METAGPS: Compact Geotagging Unit for Nikon DSLR Cameras

 
This GPS unit is designed for Nikon DSLR (Digital Single Lense Reflex) cameras. It acquires longitude, altitude, elevation, UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and heading information to be embedded into RAW and JPEG images. Users can look up the exact location where the pictures are taken from software such as Google Map.

 

Unique Selling Points:

  • Built-in SiRF Star III GPS chipset and antenna;

  • Built-in electronic compass (M2);

  • Connect directly to Nikon DSLR cameras without MC-35;

  • Internal rechargeable battery(M1 and M2);

  • Can draw power from camera when internal rechargeable battery runs low;

  • Built-in 2.5mm jack for external remote shutter release connection;

  • Free strap adapter to attach the unit to camera strap;

  • Small and compact.

Compatible camera models: Nikon D3, D3x, D300, D700, D2X, D2Hs, D2Xs ,D200 and Fujifilm S5 Pro (via accessory cable C10).

and for Nikon D90, D5000 (via accessory cable C90).

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METAGPS line of products:

Product

Built-in GPS chipset and antenna

Connect to Nikon DSLR without MC-35

Built-in 2.5mm jack for remote shutter release

Internal rechargeable battery

Built-in electronic compass  Price

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Buy It. (Please add $14 for UPS shipping within the US or expedited shipping worldwide for one or many units)

M0 Y Y Y N N 95 M0 with C10 cable
              M0 with C90 cable
 

M1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N 105

M1 with C10 cable

 

           

M1 with C90 cable

 
M2

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y 145 M2 with C10 cable
              M2 with C90 cable

Accessory cable C10 connects Nikon D3, D3x, D300, D700, D2X, D2Hs, D2Xs ,D200 and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Accessory cable C90 connects Nikon 90 and D5000.

 
GPSVersion ID: 2.2.0.0
GPS Latitude: 39 deg 59' 21.50" N
GPS Longitude: 116 deg 23' 15.31" E
GPSAltitude Ref: Above Sea Level
GPSAltitude: 46 m
GPSTime Stamp: 10:30:44
GPSSatellites: 07
GPSDate Stamp: 2009:05:05

 

The original digital picture of the National Olympic Stadium (the Birdsnest) in Beijing, China The embedded GPS coordinates from a M1 unit
When opened with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, the GPS coordinates are shown on the right bottom of the screen The location where the picture was taken is shown in Google Map
A M2 unit is mounted on a Nikon D90 The GPS readings from a M2 unit (click to enlarge)
GPSVersion ID: 2.2.0.0
GPS Latitude: 25 deg 14' 40.89" N
GPS Longitude: 107 deg 41' 29.81" E
GPSAltitude Ref: Above Sea Level
GPSAltitude: 520 m
GPSTime Stamp: 06:12:05.3
GPSSatellites: 04
GPSImg Direction Ref: Magnetic North
GPSImg Direction: 222
GPSDate Stamp: 2009:10:06
  The embedded GPS coordinates from a M2 unit (left picture)
 
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