new 5d ds gps

[johnjakobjingle]

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

[hsbn]

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

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

[johnjakobjingle]

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....

[hsbn]

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.

[RobertTheFat]

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@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....

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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?

[jrhoffman75]

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).

[TCampbell]

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.