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[Andrea B.]

PhotoMechanic is OK, but its GPS tagging really sucks.

I have to laugh because recently I have made so much good use of the GPS tagging in PhoMech. Using the PhoMech link to Google satellite maps I located the backyard of the summer house where I have photographed so many floral UV-signatures. I could even pinpoint within seconds where a particular flower was located. Another example - using Google satellite maps I found the exact patch of dirt at a rest stop on an Idaho freeway where I found an interesting Gumweed. This rest stop was not marked on any ordinary map, but it was easily recognizable on the satellite map.

It just now occurs to me that I should try out the PhoMech GPS for my Norwegian photos. (Which unfortunately are still sitting unsorted and unconverted. Although I did get the files names done.)

But this all goes to show you that software is a highly personalized thing.

[elsa hoffmann]

It does cost its money, just like PS. But, it does what PS doesn't do (and vice versa).

However, if PS gives you what you want, don't change.

I am sure Capture 1 can do lots more for me - BUT financially it doesnt make sense.

[HCS]

I am sure Capture 1 can do lots more for me ...

I'm not sure Elsa, seeing what i see from you i'm seriously doubting that (that's of course meant as a compliment, just to be sure).

[elsa hoffmann]

I'm not sure Elsa, seeing what i see from you i'm seriously doubting that (that's of course meant as a compliment, just to be sure).

  ya right...

I understand Capture 1 is really good - but let me tell you - every time I do new photoshops tutorials - I learn something new in PS. and I swear I have the biggest library of tutorials this side of the equator.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Andrea: Photomechanic requires a GPX file instead of just adding the coordinate by clicking on the map shown. Now, that is plain stupid.

If there is any alternate way of doing the geotagging, it is well and truly buried in the user interface.

[HCS]

ya right...

No, no, really 

I understand Capture 1 is really good - but let me tell you - every time I do new photoshops tutorials - I learn something new in PS. and I swear I have the biggest library of tutorials this side of the equator.

I have the same. And PS covers a much larger domain in photography than C1. So, i've learnt my tricks and i stick to them.

[Bjørn J]

Andrea: Photomechanic requires a GPX file instead of just adding the coordinate by clicking on the map shown. Now, that is plain stupid.

If there is any alternate way of doing the geotagging, it is well and truly buried in the user interface.

According to this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wkk9f4EKXo you can actually add coordinate by clicking on the map. Disclaimer: I have not tried this myself

[Anthony]

This does work well, but in the current version of PM, the same window also allows you to enter an address, which (in an urban location) makes it even quicker than dragging a considerable distance.  I often use an address to get close and then refine by dragging on the map and clicking.

Some confusion is caused by the fact that, in a rare error of menu planning by Camerabits, there are two other places where PM gives access to GPS functions.  If you want to use a GPX file, then you have to go into File>Import GPS Coordinates.  If you want to view an image's location on the map, the easiest is to right click on the image and select Show Map.  Once you realise this, it is very easy.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

I was dumped directly into a window showing a map (displaying California ...)  and asked for the GPX/GPS file to load. No clicking on the map possible. No help provided.

As I said, little help if more sensible approaches are buried deep into the user interface.

[Bjørn J]

I was dumped directly into a window showing a map (displaying California ...)  and asked for the GPX/GPS file to load. No clicking on the map possible. No help provided.

As I said, little help if more sensible approaches are buried deep into the user interface.

Not deep at all:  Image > Set GPS coordinates. Works just like they show in the video.
Like Anthony said, PM has several spproaches to geotagging. You probably tried File > Import GPS Coordinates.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Opened the door to the wrong room, then ...

[afx]

Yes, 229 euro, for Capture1.

But if you grab a magazine that has a license of an older one, you only pay the update price.
In Germany there is at least one magazine per year that has a license...
C1 is really good image wise.
There I/O on the other hand sucks major because they try to press you into a structure and having the adjustment info sidecars in subdirectories make various file management operations a pain in the ass.

cheers
afx

[Jørgen Ramskov]

One thing C1 have that Lightroom doesn't, is OpenCL support. It makes it a lot faster to display the changes you make to an image. Here is an old article about it: http://blog.phaseone.com/processing-speedup-using-opencl-in-capture-one-pro-7/

[Bjørn J]

This does work well, but in the current version of PM, the same window also allows you to enter an address, which (in an urban location) makes it even quicker than dragging a considerable distance.  I often use an address to get close and then refine by dragging on the map and clicking.

This is most useful, and not only in urban locations. I tested it on some remote settlements without road connection (in far north Norway), and it found it immediately. The find address function is slightly intelligent also: I entered a small place called "Bogen" in Norway, but PM thought it was a city in Germany. I tried entering "Bogen Evenes" and it was spot on (Evenes being the municipality where Bogen is). Impressive. It is also possible to change the default GPS-location from Orlando, California, to wherever you want.

I have tried PM the last days, and it impresses me more and more. It's fast, highly customizable, well thought out, extensive support for keyobard shortcuts, and their help forum is one of the best I have seen.

[Jørgen Ramskov]

It seems to me that this is getting off topic, I wonder whether someone should create a Photo Mechanic thread?

Until then:
1) Can it do face detection?
2) Does it make sense to use it if you're using LR?