Weather-Based Camera Settings Recommender This Python script fetches weather data for a specified city using the OpenWeatherMap API and then suggests optimal camera settings based on the current weather conditions. It also sends an email containing the weather information and camera setting recommendations to a specified recipient.
Features:
Weather Data Retrieval: Fetches current weather conditions (temperature, description, visibility) for a given city using the OpenWeatherMap API. Camera Setting Suggestions: Provides tailored camera settings (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed, White Balance, and additional tips) based on the weather conditions. Email Notifications: Sends an email containing the weather information and camera setting suggestions to a specified recipient. Environment Variable Integration: Securely stores sensitive information like API keys and email credentials in environment variables. Error Handling: Includes robust error handling to gracefully manage API request failures and email sending issues. Prerequisites:
Python 3.x: Make sure you have Python 3 installed on your system. Required Libraries: Install the necessary libraries using pip: pip install requests smtplib
API Key: Obtain an API key from OpenWeatherMap (https://openweathermap.org/) and store it in an environment variable named OPENWEATHERMAP_API_KEY. Email Credentials: Store your email address and password in environment variables named EMAIL_ADDRESS and EMAIL_PASSWORD, respectively. Make sure to enable "Less secure app access" in your Gmail settings if you're using Gmail. Usage:
Set up environment variables:
OPENWEATHERMAP_API_KEY: Your OpenWeatherMap API key. EMAIL_ADDRESS: Your email address. EMAIL_PASSWORD: Your email password.
Enter city and recipient emai:
You'll be prompted to enter the city name and the email address to send the information to. Receive email:
If the weather data is successfully fetched, the recipient will receive an email with the weather information and camera setting recommendations. Disclaimer:
The suggested camera settings are general recommendations and may need to be adjusted based on your specific camera model and shooting conditions. Ensure that your email provider allows sending emails using SMTP and that you have the correct SMTP settings configured. Contributing:
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests to improve this script.
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