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At first I was sort of excited about this, but I'm not sure it will have the same features that my GeoPic II has. I like the fact that mine can remember the last GPS coordinate and allow me to use it indoors. I have not seen this touted anywhere.
The only feature that I wish I had was another 10-pin port in order to use both my GPS and remote trigger.
I guess we will learn more as the release date approaches.
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We still do not know the price of the Nikon GPS GP-1 while the Dawntech and Solmeta GPS solution is in the US$270 price range.
Another factor is what GPS chipset is in the Nikon GPS GP-1 whether the SiRFstar III or MTK or the old SiRFstar II chipset.
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I read two very disappointing reviews of the Nikon GP-1, sp I brought the Geomet'r.
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Dale Keiger [deleted] says:
I own a GP-1 and it does exactly what I wanted it to do. One word of warning though. Shooting in Maui, I kept sliding my camera back into my bag with the GP-1 cable still attached, and I damaged the data port. This meant sending the camera off to Nikon for repair. All repair was covered by warranty, but I had to surrender the camera for a few weeks and pay $20 shipping (I worked through a Baltimore camera shop because they know the Nikon repair people and Nikon had given me the camera which meant I did not have the usual warranty registration...it's complicated). Now the unit works just fine again and I am much more careful about the cable connection.
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I've had an MC-35 GPS Cable for a number of years, and also use a GPS datalogger and location vs time software like GpicSync. So I hought I'd give the GP-1 a try. Luckly I borrowed one. It has a consumer build feel to it, it looks like its not going to take the knocks like the pro kit can.
Its a nice idea, but the GPS lock on time can be slow, out of car, drive by shooting fails with wrong location.
Lets hope the Nikon D400, D800 and D4 series have in camera GPS.
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I also looked at the GP-1, but I didn't buy it because I found it too expensive for what it does (it's a single purpose device). I also read some bad customer reviews.
Currently I'm using my iPhone 3G as a data logger and that works fantastic. It's a little bit more work to get the location in the photo, but the accuracy is awesome (also while driving a car or a bike). The iPhone app I use is GeoLogTag. It costs $4.99 and is worth every cent. It's extremely easy to use and just does what it says.
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I'm surprised no one is talking about the Jobo PhotoGPS. It works with any hot shoe-equipped camera. It doesn't write to EXIF, but the exact time is recorded in the unit. When downloaded, the Jobo software program matches the exposure times recorded with the times in the EXIF. The times are synchronized because the Jobo takes the signal through the hotshoe. The Jobo connects to the computer via a USB cable.
I have a GP-1 on order for my D90, but I'm seriously considering the Jobo for my Olympus gear.
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Standalone GPS logger better still. For the smallish inconvenience of having to sync logger and PC manually once in a rare while, I hugely prefer to be relieved of the annoyance of having a lump permanently sat on the hotshoe.
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I have a GP-1, and I was testing it today.
It does seem to take a while to get a GPS lock, especially at the outset. In valleys or where buildings can block signals, it may not be able to get one at all. I suspect it's probably typical for GPS receivers in general; most seem to take a couple of minutes to figure out where they are for the first time.
Note that it can clip to the strap as well as sit on the hotshoe; hotshoe mounting is not required for use -- you can use a flash with it.
I'd be interested in seeing links to those disappointing reviews, as I'll be writing up a review myself in the near future.
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I'd also like to see the disappointing reviews...there really isn't much to say about it other than it's expensive. I find it works faster than most other GPS devices I own (and I have a few) and 'just works'.
It comes with the strap mount to get it off the hot shoe...if desired:
I wrote up a review here if anyone is interested:
johnbiehler.com/2009/01/04/nikon-gp-1-gps-review/
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I recently bought this device from Ebay (around £40)
www.wintec.com.tw/en/product_detail.php?pro_id=77 style=
and it IS brilliant, love it!
Set time of camera, to GPS, fit the logger in the shirt pocket, or better, my camera bag and plug in the device to any pc/ laptop (no pre-installed software) and the tracks come up in google maps, allows export to any GPS format. Includes a photo tool, to allow GPS info onto the photos, Perfect.
As previously said, a little more 'work'. but for the extra benefit, its well worth it.
The Nikon would be good, but ONLY at the right price. I am sure Nikon price things, when everything is expensive, but GPS and sat navs are quite cheap now, Nikon dont seem to reduce THEIR prices to compete!! (shame!!)
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Mine (GP-1) seems to work fine. I'm also using it mounted on the strap. It fits my kevlar UpStrap perfectly. In fact, I wouldn't have bought it had it not had this option as I use a Seculine Digital Action Level mounted in the hotshoe.
Tom
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It seems to me that the GP-1 is the simplest, most convenient way to geotag. It writes to EXIF at the moment of shooting. I wouldn't care to do it any other way.
Tom
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Geo-tagging is essential for a lot of project photos I take and would like to test the GP-1 at some stage. At the moment I am using a Blue2Can with bluetooth GPS which of means that the GPS itself can always placed somewhere away from the camera to ensure good GPS reception.
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Here's a demo of how the GP-1 looks like when attached to a Nikon D300 on an actual photo-shoot on an actual test inside my living room here in Baldwin Park, California -
Click the photo and go to the rightside - and click map ... and presto!
I can even get signal inside my living room!
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GP-1 requires a additional special remote cable release?
Because of that i may just forgo the cable release altogether...
I found this one on ebay for $103 including shipping from China that was interesting if it really has heading info... www.icegps.com
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280312851...
from what i can tell:
auto shutoffs after 10 minutes of inactivity or when camera turned off .. draws <50ma typically, 2 sec warmstart, 38 sec cold. manual claims it operates -30C to 85C .. must be misprint (manual is in chinese roughly translated) I'm doubtful of -22F but if it goes to 0 i'd be happy. It also claims to records heading info , but seems like that would need compass ... along with altitude, UTM time. has a flickering red light indicating operation.
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It probably figures out your heading by comparing your current location to your previous location, no compass needed. That is different from recording which direction you're facing, which would need a compass (e.g., you could be walking north, while taking a picture of something to the east).
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...or standing on the spot and turning round - as one does (i.e. heading info per se is, umm, pretty useless).
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I noticed he took the word "heading" out of his description for this latest version of his ebay listing.
I saw one persons bad review of of the nikon gp-1 on adorama's site, about it failing to find signal or long startup times. I was under impression you could still take picture without gps info, but he seemed to imply shutter would not release on his d90 until gps signal is available. Just another thing to consider... maybe its just a camera setting...
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Joe B: the review you saw on Adorama was completely wrong...you don't have to have a signal to take a photo. There is no setting for that nor does it prevent the shutter from releasing if there is no gps signal. Most likely that person was indoors or in a dense urban location for the long acquisition time. It simply works as advertised.
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In testing, I discovered that not having a GPS signal simply meant that the geodata wasn't recorded to the image file. I actually had to keep an eye on the GP-1's light to ensure that it was solid green; it was touch and go where I was testing (downtown Ottawa).
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My review of the GP-1 is now live.
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I took this with a Nikon GP-1 about 15 ft from a window inside the Oakland Marriott City Center at the 11th floor in front of a mirror ... there is probably about 5 or more floors above me. Bathroom is at my back
It took me a while to be able to get a signal at this location.
Originally posted 38 months ago.
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a comparison between GP-1 and Solmeta
Nikon GP-1
+ Nikon writen on it
+ Cable for D90 and D700 (included)
- no-indoor function
- no power-switch
- no internal battery for saving camera battery
- needs MC-DC2 remote control (extra)
Solmeta Geotagger N2
+ built in electronic compass saving direction of photo
+ Cable for D90 and D700 (included)
+ indoor function (the GPS continues to use the last known coordinates when entering a church, house, cave with no GPS signal. So the Pictures get the information of the entrance. As soon as new GPS information is available ist continues in normal way, ...)
+ power-switch (on/auto of/off)
+ Internal battery for saving camera battery. Up to 8 hours on internal battery. Loading by USB.
+ 2,5 mm "audio jack" remote control socket. Remote control included.
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I like the Solmeta - I do not like the idea of ordering it. I like to buy it in local stores.
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AK-4N Bluetooth adapter and a professional GPS receiver buildup a "wireless GPS kit" for Nikon SLR. It's a new choice.
Posted 28 months ago.
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There is now the Phottix GPS for Nikon which is an almost direct duplicate of the Nikon unit but it also has a remote release connection so you use the same cable. It works very well for me on a D5000 and gets full signal in car and partial signal indoors. It is about a third of the price of the nikon unit. Signal acquisition can be long if you turn the unit off or a drain on the battery if you leave it on. I just added a couple of 1400 mah batteries to my kit and leave it on all the time.
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Have to say Easytagger GPS is a very good choice. Since no matter Nikon gp-1 or Phottix GPS, they all have a simple function, that is to record Lon. Lat. and Alt., But we may need more utility such as logging the trails or to show heading, so even they are cheap, but they can not meet my need anymore.
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I have the Promote GPS for the D90 $150.00. Works great.
www.promotesystems.com/
Promote GPS-90 benefits include:
* Immediate geotagging - no computer processing required
* Provides latitude, longitude, elevation and date/time information
* Dependable 20 channel GPS receiver powered by SiRF Star III chip
* Supports WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS
* No batteries required - powered directly from camera
* Easy to use right-angle connector to ensure best fit to Nikon D90/D5000 cameras
* Low power consumption for longer shooting sessions
* Automatically powered on/off along with camera exposure meter
* Satellite almanac is automatically memorized for quick hot start
* Made in USA
The retail package includes:
* Promote GPS-90 receiver
* Comprehensive user manual
* Soft carrying pouch
Promote GPS-90 is compatible exclusively with Nikon D90 and D5000 DSLR cameras.
Also available is a Promote GPS Receiver for Nikon D300, D700, D3, D2X, D2Xs, D2Hs, D200 DSLR cameras.
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Problem I have is I have multiple cameras, so I use an external unit.
Besides, I don't like extra stuff or cables on the camera. Prefer to have the gps hanging from my pack.
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Thought I would post this is for Bluetooth goetagging.
www.foolography.com/geotagging/
We at foolography have taken geotagging to the next level and have created our own line of products superior to everything else on the market. We currently focus our development on high-end products for Nikon’s semi-pro and professional DSLRs, from the D200 and up, as well as Fujifilm’s FinePix S5 Pro.
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Thanks for all your posts. nearly went for the nikon version but was as have tried the cabled type I went for a blue tooth Cableless version.
Went for the German Unleashed product having spoken at length with developer. He had taken apart the Nikon GP1 and had discovered the GPS Chip they used. I think it will be updated as it not the most up to date
[forums.dpreview.com]
[www.flickr.com]
PS Unleashed were very helpful and would recommend them. However it is even more expensive that GP1 so looking forward to it lasting years :)
Thanks again
Regards
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Just a quick update. The Unleashed works great, One niggle I put the camera in a bag and the GPS module fell off. It seems secure but not 100% beware. I have now taped it down with Gaffer tape as it would be an expensive loss. Cheers.
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Had the unleashed for a month now. WOrks great. they even sent a leash to help. Its on its way.
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Gelliray [deleted] says:
Generally speaking, GPS would take up the port of 10pin shutter, so you could not use 10pin shutter synchronously. While, my Easytagger solved the problem by adding a shutter port on the GPS main body and also supply a free shutter release. Now, I am using my easytagger GPS and shutter syn. Moreover, easytagger supply a bracket that connects camera and GPS, so the hotshoe and GPS can work syn. You can browse the web www.e-geotag.com for more info.
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linonray [deleted] says:
Nikon GP-1 and Easytag are both good GPS. Here is a comparison of their functions.
Multi-model compatible
EasyTag Yes
Nikon GP-1 Yes
Altimeter
EasyTag Yes
Nikon GP-1 Yes
Can be used with point-and-shoot cameras
EasyTag Yes
Nikon GP-1 No
Independent battery
EasyTag Yes
Nikon GP-1 No
Compass
EasyTag Yes
Nikon GP-1 No
Memory card
EasyTag Yes
Nikon GP-1 No
Route tracking
EasyTag Yes
Nikon GP-1 No
Free 3rd-party software?
EasyTag Yes
Nikon GP-1 No
Built-in pop-up flash usable?
EasyTag When mounted on the strap or far back on the shoe.
Nikon GP-1 No
Uses camera's battery?
EasyTag Only when its own battery is low
Nikon GP-1 Yes
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