Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) on an EOS C700 model

Article ID: ART174792 | Date published: 06/20/2019 | Date last updated: 06/20/2019
 

Description

When the optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver is attahced to the camera's system extension terminal, the camera will automatically record GPS information (latitude, longitude and altitude) as part of the metadata of XF-AVC clips. Later, the GPS information can be used to organize and search clips using Canon XF Utility.
For details about attaching and configuring the receiver, refer to the GP-E1's instruction manual.

Solution

Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)

Attaching the GPS Reciver

  1. Press the Power button to turn off the camera.
  2. Attach the optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver to the camera's system extension terminal.
  3. Fasten the GPS receiver's locking screw.
  4. Attach the supplied extension unit attachment bracket to secure the GPS receiver.
 NOTES
  • Do not lay ccables connected to the SDI OUT terminals, MON. terminals or HDMI OUT terminal near the GPS receiver. Doing so may negatively affect the GPS signal reception.

Activating the GPS Receiver

  1. Open the GPS [Activate] submenu.
    MENU/EVF  [System Setup] ( [GPS]  [Activate]
  2. Select [On] and then press SET.
    • The  icon appears on the HOME screen and at the top left of the monitoring screen. It will flash as the receiver tries to acquire satellite signals.
    • When satellite signals are correctly acquired, the  icon will stay continuously on. GPS functions will be activated and clips recorded thereafter will be geotagged.
Adjusting the date/time automatically according to GPS position
You can set MENU  [System Setup]  [GPS]  [Auto Time Setting] to [On], to have the camera automatically adjust its date and time settings according to the information received from the GPS signal. The date and time will be updated automatically the first time a correct GPS signal is acquired after turning on the camera.
  • While the automatic date/time adjustment is activated, the  MENU  [System Setup]  [Set Clock] submenu will not be available.

 IMPORTANT
  • In certain countries/regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Be sure to use the GPS receiver in accordance with local laws and regulations of the country/region where the receiver is used. Be particularly careful when traveling outside of your home country.
  • Be careful about using the GPS receiver in places where the use of electronic devices is restricted.
  • The GPS information recorded with clips may contain data that can lead others to locate or identify you. Be careful when sharing geotagged recordings with others or when uploading them to the Web.
  • Do not leave the GPS receiver near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors.

 NOTES
  • You can use the MENU  [System Setup]  [GPS]  [Display Info] setting to display the information received from the GPS signal.
  • After replacing the power source or when first turning on the camera, it may take longer for the GPS receiver to start receiving the GPS signal.
  • The GPS information recorded with clips corresponds to the location at the start of the recording.
 

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