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# Location Tracking Energy Efficient Atomic Clock Sync Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver for Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** $3.90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate Your Photography Game with Precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver for Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera by canon
- **How much does it cost?** $3.90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Stay on Course:** Equipped with an on-board electronic compass for accurate navigation.
- • **Versatile Logging:** Functions as a stand-alone GPS logger for all your adventures.
- • **Long-Lasting Power:** Enjoy hours of continuous use with just one AA alkaline battery.
- • **Capture Every Moment:** Records precise location data (longitude, latitude, elevation) directly to your images.
- • **Time is on Your Side:** Sync your camera's time with a built-in atomic clock for perfect timing.

## Overview

The Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver enhances your Canon EOS 5D Mark III by embedding location data into your images, ensuring every shot is not just a memory, but a documented experience. With features like an electronic compass, atomic clock synchronization, and energy-efficient design, this device is perfect for the professional photographer on the go.

## Description

Product Description               For simple and accurate recording of time and location information, Canon's compact GPS Receiver GP-E2 is the perfect complement to the EOS System. The GP-E2 records location information such as longitude, latitude, elevation, direction and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) as EXIF data, while also serving as an electronic compass on camera or off. Versatile connectivity options include USB and hot shoe connections with the EOS 5D Mark III and the EOS-1D X (USB connection only with the EOS 7D); smart design and rugged construction ensures reliability plus the ability to be used as a standalone GPS recorder. The newest GPS system designed specifically for the EOS system, the GP-E2 is an ideal tool for photographers on the move. Features: Rugged and lightweight design - To be able to endure a photographer's travels, Canon designed the GP-E2 to share the same rugged and durable exterior construction as the EOS 5D Mark III DSLR body while still remaining compact and lightweight. Able to withstand harsh weather conditions, the GPS Receiver GP-E2 is a great enhancement to the EOS 5D Mark III for those who wish to take their EOS system out into even the most remote environments. Records location information (longitude, latitude, elevation, direction, and universal coordinated time (UTC)) as EXIF information to images when shooting - When in use, the GPS Receiver GP-E2* will automatically record the geographical information (latitude, longitude, altitude, and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)) of videos and photos. Detecting altitude is even possible from inside an airplane or helicopter. Can act as a standalone GPS logger - Additionally, the GP-E2 can be used as a standalone GPS logger*. It can be carried in its included case or users can wear it comfortably on their waist. The location information is automatically stored on the GP-E2 at specific intervals and logged information can be added to the EXIF information at a later time using the supplied Map Utility.                  From the Manufacturer                  GPS Receiver GP-E2For simple and accurate recording of time and location information, Canon's compact GPS Receiver GP-E2 is the perfect complement to the EOS System. The GP-E2 records location information such as longitude, latitude, elevation, direction and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) as EXIF data, while also serving as an electronic compass on camera or off. Versatile connectivity options include USB and hot shoe connections with the EOS 5D Mark III and the EOS-1D X (USB connection only with the EOS 7D); smart design and rugged construction ensures reliability plus the ability to be used as a stand-alone GPS recorder. The newest GPS system designed specifically for the EOS system, the GP-E2 is an ideal tool for photographers on the move. Compatibility: EOS-1D X, EOS 5D Mark III*, EOS 7D*†* The EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 7D require a firmware upgrade to be compatible with the GPS Receiver GP-E2, which will be available soon. † When the EOS 7D is used with the GP-E2 the following restrictions will apply: a) geotagging function will not work for movies while recording; b) geotagging features will not work for movies when using the Map Utility; c) electronic compass information and automatic time setting is not available; d) transmission via the hot shoe is not possible.  Rugged and lightweight designTo be able to endure a photographer's travels, Canon designed the GP-E2 to share the same rugged and durable exterior construction as the EOS 5D Mark III DSLR body while still remaining compact and lightweight. Able to withstand harsh weather conditions, the GPS Receiver GP-E2* is a great enhancement to the EOS 5D Mark III for those who wish to take their EOS system out into even the most remote environments. *The GP-E2 offers the same level of dust- and weather- resistance as the EOS 5D Mark III when connected to the camera's hot shoe. Dust- and weather-resistance decreases when it is connected to the camera via the USB cable.  Records location information (longitude, latitude, elevation, direction, and universal coordinated time (UTC)) as EXIF information to images when shootingWhen in use, the GPS Receiver GP-E2* will automatically record the geographical information (latitude, longitude, altitude, and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)) of videos and photos. Detecting altitude is even possible from inside an airplane or helicopter.*In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country. As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated.  Can act as a stand-alone GPS loggerAdditionally, the GP-E2 can be used as a stand-alone GPS logger*. It can be carried in its included case or users can wear it comfortably on their waist. The location information is automatically stored on the GP-E2 at specific intervals and logged information can be added to the EXIF information at a later time using the supplied Map Utility.*When used as a stand-alone GPS logger, direction information from the digital compass is not recorded.  On-board electronic compassThere's also a built-in electronic compass that can accurately detect the cardinal direction in which the photographer is facingâ€”even if the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X are held vertically, the GP-E2 can still record the proper positioning from when it is in a normal position.   Camera time can be synched by the built-in atomic clockAccurately adjusting the cameras internal clock with the GPS Receiver GP-E2 is easy because it can use the UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) with a margin of error of about ±0.01 second on the EOS 5D Mark III. The margin of error when used with the EOS-1D X is ±0.02 second. Event photographers will find the transmitter's GPS Time Sync Function quite helpful because it can set and synchronize the internal clocks in multiple cameras.  Uses a conveniently replaceable AA battery as its power source so no energy is drawn from the camera's batteryThe GPS Receiver GP-E2's uses readily available AA batteries, so users can easily power up the receiver without worrying about recharging; AA batteries are also widely available because they can be found almost anywhere around the world. And because the GP-E2 has its own power source, photographers can still get hours of continuous use with the camera because the GP-E2 will not drain the camera's battery.  Hot shoe or USB terminal connectivityThe GPS Receiver GP-E2 can be attached to the camera body via the hot shoe on the EOS 5D Mark III and the EOS-1D X, or USB terminal with the EOS 5D Mark III, the EOS-1D X and EOS 7D.

## Features

- XF205, XF200, XA25, XA20
- Records location information (longitude, latitude, elevation, direction, and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)) as EXIF information to images when shooting.
- Can act as a stand-alone GPS logger
- On-board electronic compass
- Camera time can be synched by the built-in atomic clock
- Energy saving design provides hours of continuous use with only one AA size alkaline battery

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Model Name:** GP-E2
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Car
- **Screen Size:** 2.9 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Map Type:** Satellite
- **Included Components:** Receiver
- **Audio Output Mode:** Monaural
- **Battery Life:** 6 Hours

## Images

![Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver for Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wJ0zdKvnL.jpg)
![Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver for Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315rZ76YTFL.jpg)
![Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver for Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61V2yl4SulL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it comparable with the Canon EOS 70D**
A: Besides the other cameras mentioned it is also comparable with the Canon EOS 80D.

**Q: Will this work with the Canon 60D?**
A: I would say NO unless Canon has recently published a firmware update to the 60D which I don't think they have.This is from the Canon website "The Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2 is compatible with the 1D X, 5D Mark III, 7D, 70D, 6D, T4i, T5i, EOS M, and SL1 cameras. The EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 7D require a firmware upgrade to be compatible"

**Q: How would I translate latitude and longitude into an actual location on a map like the iPhone geotagger does?**
A: The Canon GPS creates log files that need to be converted into gpx files (universal format for mapping) or kml files (google maps).  I use a free site called gpsvisualizer to do this.  The files in these formats can then be imported to your mapping software of choice.  See link below:
http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/

**Q: Is it compatible with the canon eos 700d?**
A: I think this camera is called the Rebel T5i in the USA. The Rebel T5 (without the i) with the 18-55mm lens kit is listed as compatible on the Canon website  (https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/gps-receiver-gp-e2 ). It looks a little fuzzy, though.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The GPS Solution We've Been Waiting For
*by T***M on August 24, 2012*

I've used a number of different solutions to geotag DSLR images including a DeLorme GPS unit, a stand alone GPS logger, and Motion-X on the iPhone. All of them worked OK though all required time syncing beforehand and extra work after the fact to add the GPS data to the images; none of them were the perfect solution. The GP-E2 is that perfect solution I have been imagining and waiting for since the original 5D.With a 5D Mark III or a 1D X, all you do is slide this unit into the camera's hotshoe. It will update your DSLR's time setting automatically when configured to so do. It can be set to just geotag images or to record a track log. If you shoot with the unit mounted on your DSLR in track log mode, it will do both. When used off camera in track log mode, the included Map Utility software allows you to geotag both JPG and CR2 images after the fact using the recorded track log.I brought this unit with me on a recent three week trip through the national parks of Washington state. When I remembered (which, surprisingly, was almost every time I shot) I mounted the unit on my 5D3 before shooting. When I wasn't shooting, I removed the unit from the camera and both went into my f-stop Guru backpack with the GP-E2 unit still on and recording a track. I found that it acquired my position quickly and was able to receive a GPS signal even when in a less than ideal position inside my pack. In fact, at one point I put my pack inside my metal-roofed camper and drove to a nearby Walmart to park overnight. The unit accurately recorded my position down to the exact parking space.The geotagging part of the process is straightforward. Both RAW and JPG images contain position, altitude, and directional data as part of their metadata. They appear on the map where they should in Lightroom 4 (though LR4 doesn't do anything with the directional data). It all just works.Canon's Map Utility was not available for download on Canon USA's website when I looked so the software disc was required to install it. The Map Utility is used to download track logs from the unit, view those track logs on a map, sync data to ungeotagged images, and configure the GP-E2. It doesn't require an internet connection to save track logs, geotag images, or configure the GP-E2 but it does require a connection to view the track logs on a map. (It uses Google Maps.) Unfortunately, the software does not allow users to configure where it saves those logs so backing them up, moving them, or using them for other purposes is, at best, inconvenient.The GP-E2 will start deleting the oldest track logs when it runs out of space to save new ones. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it didn't delete data during my trip. The manual suggests you can go a number of weeks before running out of space. My experience backs this up.The unit uses one AA battery. I used Eneloop rechargables, which paid for themselves over the course of this trip. One charge lasted just over a day, with the GP-E2 staying on for at least 8 hours per day.So is there anything I didn't like about the unit? A couple things. First, there are two LED status lights on the unit which blink to give feedback about reception and battery life. This sounds straightforward but Canon's implementation is not. For example, instead of relying on a green light for a good battery or good reception and a red light for low battery or bad reception, both lights rely on the rate at which they blink to provide battery and reception status. Except that sometimes a different interval means something and sometimes it doesn't. I eventually figured things out well enough to know when I had a good signal and when I needed to change the battery...but you shouldn't have to figure something like this out.My second gripe relates to the very nice case that is included with the GP-E2. Inserting and removing the unit from the case is such an exercise in frustration that I ended up doing something that I never do: modify it myself. I used a very sharp scissors to cut open a seam in order to make inserting and removing the unit easier. ("Easier" but still not easy.) Did no one notice this during the testing of this product? I would be tempted to think that it was just my case that had an issue if not for Martin Bailey's review of this product which mentions the same problem. Still, my solution looks fine--I used a butane lighter to seal the edges of my cut--and it makes the case serviceable.Despite these minor complaints, this unit is the geotagging solution I've been waiting for. Until GPS is built into DSLR camera bodies, it is hard to imagine a better GPS solution for compatible Canon bodies than the GP-E2.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super Cool Technology...and they have now made it a lot easier to operate...
*by D***E on June 19, 2015*

This was cool to get, set up and track our journey. They now have perfected the software and it was easy to use. It tracks your trip, whether on your camera or not (as long as it can lock on to a satellite), and will show you where you took the pictures, right down to the direction you were pointing the camera, when you upload it and check the map and track line. It is reasonably easy to use and well worth the expense. I am looking forward to using it on a cruise.One down side to the equipment. If you get into your vehicle, as an example, after walking a trail or getting out to photograph a lake or mountain range, you need to have the GPS in a place where the thing can continue to (hear) be locked onto satellites. What we found was we needed to take the unit off the camera and then set it onto the dash where it can "hear" the satellite pings. In other words, be locked on to a satellite to continue following your track. Unless you have a non-standard dash on your car or other vehicle, you will need something to keep it from sliding around up there, such as some kind of a little sandbag or other weight, or a hook to a wire to hold it in place (perhaps even hook and loop to attach it temporarily to the dash). If you don't put it somewhere in the vehicle where it can "see" the sky and continue to keep the satellite lock, you will lose the lock and it won't maintain your track. I you are out walking without the camera, you can clip it to your belt with the cute little leather pouch that comes with it. Or, if you have the camera, it will probably be attached. It isn't all that big, barely the size of a pack of regular cigarettes if you smoke or used to smoke. We don't but you get the comparison. Also, it uses a single AA battery, so we would recommend a lithium AA for extended time of operation.More Positives: When I took a little trip and then downloaded the pictures, I activated the software (and don't forget to do the download of the updated software, which is very easy), and then downloaded it to Google Earth Pro (which is now free and is also 3D if you don't know it yet), and it came up just like their regular maps...with all my pictures shown at the points where they were taken. I took a screen shot and sent it to several friends. To a one, they responded with comments like, "That is so cool...", and "How cool is that technology...", etc...Yes, a couple of hundred bucks is not cheap, but if you have it to spare this is worth your consideration. I put mine on the new Canon T6s when I got it about a month ago, and it worked and performed flawlessly. Just don't forget to go into the camera menu and turn on the GPS. The rest is really easy. I highly recommend it if you can swing the price of it. Make a great Father's Day Gift.

### ⭐ This device worked great on my 5DIII for a couple years then stopped ...
*by J***G on May 30, 2016*

This device worked great on my 5DIII for a couple years then stopped working with no warning. Not sure if I have a bad device, but I would expect it work nearly forever as there are no internal moving parts. Oh well. I won't be replacing it with another.

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