Introduction

Map Utility version 1.4 is a software utility for viewing the shooting locations of images shot with EOS DIGITAL cameras either with built-in GPS*1 functionality or used with a Canon GPS receiver. If you shoot photos with an EOS 6D*2 or with another EOS DIGITAL camera used with GPS Receiver GP-E2, you can view them with the route you traveled (motion paths).

*1 GPS: Global Positioning System, a system of satellites used to determine the current location

*2 “EOS 6D” and EOS 6D in this manual indicate EOS 6D (WG), the model equipped with an internal GPS receiver.

Downloading and Installing Map Utility Version 1.4

Map Utility version 1.4 is downloaded and installed automatically when you install ImageBrowser EX from the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (provided with the EOS 6D) on a computer with Internet access.

Main Features of Map Utility Version 1.4

Main features of Map Utility are as follows.

● View where images were taken GP-E1GP-E2EOS 6D

●Import geotagged images and view shooting locations on a map.

●Import GPS log files GP-E2

●Connect the GP-E2 to a computer to import and save GPS log files to the computer.

● Edit GPS log files GP-E2EOS 6D

●You can edit information in imported GPS log files.

● View routes traveled (motion paths) GP-E2EOS 6D

●Import GPS log files from the GP-E2 or the EOS 6D to view the routes traveled between shooting locations on a map.

●Geotag images GP-E2EOS 6D

●Use GPS log files from the GP-E2 or the EOS 6D to geotag images without GPS information.

●Adjust the logging interval, delete

logs GP-E2

●Connect the GP-E2 to a computer to adjust the receiver’s logging interval, or to delete log information in the receiver.

●Update GPS receiver firmware GP-E2

●Connect the GP-E2 to a computer to update the receiver’s firmware to the latest version.

●Other features

●You can search desired locations on a map, and save shooting locations or other information displayed in Map Utility as Google Earth™ files.

●For importing GPS log files in EOS 6D to the computer and deleting the log information, use the EOS Utility software included in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk provided with EOS 6D.

For details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (PDF).

● This software uses Google Maps™ to display images and routes traveled on a map. Location information in images and GPS logs is sent to service providers.

●Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection fees or access point connection fees may apply.

●Geotagged images and GPS logs may contain personally identifiable information. Be careful when sharing the files or posting images online where many people can view them.

●Do not operate Map Utility while editing images with Digital Photo Professional. Edited images may not be saved properly.

About ImageBrowser EX

ImageBrowser EX is required when installing or uninstalling Map Utility.

When you start up ImageBrowser EX while connected to the Internet, both ImageBrowser EX and Map Utility will be updated automatically to the latest version, as needed.

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