GPS tagging of Olympus E30 raw files

[MikeBaynes]

Hi Marc,
   Using II 3.2.04 on WinXP Sp3, along with Lightroom 2.3.   
   I just got an Oly E30 and have been trying, unsuccessfully, to add GPS location in the ingestion process.  To the best of my knowledge, I'm using the identical process that has worked successfully for me on my old Oly E500.
   I captured a log file that seems to indicate that II successfully identified the coordinates from my GPX file and worte them into the EXIF.  However, Lightroom can't see them, and I don't see them in the ingested Raw file using ExifGui.
   Has anyone else had problems with this on an E30?  Do you have any other suggestions?  I can send the log file if it will help.

Thanks,
   Mike Baynes
   Portland

[Marc Rochkind]

Mike--

The actual writing into the raw file is done by an external tool called ExifTool.

Try downloading a newer version of the tool (you can google for the website of ExifTool) and then placing it into the folder that contains the ImageIngester executable file.

--Marc

[MikeBaynes]

Thanks for the quick response.  I replaced the version of ExifTool with the latest one I found, which is v7.7.6.0 dated 5/20/09.  No change in behavior.  So I'm guessing that ExifTool must not support this feature on the E30 - bummer.

I certainly can't rule out pilot error.  On the off chance you might see something I'm doing wrong, I've inserted the log of a test ingestion of 9 images that illustrates my problem.

Thanks again for the help,
   -Mike

2009-Jun-07 16:34:36: Starting

2009-Jun-07 16:35:03: Analysis of stored GPS data (all times local to camera):
2009-Jun-07 16:35:03:    Track 1: ACTIVE LOG095220
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       File: C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Garmin\GPX files\20090527.gpx
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Track points: 1491
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Start time: 2009-05-27T09:52:19
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Stop time: 2009-05-27T14:00:40
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Total time: 04:08:21
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Distance: 277.42 km (172.38 miles)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Avg. speed: 67.02 kph (41.65 mph)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Starting elevation: 1115.29 m (3659.09 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Ending elevation: 1260.61 m (4135.88 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Highest elevation: 1440.33 m (4725.51 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Lowest elevation: 1084.12 m (3556.84 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Highest - Lowest: 356.21 m (1168.67 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:    Track 2: ACTIVE LOG140302
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       File: C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Garmin\GPX files\20090527.gpx
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Track points: 1012
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Start time: 2009-05-27T14:03:02
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Stop time: 2009-05-27T16:51:24
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Total time: 02:48:22
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Distance: 53.34 km (33.14 miles)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Avg. speed: 19.01 kph (11.81 mph)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Starting elevation: 1259.09 m (4130.86 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Ending elevation: 1292.18 m (4239.45 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Highest elevation: 1292.81 m (4241.51 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Lowest elevation: 1254.45 m (4115.65 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Highest - Lowest: 38.36 m (125.86 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:    Track 3: ACTIVE LOG195108
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       File: C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Garmin\GPX files\20090527.gpx
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Track points: 275
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Start time: 2009-05-27T19:51:06
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Stop time: 2009-05-27T20:36:41
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Total time: 00:45:35
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Distance: 30.17 km (18.75 miles)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Avg. speed: 39.71 kph (24.67 mph)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Starting elevation: 1287.69 m (4224.69 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Ending elevation: 1287.65 m (4224.58 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Highest elevation: 1432.14 m (4698.63 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Lowest elevation: 1275.72 m (4185.45 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:04:       Highest - Lowest: 156.42 m (513.18 ft)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Card Folder:
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: [multi-camera or user-chosen image files]
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Primary Folder:
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test cases
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Backup Folder (Pre-Conversion):
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Backup Folder (Post-Conversion):
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11:  [not used]
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Run Adobe DNG Converter:
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: No
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Metadata Template:
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: ImageIngester-IPTC
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Camera Raw/Develop Settings:
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: [none]
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Primary Folder Arrangement:
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: {@datetime,1,4}/{@datetime,5,2}/{@datetime,1,4}-{@datetime,5,2}-{@datetime,7,2}
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Starting Number:
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: 1066
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Ingestion Parameters
Source: [user choice]
ImgList: [image list]
Primary: C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test cases
BckupPre: C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups
BckupPost:
WantPre: 1
WantPost: 0
FileFmt: {@prefix,1,-1,_}{@datetime,1,8}_{@filename,-3}
FldrFmt: {@datetime,1,4}/{@datetime,5,2}/{@datetime,1,4}-{@datetime,5,2}-{@datetime,7,2}
NRsource: 1
NRdigits: 4
Partition: 1000000
StartNum: 1066
Include?: 0
Extensions: [none]
DNGcvrt: none
Preview: -p0
Embed:
VerifyRaw: -
VerifyJPG: 0
MergeXMP: 0
Template: C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\Application Data\Adobe\XMP\Metadata Templates/ImageIngester-IPTC.xmp
CRDeflts:
Client:
Project:
IngstID: 145
[not used]: 1

IIversion: 3.2.04 Win
OSversion: Windows XP Service Pack 3

2009-Jun-07 16:35:11: Copy F:/DCIM/100OLYMP/P5270019.ORF
            --> C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_019.ORF
2009-Jun-07 16:35:11:    Created sidecar from template.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:13: Copy F:/DCIM/100OLYMP/P5270020.ORF
            --> C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_020.ORF
2009-Jun-07 16:35:13:    Created sidecar from template.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:14: Copy F:/DCIM/100OLYMP/P5270021.ORF
            --> C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_021.ORF
2009-Jun-07 16:35:14:    Created sidecar from template.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:15: Copy F:/DCIM/100OLYMP/P5270022.ORF
            --> C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_022.ORF
2009-Jun-07 16:35:15:    Created sidecar from template.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:16: Copy F:/DCIM/100OLYMP/P5270023.ORF
            --> C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_023.ORF
2009-Jun-07 16:35:16:    Created sidecar from template.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:17: Copy F:/DCIM/100OLYMP/P5270024.ORF
            --> C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_024.ORF
2009-Jun-07 16:35:17:    Created sidecar from template.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:18: Copy F:/DCIM/100OLYMP/P5270025.ORF
            --> C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_025.ORF
2009-Jun-07 16:35:18:    Created sidecar from template.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:19: Copy F:/DCIM/100OLYMP/P5270026.ORF
            --> C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_026.ORF
2009-Jun-07 16:35:19:    Created sidecar from template.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:20: Copy F:/DCIM/100OLYMP/P5270027.ORF
            --> C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\My Documents\My Pictures\Test Cases\RAW test backups/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_027.ORF
2009-Jun-07 16:35:20:    Created sidecar from template.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:22: ExifTool command line: C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.177822 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.887688 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1261.284058 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_019.ORF" 2>\s3gc.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:22: Command line: (c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe) cmd /c C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.177822 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.887688 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1261.284058 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_019.ORF" 2>\s3gc.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:23: system_nowindow returned 1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:23: ExifTool command line: C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.177830 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.887695 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1261.395752 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_020.ORF" 2>\s3gc.1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:23: Command line: (c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe) cmd /c C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.177830 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.887695 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1261.395752 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_020.ORF" 2>\s3gc.1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:23: system_nowindow returned 1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:24: ExifTool command line: C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025505 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637817 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.258545 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_021.ORF" 2>\s3gc.2
2009-Jun-07 16:35:24: Command line: (c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe) cmd /c C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025505 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637817 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.258545 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_021.ORF" 2>\s3gc.2
2009-Jun-07 16:35:24: system_nowindow returned 1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:25: ExifTool command line: C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025532 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637840 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.843994 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_022.ORF" 2>\s3gc.3
2009-Jun-07 16:35:25: Command line: (c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe) cmd /c C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025532 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637840 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.843994 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_022.ORF" 2>\s3gc.3
2009-Jun-07 16:35:25: system_nowindow returned 1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:26: ExifTool command line: C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025555 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637848 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.039063 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_023.ORF" 2>\s3gc.4
2009-Jun-07 16:35:26: Command line: (c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe) cmd /c C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025555 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637848 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.039063 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_023.ORF" 2>\s3gc.4
2009-Jun-07 16:35:26: system_nowindow returned 1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:27: ExifTool command line: C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025455 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637703 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.579834 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_024.ORF" 2>\s3gc.5
2009-Jun-07 16:35:27: Command line: (c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe) cmd /c C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025455 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637703 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.579834 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_024.ORF" 2>\s3gc.5
2009-Jun-07 16:35:27: system_nowindow returned 1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:28: ExifTool command line: C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025494 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637733 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.420044 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_025.ORF" 2>\s3gc.6
2009-Jun-07 16:35:28: Command line: (c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe) cmd /c C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025494 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637733 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.420044 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_025.ORF" 2>\s3gc.6
2009-Jun-07 16:35:28: system_nowindow returned 1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:29: ExifTool command line: C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025536 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637817 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.086914 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_026.ORF" 2>\s3gc.7
2009-Jun-07 16:35:29: Command line: (c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe) cmd /c C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025536 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637817 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.086914 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_026.ORF" 2>\s3gc.7
2009-Jun-07 16:35:29: system_nowindow returned 1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:30: ExifTool command line: C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025520 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637794 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.463257 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_027.ORF" 2>\s3gc.8
2009-Jun-07 16:35:30: Command line: (c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe) cmd /c C:\PROGRA~1\IMAGEI~2\ExifTool.exe -m -overwrite_original_in_place -gps:GPSLatitudeRef=N -gps:GPSLatitude=43.025520 -gps:GPSLongitudeRef=W -gps:GPSLongitude=118.637794 -gps:GPSAltitudeRef=above -gps:GPSAltitude=1379.463257 "C:/Documents and Settings/Mike Baynes/My Documents/My Pictures/Test Cases/RAW test cases/2009/05/2009-05-27/MWB_20090527_027.ORF" 2>\s3gc.8
2009-Jun-07 16:35:30: system_nowindow returned 1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:31: ------ List rooted at F:\DCIM ------

9 files copied from card took 0 min. 10 sec.
Skipping Adobe DNG Converter


GPS Tagging:
   9 tagged
   0 out of time interval
   0 error(s)


Copying:
    Files skipped because of extension: 0
    Files skipped because of duplication: 0
    Raws converted to DNGs: 0
    Files copied without conversion: 9

Verification:
    Raws verified: 0
    JPEGs verified: 0
    Files copied without error but unverified: 9

SUCCESSFUL INGESTION - no errors detected
2009-Jun-07 16:35:31: Number range: -1 through -1
2009-Jun-07 16:35:31: (No viewer chosen in Preferences)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:31: Ingestion time: 0 min. 20 sec.
2009-Jun-07 16:35:31: Finished
2009-Jun-07 16:35:49: ERROR:   0: [fcn???] [z:\development\share\util\proper.c:325] prop_read(ps, path_set)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:49:    1: [fcn???] [z:\development\share\util\proper.c:135] 0
2009-Jun-07 16:35:49:    2: [fcn???] [z:\development\share\util\proper.c:325] prop_read(ps, path_set)
2009-Jun-07 16:35:49:    3: [fcn???] [z:\development\share\util\proper.c:135] 0
      *** ? (2: "No such file or directory") ***

2009-Jun-07 16:47:55: Log file C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\Application Data\ImageIngesterPro\ii_log.txt opened
2009-Jun-07 16:47:55: Current directory (prior to _chdir) is: "C:\Program Files\ImageIngesterPro3"
2009-Jun-07 16:47:55: Changing current directory to: "C:\Program Files\ImageIngesterPro3"
2009-Jun-07 16:47:55: prop_read failed to open C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\Application Data\ImageIngesterPro/Preset_Keywords/Default
2009-Jun-07 16:47:55: path: C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\Application Data\ImageIngesterPro/Preset_Keywords/Default
2009-Jun-07 16:47:55: prop_read failed to open C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\Application Data\ImageIngesterPro/Preset_Keywords/Default
2009-Jun-07 16:47:55: path: C:\Documents and Settings\Mike Baynes\Application Data\ImageIngesterPro/Preset_Keywords/Default
2009-Jun-07 16:47:55: ImageIngesterPro Version 3.2.04

[Marc Rochkind]

Mike--

Ask the author of ExifTool about the E30. He's usually extremely responsive to inquiries.

--Marc

[PhilHarvey]

Hi Mike,

I just tried writing EXIF GPS information to E-30 and E-500 ORF images using exiftool 7.77 (but it should be the same with 7.76), and had no problems.  The GPS information was written fine to both images.

My only problem was that LR 2.0 wouldn't open the E-30 ORF's (either before or after writing the GPS coordinates), so I had to update to LR 2.3.  After updating, I could import both the E-30 and E-500 ORF images, and the GPS coordinates I wrote with exiftool came across fine for both images.

So I don't think the problem is with exiftool.  I suspect that something in your workflow has changed.  Try again with an E-500 image and follow the exact same steps for an E-30 image.

[MikeBaynes]

I would be the last to rule out bonehead operator error.  I'll run a more controlled experiment tonight.

Thanks for the follow up,
   -Mike

[peterkrogh]

Phil,
thanks for weighing in here (and thanks for EXIFtool.)
Peter

[MikeBaynes]

This is an old thread, but I haven't heard from Marc for a while on a resolution.  And I'm still having the issue with GPS tagging.  The files are ingested, but are missing their GPS data.

Marc, if you're out there, is there any progress?   

Thanks,
   -Mike

[peternel]

Sorry for one amateur question, but with which tool you are capturing gps data?
I red few months ago about some universal gps for dslr but didnt fiquer it out clearly..

Thanks

[MikeBaynes]

Peter,
    I believe the problem I've been seeing has nothing to do with the GPS device, but for the record, I use a handheld Garmin GPSMap60 Cx.  It outputs a .gpx file which II uses at ingestion time to find the coordinates for each photo.
   Also for the record, I don't believe this has anything to do with the specific model of camera.  The latest attempt that I've done seems to indicate that I can ingest in II and tag images correctly as long as I don't invoke II's  thumbnail view.

Thanks,
   -Mike

[peterkrogh]

Mike,
That's an interesting one.
Are you saying that GPS tagging works, unless you first view thumbnails?
Is this repeatable?
Peter

[MikeBaynes]

Peter,
   That seems to be the case.  I'm getting successful tagging without using thumnail views, and inconsistent tagging when trying thumnails first.  I've sent a PM to Marc with more details.  I could post that here later if that would help.  I still can't be certain that IIP is at fault, it could be something peculiar to my ancient hardware, but I'm stumped.

Thanks,
   -Mike