Archive 2009 · Did I miss something?

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p.1 #1 · Did I miss something?

I just got Nikon's GPS unit for my D3/D3x. I was shooting in Zion NP and wanted to use the GPS and Cable Release at the same time - can't as far as I've researched - same 10-pin connector. Am I missing something? Would a Y cord allow similtanious use? Who makes one?

Nov 08, 2009 at 10:35 AM

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p.1 #2 · Did I miss something?

I wish I could answer your question

But I am curious...is the GPS unit worth the money?

Nov 08, 2009 at 01:43 PM

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p.1 #3 · Did I miss something?

read this ...

http://lightcentricphotography.blogspot.com/2009/05/camera-mounted-gps-receivers.html

Nov 08, 2009 at 02:10 PM

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p.1 #4 · Did I miss something?

Duh Jason...read the manual. Appears MC-DC2 release will work as plug-in to GP-1. Thanks monochrome.

SJC91 wrote
"But I am curious...is the GPS unit worth the money? "

I got the the GP-1 with credit card points. It's nice to use with NX2 since it links to Google earth directly and shows your shot location.

Nov 08, 2009 at 04:27 PM

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p.1 #5 · Did I miss something?

I heard its kind of a hassle...is it reliable?

Nov 08, 2009 at 04:34 PM

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p.1 #6 · Did I miss something?

I don't think it's a hassle. It has a clip attachment for your camera strap so you don't have to use the hotshoe.

Seem very accurate. It does drain the battery more quickly and takes about 10-30 seconds to capture a satallite depending where your located. Example - takes longest to aquire inside my home.

Nov 08, 2009 at 05:01 PM

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p.1 #7 · Did I miss something?

So once its captured a satellite you can just go and shoot?

Or does it have to relocate it every now and then

Nov 08, 2009 at 06:40 PM

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p.1 #8 · Did I miss something?

SJC91 wrote:
So once its captured a satellite you can just go and shoot?

Yes, turning the camera off and on makes the recapture happen again.

Nov 08, 2009 at 07:29 PM

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p.1 #9 · Did I miss something?

I think a GPS would be great when you're way out in the boonies. I liked to have one next year if I can get my Southwest trip going.

Nov 08, 2009 at 07:36 PM

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p.1 #10 · Did I miss something?

Hmmm thats definitely really cool! Ill check it out one day

Nov 08, 2009 at 10:04 PM


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