GPS-Ready Camera Captures Location Data with Your Images
The Ricoh Caplio 500SE delivers a streamlined process for integrating quality images into mapping software applications, offering the ideal solution for GIS professionals.
About the Geo-Imaging Camera Solution
Embeds GPS data coordinates with captured images automatically
Transfers pictures and data to mapping software seamlessly
Provides a rugged, field-ready Geo-imaging solution
Delivers superior resolution and ease of use
Benefits
Streamlines workflow, saves time and increases accuracy of information
Offers more convenience with wireless connectivity
Provides immediate access to captured images and associated data
Using the Geo-Imaging Camera Solution
Geo-code images as they are captured and automatically stores GPS coordinates in the image file header
Associates additional meta-data with captured images through a user-configurable menu system on the camera
Allows image imprinting with GPS coordinates and any associated data
Sends Geo-coded images to a PC running ArcMap® where a plug-in tool extracts GPS data from images and generates standard ESRI "shape" layer files
Links images and associated meta data to mapped points based on their GPS location
Implementing this Solution
Uses the Ricoh Caplio 500 SE as a single unit solution with optional GPS module or in conjunction with external GPS devices via Bluetooth
Receives NMEA data wirelessly from Bluetooth enabled GPS device for increased accuracy
Sends images, or file names of images, wirelessly to a Bluetooth enabled smart phone
Supports two Bluetooth devices simultaneously for additional telemetry, such as laser range finders
