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Pentax O-GPS1 GPS Module

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Pentax O-GPS1 GPS Module
Key Features
  • Hotshoe Mounted
  • K-5, K-r, K-70, 645D & K-3 Supported
  • Records Lat, Lon, Alt, Time, Direction
  • Powered by 1 'AAA' Battery
The Pentax O-GPS1 GPS Module is designed for geotagging with compatible Pentax digital cameras, including the K-5, K-r, K-3, 645D, and the K-70.
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Pentax O-GPS1 Overview

The Pentax O-GPS1 GPS Module is designed for geotagging with compatible Pentax digital cameras, including the K-5, K-r, K-3, 645D, and the K-70.
Powered by just 1 'AAA' battery, the GPS unit tracks latitude, longitude, altitude, time, and direction. This information provides not only GPS info for storing and tracking your photos and videos, but GPS information you can use for hiking, boating, and other outings.

Geotag your images for location information on popular photo-sharing websites
Chart the progress of a hike, bike, or boating outing with interval position tracking
A separate, but efficient power source will not drain your camera's battery
Supports terrestrial-based WAAS for highly accurate positioning
Electronic Compass function assists while hiking or camping

Pentax O-GPS1Specs

Type
Hotshoe mounted accessory GPS unit
Supported Cameras
K-5, K-r, K-3, and 645D
GPS Accuracy
32.8' / 10 m RMS
Data Format
NMEA-0183
Miscellaneous
Recorded info: Lat, Lon, Alt, Time (UTC), Direction
GPS receiver: 50 channel tracking, Supports SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS)
Acquisition time: 40 seconds (cold), 5 seconds (hot)
Positioning interval: 1 second
Geodesics: World Geodetic System (WGS 84)
Electronic compass: Accuracy: +/-5°, Positioning interval: 8x; Reference direction: True north
Power Supply
1 x 'AAA' battery (lithium NiMH, alkaline)
Battery Life
Approx 12 h (normal temp) with lithium (9 h, 0°)
Approx 7 h (normal temp) with NiMH (5 h, 0°)
Approx 7 h (normal temp) with alkaline (4 h, 0°)
Dimensions
1.9 x 1.3 x 2.3" / 4.8 x 3. x 5.8cm
Weight
1.8 oz / 0.05 kg (Without Battery)
2.2 oz / 0.06 kg (With Battery)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.315 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.2 x 4.75 x 1.7"

Pentax O-GPS1 Reviews

Works but clunky

By Reid
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-10

Bought it for travel photography, used it with K-S2. It did the job, but (1) it is an awkward extra lump to add to a camera and requires yet another battery to organise, and (2) it is insecure on the hot shoe, having fallen off a few times, once in a street gutter, and finally in a forest in the Pyrenees, where it still rests, somewhere in the undergrowth. A rather expensive ($200) experiment in geolocation.

GPS me.

By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-05

Used with the Pentax K-70 and the Astrotracer function. Works well and solid construction.

GPS Module to Be Used Location/Astrophotograpy

By Stephen
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-05

Unit purchased 1/21. First used 3/5. Highly Accurate identifying present location and altitude. Will be using unit primarily for astrophotography paired with a Pentax KP. Have to wait for spring and the snow to melt to put it threw its paces. Was not able to obtain signal indoors due to metal roof. Glad I stuck with Pentax all these years!

Probably works ok, but not on my location

By Frank
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2021-01-05

BE aware, that if you live in a city or town and you got magnetic interference (like I do, as I come to find out) this unit won't function properly. I havent field-tested it in an actual field with less cars, less power lines, less wifi networks and more sky above me. A good way to tell how well it's gonna work can be predicted by if you use any travel map like google or apple that needs GPS and if you had issues with it being inaccurate at your home, then this unit will also miscalculate and will not function as intended.

Worked like a champ

By Morris
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-28

I purchased this for my Pentax K5 camera and the 2020 Jupiter/Saturn conjunction. I had no issues in establishing a GPS signal and using the Astrotracker for a longer exposure. I am looking forward to using it for more astrophotography as I get experienced for an upcoming Dark Skies vacation.

Perfect for astrophotography

By John
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-29

Bought this specifically for astrophotography. Put in a battery, hooked it up to my camera, and I was up and running. There's a bright blue power LED on it, which is a bit annoying when shooting at night, but I was otherwise able to get some great photos with minimal setup. Definitely recommend.

amazing tech

By Jacob
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-13

I own this O-GPS1 module and use it on a Pentax K-70. It works flawlessly, even after I turn it off and move to a different part of the yard. calibration takes 15 seconds and usually only needs to be done once. When using a 10 mm lens I can expose for 120 sec; when using my Rokinon 135 mm, 20 seconds still results in round stars. I'll attach a single image of the Lagoon Nebula taken with 135 mm lens and 20 second exposure and also one of the Andromeda Galaxy.

Worth the cost.

By Jonathan D
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-06

Nice addition to my K-70. I understand that Pentax is coming out with a new version, but with the pandemic I decided to take the plunge under the a bird in hand is worth two in the bush philosophy. So far I have enjoyed the additional features it has unlocked in the K-70 -- astrophotography and geo-tagging. I even take it to my kids football games just to tag the photos for location and general direction of the shot. My 2 complaints are: no case for the cost and on/off button. For the price, Pentax should ship it with a simple case, even a fabric on to ensure the bottom contacts are kept clean. I found a small bag, but that's really just cheap on the part of Pentax to not include a simple 25 cent nylon bag. Second issue is the on/off button. It is not great. A slider or toggle would be better to give you positive feedback on whether it's off or on. My fingers are big and I have trouble seeing the lights for feedback. I occasionally think I have it on only to find I don't. Also the blue lights are blinding at night, so I stick a piece of electrical tape over them. Overall worth picking up.

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question

Does this unit write the GPS info to the EXIF file? Is it comparable with the new K-3 camera body?Cheers!
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes the O-GPS1 GPS modules saves your location in the EXIF data and it is compatible with the K3.
Answered by: Dan W.
Date published: 2020-12-20

question

Is this compatible with the k-70?
Asked by: Donna R.
Yes, this GPS unit is compatible with your camera.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Will this work with the Ricoh GRiii?

Will this work with the Ricoh GRiii?
Asked by: Argus
No will work with the following models K-5, K-r, K-3, 645D, and the K-70
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-10-17

question

How would one use both this and a flash with the K-50?
Asked by: Anonymous
Pentax Hot Shoe Adapter F, Off Camera Shoe Adapter F, and either F5P or F5PL Extension Cord. Mount the O-GPS1 to the Hot Shoe Adapter F, and the flash to the Off Camera Shoe Adapter F, connecting them with one of the two extension cords.
Answered by: Karim H.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Will this unit work with the K-30?
Asked by: Jonathan L.
This is only certified compatible with the Pentax K-5, K-r, 645D cameras. Unfortunately we do not have any further information on this products compatibility other than what is already written. Please contact Pentax for more detailed information than they have provided.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

So it is fully compatible with the K-50? For the compass and location features, is that read on the camera's LCD display?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, the Pentax O-GPS1 is compatible with the Pentax K-50, and will read the compass and location features on the camera's LCD display.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Will this unit work as "Astrotracer" stand-in on ...

Will this unit work as "Astrotracer" stand-in on a K5II? If so, is there a maximum focal length lens that can be used?
Asked by: Brian
Yes, the Pentax O-GPS1 GPS Module may be used as an ASTROTRACER on the Pentax K-5II DSLR Camera. Telephoto lenses up to 135mm are recommended as compatible for use with the Pentax O-GPS1 GPS Module.
Answered by: Manzell
Date published: 2020-09-17

Is this compatible with the KP?

Is this compatible with the KP?
Asked by: Thomas
Yes, this is compatible with the KP.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-08-27
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