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.

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Enable GPS settings

1. Switch <ON> the camera.
   
2. Press the <MENU> button.
   
3. Press the <> button and select the [  ] tab.
    
    
4. Turn the < > dial and select the [  ] tab.
     
5. Turn the <> dial to select [GPS/ digital compass settings], then press <>.
    
6. Select [GPS] and press <SET>.
   
7. Turn the <> dial to select [Enable], then press <>.
   
8. 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.
    
9. Take a picture.
10. 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)

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View current GPS information

1. Press the <MENU> button.
   
2. Press the <> button and select the [  ] tab.
   
3. Turn the <> dial to select the [  ] tab.
   
4. Turn the <> dial to select [GPS/digital compass settings] and press <> .
5. Check that [GPS] is set to [Enable].
   
6. Turn the <> dial to select [Set up], then press < >.
   
7. Turn the <> dial to select [GPS information display].], then press < >.
   
8. Detailed GPS information is displayed.
   

 

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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.