menu). This way you get the best of both worlds
    2 - double click on the thumbnail in iPhoto to open it in Photoshop. When you're finished editing click on the Save button. If you immediately get the JPEG Options window make your selection (Baseline standard seems to be the most compatible jpeg format) and click on the OK button. Your done.
    3 - however, if you get the navigation window that indicates that PS wants to save it as a PS formatted file. You'll need to either select JPEG from the menu and save (top image) or click on the desktop in the Navigation window (bottom image) and save it to the desktop for importing as a new photo.
    This method will let iPhoto know that the photo has been editied and will update the thumbnail file to reflect the edit..
    Happy Holidays

  • Using Panorama Maker 4 with iPhoto troubles...

    I searched and could not find anything so i decided to post. I wanted to mess around with Panorama Maker so i took a couple pics of my room and imported them into my iPhoto. After i did so, i opened up Panorama Maker and i couldn't find any of the photos i imported. I couldn't even find the iPhoto library. For some reason it's hidden or something.
    I guess I have a few questions, how do I create a folder of my imported pictures separate from my iPhoto library so I can open them in Panorama? And how, if there's any way, can I view the iPhoto folder in Panorama? Or if there's something else i should be doing please let me know!?

    Hi, ProjektDM. Your iPhoto Library's contents are intentionally made inaccessible to other applications, to prevent you from corrupting the library database by tinkering with the pictures in it. So if you want to assemble pictures into a panorama outside of iPhoto, you'll need to do either of two things: a) don't import them into iPhoto before doing so, or b) after importing them into iPhoto, export copies of them to the desktop or a folder on the desktop, and work on the copies. After your panorama is finished, you can import that into iPhoto if you like.
    With most cameras (not including most Canon cameras), you can easily copy pictures from your camera or memory card onto your computer without importing them into iPhoto or any other application. If iPhoto opens automatically whenever you connect the camera or card reader to your Mac, simply quit iPhoto before importing the pictures. Then drag-copy the pictures from the card to a new folder on your desktop. The Import... command in iPhoto's File menu can be used to import the pictures into iPhoto later.
    To export pictures from iPhoto to a folder on the desktop, simply drag the image thumbnails from the iPhoto window to the folder (of course you'll have to leave enough of the desktop exposed so you can see the folder). Or, select the pictures you want to export and use the Export... command in iPhoto's File menu.

  • Problem using 2 separate computers with iPhoto

    My friend and I have both upgraded to iPhoto 6. We have a problem when she brings a CD of her images to my house. When I load them to my computer I can view them regularly in iPhoto 6. However, when we try to view a slideshow and it gets to her photos, and her photos only, there is a gray screen with a light gray dashed square outline representing the image and it has an exclamation point or question mark in the middle (can't remember which). Also, when I try to export her images to my desktop it will not work.
    Has anyone had this problem? I've already rebuilt my thumbnails which didn't help.

    Deborah:
    The gray screen and exclamation point indicates that iPhoto cannot find the image file that should be displayed. How is your friend burning the disk? It should be via the Share->Burn menu. Then the disk will mount in your iPhoto like this. You can select an album that she created and burned and run a slideshow off of it.
    Her disk should look like this with the full sized image files in the Originals folder. You can check to see if they are there.
    If the disk was created by exporting the files via the File->Export->File Export menu option then they would have to be imported into your iPhoto library for you to view them in iPhoto or use in a slideshow.
    Do you Twango?

  • Using TomTom GPS unit with Leopard - connectivity issue

    I am using a TomTom One 3rd Edition (the newest) and all the documentation from Tomtom indicates that it should be fully compatible with my Mac, but on connecting the GPS with the USB, I invariably get a spinning ball of death, which then requires a forced quit of the Tomtom HOME software.
    I can't find any information about this issue on these boards, or on the wider internet. The GPS works fine, but without being able to hook it into my Mac, I can't d/l any map updates, which will definitely be a problem...

    I assume TomTom Home is a program that is to run on the Mac? If so, is there an update?
    You might want to sign up at TomTom for support. Their TomTom on palm support was superb, but I can't say much about the support for their own models. But it might be the best way to solve this.
    Sorry I can't help more.
    Jim

Maybe you are looking for