Topic: Where is the GPS data? (Read 3627 times)

JDClements · « **on:** April 30, 2009, 11:55:05 am »

I have images with GPS data embedded in the EXIF, but this field does not show up in the metadata pane. , but I don't see it now. Any ideas?

john beardsworth · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2009, 12:13:42 pm »

In Metadata panel, switch to the EXIF view. If the selected image contains GPS, then it'll be shown at the bottom.

John

JDClements · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2009, 01:15:25 pm »

Looks like the program I was using to write the GPS data (Geosetter) wasn't actually writing the data to the spot I thought it was. I was trying to embed the data in a CR2 file. It works within Geosetter, but when I view the EXIF data the GPS data is not there.

But, it must be there somewhere, because when I exported a JPG from the CR2 file within Lightroom, the JPG has all the GPS data present.

I tested the JPG in Lightroom, and the GPS data shows up and works perfectly.

Hmmm.

JDClements · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2009, 06:19:32 pm »

I've done some more testing, and this is not working in LR.

I have added GPS data using Geotag. I am using exiftool (with exiftoolgui) to confirm that the data is present and correct in the file. For CR2 files, the GPS data is written in the XMP sidecar file. For DNG files and TIF files, it is written into the file itself. In all three cases, Lightroom does not show the GPS line in the metadata panel.

john beardsworth · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2009, 06:45:19 pm »

I use both HoudahGeo on Mac, and Geosetter on Windows, to add GPS to DNG files. I checked my LR catalogue before replying.

Geoff Samuels · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2009, 06:46:40 pm »

Quote from: JDClements

I've done some more testing, and this is not working in LR.

I have added GPS data using Geotag. I am using exiftool (with exiftoolgui) to confirm that the data is present and correct in the file. For CR2 files, the GPS data is written in the XMP sidecar file. For DNG files and TIF files, it is written into the file itself. In all three cases, Lightroom does not show the GPS line in the metadata panel.

Have you tried the Metadata menu command: Metadata -> Read Metadata from File ?

JDClements · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:05:23 pm »

Quote from: geoffsamuels

Have you tried the Metadata menu command: Metadata -> Read Metadata from File ?

Nope, but I have now and that's the ticket!

I guess the metadata is stored in the database, and if it changes in the file, the database doesn't know it. Thanks for the tip!

john beardsworth · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2009, 03:26:05 am »

If you add GPS after the file is imported into LR, then you do need to use that Read Metadata command. Unlike a browser such as Bridge, LR doesn't re-read the metadata each time you go to a file.

However also understand that Read Metadata reads all metadata including any adjustments that may be in the XMP sidecars or embedded in a file. So it can overwrite any adjustments that are currently in Lightroom, because that's what Read Metadata told it to do. To deal with this, it's important to get the sequence right - first use Save Metadata, so your current Lightroom adjustments etc are sent back to the file, then Read Metadata to bring in your GPS.

John

JDClements · « **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2009, 09:38:24 am »

LR seems to do its writing fairly quickly. I just did a test, and LR updated the XMP file within about 10 seconds of the actual edit.

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