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Pentax O-GPS2 GPS Unit for D-SLR
The O-GPS2 GPS Unit has been designed specifically for use with Pentax digital SLR cameras. The unit delivers basic location data as well as a host of other features that enable you to track and photograph celestial bodies.
GPS function for recording of shooting location data
The O-GPS2 GPS Unit can be easily mounted on to the hotshoe of a compatible Pentax camera* enabling you to record the latitude, longitude, altitude, universal time coordinated (UTC) and direction of the shooting location onto captured images. In addition to GPS in the US and QZSS in Japan, GLONASS and Galileo can be newly received.
*Compatible with the following cameras;
Pentax K-3 Mark III, KP, K-3, K-5II, K-5IIs, K-5, K-S2, K-S1, K-70, K-50, K-30, K-r, K-01, 645Z, 645D (as of May 2022). All applications will not support all models.
Perfect for Astrophotographers
Another fantastic feature of the O-GPS2 GPS Unit is the ASTROTRACER function,* that couples with the camera's SR (Shake Reduction) system. This allows the unit to calculate the movement of stars, planets and other celestial bodies via the latitude obtained from the location data as well as the camera's alignment data (horizontal and vertical inclinations and aspect) which is obtained from its magnetic and acceleration sensors, then shifts the camera's image sensor in synchronization with the movement of the objects.** The result is crystal clear images of stars and other bodies, rather than blurry streaks, even with long exposures. Astrophotography is also made easier as you only need a tripod without the aid of an equatorial telescope.
The O-GPS2 GPS Unit can be used in combination with the Pentax K-3 Mark III to make the image sensor follow the movement of the celestial body at half the speed of the Type 1. You can suppress the flow of the landscape on the ground and shoot both the stars and the landscape in a well-balanced manner.
* This function is available only when the O-GPS2 is mounted on a PENTAX digital SLR cameras body equipped with a SR system.
** The duration of ASTROTRACER operation may vary depending on photographic conditions.
Navigation Function
You can use the O-GPS2 to calculate the direction and distance of a destination from your current position. This can be done by using location data stored on recorded images, or register and/or assign them by uploading location data created on a PC.
Electronic Compass function
The O-GPS2 GPS Unit also features an Electronic Compass function. This displays the direction that the camera is facing on its LCD monitor with great accuracy. It achieves this by using the aspect of geomagnetism detected by its magnetic sensor and the location data, the unit indicates the aspect in relation to true north. This data can also be recorded on captured images.
Key Features
- GPS function for recording of shooting location data
- ASTROTRACER for astronomical photography
- Simple Navigation to indicate location data to a destination
- Electronic Compass function to indicate and record direction
- Weather-resistant construction for use in light rain
- Independent power source (one AAA-size battery) to eliminate the need for power supply from the camera body
