Tom Iskiyan Loc: Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Hi Fellow Hoggers,
I am looking for advice on the best GPS unit for my Nikon D750. The selection seems somewhat limited as well as reviews and evaluations. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Tom Iskiyan

FredCM Loc: Central Illinois

I bought an add on GPS for my D5000. Worked ok, got it from Adorama, not a lot of money. My D5300 came with GPS built in. Here's my gripe: it takes maybe 2 or 3 minutes, or more, for the GPS to lock on to the satellites, either the dongle or the built in. Why? It takes my car a couple of seconds. Be ready for that patience trying issue.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

I use Geotag Pro Photos 2. Start capturing my track on my iPhone, drop the locations file onto my Mac, tag the photos off-line, and import into LR. It is easy, cost effective, and keeps all the external ports on my cameras free. Besides it will work with any camera. As an aside, GPS tracking on the phones does not require a cell phone signal.

BTW, Nikon seems to have ceased the manufacture of their GPS unit.

In the end, try several, pick the one that works best for you.

Tom Iskiyan Loc: Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Thanks.
Do you remember the brand of the unit?
Also, I will be using it in a small aircraft. Do you have an opinion about how it will perform under those conditions?
Tom

Tom Iskiyan Loc: Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Thanks. Good idea!
Tom

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

Are you responding to a PM with a general posting? Seems like your in conversation with a ghost.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

Use Snapbridge and your phone.

Edit: Oh, I think I see D750 does not have Bluetooth, so Snapbridge may not be option. I think the earlier software for wifi might also do GPS, though.

banjonut Loc: Southern Michigan

I’ve been using Geotag Photos for a few years now and really like it. Besides tagging my photos, I like feature where it saves the routes of my travels.

The one issue that i see is when I am near the border of a time zone, and perhaps crossing back and forth. It can make the tagging a little problematic.

I have contacted customer support a few times over the years and always get a speedy and helpful reply.
One of the most useful apps that I have.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I've found that with camera or car, it can take a few minutes to find the satellites when it's first switched on. After that, it's immediate. I wonder why that is.

I used this combo a few years ago, and they worked well together. I don't know if they're still available.

Qstarz BT-Q1000XT Travel Recorder
Aokatec AK N7000 GPS

starlifter Loc: Towson, MD

Hello. I recently got a Micnova GPS unit thru amazon. Came with 2 cables ( one of the newer 10 pin and one flat type). Works great . Powered off the camera but with minimal battery drain .Shot all day with the same battery ,even has an on off switch $50.

Tigger1 Loc: Surrey, BC Canada

Tom, I own and use on occasion the Nikon GP-A1 gps unit but have never had any other brand of gps for my Nikon camera’s to compare other than that which is contained in my 3 year old iPhone or my two Garmin car gps units, all of which in my opinion work better in several respects than the Nikon GP-1A! The GP-1A is a clumsy dongle hanging off the side of the camera or mounted in the hot shoe. My principal complaint with the device is it’s power consumption, your mileage may vary. I have never used it in a aircraft, either small or large but have used the device in my Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle, provided the device had a clear view of the sky above me. When the camera with gps attached is used hand held following fast moving wildlife, I occasionally found the cable would get in my way and loose what may have been a great shot. Sitting under a canopy of trees or other foliage while waiting for a potentially perfect photo opportunity often caused the unit to loose connection with the minimum number (3) of satellites necessary to provide a correct set of coordinates. My solution on those occasions was to break cover, re-connect the GP-A1, take a quick landscape shot for reference purposes to be used later in post processing of following photos shot in the same location as the reference photo. I am guessing my solution would not work well for you in a small aircraft. Truthfully, I rarely use the unit now, I have found my iPhone in most situations provides me with better functionality. As I said before, your mileage may vary and be better than mine!
Good luck and best regards, Garth

phot0n0ob

+1 for Geotag Pro Photos 2

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

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DHudson2002

If your small aircraft is a high wing (e.g., Cessna 172, 182) which is better for out the window visibility, then a camera-mounted GPS will be under the wing and may not "see" the satellites. I use a GPS (I'll dig out the brand later when home) which will attach to my D7100 but also has a BlueTooth adapter so that I can put the GPS up on the glare shield where it has a clear view of the sky. As mentioned, the calibration is tedious (mine also records "heading" - not the direction the camera is pointed, but the direction the plane is traveling, though you can fool this if needed) much like the calibration for "home" on an UAS. You will be opening the window?

Tom Iskiyan Loc: Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Garth, thanks for commenting. It sounds like you do some interesting wildlife shooting. Where exactly do you shoot?
Tom