Thanks for the tips. Geotagging is so important now, and I don't understand why not many DSLR comes with GPS. But brands like Nikon put it in their point-and-shoot. I don't understand!
Because they do not want to put all cool features at once in the camera. They go piece by piece to keep sales up to suck more money out of our pockets. Capitalism.
You can have bulb. On your camera turn off the LiveView, put exposure to bulb and then connect with Snapbridge and voila - you'll have the message that the camera is in the bulb mode. I found out that by chance 2 days ago. The only thing Nikon could add is a timer to so you can set up how long do you want your bulb to take the image.
I left Snapbridge by the wayside due to the endless frustrations and uncertainty of whether it'll stay connected. Have been using Nikon's GPS dongle all this while, but hear that Snapbridge is making a comeback with some recent updates. Any thoughts on that?
Scott Wyden Kivowitz , I’m not sure if it’s because of conflicts with another app that I use with the camera. Even if that’s the case I’ve manually unpaired that app and I still have intermittent connectivity with SnapBridge. My phone has paired with 11 different devices, all within a few seconds and no drop offs. It’s will recognize my Z5 but it’s just having difficulty completing the pairing.
Video appreciated, two questions: a. Does SnapBridge via BlueTooth geotag *both JPEG’s and NEF’s in camera* or does it have to first “download” them on the smartphone? [I have a D5300 connected via WiFi and it has been a *very* traumatic experience!] b. If the answer to (a), above, is yes, are the so geotagged NEF’s editable *in camera?*
I'm only interested in geotagging functionality and want to shoot only RAW. I currently carry D5300 just for it, but it is getting to be too beginners camera for me. Just to clarify, do I understand correctly that 1) Camera and phone have to be connected over bluetooth for geotagging to work; 2) Geotagging works even with RAW files; 3) RAW files do not need to be transported to the phone in order to be geotagged; 4) Images are geotagged on the camera when image is taken, phone only supplies the GPS data.
My experience is that the D850 always looses contact with Snapbridge and it’s almost impossible to reconnect. Says “Waiting for Bluetooth connection. The camera is off”, which it isn’t. My phone is an up to date Xperia XZ1.
+Thommy Malmström that’s interesting. I have WiFi connection problems a lot but never Bluetooth.
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@@scottwyden, maybe it's only me, but to wait for minutes or to have to reconfigure to get it working make me think that SnapBridge is not production stable yet. At least not for professional or semiprofessional use. WiFi takes a while but always connects.
Hey.. step by step.. how to send GPS data from snapbridge to my 1000's images? Do you have any link "how to"? connecting snapbridge is not an issue, but the way I can see on my computer monitor where the heck such and such image was taken - is....Bluetooth, wifi. does not matter.. I have to have GPS location written into ma EXIF on each, every each of my any image. Tnx
Nice video and thanks And May I ask a stupid question? Location Data is syncing with camera and embed on the data in SD? Or must syncing and transferred to smart phone first and embedded on the file in phone? Thanks
We bought hers-and-his D850 cameras in 2018, and had no luck with Snapbridge. I bought my second D850 in 2023, and it is same song, second verse. Does Snapbridge still exist, in 2023?
Well, I finally got a notice to the effect that Snapbridge does not work with iOS devices with the new updates installed. I reckon it is time to resume shopping for a decently-preserved GP-1A, or other wired geo-tag device.
Scott couple simple inquiry questions, I have a Motorola 5GPlus Smartphone; along with a Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera; along with a Samsung Tab A Android Tablet 128Gb with Samsung 512GbGb micro SD memory card; with the Nikon's Snapbridge application installed and running connected via low energy bluetooth to my Nikon D3500 DSLR camera. Generally I take Nikon D3500 DSLR pictures; in RAW plus Jpeg mode in Fine resolution with large picture format selected most times. Do I have to take pictures using my Motorola 5GPlus Smartphone in Snapbridge running application connected via low energy bluetooth? or can I also use the shutter release on the Nikon D3500 DSLR with Motorola 5GPlus Smartphone connected and running Snapbridge application via low energy bluetooth? In order to enable successful GPS Geotagging of all digital pictures taken whether using Motorola 5GPlus or shutter release on Nikon D3500 camera; all one has to do is maintain the low energy bluetooth connection between Nikon D3500 and Motorola 5GPlus and also be running the Snapbridge application? How does one actually confirm and verify that one has locked on successfully to sychronized GPS data coordinates using ones Nikon D3500 DSLR camera and/or ones Motorola 5GPlus; prior to actually taking ones digital picture? How does one actually confirm and verify that one has successfully recorded the GPS geocode coordinate metadata on ones Smasung Tab A Android Tablet after one has successfully transferred ones digital pictures automatically using Nikon's Snapbridge application?
Snapbridge does capture GEO data in the app, but once you share the photo outside of the app, the data doesn't embed. Unless I'm doing something wrong.
Does GPS works when taking photos with a device only. Can you connect the Bluetooth and use a camera? With old WMU app the GPS data is only saved when downloading the images to the phone, which for me is useless.
Scott, Using snapbridge my D850 shows the GEO-Tag on every image (RAW format). However, after downloading all the images to my computer, I don't see the GEO-Tag data in the image properties
I don't have an answer for you. For me, the location data shows up everywhere. In Lightroom, etc. I suggest contacting Nikon to troubleshoot what is happening for you.
I have a question if you don't mind. I don't want to use snapBridge to control my camera; all I want is the GEO tag data. Does the Geo tag data use Bluetooth or WiFi? Thanks for the video!
hello, if I use bluetooth to connect SnapBridge to a Nikon 5600D, can we still simultaneously connect other bluetooth devices like earphone & pocket wifi with the mobile phone? I'm using an iPhone 6. thanks
I know the newer iPhones can, but that could be the version of Bluetooth in the phone. I think the X, which I have, runs BT 5. Older BT versions may not allow more than 1 connection. You'd have to try it to confirm.
My D850 and my phone do not sync in real time. I can take 10 photos with the same location but I have actually moved. The phone does not continuously transmit information with the camera but rather updates it from time to time. I would like to have the photos with the real and precise coordinates.
Sooooo...to make a long video short, the way to tag the photos is to turn on autolink, yes? Then you can see it in the exif data on the computer? Does location data update when you turn on the app and camera or at some other unlisted interval?
@@scottwyden : Ok, so I figured out the raw cant be seen in the app so turn on the RTF+jpeg. when the photo gets downloaded in/to the app does it show the gps there somehow? I then emailed it to myself and right clicking viewing the exif data in Windows 10, the gps fields are empty.
For a D7500, geotagging using snap bridge does not work even though I followed all steps you have mentioned her.. . On snapbridge as well as on camera....
Hi Scott and thanks for your video. I have a question for you. Does the problem of updating the geolocation every 10 minutes from the smartphone to DSLR still occurs? I have a D3400
I read that snapbridge updates the geolocation every 10 minutes. i.e. all images will have the same geolocation if the have been shot within 10 minutes. At least that happened at early of 2017. See more here www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4084704. Sorry for my English not my mother language
I haven't paid that close of attention it for two reasons. 1. I don't move that fast when making photos, so 10-minute changes don't bother me. 2. I really don't care if it's 100% accurate. I want to know where it was generally, not where my feet were planted.
I also only want to use for geotagging - can you tell me if I have to start the phone app or does it connect without that needing to be done. Also how long does it take approx before I see the geotag in the meta data?
You have to open the app on your phone for the connection to occur. However, you can leave the app running in the background to do other things on your phone. Your phone gathers GPS real quick, so your camera does too! Practically instant.
The GPS chip in phone work like Garmin GPS devices. They don’t require cell signal. Although cell signal only enhances its accuracy. But really you could use phone GPS with cell disabled.
According to the website, Wireless Mobile Utility also automatically adds GPS metadata: www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/wireless-mobile-utility-app.page
2022 the GPS feature of nikon is a decade behind cannon. This is sad how can this APP feature not still be implemented when consumer cameras on canon has this but nikon cameras on 3.5k dollars (nikon z7 m2) still does not in 2022 (i mean auto geo tag[if you take a picture manualy with the camera]) this feature is so far behind therse oponents that i did not belive it. CLARIFICATION: Cannon inject gps data cordinates automaticaly when connected with bluetooth/wifi. as long as you phone is in range. magic ...... but Nikon needs you to use there 3rd part tool with magic activated for this single time of use.
You should have explained a bit more elaborately the main topic of the video, i.e geotaging. I am using D5600. I am not able to get the GPS data. I am unable to switch on the location data on the camera.
@@scottwyden Managed to solve the problem finally.. Had to delete the camera from the app and then had to add it once again. I think the problem was with Bluetooth.
Not using a camera with SnapBridge? Does your camera offer such a capability?
Thanks for the tips. Geotagging is so important now, and I don't understand why not many DSLR comes with GPS. But brands like Nikon put it in their point-and-shoot. I don't understand!
I don’t get it either. I wish they would just include it.
Because they do not want to put all cool features at once in the camera. They go piece by piece to keep sales up to suck more money out of our pockets. Capitalism.
Such a disappointment in the otherwise perfect Z8
Thanks Scott for this video. It worked first time on my D850. Can't believe how simple it was!
Thanks for watching!
You can have bulb. On your camera turn off the LiveView, put exposure to bulb and then connect with Snapbridge and voila - you'll have the message that the camera is in the bulb mode. I found out that by chance 2 days ago. The only thing Nikon could add is a timer to so you can set up how long do you want your bulb to take the image.
Very useful!!! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I left Snapbridge by the wayside due to the endless frustrations and uncertainty of whether it'll stay connected. Have been using Nikon's GPS dongle all this while, but hear that Snapbridge is making a comeback with some recent updates. Any thoughts on that?
Interesting. I’ve had no issues with it lately at all. It’s been improved so much.
Scott Wyden Kivowitz , I’m not sure if it’s because of conflicts with another app that I use with the camera. Even if that’s the case I’ve manually unpaired that app and I still have intermittent connectivity with SnapBridge. My phone has paired with 11 different devices, all within a few seconds and no drop offs. It’s will recognize my Z5 but it’s just having difficulty completing the pairing.
Video appreciated, two questions:
a. Does SnapBridge via BlueTooth geotag *both JPEG’s and NEF’s in camera* or does it have to first “download” them on the smartphone? [I have a D5300 connected via WiFi and it has been a *very* traumatic experience!]
b. If the answer to (a), above, is yes, are the so geotagged NEF’s editable *in camera?*
I'm only interested in geotagging functionality and want to shoot only RAW. I currently carry D5300 just for it, but it is getting to be too beginners camera for me. Just to clarify, do I understand correctly that 1) Camera and phone have to be connected over bluetooth for geotagging to work; 2) Geotagging works even with RAW files; 3) RAW files do not need to be transported to the phone in order to be geotagged; 4) Images are geotagged on the camera when image is taken, phone only supplies the GPS data.
+Ilmar Kerm that’s correct
My experience is that the D850 always looses contact with Snapbridge and it’s almost impossible to reconnect. Says “Waiting for Bluetooth connection. The camera is off”, which it isn’t.
My phone is an up to date Xperia XZ1.
+Thommy Malmström that’s interesting. I have WiFi connection problems a lot but never Bluetooth.
@@scottwyden, maybe it's only me, but to wait for minutes or to have to reconfigure to get it working make me think that SnapBridge is not production stable yet. At least not for professional or semiprofessional use. WiFi takes a while but always connects.
It’s crap and it’s a shame that cameras in 2020 come without geotagging. They even remove the GPS from the p950 (it was there in the p900).
Hey.. step by step.. how to send GPS data from snapbridge to my 1000's images? Do you have any link "how to"? connecting snapbridge is not an issue, but the way I can see on my computer monitor where the heck such and such image was taken - is....Bluetooth, wifi. does not matter.. I have to have GPS location written into ma EXIF on each, every each of my any image. Tnx
Nice video and thanks
And May I ask a stupid question?
Location Data is syncing with camera and embed on the data in SD? Or must syncing and transferred to smart phone first and embedded on the file in phone? Thanks
It’ll be embedded in the photo metadata in camera.
@@scottwyden Thanks a lot and D780 is also ok for using Snapbridge? Right?
@@Noel_Suen you’d have to check your manual to see if that camera works with the app. But most modern bodies work with it
@@scottwyden I see thanks so much coz since I sold My D90 I dun have DSLR anymore and really buy once again haha
I am struggling with my d3500 and trying to connect snapbridge. It's asking please on "Location data" in device which I unable to.
We bought hers-and-his D850 cameras in 2018, and had no luck with Snapbridge. I bought my second D850 in 2023, and it is same song, second verse. Does Snapbridge still exist, in 2023?
Well, I finally got a notice to the effect that Snapbridge does not work with iOS devices with the new updates installed. I reckon it is time to resume shopping for a decently-preserved GP-1A, or other wired geo-tag device.
Hi, thanks for the tips. But have you try it while flying in an aircraft ? i wonder if the Geotagging will work while high up in the air.
No, I have not. I like to follow rules, so when I'm told to my my phone in airplane mode, I do it :-)
Scott couple simple inquiry questions,
I have a Motorola 5GPlus Smartphone;
along with a Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera;
along with a Samsung Tab A Android Tablet 128Gb
with Samsung 512GbGb micro SD memory card;
with the Nikon's Snapbridge application installed
and running connected via low energy bluetooth
to my Nikon D3500 DSLR camera.
Generally I take Nikon D3500 DSLR pictures;
in RAW plus Jpeg mode in Fine resolution
with large picture format selected most times.
Do I have to take pictures using my Motorola
5GPlus Smartphone in Snapbridge running
application connected via low energy bluetooth?
or can I also use the shutter release on the
Nikon D3500 DSLR with Motorola 5GPlus Smartphone
connected and running Snapbridge application
via low energy bluetooth?
In order to enable successful GPS Geotagging of all
digital pictures taken whether using
Motorola 5GPlus or shutter release on
Nikon D3500 camera; all one has to do is maintain
the low energy bluetooth connection between Nikon D3500
and Motorola 5GPlus and also be running the Snapbridge application?
How does one actually confirm and verify that one has locked
on successfully to sychronized GPS data coordinates using
ones Nikon D3500 DSLR camera and/or ones Motorola 5GPlus;
prior to actually taking ones digital picture?
How does one actually confirm and verify that one has successfully
recorded the GPS geocode coordinate metadata on ones Smasung
Tab A Android Tablet after one has successfully transferred ones
digital pictures automatically using Nikon's Snapbridge application?
Snapbridge does capture GEO data in the app, but once you share the photo outside of the app, the data doesn't embed. Unless I'm doing something wrong.
I suggest contacting Nikon. It’s possible you’re doing something wrong but they could troubleshoot it with you to find out.
Does GPS works when taking photos with a device only. Can you connect the Bluetooth and use a camera? With old WMU app the GPS data is only saved when downloading the images to the phone, which for me is useless.
This saves the location to the file in camera
@@scottwyden Awesome, thanks.
Will this work on a Nikon D810?
Thanks so much - that was really helpful information.
My pleasure. Thanks for checking it out.
Does it work with nikon z50? Thx
Scott, Using snapbridge my D850 shows the GEO-Tag on every image (RAW format). However, after downloading all the images to my computer, I don't see the GEO-Tag data in the image properties
I don't have an answer for you. For me, the location data shows up everywhere. In Lightroom, etc. I suggest contacting Nikon to troubleshoot what is happening for you.
I have a question if you don't mind. I don't want to use
snapBridge to control my camera; all I want is the GEO tag data. Does the Geo tag data use Bluetooth or WiFi? Thanks for the video!
It uses Bluetooth so minimal battery drain.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
hello, if I use bluetooth to connect SnapBridge to a Nikon 5600D, can we still simultaneously connect other bluetooth devices like earphone & pocket wifi with the mobile phone? I'm using an iPhone 6. thanks
I know the newer iPhones can, but that could be the version of Bluetooth in the phone. I think the X, which I have, runs BT 5. Older BT versions may not allow more than 1 connection. You'd have to try it to confirm.
Thank you!
Can I geo-tag a Nikon D3400?
My D850 and my phone do not sync in real time. I can take 10 photos with the same location but I have actually moved. The phone does not continuously transmit information with the camera but rather updates it from time to time. I would like to have the photos with the real and precise coordinates.
Sooooo...to make a long video short, the way to tag the photos is to turn on autolink, yes? Then you can see it in the exif data on the computer? Does location data update when you turn on the app and camera or at some other unlisted interval?
As long as the app is open and the camera is connected to it, the location will update automatically.
@@scottwyden : Ok, so I figured out the raw cant be seen in the app so turn on the RTF+jpeg. when the photo gets downloaded in/to the app does it show the gps there somehow? I then emailed it to myself and right clicking viewing the exif data in Windows 10, the gps fields are empty.
You just import the photos into Lightroom from your memory card and you’ll see they’re geotagged.
For a D7500, geotagging using snap bridge does not work even though I followed all steps you have mentioned her.. . On snapbridge as well as on camera....
Sorry to hear that. Try contacting nikon to see if they can help
Hello Scott. I have a Nikon D800. I need to set it up for Geotagging. What equipment do you recommend as of 2020?
Check out my geotagging playlist. You’ll see the Dawntech gps video I did. That thing is amazing.
Hi Scott and thanks for your video. I have a question for you. Does the problem of updating the geolocation every 10 minutes from the smartphone to DSLR still occurs? I have a D3400
What problem is that?
I read that snapbridge updates the geolocation every 10 minutes. i.e. all images will have the same geolocation if the have been shot within 10 minutes. At least that happened at early of 2017. See more here www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4084704. Sorry for my English not my mother language
I haven't paid that close of attention it for two reasons.
1. I don't move that fast when making photos, so 10-minute changes don't bother me.
2. I really don't care if it's 100% accurate. I want to know where it was generally, not where my feet were planted.
@Shubham Chauhan, thAt's a bit cumbersome but I keep that for me in mind, too, as I sometimes want exact geo-positons.
I also only want to use for geotagging - can you tell me if I have to start the phone app or does it connect without that needing to be done. Also how long does it take approx before I see the geotag in the meta data?
You have to open the app on your phone for the connection to occur. However, you can leave the app running in the background to do other things on your phone. Your phone gathers GPS real quick, so your camera does too! Practically instant.
Does this also work with images shot in RAW format? I'm looking at picking up a D3500, and I normally shoot exclusively in RAW.
You can’t transfer a raw. But you can control the camera while it’s in raw. So to transfer you’ll need to do in Camera
Processing to a Jpg
Do I need to have cell reception? What about roaming charges when overseas?
The GPS chip in phone work like Garmin GPS devices. They don’t require cell signal. Although cell signal only enhances its accuracy. But really you could use phone GPS with cell disabled.
Scott Wyden Kivowitz many thx
Hi Scott,
Is there anyway that I can do similar with my D750?
I'm going on vacation in a few days and would love to geotag my images
Thanks
Billy
The D750 has wifi, but not SnapBridge. It uses Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility
According to the website, Wireless Mobile Utility also automatically adds GPS metadata: www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/wireless-mobile-utility-app.page
Dies Nikon 5300d is compatable with snapbridge for geo tagging
How about a 📷 with build-in GPS like the Nikon D5300
2022 the GPS feature of nikon is a decade behind cannon. This is sad how can this APP feature not still be implemented when consumer cameras on canon has this but nikon cameras on 3.5k dollars (nikon z7 m2) still does not in 2022 (i mean auto geo tag[if you take a picture manualy with the camera]) this feature is so far behind therse oponents that i did not belive it.
CLARIFICATION:
Cannon inject gps data cordinates automaticaly when connected with bluetooth/wifi. as long as you phone is in range. magic ......
but Nikon needs you to use there 3rd part tool with magic activated for this single time of use.
Nikon has a GPS in the Z9 currently.
You should have explained a bit more elaborately the main topic of the video, i.e geotaging.
I am using D5600.
I am not able to get the GPS data.
I am unable to switch on the location data on the camera.
Have you contacted Nikon?
@@scottwyden
I think I would have to, because I brought this camera because of its ability to sync with smartphone GPS. Do they respond?
They sure do
@@scottwyden Managed to solve the problem finally..
Had to delete the camera from the app and then had to add it once again. I think the problem was with Bluetooth.
Great to hear.
what if you use raw files and take over 1000 pics
+james thomas what about it? :)
What an absurd pain in the but. Why? A $50 cell phone can geotag pictures.