Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
- Geotag (image positioning information of pictures such as latitude, longitude [Geodetic System WGS84]) can be added to the image.
- Correlation between pictures and maps is supported by GPS function in conjunction with ViewNX version 1.2 software and my Picturetown.
Product Description
Correlation between pictures and maps is supported by GPS function in conjunction with ViewNX version 1.2 software (no-charge download available Autumn 2008) and my Picturetown. Manual advance and rewind Double exposure capability Center-weight metering helps you select the proper aperture and shutter speed Integrated Hot-Shoe for adding any manual electronic flash Manual ISO selection from ISO 25 to 3200 Uses All Nikkor or compatible lenses Manual… More >>
Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
The unit performs very well and I would not hesitate to reccomend it. It sometimes takes over a minute to lock on to the satalites though.
Rating: 4 / 5
I am a wildlife photographer and travel extensively to get to National Wildlife Reserves and National Parks.. The GP-1 is great for capturing GPS coordinates, and with the Nikon Viewer, the location can be displayed on a map if you have internet access on the computer.. It is quick (30 seconds) to find location on startup and does not seem to affect the battery much.. The cable from the GPS to camera is longer than need be and gets in the way occassionaly… Good product.. Wish it was built into the camera.. My cell phone has a GPS chip in it… so its obviously not rocket science to include this inside the camera
Rating: 4 / 5
Works great. Can be a little slow to locate itself the first time in an area – after that its pretty quick.
I would like a different plug orientation – right angled would be better – as I am concerned over knocking it and breaking it
Rating: 4 / 5
I’ve owned two other GPS units for my D300, and although it has a few issues, the Nikon GP1 is far and away the best.
First and foremost, it’s rugged and high quality. I don’t think I’m rough on my equipment, but I went through two other (non-Nikon) units in under a year. So far the Nikon is holding up well.
The GP-1 does take a while to acquire satellites…I’d say for me it’s typically around 15 seconds. Sometimes it works indoors, sometimes it doesn’t. I don’t notice a big difference in this regard between the Nikon and other brands I’ve tried. But unlike one of my other (non-Nikon) GPS units, I never get false signals – if the coordinates are recorded, they are correct.
I tend to keep the GP-1 mounted to my camera strap (I like the Crumpler – the GPS fits on it well) and I tend to leave it connected all the time. I tend not to turn the camera on and off between shots, and as others have pointed out, it does drain the battery at a good clip. I use the MB-D10 battery grip with my D300…it has a larger battery and this helps a lot. I tend to get about 1200 pictures per charge with the GPS on (but the flash typically off).
Only other complaint is that the GP-1 creates a little contention for the 10-pin port on the camera. Sometimes I use a Nikon MC-36 (remote control) whilch also requires the 10-pin connector, and it would be nice if there were a built-in way to chain the devices together. Yes, I’ve seen various “Y” adapters, but I haven’t had luck with them – they tend to create an unwieldy tangle of wires that I’m always catching things on. I guess I’m also wondering why Nikon doesn’t just build GPS into the camera itself, as they do with one of their point-and-shoots. Hopefully the next design.
Recommended.
Rating: 4 / 5
As most reviews have previously stated, slow sync at start-up, doesn’t work well in covered areas – including trees. But once connected to satellites, works like a charm.
Rating: 4 / 5