Nikon D2Xs - Manual (Page 149)

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Taking Photographs—Using a GPS Unit
Garmin and Magellan GPS units that conform to version 2.01 of the National
Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data format can be connected
to the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal using an MC-35 GPS adapter cord
(available separately;
251), allowing information on the camera’s current
position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Operation has been
confi rmed with the following devices:
• Garmin eTrex series equipped with a PC interface cable connector
• Magellan SporTrak series equipped with a PC interface cable connector
These devices connect to the MC-35 using a cable
with a D-sub 9-pin connector provided by the
manufacturer of the GPS device. See the MC-35
instruction manual for details. Before turning the
camera on, set the GPS device to NMEA mode
(4800 baud).
When the camera establishes communication
with a GPS device, a icon will be displayed in
the top control panel. The exposure meters will
not turn off while this icon is displayed. Photo
information for pictures taken while the icon is displayed will include an
additional page (
140) recording the current latitude, longitude, altitude,
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and compass bearing. If no data are
received from the GPS unit for two seconds, the icon will clear from the
display and the camera will stop recording GPS information.
Using a GPS Unit
Recording GPS Data
Compass Bearing
The compass bearing is only recorded if the GPS device
is equipped with a digital compass. Keep the GPS device
pointing in the same direction as the lens and at least
20 cm (8 in.) from the camera.
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock.
GPS Data
GPS data are only recorded when the icon is displayed.
Confi rm that the icon is displayed in the top control
panel before shooting. A fl ashing icon indicates that
the GPS device is searching for a signal; pictures taken
while the icon is fl ashing will not include GPS data.
MC-35