topic Re: new 5d ds gps in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

new 5d ds gps

johnjakobjingle — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:10:14 GMT

Does the new Canon 5d DS come with embedded GPS similar to the 6D

Re: new 5d ds gps

hsbn — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 17:32:43 GMT

you can check it out on Canon site. In short, NO

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_5ds

Re: new 5d ds gps

johnjakobjingle — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 19:25:39 GMT

Thanks

Saw the specs and just could not believe that they could build such an amazing camera without GPS. Too bad...show stopper for me....

Re: new 5d ds gps

hsbn — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 20:12:08 GMT

a lot of people don't need it. And the current GPS setup from them is a half -a$$ anyway. Use your smartphone, it's better.

Re: new 5d ds gps

TCampbell — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 01:22:52 GMT

The 5D series uses the Canon GP-E2 receiver which sits in the hot shoe. It's a better GPS than the unit built into the 6D.

I use the GP-E2 with my 5D III and I really like it.

Re: new 5d ds gps

RobertTheFat — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 15:15:19 GMT

@johnjakobjingle wrote:
Thanks
Saw the specs and just could not believe that they could build such an amazing camera without GPS. Too bad...show stopper for me....

The specs mention neither GPS nor wi-fi, but there's a caveat that the camera currently lacks a needed FCC approval. Are they holding something back?

Re: new 5d ds gps

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 19:46:43 GMT

It needs FCC clearance as an electronic device. The 1D Mark IV and T5i have an FCC statement in the user manual (and neither has WiFi or GPS).