Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver

I have tried it attached to the camera (data passes through the hot shoe, but there is also a cable) adding GPS EXIF data to the images, tick box it worked perfectly. I have also tried it in logging mode where you can just leave it in the car, or your pocket. Later you can attach the data to your images using the software supplied.I imported images into Adobe Lightroom and the images were correctly placed on the map.One but though. If you are used to using your iphone to tag images you might be disappointed as it only tags the GPS data + height above sea level + time/date logged. It does not log the location details, i.e. Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, etc that the iphone does.

The Canon GP-E2 is an expensive GPS sensor that works with Pro Canon SLR's(1d, 5dMk3 and the 7d via a firmware update.) Given the ages of the camera's there are some mixed features; if you have the full frame cameras you get a complete and sophisticated automated tagging of your photos; GPS position (latitude, longitude and elevation), direction the camera is facing as well as the GPS time the photo was taken. If you have the 7d you lose the direction but that is all.The newer camera's can set their internal clock via the GPS which is a really great feature but absent on the 7d; the only remaining missing trick for 7d users is you have to connect the receiver using an included USB cable; the full frame camera's communicating via their flash hotshoe.. Using the cable will compromise the weather seals in order to connect the usb cable; so If its raining you can put the receiver into logging mode; place it in the included pouch and attach it to your belt or camera strap. You can configure the interval using the supplied software between 1 second to 5 minutes over a limited number of steps -and it has enough memory to store several days logs even when running at 1 second.) The included software will do its best to tag your photos with the correct location based on the log and the software also lets you export the tracks to the google earth format which you can import into Aperture or Lightroom. To transfer the logs to your computer you will need the cable supplied with your camera (or another mini usb - pc usb cable) to connect the unit to your machine to transfer the logs.The GP-E2 itself is quite large considering the sparsity of controls and incdicators (see uploaded images for a reference against the 7d) - almost as large as canon's smallest speedlight (see the attached photos) but it isn't as heavy; - even after you add an AA battery - that Canon don't include.There is only one control; a robust feeling switch you can move between off, on and log. There are two indicator lights that use a flashing sequence to indicate their status; im guessing they didnt include a screen to prolong the battery life but its not very user friendly. It gets a fix quickly and seems to hold it quite well in even in a city centre. I used a lithium battery with it; and it hasn't gone flat after several hours of life; canon claims up to 9 hours on a battery so with the logging running so it should last you a day in the field.If you have an older incompatible camera the GP-E2 is exceptionally expensive for a GPS logger and the included software might not be able to your images (i don't have an older canon slr to test it.) Canon have shown some miserly penny pinching by not including the USB cable to connect to your computer nor an AA battery lost them a star. Eventually the GPS chip will make it into the camera's themselves. For now if you have a compatible camera the GP-E2 is as good as having it built in your camera for the simplicity of tagging your photos; just be sure to pack some Sanyo Eneloop AA batteries when you take your next trip.

arrived really quickly , comes with everything needed to fit to camera , supplied with a belt case and a general storage case ,quite small and neat when fitted on the camera , or can be used remotely with lead and case supplied , does what it says on the tin , giving co ordinates and sea level , tried and tested , can't wait to use properly as will make it easy to see where you have been and easier to remember where your photos were taken , it even gives a direction e.g. sw, north or in degrees , e.g. 180, 230 degrees , looks good fun to remember where you have been . please read spec on web site as does not work on all canon camera.s and some functions are limited .

This works really great with the Canon 800D and use it all the time when out taking photos.Just like all GPS devices, there may be some drift in the coordinates where there is heavy cloud coverage but does get a GPS lock.It is easy to use and fit, can get up to 10 hours of continued use or more depending on the AA battery used. I use Amazon basic batteries with update interval of 1 minute and get over 12 hours of continuous use. the Lock on the device is surprisingly secure and find it better than screw locks.

I bought this gizmo because I wanted to start logging the locations of places where I shoot my photography. I cant remember everywhere I go & I'm continually getting asked where I was for this shot etc... So I bought this gps receiver to do just that, it's a little on the pricey side when you consider the cost of the 5D mkiii that this is compatible with, maybe Canon should've built it in as there are cheaper camera on the market with that function built in... just saying.So my first trip away & was Iceland & I took this with me, the single biggest problem I found was remembering to put it on the camera. So many times I forgot about it & left it in the camera bag so if thats the biggest problem I guess there's not very much wrong with it.It comes well packaged, has 2 connecting leads of different lengths, a snug protective sheath it fits into (which i've managed to loose already) & a big manual. It's not rocket science, put the batteries in, mount it on the cameras hotshoe, connect the lead, turn it on & wait for the red lights to sync up with satellites & the "gps" icon on the cameras top lcd will stop flashing & become solid then you're good to go.It tells you info on the cameras rear lcd such as altitude, longitude & latitude when you've taken a shot. I use lightroom4 & all my photos that are gps tagged shows me the location under the "Map" tag along with elevation, longitude & latitude in the metadata.I've not had any problems with battery life & changed out the units batteries once in 5 days of photography in Iceland. It takes about a minute to sync up with the gps & connects easily onto the cameras hotshoe. My only concern is being mindful about how I now put the camera in the car when it's got this on the top & the cable that sticks out. IMO It's a little on the "pricey" side which is reflected in the reduction of stars.