New Garmin Montana - Page 327

Emmbeedee · 09-04-2012, 07:05 PM

In anticipation of creating a BaseCamp Adventure, I made a point of using the camera in my Montana 650 today. I know I can use any camera even if it's not connected to a gps, but the Montana makes it all so easy. I had the unit angled in such a way as I could take quick shots, and still see the map.

These are some of the pics I took. The BC Adventure will come later.

And this one was taken after a little rain.

Albie · 09-04-2012, 08:05 PM

Where does the Montana store the pic files and what is the directory they are stored in named? Thinking I can load up geotagged pics from an iphone onto a ZUMO and be able to create an adventure in Basecamp with those pics.

atlas cached · 09-04-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

Where does the Montana store the pic files and what is the directory they are stored in named? Thinking I can load up geotagged pics from an iphone onto a ZUMO and be able to create an adventure in Basecamp with those pics.

First, I love your signature ;-)

The Montana saves Photos taken with the Camera in the DCIM\1000GRMN\ directory, either on the Montana itself, or on the uSD card, depending on where you have chosen to have photos saved to in [Setup | Camera | Save Photos To].

I just used some iPhone photos to create an adventure this weekend. All you have to do is drag them from your iPhone into your Adventure file displayed in BaseCamp. Super simple drag and drop!

dvwalker · 09-04-2012, 10:37 PM

Speaking of pics, so what if my trip pictures were taken with a point-and-shoot that didn't have geotagging?

This is slightly off topic from of all things Montana, but I stumbled on a BC (Win) feature that quickly Geotag's each of your non-Montana photos using a recorded track. Works best if your camera clock and Montana clock were somewhat in sync. Also best if pictures are organized into separate file folders that align to tracks (ie, trip1\day1, trip1\day2, etc). Simply highlight a track and select "Geotag Photos Using Track...". BC will auto-geotag each picture in the folder by matching the create timestamp with the track timestamp. There's options to "Import photo into BC after geotagging" and set an timeshift offset adjustment if the GPS and camera clocks were not exactly in sync. Suggest doing the geotag prior to creating an Adventure. Big time saving and slick feature....

Offcamber · 09-05-2012, 05:16 AM

My Montana 650T will be delivered today....

Should I upgrade the software or wait till the next version comes out? Not knowing how long the unit sat in a warehouse I don't know what version is currently in it.

From reading its sounds like the current update is buggy.

Emmbeedee · 09-05-2012, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Offcamber

From reading its sounds like the current update is buggy.

All software is buggy, but if it doesn't affect you then it's no problem. I am on the latest version and don't have any problems with it. I just don't try to hit the menu button when I'm using the data fields dashboard. The rest is all good..

So I would suggest updating.

waynegs · 09-05-2012, 05:51 AM

I would put 4.2 on, it is stable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Offcamber

My Montana 650T will be delivered today....

Should I upgrade the software or wait till the next version comes out? Not knowing how long the unit sat in a warehouse I don't know what version is currently in it.

From reading its sounds like the current update is buggy.

cablebandit · 09-05-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by waynegs

I would put 4.2 on, it is stable.

Yup, I've got a trip coming up starting tomorrow. No way I'm doing an update prior to that. I won't be updating my Sena either.

DR. Rock · 09-05-2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

...I just don't try to hit the menu button when I'm using the data fields dashboard....

Can you post a screenshot of the offending dashboard?

Albie · 09-05-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by atlas cached

First, I love your signature ;-)

The Montana saves Photos taken with the Camera in the DCIM\1000GRMN\ directory, either on the Montana itself, or on the uSD card, depending on where you have chosen to have photos saved to in [Setup | Camera | Save Photos To].

I just used some iPhone photos to create an adventure this weekend. All you have to do is drag them from your iPhone into your Adventure file displayed in BaseCamp. Super simple drag and drop!

Oh sweet, so you can just do it right in Basecamp using any geotagged photos!

Albie · 09-05-2012, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvwalker

Speaking of pics, so what if my trip pictures were taken with a point-and-shoot that didn't have geotagging?

This is slightly off topic from of all things Montana, but I stumbled on a BC (Win) feature that quickly Geotag's each of your non-Montana photos using a recorded track. Works best if your camera clock and Montana clock were somewhat in sync. Also best if pictures are organized into separate file folders that align to tracks (ie, trip1\day1, trip1\day2, etc). Simply highlight a track and select "Geotag Photos Using Track...". BC will auto-geotag each picture in the folder by matching the create timestamp with the track timestamp. There's options to "Import photo into BC after geotagging" and set an timeshift offset adjustment if the GPS and camera clocks were not exactly in sync. Suggest doing the geotag prior to creating an Adventure. Big time saving and slick feature....

Not really non Montanna since the 600 doesn't have a camera.

Well this gets even better and better. I've got an iPhone app that is supposed to do something similar. Puts a geotag to a picture when you load both the file and the pics up in Lightroom. Problem is, it eats up the battery on the iPhone and doesn't work that well.

dmottv · 09-05-2012, 06:33 AM

Just a quick observation from my Gaspe/NB ride last week: I didn't have time to install the rugged mount, so simply carried the Montana in my Aquabox all week. The Montana touch screen began to scroll uncontrollably a couple of times when the sun shined directly into the Aquabox clear screen cover. So, it appears the screen scrolling issue is not just tied to placing the screen protector on the unit, but is a factor of the unit getting above a certain temp.

atlas cached · 09-05-2012, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Offcamber

My Montana 650T will be delivered today....

Should I upgrade the software or wait till the next version comes out? Not knowing how long the unit sat in a warehouse I don't know what version is currently in it.

From reading its sounds like the current update is buggy.

If you are just getting it today, load the latest firmware to it (4.40). You have nothing to loose, and thus far only one small bug that I am aware of with 4.40 (see crash 15).

Read these FAQ while you are waiting for the delivery truck :)

Enjoy your new Montana!

Jon_PDX · 09-05-2012, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvwalker

Speaking of pics, so what if my trip pictures were taken with a point-and-shoot that didn't have geotagging?

This is slightly off topic from of all things Montana, but I stumbled on a BC (Win) feature that quickly Geotag's each of your non-Montana photos using a recorded track. Works best if your camera clock and Montana clock were somewhat in sync. Also best if pictures are organized into separate file folders that align to tracks (ie, trip1\day1, trip1\day2, etc). Simply highlight a track and select "Geotag Photos Using Track...". BC will auto-geotag each picture in the folder by matching the create timestamp with the track timestamp. There's options to "Import photo into BC after geotagging" and set an timeshift offset adjustment if the GPS and camera clocks were not exactly in sync. Suggest doing the geotag prior to creating an Adventure. Big time saving and slick feature....

Very cool.....thanks for discovering that!

You can do it in the current Mac version too.

Right click the track and select "Match photos to track" The screens are a little different but it appears to work the same way.

I did notice that it has a warning that the geotaging can not be undone. So I would suggest using copies of the photos especially if you have to do any time-shifting.

Jon...

Jon_PDX · 09-05-2012, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atlas cached

First, I love your signature ;-)

I just used some iPhone photos to create an adventure this weekend. All you have to do is drag them from your iPhone into your Adventure file displayed in BaseCamp. Super simple drag and drop!

Excellent since I always have my iPhone with me.

Oh, does the Lat/Lon format in Basecamp have to match what the iPhone defaults to?
I'm guessing not since you did not mention it but thought I should ask.

Jon...

09-04-2012, 07:05 PM	#4891
Emmbeedee Procrastinators Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Near Ottawa, ON, Canada Oddometer: 5,813	In anticipation of creating a BaseCamp Adventure, I made a point of using the camera in my Montana 650 today. I know I can use any camera even if it's not connected to a gps, but the Montana makes it all so easy. I had the unit angled in such a way as I could take quick shots, and still see the map. These are some of the pics I took. The BC Adventure will come later. And this one was taken after a little rain. __________________ Want to know more about the Garmin Montana? See the Wisdom and FAQ Thread. "Don't play a lute to a cow" (Old Chinese Idiom) "The motorcycle, being poorly designed for both flight and marine operation, sustained significant external and internal damage," police noted.

09-04-2012, 08:05 PM	#4892
Albie Kool Aid poisoner Joined: Mar 2004 Location: NWA Oddometer: 4,838	Where does the Montana store the pic files and what is the directory they are stored in named? Thinking I can load up geotagged pics from an iphone onto a ZUMO and be able to create an adventure in Basecamp with those pics. __________________ Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun. Guess what doofus, nobody reads your lame blog.

09-04-2012, 10:37 PM	#4894
dvwalker Working to ride Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Orygun Oddometer: 667	adding pictures prior to creating an Adventure Speaking of pics, so what if my trip pictures were taken with a point-and-shoot that didn't have geotagging? This is slightly off topic from of all things Montana, but I stumbled on a BC (Win) feature that quickly Geotag's each of your non-Montana photos using a recorded track. Works best if your camera clock and Montana clock were somewhat in sync. Also best if pictures are organized into separate file folders that align to tracks (ie, trip1\day1, trip1\day2, etc). Simply highlight a track and select "Geotag Photos Using Track...". BC will auto-geotag each picture in the folder by matching the create timestamp with the track timestamp. There's options to "Import photo into BC after geotagging" and set an timeshift offset adjustment if the GPS and camera clocks were not exactly in sync. Suggest doing the geotag prior to creating an Adventure. Big time saving and slick feature....

09-05-2012, 05:16 AM	#4895
Offcamber Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: New Hampshire Oddometer: 1,120	My Montana 650T will be delivered today.... Should I upgrade the software or wait till the next version comes out? Not knowing how long the unit sat in a warehouse I don't know what version is currently in it. From reading its sounds like the current update is buggy. __________________ "I don't ride to be seen....I ride because I want to disappear...." Halfthrottle *"The difference between genius and stupidity is -- genius has its limits."* ~Albert Einstein

09-05-2012, 06:33 AM	#4902
dmottv Take the Long Way Home Joined: Jan 2008 Location: NH Seacoast Oddometer: 304	Scrolling Screen Just a quick observation from my Gaspe/NB ride last week: I didn't have time to install the rugged mount, so simply carried the Montana in my Aquabox all week. The Montana touch screen began to scroll uncontrollably a couple of times when the sun shined directly into the Aquabox clear screen cover. So, it appears the screen scrolling issue is not just tied to placing the screen protector on the unit, but is a factor of the unit getting above a certain temp. __________________ Dave - NH Seacoast; RT-NH1; AMA; MVTR; NETRA; '07 KLR650; '02 R1150RT-P; '01 R12C Montana; '00 KDX200; Gone: '05 450EXC; '99 K12LTC; '94 KDX250; '92 R100GS; '77 R75/7; a few others...

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