Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit.

[Randius]

The di-GPS Pro is finally available for ordering... buy buy buy !

Alternatively, can just use the iPhone 3G to take and log spot GPS readings and incorporate them into the images later on.

Now that's a good excuse to get the iPhone 3G :bsmilie: but I think I willl dread the later part on incorporating the coordinates into the images, unless there is a software taking care of that.

 

[xtemujin]

We'll have to wait in November but some who are more familiar with GPS have said that the Nikon GP-1 has the same performance of a SiRFStar III chipset.

I'm not sure if it's just a coincidence as it shares the same model number like the Sony GPS-GP1, GPS datalogger, which uses the old SiRFStar II chipset that's not usable in urban areas.

Personally for me, I've been through the hassle of geotagging using a GPS and a GPS datalogger, where you'll need a computer, switch on two devices(GPS datalogger and camera), syncronise the date and time on the camera with a GPS and time drift where the coordinates are not accuracy geotagged.

That's my reason for needing a GPS solution to geotag in camera, directly written into the EXIF.

Thanks for the link. Looks like there's no real need to get the MC-36, what's more, I like the design of the MC-DC2 better than MC-30.

But if the GP-1's performance is not up to par with the di-GPS, I will need to reconsider despite the di-GPS having a higher price tag.

 

[tomcat]

Now that's a good excuse to get the iPhone 3G :bsmilie: but I think I willl dread the later part on incorporating the coordinates into the images, unless there is a software taking care of that.

I'm using iMarkMySpot available from the App Store at a princely sum of US$0.99 to help in geo-tagging my images in lieu of the di-GPS Pro. Seems to be very easy to use...
http://appstorefeed.com/apps/iMarkMySpot/

Haven't actually tried it out in the field yet though. Will be doing so in my forthcoming trip to Jiuzhaigou.

Another way of using the iPhone 3G to geo-log images is to take a photo of each location with the iPhone. The iPhone 3G will geo-tag every image it takes and the GPS data from those photos could be easily copied over to non-geo-tagged photos taken by other cameras using geo-tagging software later on.
A powerful and yet free geo-tagging software that could be used for this purpose is GeoSetter !
Get it here:
http://www.geosetter.de/en/

Cheap workarounds for those who already have the iPhone 3G !

 

[zonerx]

For D200/300/700 user can consider GeoTag from eastgear, I'm using one and is really value for $

 

[tomcat]

The di-GPS Pro is now on the way to me.

 

[xtemujin]

Unfortunately, the Nikon GPS GP-1 uses the straight connector to connect it to the D90 camera instead of an L connector.

This will hinder the end user to use the camera.

 

[Randius]

Unfortunately, the Nikon GPS GP-1 uses the straight connector to connect it to the D90 camera instead of an L connector.

This will hinder the end user to use the camera.

Maybe there will be third-party cables with an L-shaped connector.

Waiting to see how the D300-compatible cable will be like.

Eagerly waiting for the street price of GP-1

 

[blue_quartz]

Unfortunately, the Nikon GPS GP-1 uses the straight connector to connect it to the D90 camera instead of an L connector.

This will hinder the end user to use the camera.

Actually, couldn't your hands fit in between the cable and the body?

Yeah, now only eagerly waiting for the price...

 

[xtemujin]

You've to use it in the field to really understand the issues of using the GPS with a straight connector instead of an L connector.

HTH.

Actually, couldn't your hands fit in between the cable and the body?

Yeah, now only eagerly waiting for the price...

 

[tomcat]

Why don't just get this instead?
http://www.eastgear.com/store/geomet39r-gnc35-receiver-nikon-d200-d300-d2xs-p-275.html
Same function, cheap and available now.

 

[xtemujin]

I've already stated about it on page one of this thread.

Why don't just get this instead?
http://www.eastgear.com/store/geomet39r-gnc35-receiver-nikon-d200-d300-d2xs-p-275.html
Same function, cheap and available now.

 

[tomcat]

People don't read that far back...

 

[xtemujin]

On the D90, Nikon has changed the circular 10 pin input to a tip styled input.

 

[tomcat]

But the Nikon GP-1 comes with the GP1-CA10 for connection to the 10-pin remote terminal of supported cameras as standard accessory right? So can use for both old and new DSLRs?

 

[PHTYZ]

I've already stated about it on page one of this thread.

Hmmm I might have missed it when I've read it....

Why don't just get this instead?
http://www.eastgear.com/store/geomet39r-gnc35-receiver-nikon-d200-d300-d2xs-p-275.html
Same function, cheap and available now.

So do you have this GPS unit. I am interested on this but not sure how well it works. I have asked about it here but I think my thread got moved somewhere else...anyway no reply on that...

 

[bryanshan]

Solmeta will produce a GPS which combines with the data logger. That is it can record gps information directly into exif of the photo and it can also record trace.

 

[tomcat]

So do you have this GPS unit. I am interested on this but not sure how well it works. I have asked about it here but I think my thread got moved somewhere else...anyway no reply on that...

I have the di-GPS Pro ... it has the same GPS chipset and seems to work the same way as the Geomet'r GNC-35 GPS. When connected to the Nikon DSLR, the DSLR and GPS will detect each other. Once the GPS locks in on the location, whatever longtitude/latitude coordinates will be stored into the EXIF of the respective images taken by the camera.

 

[xtemujin]

When will Solmeta comes out with the GPS for the D90 or an adapter from the circular ten pin to the new square pin on the D90 ?

Solmeta will produce a GPS which combines with the data logger. That is it can record gps information directly into exif of the photo and it can also record trace.

 

[bryanshan]

That is not a standard mini usb port. So we are still experimenting on finding a solution.

Thank you for your interest.

 

[Genie In A Lightbox]

This is a good thread. The Geomet'r GNC-35 GPS Receiver is very affordable at $170 only. IMHO this is a very affordable GPS receiver for photographers who want to geotag their pics. Works the same as any other GPS receiver I guess so it is good enough. To top it off, it comes with SiRF III chipset that acquires satellite real fast - very important. There is also on-off switch on the cable. I will get this if I need one. But now I don't need. :bsmilie: