GPS Data/Image Pano Heading - Missing PoseHeadingDegrees - RICOH THETA X

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I did a brief test of the X and the PoseHeadingDegrees appears to be in the metadata even when the GPS is disabled.

I corrected the earlier article by caitlyn.

wow, I’m trying to turn on the GPS on the THETA X now and it is taking quite a long time.

After three minutes of waiting, still no lock

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I’m indoors, but within 3 meters of a window. I’m not connected to client mode. After 4:30 minutes, still no lock. moving outside.

Wow, lock took 4:52 minutes. That’s a long time.

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Finally got the lock.

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GPS info is in the image.

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and has PoseHeadingDegrees

| PoseHeadingDegrees = 236.5
| PosePitchDegrees = 0.0
| PoseRollDegrees = 0.0

second test with GPS disabled

verifying that GPS is disabled

 exiftool -v gps-off.jpg |grep GPS
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However, the PoseHeadingDegrees is enabled.

  | PoseHeadingDegrees = 236.5
  | PosePitchDegrees = 0.0
  | PoseRollDegrees = 0.0

conclusion

PoseHeadingDegrees is shown even when GPS is enabled. Previous tests revealed that when the compass needs callibration, the PoseHeadingDegrees is missing.