Canon GP-E2 Specs

DataRecords location information (longitude, latitude, elevation, direction, and universal coordinated time (UTC)) as EXIF information to images when shooting
Attachment MethodAttaches to camera's USB port, hot-shoe or Digital terminal
FrequencyReception: 1575.42 MHz (L1 band)
PositioningIntervals: Every 1, 5, 10, 15, or 30 sec, or every 1, 2, or 5 min
ReceptionSatellite:
Shown on the GPS indicator (red)
Before signal acquisition: Fast blinking
Signal acquired: Slow blinking
CompassDirection-calculated using a triaxial geomagnetic sensor and triaxial acceleration sensor
LoggingIntervals: Every 1, 5, 10, 15, or 30 sec, or every 1, 2, or 5 min
Log File Format: NMEA-0813
File Usage:
Images can be geotagged using Map Utility with log files
Log files can be converted to KMZ files using Map Utility. Routes the camera has traveled can be viewed in Google Earth or other map software by loading the KMZ files
ModesPower Switch set to On: Location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and UTC time) is automatically added to images as EXIF information when taking pictures
Power Switch set to LOG:
Location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time) is recorded on GPS Receiver GP-E2 at the specified interval
Location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and UTC time) is automatically added to images as EXIF information when taking pictures
Connected to a Computer:
Supports the following operations when GPS Receiver GP-E2 is connected to a computer and Map Utility is used to access GPS Receiver GP-E2's log files:
Import logs to the computer
Delete logs
Manually geotag shots without GPS information by adding location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time) to image as EXIF information
View a route of where the camera has traveled on a map
Produce KMZ files from log files
Update EOS 7D firmware
TimeSet GPS time data on the camera (requires signal acquisition from 4 or more satellites)
Clock Precision:
High-precision time adjustment: ±TBA sec
Margin of error relative to UTC time
High-precision time adjustment is only available for EOS-1D series cameras (EOS-1D X or later)
Normal time adjustment: ±1 sec
Updating Interval:
Auto update: After satellite reception when the GPS Receiver is turned on
Immediate updating
InterfaceHot shoe for direct connection to camera
Digital port for connection via dedicated interface cable
Transmission via cable used if GPS receiver is attached to hot shoe and connected via cable
Power Supply1x AA LR6 alkaline battery
Battery life at each position update interval:
At normal temperature (73°F (23°C)):
1 sec: 10 hr
5 sec: 27 hr
10 sec: 37 hr
15 sec (default): 39 hr
30 sec: 39 hr
1 min: 54 hr
2 min: 63 hr
5 min: 92 hr
Battery Check: Indicated by the battery check lamp (red)
Level OK: Slow blinking
Low battery: Fast blinking
Replace battery: Off
Operating Temperature32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Operating Humidity85% or less
DimensionsApprox. 2.1 x 2.9 x 1.7" (5.43 x 7.29 x 4.42 cm)
WeightApprox. 2.86 oz (81 g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7 x 6.2 x 2.7"