topic GP-E2 on EOS 7D: Camera won't recognize GPS in Camera Accessories

GP-E2 on EOS 7D: Camera won't recognize GPS

Aaplmike — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:00:13 GMT

Hello. I bought a GP-E2 for my Canon 7D in the hope of capturing and attaching coordinates to the meta data in the photos I take.

I've attached the unit to the camera via a USB cable, but when I go to the "GPS Device Settings" menu, it says, "This menu cannot be displayed. GPS unit is not connected."

Well, I obviously have the unit attached and powered on. Since this is a 7D, the hotshoe connection won't work with the GP-E2, hence the USB cable, as described in both the camera and GP-E2 manuals.

I've also tried to attach the GP-E2 to the USB port on the WFT-E5A, but the WFT Settings -> USB device connec. option tells it's an "Incompatible USB device". Huh? It's a friggin' Canon GP-E2!

I've tried several USB cables, and I'm wondering what else could be wrong. The GP-E2 does show up on my computer as a Canon GP-E2 when I connect it, so I believe that means the cable must be working.

Any ideas?

Re: Canon GP-E2 on Canon 7D: camera won't recognize GPS

Peter — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:12:24 GMT

7D didn't have any support for GP-E2 when it was released. Support added with firmware version 2.0.0. Is your 7D updated?

Re: Canon GP-E2 on Canon 7D: camera won't recognize GPS

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:13:34 GMT

Do you have the latest firmware for your 7D? (Or at least 2.0.0)

Re: Canon GP-E2 on Canon 7D: camera won't recognize GPS

Aaplmike — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:54:00 GMT

Thanks. Yes, I have v2.0.6 installed on the camera. I wonder if the WFT-E5A and GP-E2 have updateable firmware.

Re: Canon GP-E2 on Canon 7D: camera won't recognize GPS

Peter — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 07:34:34 GMT

2.0.2 is the latest for GP-E2. 1.0.7 for WFT-E5A

Re: Canon GP-E2 on Canon 7D: camera won't recognize GPS

Aaplmike — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:02:33 GMT

I’ve upgraded the GP-02 from 1.0.8 to 2.0.2. Still isn’t recognized by either the 7D or the WFT. I’ll just return it. Disappointing as it’s really the only Canon-branded gps that would work. So far haven’t found any 3D party alternatives either.

Re: Canon GP-E2 on Canon 7D: camera won't recognize GPS

Waddizzle — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:19:07 GMT

I dunno. Try connecting and turning on the GPS before you turn on the camera.

Re: Canon GP-E2 on Canon 7D: camera won't recognize GPS

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 23:16:53 GMT

@Aaplmike wrote:

I’ve upgraded the GP-02 from 1.0.8 to 2.0.2. Still isn’t recognized by either the 7D or the WFT. I’ll just return it. Disappointing as it’s really the only Canon-branded gps that would work. So far haven’t found any 3D party alternatives either.

Is it acting like a logger? You could get a third party software that writes to the metadata.

Apps to Geotag Photos (havecamerawilltravel.com)

Re: Canon GP-E2 on Canon 7D: camera won't recognize GPS

shadowsports — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 23:35:12 GMT

John and Peter certainly nailed it with FW recommendations. The system map shows GPS support via the WFT-E5A using USB. I'd call Canon support to see if they can offer any suggestions. He appears to have the pre-reqs met.

Re: Canon GP-E2 on Canon 7D: camera won't recognize GPS

Peter — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:24:33 GMT

I have GP-E2 and 7D, but no cable. I ordered one June 27.

Re: Canon GP-E2 on Canon 7D: camera won't recognize GPS

Peter — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:39:34 GMT

One month later I got the cable. Works with 7D firmware 2.0.3 and GP-E2.