GP-1 GPS Unit
Geotag your images!
Geotags can be added to your images so you can record latitude, longitude, altitude and time information.
$265.00*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
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Supplied Accessories
- GP1-CA90 for connection to the D90
- GP1-CA10 for connection to the 10-pin remote terminal of supported cameras
- Strap adapter GP1-CL1
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
GP-1 GPS Unit
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Works in US, but not in South Africa
I have only owned this GPS unit since January 2011, and have been using it on a Nikon D700. I gave it a good test in the Colorado Rockies in August 2011, where it performed like a champ. The Colorado trip was a "dry run" for a three-week trip to South Africa -- where it never worked. If anyone else has had this experience, I would be interested in knowing whether the unit worked for them (in South Africa). My Garmin automobile GPS worked just fine in South Africa -- so the satellites are obviously there.
November 7, 2011
Works Great
Had mine about 20 months and on both a D5000 and a D7000. Taken over 20k pics traveling by truck from Alaska to Florida and to both coasts without issue. Except one that prevents it from getting 5 stars. Power consumption, it eats batteries. Using a battery grip helps but keep a few extra batteries nearby.
I charge mine in the truck between locations.
Really like knowing exactly where I shot a photo previously so I may return when the weather/light is just right.
September 23, 2011
Great EXIF data
The GP-1 is a very lightweight (less than an ounce), compact (about 2x2 inches) GPS receiver that simply feeds coordinates to the camera, which automatically embeds the GPS data in each image's exchangeable image file (EXIF).
Once the coordinates are embedded in EXIF, your photos are automatically geotagged when uploaded to popular photo sites such as Flickr and Panaramio. Data captured and embedded in EXIF by the GP-1 includes latitude, longitude, altitude, and heading. Also, many photo management software products use GPS/geotag data to perform handy services such as grouping your photos by location. (In the future, I hope Nikon enables you to toggle between meters and feet for altitude. Currently, you can only do meters).
Overall, the GP-1 is a terrific, if somewhat pricey, accessory for the geotagging hobbyist or for professionals who need to automatically capture and embed highly accurate position data with photos.
September 19, 2011
No luck
I would give zero stars if I could. I bought one of these to use with my D-90, and it was dead on arrival. Got a replacement, and that one was dead, too. I have given up on it. Apparently this product is very prone to failure of the cable connection to the D-90 body, which may have been the cause of my problems, or maybe not. In any event, not a product of the quality that Nikon is supposed to represent.
August 10, 2011
Great for being able to return to locations
Pros - GPS works well in all of the locations I have photographed from Florida to California. Many days in the Utah desert without any issues. I use it on my D3 and have been able to return to exact spots in the desert.
Cons - Agree that it is slooooow and EATS batteries. My unit often takes several minutes to acquire connection. I went through 3 batteries one very cold morning at Ox Bow Bend.
Would not be without it!
July 9, 2011
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GP-1 GPS Unit
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Can we use this unit mounted on D3100 to record the direction the camera is shooting?
9 months ago
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Raymond
Princeton Jct.
Location :
Princeton Jct.
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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No, will only give you your Lat & Long & altitude. You need to figure out or remember in what direction you were headed. I know it would be a hassle, but if direction is so important, buy a small key chain compass.May 8, 2011 by
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schully
Durban, South Africa.
Location :
Durban, South Africa.
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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i think raymond asked whether not just location, but direction info is recorded as well.Answer:
Yes you can use it on the D3100. Page 98 of your manual.
I bought a D7000 recently. Then, order the GP-1. When it arrived today it appears the included cables do not plug into the D7000. Where do I get a cable. What is the Model Number. What do I search for to find a cable. Former Professional Photographer. Now Avid Enthusiast!
7 months ago
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Dale
Kansas
Location :
Kansas
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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it should plug into that. do you have a cable that looks something like a mini-usb?
I don't know if the P7000 has compatibility; perhaps it doesn't have a connector. Please advise as this would be nice to have a GEO-TAG capability with this camera. Thanks.
7 months ago
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Anonymous
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The GP-1 is not compatible with the P7000. The COOLPIX P6000 has a built-in GPS for GEO-tagging.
Using Nikon D3000 and GP-1
6 months ago
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Anonymous
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the geoloc data is embedded in the image's EXIF data, so it's not visible. if you want the locations printed you'd need to find a program that can label images with data from the image's EXIF data. i'm not aware of such a program but i'm sure there surely exist some.
We went out to GPS multiple spots, my longitude is measuring one county over from the actual spot. Do I have a faulty unit?
6 months ago
by
highlander
Marble NC
Location :
Marble NC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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Certain information received might be false due to the location where you’re at. But check if your unit is giving you a correct reading in other locations. If the problem persists you are welcome to send your unit for evaluation.Answer Title: How do I get my Nikon product repaired?
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Once I've copied pictures from my camera with the GP-1 unit, how do I view the GPS coordinates associated with the picture on my computer? Do I have to have other software or can I view the photo and coordinate on any computer?
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Al
Utah
Location :
Utah
Age: 25-34
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The GPS information is shown in the Metadata of the photo. You can use View NX 2 for Geo-tagging.
What is the best way to take photos directly from the camera and geotag them in ArcGIS?
Also, where can the Nikon View NX 2 be downloaded from?
Also, where can the Nikon View NX 2 be downloaded from?
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Al
Utah
Location :
Utah
Age: 25-34
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Yes you can view geotagging data with any program.Has staff answer
GP-1 GPS Unit
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Can the elevation readings be changed from meters to feet in the GP-1?
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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5 months ago
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lee
American Canyon, Ca
Location :
American Canyon, Ca
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, the GP-1 GPS unit is compatible with the D2x.
Does the GPS unit also transmit, besides the long.+lat.+alt. data, the estimated errors for them? And are those error estimates also recorded in the picture file? Also, the manual provides a horizontal error of 10 m for the GPS data (in optimal conditions), but how much is the corresponding altitude error?
Thanks.
Thanks.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Adrian
Japan
Location :
Japan
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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