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Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2
- Price: $242.95
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- B&H # CAGPE2
- Mfr# 6363B001
Product Highlights
- Rugged Lightweight Design
- Location Information in EXIF File
- Can Act As Stand-Alone GPS Logger
- On-Board Electronic Compass
- Hot Shoe or USB Terminal Connectivity
- Runs on Convenient AA Batteries
Canon's GPS Receiver GP-E2 records GPS information like longitude, latitude, elevation, direction and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) as EXIF data on photo files using a compatible EOS camera. This lightweight, compact unit can also serve as an electronic compass or a stand-alone GPS recorder. It was designed specifically for the EOS system, and offers USB and hot-shoe connections with the EOS 5D Mark III and the EOS-1D X (USB connection-only with the EOS 7D). It's also compatible with the EOS Rebel T4i, connecting via the camera's Digital terminal.
The GP-E2 offers the same level of dust- and weather-resistance as the EOS 5D Mark III camera when connected to the camera's hot-shoe. Dust- and weather-resistance decreases when it's connected to the camera via the USB cable. For simple and accurate recording of time and location information, the GP-E2 is an ideal complement to the EOS System.
The EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 7D require a firmware upgrade to be compatible with the GPS Receiver GP-E2, which will be available soon.
When the EOS 7D is used with the GP-E2 the following restrictions will apply: a) geotagging function will not work for movies while recording; b) geotagging features will not work for movies when using the Map Utility; c) electronic compass information and automatic time setting is not available; d) transmission via the hot shoe is not possible.
- Rugged and lightweight design
- Records location information (longitude, latitude, elevation, direction, and universal coordinated time (UTC)) as EXIF information to images when shooting
- Can act as a stand-alone GPS logger
- On-board electronic compass
- Camera time can be synched by the built-in clock
- Uses a conveniently replaceable AA battery as its power source so no energy is drawn from the camera's battery
- Hot shoe, USB terminal, or Digital terminal connectivity
- The EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 7D require a firmware upgrade to be compatible with the GPS Receiver GP-E2, which will be available soon. When the EOS 7D is used with the GP-E2 the following restrictions will apply: a) geotagging function will not work for movies while recording; b) geotagging features will not work for movies when using the Map Utility; c) electronic compass information and automatic time setting is not available; d) transmission via the hot shoe is not possible.
| Data | Records location information (longitude, latitude, elevation, direction, and universal coordinated time (UTC)) as EXIF information to images when shooting |
| Attachment Method | Attaches to camera's USB port, hot-shoe or Digital terminal |
| Frequency | Reception: 1575.42 MHz (L1 band) |
| Positioning | Intervals: Every 1, 5, 10, 15, or 30 sec, or every 1, 2, or 5 min |
| Reception |
Satellite: Shown on the GPS indicator (red) Before signal acquisition: Fast blinking Signal acquired: Slow blinking |
| Compass | Direction-calculated using a triaxial geomagnetic sensor and triaxial acceleration sensor |
| Logging |
Intervals: Every 1, 5, 10, 15, or 30 sec, or every 1, 2, or 5 min Log File Format: NMEA-0813 File Usage: Images can be geotagged using Map Utility with log files Log files can be converted to KMZ files using Map Utility. Routes the camera has traveled can be viewed in Google Earth or other map software by loading the KMZ files |
| Modes |
Power Switch set to On: Location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and UTC time) is automatically added to images as EXIF information when taking pictures Power Switch set to LOG: Location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time) is recorded on GPS Receiver GP-E2 at the specified interval Location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and UTC time) is automatically added to images as EXIF information when taking pictures Connected to a Computer: Supports the following operations when GPS Receiver GP-E2 is connected to a computer and Map Utility is used to access GPS Receiver GP-E2's log files: Import logs to the computer Delete logs Manually geotag shots without GPS information by adding location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time) to image as EXIF information View a route of where the camera has traveled on a map Produce KMZ files from log files Update EOS 7D firmware |
| Time |
Set GPS time data on the camera (requires signal acquisition from 4 or more satellites) Clock Precision: High-precision time adjustment: ±TBA sec Margin of error relative to UTC time High-precision time adjustment is only available for EOS-1D series cameras (EOS-1D X or later) Normal time adjustment: ±1 sec Updating Interval: Auto update: After satellite reception when the GPS Receiver is turned on Immediate updating |
| Interface |
Hot shoe for direct connection to camera Digital port for connection via dedicated interface cable Transmission via cable used if GPS receiver is attached to hot shoe and connected via cable |
| Power Supply |
1x AA LR6 alkaline battery Battery life at each position update interval: At normal temperature (73°F (23°C)): 1 sec: 10 hr 5 sec: 27 hr 10 sec: 37 hr 15 sec (default): 39 hr 30 sec: 39 hr 1 min: 54 hr 2 min: 63 hr 5 min: 92 hr Battery Check: Indicated by the battery check lamp (red) Level OK: Slow blinking Low battery: Fast blinking Replace battery: Off |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 85% or less |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 2.1 x 2.9 x 1.7" (5.43 x 7.29 x 4.42 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 2.86 oz (81 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 44 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (38)
- Lightweight (29)
- Reliable (29)
- Durable (22)
- Well made (4)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (9)
- Poor design (4)
Best Uses
- Travel (38)
- Landscape photography (30)
- Everyday (11)
- Macro photography (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-professional (18), Enthusiast (16), Professional (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (40)
Most Liked Positive Review
Functional and pretty cool.
So after 128 days of waiting, I finally got one and am happy that it is here. The device is roughly the length and width of the LCD screen on the back of my ...Read complete review
So after 128 days of waiting, I finally got one and am happy that it is here. The device is roughly the length and width of the LCD screen on the back of my 5DIII, and at it's thinnest point about half and inch and at its thickest point (where it connects to the hotshoe) it is roughly an inch. It comes with a solid case made of ballistic nylon for the unit itself, and another microfiber pouch is included that can hold the receiver itself along with the cables. Unfortunately, it did not come with a battery so I had to make a run to ABC for a pack of AAs.Use is super easy. After installing the battery, I just snapped it on to the hotshoe of my 5DIII and flicked the switch to on. I was cruising through the tall buildings of Waikiki Beach and it acquired a signal in a snap. The on screen soft menu for the receiver is in the 2nd page of the setup menu. It includes an auto update to the time function, sampling rate settings, and a digital compass setting. All very straight forward. All you do from there is verify the GPS icon is on the top LCD and shoot away.After I shot about 50 test shots I headed home and uploaded to Aperture 3. With no deviation to my normal routine I transferred all the shots from the camera and viola! Each shot had a GPS location embedded as meta data.I realize there are many way to accomplish this task, however, this gizmo made it super easy. If you've got the cash, pull the trigger, it's a cool and nice convenience if you want GPS data tagged on your images.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Does what it's supposed to
Goodies:
Quick lock on signal,
Holds signal (even in an all aluminum boat in southeast Alaska)and
Records information seamlessly in the EXIF with my only role to remember ...Read complete review
Goodies:
Quick lock on signal,
Holds signal (even in an all aluminum boat in southeast Alaska)and
Records information seamlessly in the EXIF with my only role to remember to turn it on.
Standard battery a real plus!
Gripes:
*Should be smaller! It is MUCH larger than the Nikon competition. Why?
*No gps indicator on LCD panel on my 7D. This seems like an oversight on the programmers part. Why?
*Straight cord precludes the use of my L bracket for quick verticals on the tripod. Why? My remote cord has a nice 90 degree turn that works with my L bracket, but not the gps. Why?
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Well Made
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
Bateery in..and worked just fine ! GPS date is read directly into EXIF files, they pop up in Lightroom on the map !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Well Made
Cons
Best Uses
- Adventure
- Travel
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
I wanted to be able to see where my pictures were taken on a map. With the included software this is exactly what I was looking for.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Functionality
- Well Made
- Works Well With GPS
Cons
- More Expensive
Best Uses
- For Everything
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
I didn't want to mess with the separate GPS, and was looking for the simplest solution. This isn't the cheapest, but it works great for me. I just snap the GPS on (providing enough time for the sattelites to lock on, and then shoot. Workflow after that is to import into Aperture, and then upload into Flickr. Just make sure to enable location for uploads in Aperture and there is a setting in Flickr for that too.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Functionality
- Well Made
- Works Well With GPS
Cons
Best Uses
- Adventure
- Travel
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
I originally thought I had absolutely no use for GPS with my 5D Mark III. However, I have been doing a lot of wildlife photography. As I started visiting more locations and finding birds in specific spots, I realized that it would really be useful to know exactly where I took each picture. This GPS module even tracks the direction you were looking which helps even more.
The unit is very rugged and uses Canon new locking slider to mount into the flash socket. It's really slick and secure compared to the old plastic rotating wheel. I don't know how long it takes to get a GPS signal, but it's more than quick enough for me. If I turn it on when I get out of the car, it has a signal before I have walked 100 yards. I even tried leaving it on inside the camera bag in the trunk of the car and it tracked the entire drive home.
The accuracy is pretty decent. For the most part, the path on the map exactly matches the path that I take. You can even see as I walk from one side of a 20 feet path to the other. However, occasionally, I will see a data point that is 50 feet off or so into the woods. It can happen, but for what I am doing it's not a big deal.
Finally, the GPS unit has the option of recording GPS tracks in addition to just tagging each picture. I have been doing this mostly for fun. It's neat to see exactly where I walked when I am out doing wildlife photography. Canon's Map Utility transfers the GPS log to a directory on Mac, with each file named by date. Those log files can be directly imported into Aperture, so everything has worked out of the box with my workflow. Of course, the GPS tags are inside the photos already, so I only need to use Canon's Map Utility if I want to see the track logs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Price
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
Using GPS on my T4i and as a logger for my t2i. Haven't had a chance to actually use the product but testing it out works as described. Does take a minute or two before locking into a location. Like the idea that it uses it's own power, a single AA battery. Seems to be well made. Included with the unit is a nice case, bag and two cables. I would have rated this item a five but I find the price is a little high. Over all a good product which will definitely simplify geo tagging my locations a lot.
As usual service and delivery from B&H is fantastic. Thank you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
easy to use
well made
works well with LR
i did not like the software that came with the unit
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
Track log allows other non GPS capable cameras to use common track log
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Software Not Compactable
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
At the present time Canon's software is not compatable with Apple's OX Mountain Lions software. All of my mapping is thru Aperture software and works fine. Using Canon's 5D Mark111, the product works like charm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Integrated
- Syncs Time In Camera
Cons
- Battery
- Delay In Getting Signal
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
I was using the Jobo GPS for many years but didn't like the loose hot shoe attachment and that the GPS info is not written directly into the file.
This is now finally solved by Canon. The device is very tight fixed to the hot shoe of the camera and locked. The GPS data is saved with the file and I am using the DNG format when importing and still the GPS data is there.
BUT: The Canon GPS needs an AA battery and does not have a rechargable battery (as the Jobo has) which could be charged via USB. Another point is that you have to turn it on (don't forget it, the Jobo is always on) and it takes a time until the device catches the GPS signal - I didn't measure it.
As I was so used to the Jobo which was on all the time and therefore had immediately the GPS even after I took it out of the bag and it never ran out of power I am convinced that this could be improved by Canon.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
The receiver works great. I did not expect to have to upgrade the firmware of my 5D Mark III, but did in order to get this to work. Once done, works perfectly. Love the enhanced EXIF data ;)
Wish it were slightly smaller, but there's no getting around that. It does have an extension cable so you can leave the receiver on your belt clip.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
I've become obsessed with knowing where my photos are taken. This lightweight unit attaches to the flash hot shoe and records the info for me. I sometimes like to use fill flash, I can't attached a flash or use the popup flash because of how it sits on my camera. It is possible to put it on a bracket, but that seems like a lot of trouble.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
I use this to geotag photos shot with my Canon 5D mk3. It is very reliable and effortless to use. I have used it in the states and in Europe with no problems. If you have a compatible camera and want to geotag yoiur shots this is highly recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
Not prone to giving 5 stars, but I'm going to anyway. I'm very pleased with this unit. It's lighter and smaller than expected. Turn it on and forget it. Love the compass feature. I've had and used several GPS loggers but always external and they were a hassle to download and merge into the photo files. Not hard, but just something more to do. Those days are over! Super easy to use, but there are a couple things you need to know. The unit does not work in real-time. It records the GPS information on programable intervals ranging from 1 second to 5 minutes. The manual might lead you to believe that's just for the logging feature, but that's not true. Initially I was surprised a the variation in location accuracy. Then I realize the faster I moved the wider the error swing. Duh, the default sample rate is 15 seconds. Upon closer review I discovered that the location shown was always very close, and within my position during the last 15 seconds! I reset the interval to 5 seconds and everything was perfect. (I'll use 1 second when on a boat, train, other fast moving platform). Need the shoe for something else, use the short cable. Still need the compass put the unit on a second shoe adapter/frame. Did I mention I love the compass? There are those times when you're standing in one spot and shooting targets in two or more directions. Having logged the LAT-LON doesn't tell you which one your looking at in the print. But with the compass heading tagged to the image that problem is solved. Having the unit update the camera's UTC time is also a plus. In the field this GPS is going to be a real time saver and ensure better recordkeeping. I'm getting three full days of constant use out of a battery before replacing it. I've never let one get low enough to see the indicator work. Traveling internationally I appreciate the standard AA battery. If you use Irfan View (my favorite quick and dirty image utility) a "View in Google Earth" button will appear at the bottom of your EXIF Info window - press it and GE starts, opens, and flys you right to the location of your image. It even creates a KML you can save or export. Pretty cool. I like it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
I bought this after trying to us my Eye Fi SD card. The eye fi card did its job geotagging but it couldn't keep up with my mark iii with bursts of photos. It was extremely frustrating when you're trying to capture those special moments and the card is busy writing.
I bought this device and it worked perfectly. It's practical since it runs on AA batteries and comes with a little case.
Great integration with my 5D mk3
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Very accurate
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Logging Fav Landmarks
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
This unit has more capabilities than I had expected but for simple geotagging photos it's extremely easy to use and accurate. It's not as large or bulky as some have implied, but it does sit on top of your hotshot. My first experiment picture showed it within 2' of the actual location. I'm very pleased.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
Simple and Accurate on my 5dIII. The unit imports coordinates into the photo's meta data. I found this to be fairly accurate and reliable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
Alright... It does what it says it would do. It logs your path and it geotags pictures. It really does that brilliantly. I slipped onto my 5D MKIII hot shoe and the pictures are recorded with location, elevation, and direction the camera was facing. I put in in my pocket in log mode, went for a walk with my SX50 HS and it perfectly geotagged all the pictures I took (after a little computer work). Pro's: -- Works perfectly as advertised. Geotags pictures. -- Reasonable battery life. I don't know exactly how long the battery lasts simply because I haven't had to replace it. It's at least 6 or 7 hours.-- Speaking of batteries, runs on one AA dry cell. They're available everywhere and take less than 30 seconds to swap.-- Comes with great documentation and a very nice case. -- Seems to be reasonably accurate. I'm not looking for perfect location tagging but I would like to know roughly where the picture was taken. It does that.-- Nice mapping software. Not too fancy but does a nice job of showing you where you took your snapshot. -- Typical Canon quality. Very well builtCons: Takes up the only place on my camera that will talk to the flash - the hot shoe. It's either the GPS or flash. Not both. -- My phone came with a GPS and a .99c app does the same logging.Conclusion:It's a very nice GPS chip, a AA battery (not included), and a hot shoe mount in a grey box and it all interfaces well, directly or indirectly, with my Canon cameras. I am, however, left wondering why this isn't all but free and built into a camera as new as the 5D MKIII.I guess I'd recommend it to a friend... but it'd come with reservations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
Despite the size, good product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
Canon's answer to mobile devices. Now all your photos will have location information. No more wondering where the shot was taken. Works just like they said it would.
Pros
- None
Cons
- Expensive
- Not Functional
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2:
Even with firmware upgrade it does not support compass direction and time setting. It also requires a cable between GPS and camera which means the rubber protection of the camera data port must stay open, which is not what I want from outdoor settings when the GPS would be used. Finally far too expensive. Buy he new 60D with GPS integrated instead.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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