Connecting a GPS device to a camera allows the location coordinates to be recorded to the metadata of the image. Using this setup the latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (universal time code) is recorded in the image EXIF data. Supported cameras will also record the compass heading when used with GPS units that support this feature.
Contents: Nikon GP-1/ GP-1a GPS device | Nikon GP-N100 GPS device | Connecting to third party GPS devices
Nikon GP-1/ GP-1a GPS device compatibility
Production of GP-1/GP-1A units has ended.
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GP1-CA10A cable for cameras with ten-pin remote terminals (20cm length).
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GP1-CA90 cable for cameras with accessory terminals (25cm length).
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There is no difference between the GP-1 and GP1A other than the GP-1 is supplied with the CP1-CA10 ten-pin cable and the GP-1A is supplied with the CP1-CA10A ten-pin cable. The cables have the same connections but slightly different design.
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GPS device
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Camera connection
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GP-1A
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The GP-1A is supplied with both the GP1-CA90 and GP1-CA10A cables to enable connection to cameras with both accessory and ten-pin remote terminals. GP-1A user manual
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GP-1
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The GP-1 is supplied with both the GP1-CA90 and GP1-CA10 cables to enable connection to cameras with both accessory and ten-pin remote terminals. GP-1 user manual
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Nikon GP-N100 device compatibility
Production of GP-N100 unit has ended.
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Nikon GPS device
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Camera connection
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GP-N100
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A cable is provided with the GP-N100 for connection to the Nikon 1 V1 or V2 camera multi accessory port.
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Connecting to third party GPS Devices
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Third-party GPS Device
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Camera Connection
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The following GPS receivers have been tested. Other products may work.
• Garmin eTrex and geko series.
• Magellan SporTrak series.
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Use the Nikon MC-35/MC-35A GPS Adapter Cord to connect to cameras with a ten-pin remote cable. A nine-pin D-sub computer interface cable is also required to connect the GPS device to the MC-35 (supplied by the GPS device manufacturer).
For more information read the MC-35 user manual.
• The MC-35/MC-35A can be used with the following products that conform to version 2.01 and 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEEA0183 protocol and support connection of PC interface or PC data cables.
• Set the GPS device to NMEA mode (4800 baud) for compatibility with Nikon cameras.
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