The GP-1 GPS Unit

The GP-1 GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal using the cable supplied with the GP-1, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1; for more information, see the GP-1 manual.

When the camera establishes communication with the GP-1, a hicon will appear in the information display.

Photo information for pictures taken while the h icon is displayed will include an additional page of GPS data (0 121). GPS data are only recorded when the h icon is displayed; confirm that the icon appears in the

information display before shooting (a flashing icon indicates that the GP-1 is searching t for a signal; pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include GPS data). If no data

are received from the GP-1 for two seconds, the hicon will clear from the display and the camera will stop recording GPS information.

❚❚Setup Menu Options

The GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.

•Auto meter off: Choose whether the exposure meters turn off automatically when the GP-1 is attached.

Option

Description

Exposure meters turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the

Enable time given in Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 157). This reduces the drain on the battery, but GPS data may not be recorded if the shutter-release button is

pressed all the way down without pausing.

Disable Exposure meters do not turn off while the GP-1 is connected; GPS data will always be recorded.

•Position: This item is only available if the GP-1 is connected, when it displays the current latitude, longitude, altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as reported by the GP-1.

ACoordinated Universal Time (UTC)

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

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