Location data, Gp-1/gp-1a gps units – Nikon D500 User Manual

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A GPS unit can be connected to the ten-pin remote terminal,
allowing the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated
Universal Time (UTC), and heading to be recorded with each
photograph taken. The camera can be used with optional GP-1
and GP-1A GPS units (see below; note that these units do not
provide the compass heading), or with compatible third-party
units connected via an optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord
(

0 336).

❚❚ GP-1/GP-1A GPS Units

These optional GPS units are designed for use with Nikon digital
cameras. For information on connecting the unit, see the
manual provided with the device.

Location Data

A

The

o Icon

Connection status is shown by the

o icon in

the information display:

o (static): Location data acquired.

o (flashing): The GPS device is searching for
a signal. Pictures taken while the icon is
flashing do not include location data.

• No icon: No new location data have been

received from the GPS device for at least
two seconds. Pictures taken when the

o icon is not displayed do not

include location data.

A

Smart Devices

To download location data from a smart device and embed it in
subsequent photographs, establish a wireless connection and select
Yes for Location data > Download from smart device in the setup
menu (

0 307).

A

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the
camera clock.

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