Nikon D2Xs manual Using a GPS Unit, 135, Recording GPS Data

MC-35

Using a GPS Unit

Recording GPS Data

Garmin and Magellan GPS units that conform to version 2.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data format can be connected to the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal using an MC-35 GPS adapter cord (available separately; 251), allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Operation has been confirmed with the following devices:

•Garmin eTrex series equipped with a PC interface cable connector

•Magellan SporTrak series equipped with a PC interface cable connector These devices connect to the MC-35 using a cable

with a D-sub 9-pin connector provided by the

manufacturer of the GPS device. See the MC-35 instruction manual for details. Before turning the camera on, set the GPS device to NMEA mode (4800 baud).

When the camera establishes communication with a GPS device, a icon will be displayed in

the top control panel. The exposure meters will not turn off while this icon is displayed. Photo information for pictures taken while the icon is displayed will include an additional page ( 140) recording the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and compass bearing. If no data are received from the GPS unit for two seconds, the icon will clear from the display and the camera will stop recording GPS information.

Compass Bearing

The compass bearing is only recorded if the GPS device is equipped with a digital compass. Keep the GPS device pointing in the same direction as the lens and at least 20 cm (8 in.) from the camera.

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock.

GPS Data

GPS data are only recorded when the icon is displayed. Confirm that the icon is displayed in the top control panel before shooting. A flashing icon indicates that the GPS device is searching for a signal; pictures taken while theicon is flashing will not include GPS data.

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