The camera includes a sensor that acquires its position on the earth and geotags the image with GPS data when enabled. To acquire GPS signals, take the camera outside. A sky unobstructed by buildings and trees allows the camera to acquire a more accurate signal. Face the top of the camera toward the sky. It takes the camera 30 to 60 seconds to acquire the GPS signal after you set [GPS] to [Enable]. Check that [
] is displayed on the LCD panel, then shoot.
Enable GPS settings
- Switch <ON> the camera.
- Press the <MENU> button.
- Press the <> button and select the [ ] tab.
- Turn the < > dial and select the [ ] tab.
- Turn the <> dial to select [GPS/ digital compass settings], then press <>.
- Select [GPS] and press <SET>.
- Turn the <> dial to select [Enable], then press <>.
- Check the GPS acquisition status indicated by the [ ] icon on the LCD panel and on the shooting function settings screen. If is steady, the signal is acquired. If it is blinking, the signal is not acquired.
- Take a picture.
- Play back the image and press the <INFO.> button to display the shooting information screen. Then tilt < > up or down to check the geotag information.
Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Direction (Based on magnetic north), UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
View current GPS information
- Press the <MENU> button.
- Press the <> button and select the [ ] tab.
- Turn the <> dial to select the [ ] tab.
- Turn the <> dial to select [GPS/digital compass settings] and press <> .
- Check that [GPS] is set to [Enable].
- Turn the <> dial to select [Set up], then press < >.
- Turn the <> dial to select [GPS information display].], then press < >.
- Detailed GPS information is displayed.
Good to know
- When GPS is enabled, the camera continues to update its position even when turned off. < > is displayed on the LCD panel. This does add an additional drain on the battery. Disable GPS if you do not plan to use the camera for an extened period.
- The GPS antenna is built-in around the hot shoe. Although the GPS signal can be acquired while an external Speedlite is attached to the hot shoe, the acquisition sensitivity will slightly decrease.
- GPS Receiver GP-E2 (sold separately) cannot be used.
- When you shoot a movie, the GPS information at the time when shooting begins is recorded.
- Shooting locations can be viewed on a map displayed on a computer, using the Map Utility.
- The < > icon indicates signal conditions. When <3D> is displayed, elevation is recorded. Elevation is not recorded when <2D> is displayed.
- GPS coverage could be poor indoors, underground, in tunnels, forests, between buildings, or in valleys. High-voltage power lines and some mobile phones (1.5 GHz band) can interfere with the GPS signal.