I’ve used this method before, but it’s extra work.
I have an old point and shoot Sony that has GPS built-in. Newer models removed this and need the app to do the same thing. It’s like they went backwards on purpose.
You just need the app. Either the older version (no account needed) or the new app (with an account).
But this also depends on the camera. I believe new ones can geotag live via Bluetooth (with the app). This is how my Panasonic camera does it.
But you can also set the app to keep a log of your location, so as you take photos, you can have the app tag them before transfer.
Check your camera’s manual to see how it works.
Some other users pointed out that you can stay on an older version before the signup requirement and it will continue to work fine even without an internet connection. That’s what I’m going to do.
It wants to connect to Facebook to log in
What a fucking cancer of integration.
I’ve had some sites simply not work right with Firefox, so I’ll use an alternative, usually just another flavour of Firefox, like Librewolf or Waterfox, and they tend to work just fine. It’s probably something to do with some of the locked down settings that I use on my primary browser, but it’s nothing compared to forced Google Chrome or gasp Internet Explorer. 😵
😀😀😀 Looks like I missed the memo on Lemmy 🤭🤭
The app was used for live view and also geotagging, in addition to file transfer. So this requirement affects several features.
The app was used for live view and also geotagging, in addition to file transfer. So this requirement affects several features.
Yes, another user already confirmed that the old version still works. I’ve done the same with the old GoPro app.
EDIT: but old versions have built-in planned obsolescence, because they won’t support newer devices (both cameras or smartphones) for very long. My Samsung 360 camera was rendered useless once they discontinued app support.
Why, though? I can’t imagine that in these economic times, Kawasaki felt like their money and resources should be going towards something nobody asked for.
Magic Lantern is awesome!
Unfortunately, it’s for higher-end cameras, not my old point-and-shoot cameras. And it doesn’t magically give your device GPS for geotagging images :(
The app was fine. The enshittification of the app is not.
It wouldn’t be so bad if he was relying on experts for his information. But he’s balls deep in conspiracy theories, spreads disinformation, and seems to be completely unqualified to speak on any matters of public health.
He’s causing more harm than good, and his duty is supposed to be to benefit public health!
Is that through the CRA website? I’ve been able to access it on Firefox (through Linux) without being hassled.
But yeah, websites that force you to use Chrome would get on my nerves. I’d be sandboxing that entire browsing session, too. LOL
This is what happens when the Health Secretary is someone who never actually studied medicine, practiced as a doctor, or even spent time as a nurse.
did not appear to have measures in place to safeguard children
Nobody stumbles onto a porn site by accident, so the safeguard already exists, and it’s called parenting.
I think it’s a bit hilarious that touching the camera is considered such a hassle now.
If you are being paid for your work, or you are under time constraints, there’s no way anyone would choose to take dozens of steps over a few.
I still love my older cameras, including one of the first DSLRs (Canon Digital Rebel). No apps. Every feature sold to you is right there in the camera, and those feature still work 20 years later.
It’s the enshittification of technology that’s the real problem. Most people would love the conveniences offered by advanced features, but not when there’s a catch.
And this extends to well beyond “regular cameras”. GoPro has completely ruined their hardware by locking basic features (like image stabilization) behind their app and/or subscription!
When I learned photography we had to finish the reel and spend a day in a darkroom before we could see the final product.
That’s when photography existed as a skilled art, and a more enjoyable hobby. I miss those times.
When I switched from Gmail to Mailbox.org, they had a migration to transfer all my existing data over.
From there, you can either set up gmail to forward emails to your new address.
Or you can use your new service to pull email from Gmail.
Either way is easy to do.
Congrats on wanting to make the switch!
I have an appreciation for cars like I do tanks, battleships, artillery, and fighter jets:
Engineering marvels, but I’d rather not see them in use 🤭
Seriously though, cars have their place, but their dependency leads to way more problems than solutions. I guess the same could be said about tanks, battleships, artillery, and fighter jets 🫢😟
Yes, another user mentioned that the older versions still work and don’t require an internet connection, either 🤩
For data transfer only, yes, you can eject the SD card and copy your files.
But the app is used for other features, too. So you’re inconvenienced no matter what feature you use.