Last week, Jeff Barnes released a Beta version of a Lightroom Geotag Plugin. It is definitely Beta software – limited features, performance issues and a couple bugs. But it is AWESOME to see someone working on a plugin to add this feature to Adobe Lightroom!!
After installing the plugin, I got it to work pretty easily with a few .cr2 files from my Canon 30D and .gpx files output from Garmin Mapsource. I did not get it to work with DNG files. I think that’s because the plugin works with the .xmp sidecar files. Before running the plugin, you need to …

I’ve used, and been very happy with my Kirk BH-3 ballhead since it’s initial release. It’s seen action with various camera systems, from 35mm SLR, to medium format, to DSLR, to 4×5 field camera. And it has traveled the world and many a backcountry site with me. It is one of the best photo-related investments I’ve ever made. So why would I part with it??
About a month ago I was IM’ing with a photographer friend and he pointed me to the Really Right Stuff website. He was looking at upgrading his ballhead with the RRS LR II quick release. It’s …