Geo tagging: It seems obvious that a device should be available that attaches to the hot shoe, uses blue tooth to connect to a smart phone, get GPS data and time stamp via an app, and...

knelso4

It seems obvious that a device should be available that attaches to the hot shoe, uses blue tooth to connect to a smart phone, get GPS data and time stamp via an app, and apply the data to a photo when it is shot. It would be better than a dedicated reciever
like GP-E2 or post processing. But I can't find anything like this. Has anyone seen such a device?

rplain1 Loc: Dayton, Oh.

I use a pen and paper.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

knelso4 wrote:

It seems obvious that a device should be available that attaches to the hot shoe, uses blue tooth to connect to a smart phone, get GPS data and time stamp via an app, and apply the data to a photo when it is shot. It would be better than a dedicated reciever
like GP-E2 or post processing. But I can't find anything like this. Has anyone seen such a device?

It seems what you want is simply to tag your photos with GPS. Which camera? Depending on which camera, it may be available to tag simpler than you described.

knelso4

frankraney wrote:

It seems what you want is simply to tag your photos with GPS. Which camera? Depending on which camera, it may be available to tag simpler than you described.

Canon 70D, and maybe 90D if it ever happens. Nothing will be simpler than zero steps but I might have to live with an alternative.

juan_uy Loc: Uruguay

knelso4 wrote:

Canon 70D, and maybe 90D if it ever happens. Nothing will be simpler than zero steps but I might have to live with an alternative.

When Frank said "simpler" is because some cameras have GPS built in so they can tag the photos with no steps :)
No idea about 70D or 90D

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

juan_uy wrote:

When Frank said "simpler" is because some cameras have GPS built in so they can tag the photos with no steps :)
No idea about 70D or 90D

What I meant by simpler is some cameras, mine is a Nikon 7100 have a separate unit that you can run a cord from it to one of the ports on a camera, set it up and then it's automatic you don't need to use a phone or anything else.

When I get back home I'll do some research on the 70 and 90.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

knelso4 wrote:

Canon 70D, and maybe 90D if it ever happens. Nothing will be simpler than zero steps but I might have to live with an alternative.

Here you go....

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847538-REG

Simple as can be.... But not cheap......

Page 412 of the manual explains ......

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

frankraney wrote:

What I meant by simpler is some cameras, mine is a Nikon 7100 have a separate unit that you can run a cord from it to one of the ports on a camera, set it up and then it's automatic you don't need to use a phone or anything else.

When I get back home I'll do some research on the 70 and 90.

could you tell us Nikon guys what the "separate unit" is please?

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Rich1939 wrote:

could you tell us Nikon guys what the "separate unit" is please?

For my cameras, it is a GP-1.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product-archive/gps/gp-1-gps-unit.html

(Download)

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

frankraney wrote:

For my cameras, it is a GP-1.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product-archive/gps/gp-1-gps-unit.html

Thank you sur!

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

No problem..... BTW I've been using a generic for years with no problems.....$50

Here is one.

https://www.amazon.com/Micnova-GPS-N-Receiver-Navigation-Geotagging/dp/B008SM1EWU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?adgrpid=55831569277&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi43oBRDBARIsAExSRQEjNfoFRdBQWR3lgXjTd1t3AvD_1hnyvDMKYe4YcS7vR_dz8D36yYsaAiJHEALw_wcB&hvadid=274684320840&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9031813&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1o1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=7733918551322128466&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-300359358709&hydadcr=17105_9805597&keywords=gp-1&qid=1560542937&s=gateway&sr=8-4#

It also has a remote shutter.

knelso4

frankraney wrote:

Here you go....

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847538-REG

Simple as can be.... But not cheap......

Page 412 of the manual explains ......

Yes, I know about this device. Expensive, requires charging, and slow to acquire GPS signal. I want a device that simply uses blue tooth to get GPS info from my phone each time a picture is taken. Conceptually simple, but I haven't found one.

Haydon

Here's a GP-E2 used with a 10 rating for 199.95

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801954424-USE/canon_6363b001_gps_receiver_gp_e2.html

Here's another GP-E2 used from with an excellent rating at MPB for 104.00

https://www.mpb.com/en-us/used-equipment/used-accessories/used-photo-and-video-accessories/used-other-photo-and-video-accessories/canon-gp-e2-gps-receiver/sku-828579/

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

knelso4 wrote:

Yes, I know about this device. Expensive, requires charging, and slow to acquire GPS signal. I want a device that simply uses blue tooth to get GPS info from my phone each time a picture is taken. Conceptually simple, but I haven't found one.

Don't require charging, it uses 2 AA batteries. Slow? It works at Intervals: Every 1, 5, 10, 15, or 30 sec, or every 1, 2, or 5 min. Unless your in burst mode shooting several fps, it's plenty fast.....

ColonelButler Loc: Niagara-on-the-Lake ON Canada

Try Geotag Pro app on your phone. Only $17 but it adds a step to your post processing.