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Recording GPS Data
Recording GPS Data
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Take pictures. GPS data will be recorded with each photograph.
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D
Auto Meter Off
Auto Meter Off
If
Enable
is selected for
GPS
>
Auto meter off
in the setup menu for D3, D700, D300, and D90 cameras, the exposure
meters will turn off automatically after the time specifi ed in the camera Custom Settings menu. This reduces the drain
on the battery but may prevent GPS data from being recorded if the exposure meters are not activated until immedi-
ately before the picture is taken. Check that the
O
icon is displayed before shooting. The GP-1 periodically acquires
GPS data when the camera or exposure meters are off , although the LED will not light. If no operations are performed
for about three hours, the GP-1 will turn off .
When a D2X, D2XS, D2HS, or D200 camera is connected, or a D3, D700, D300, or D90 camera is connected with
Dis-
able
selected for
GPS
>
Auto meter off
, the exposure meters will not turn off while the GP-1 is connected. The drain
on the camera battery can be reduced by turning the camera off when not in use.
