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| − | The Nikon D200 includes a Geotagging module that can be attached to the camera. With this module, GPS data can be added to your images | + | The Nikon D200 includes a Geotagging module that can be attached to the camera. With this module, GPS data can be added to your images to record latitude, longitude, altitude and time information. |
| − | This tutorial will show you how to attach the Geotagging module to the D200 camera, and how to ensure that | + | This tutorial will show you how to attach the Geotagging module to the D200 camera, and how to ensure that it will accurately track where you take your photos. |
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On top of the camera is an accessory shoe slot. Slide the Geotagging device into the shoe. | On top of the camera is an accessory shoe slot. Slide the Geotagging device into the shoe. | ||
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===The Strap Slot=== | ===The Strap Slot=== | ||
Revision as of 04:05, 24 February 2010
The Nikon D200 includes a Geotagging module that can be attached to the camera. With this module, GPS data can be added to your images to record latitude, longitude, altitude and time information.
This tutorial will show you how to attach the Geotagging module to the D200 camera, and how to ensure that it will accurately track where you take your photos. [geotagger adapter pic :1] [geotagger unit pic :2]
The geotagging module can be attached to the camera's hot shoe or shoulder strap.
Contents
To attach the geotagging module to:
The Camera Accessory Shoe
On top of the camera is an accessory shoe slot. Slide the Geotagging device into the shoe. [camera shoe pic :3] [camera /w geotagger in shoe pic :4]
The Strap Slot
On the camera's strap, there is a plastic slot. Slide the Geotagging device into the plastic slot. [camera strap pic :5] [camera /w geotagger in strap pic :6]
How to Connect and Power the Geotagger:
Once the Geotagger is mounted, take the squared end of the included adapter cord and plug it in. The arrow should be face up when inserting the adapter into the Geotagger.
[pic showing plug in geotagger :7]
To power the Geotagger, the other end of the adapter cable must be plugged into the camera.
On the front of the camera there is a jack that is covered by a small cap. Unscrew the cap and place it in a safe place. [bold]Do not lose this piece.[/bold] Plug in the rounded end of the adapter cord.
[pic of small cap :8] [pic of rounded adapter end :9]
The arrow on the back of the rounded end must be aligned to the white dot next to the jack in order to be inserted correctly. Be sure to secure the adapter end by twisting the silver screw.
After you are done, turn on the camera. No more configuration is required.
[pic of connected gps :10]
Geotagging Tips:
When you are about to take your photo, be sure to check the LED light on the Geotagger to find out the GPS signal.
If the LED is...
Blinking [color red]red[/color]:
The GPS data can not be recorded. (This is most likely to happen indoors.)
Blinking [color green]green[/color]:
Less than Three GPS satellites have been detected. GPS data can be recorded, but it will not be very accurate.
Steady [color green]green[/green]:
Three or more satellites have been detected. The GPS data will be a lot more accurate.
