06-29-2024
12:48 PM
- last edited on
07-25-2024
08:00 AM
by
James_C
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?
06-29-2024 01:12 PM
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?
06-29-2024 01:13 PM
Do you have the latest firmware for your 7D? (Or at least 2.0.0)
06-30-2024 12:54 AM
Thanks. Yes, I have v2.0.6 installed on the camera. I wonder if the WFT-E5A and GP-E2 have updateable firmware.
06-30-2024 03:34 AM
2.0.2 is the latest for GP-E2. 1.0.7 for WFT-E5A
07-07-2024 01:02 PM
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.
07-07-2024 07:16 PM
@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)
07-07-2024 01:19 PM
I dunno. Try connecting and turning on the GPS before you turn on the camera.
07-07-2024 07:35 PM
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.
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07-08-2024 02:06 AM - edited 07-25-2024 05:24 AM
I have GP-E2 and 7D, but no cable. I ordered one June 27.
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