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You can also view GPS and digital compass infor-

mation as you shoot. The benefit is that this allows 

you to zero in on a pre-established location, eleva-

tion, and direction based on its GPS coordinates. 
To view device settings, first make sure GPS device 

is set to 

[Enable]

, then select 

GPS device set-

tings/GPS information display.

 ENABLING THE DIGITAL COMPASS

To enable the digital compass, make sure 

[GPS 

device]

 in your camera’s Set-up Menu is set to 

[Enable]

, then select 

GPS device settings/Digital 

compass

. To view the direction the camera is point-

ing, press the 

<INFO>

 or 

<DISP>

 button on your 

camera. The compass will be visible on the rear 

LCD during all shooting modes, including movies.

 GEOTAGGING IMAGES AS YOU SHOOT

Set the GP-E2’s power switch to the 

<ON>

 position. 

With cameras that have a GPS device settings menu 

selection, the camera will automatically geotag your 

images whenever the receiver is attached to the 

hot shoe. With the EOS 7D, the receiver must be 

connected via the 

<DIGITAL>

 port on the side of the 

camera. The EOS 7D is not able to tag images with 

digital compass data.

 LOGGING YOUR ROUTE

Set the GP-E2’s power switch to the 

<LOG>

 posi-

tion. There’s no need to attach the receiver to the 

camera; however, the carrying case allows you to 

attach it to your belt or camera strap. As long as 

you’re carrying it, the receiver itself will automati-

cally log location information along your route. If the 

receiver is attached to a camera that has a GPS de-

vice settings menu selection, the receiver will also 

geotag your images as you shoot.

   Location logs are recorded daily, at set intervals 

of your choice, and stored in the receiver. The 

interval settings are available on your camera’s GPS 

device settings menu: 

   First, make sure GPS device is set to Enable, then 

select GPS device settings/Position update timing, 

then select the interval you want. Intervals range 

from once per second to every 5 minutes. Shorter 

intervals provide more precise tracking but reduce 

battery life. Longer intervals do the reverse.

   Generally speaking, the longer your route and 

the larger the area you will be covering, the greater 

your positioning intervals can be. Conversely, you 

may prefer shorter intervals if you need to track a 

circuitous route within a small area. Keep in mind, 

however, that the tracking accuracy cannot exceed 

that of the GP-E2 itself. 

 SETTING GPS SYNCHRONIZED TIME

By default, the date and time recorded in your im-

age’s EXIF data files will be derived from the date 

and time settings in your camera. For more accurate 

and precise time notations (within ±0.02-second 

relative to UTC with the EOS-1D X), you can have 

the camera’s time automatically synchronized and 

updated via the GP-E2. To enable GPS synchro-

nized time:

1.  Enable the GPS and select GPS device  

settings.

2.  Select 

[Auto time setting]

3.  Select the time setting you prefer:

[Set now]

 will set the time based on the GPS 

signal and let the camera maintain the time 

from then on.

[Auto update]

 will automatically update the 

time whenever the camera and GP-E2 are on 

and the GP-E2 is receiving a signal. 

[Disable] 

is useful if you do not need auto 

time setting or if it may conflict with other time-

coordinated accessories or applications.

 PRECAUTIONS

Some countries or regions may place restrictions on 

the use of GPS devices. When in doubt, ask before 

using the GP-E2 in foreign countries.

    Keep in mind that others may be able to locate 

you or others based on the coordinates in your 

geotagged images. Be careful before posting photo-

graphs of your home, office, private residences, or 

other personally identifiable information.

     Never leave the GP-E2 near equipment that 

generates a strong magnetic field, such as magnets 

or electric motors as this may affect the short-term 

accuracy of the receiver. 

 CANON MAP UTILITY APPLICATION

You can import GPS Log files from the GP-E2 into 

your computer via USB connection, view the paths 

on a map, view the location, direction and GPS 

data of images taken with the GP-E2 active, and 

more with the Map Utility software provided with the 

GP-E2. Log files can be saved with Map Utility, and 

converted to the popular .KMZ file type for viewing 

in on-line map software such as Google Earth. GPS 

info can be added to images or edited as needed. 

Please refer to your Map Utility manual for more 

specific information.

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