Canon's GPS Receiver records GPS information like
longitude, latitude, elevation, direction and Universal Coordinated Time
(UTC) as EXIF data on photo files using a compatible EOS camera. This
lightweight, compact unit can also serve as an electronic compass or a
stand-alone GPS recorder. It is designed specifically for the EOS
system, and offers USB and hot-shoe connections with the EOS 5D Mark III
and the EOS-1D X (USB connection-only with the EOS 7D). |
It's also compatible with the Rebel T5i via USB, and with
the EOS Rebel T4i and Rebel SL1 via the Digital terminal on each camera.
The GP-E2 offers the same level of dust- and weather-resistance as the
EOS 5D Mark III camera when connected to the camera's hot-shoe. Dust-
and weather-resistance decreases when it's connected to the camera via
the USB cable. For simple and accurate recording of time and location
information, the GP-E2 is an ideal complement to the EOS System.
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The EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 7D require a firmware upgrade
to be compatible with the GPS Receiver GP-E2. When the EOS 7D is used
with the GP-E2, geotagging function will not work for movies while
recording; geotagging features will not work for movies when using the
Map Utility; electronic compass information and automatic time setting
is not available; and, transmission via the hot shoe is not possible.
The GPS Reciver is powered by replaceable AA battery so no energy is
drawn from the camera's battery. The GP-E2 is very light in weight and
can be carried with camera to any destination. |