D1X and GPS Cable (working)

Stephen R. Casella47610 · Jul 12, 2001

After scanning a bunch of posts on various forums, talking with Nikon support, and some experimentation I have be able to get the GPS interface to work with several small GPSs.

If there is enough interest, I will put up a page with pictures and instructions for doing this. It is worthwhile if location is important.

I have also come up with a way to strap the GPS to the camera strap so it is more or less unobtrusive.

-stephen

Lewis Shumway · Jul 12, 2001

Stephen R. Casella said:
After scanning a bunch of posts on various forums, talking with
Nikon support, and some experimentation I have be able to get the
GPS interface to work with several small GPSs.

If there is enough interest, I will put up a page with pictures and
instructions for doing this. It is worthwhile if location is
important.

I have also come up with a way to strap the GPS to the camera strap
so it is more or less unobtrusive.

-stephen

I for one am very interested in learning what you have discovered about using GPSs with the D1x.
LKS

Brian Mosley · Jul 12, 2001

Hi Stephen,

I got mine working with the eTrex summit today also. What are you using to dispay the EXIF info from the NEF?

I want to check whether the compass bearing has been embedded in the image... (not looking too hopeful since the bearing isn't included in the preview screen)

Cheers

Bri

Stephen R. Casella said:
After scanning a bunch of posts on various forums, talking with
Nikon support, and some experimentation I have be able to get the
GPS interface to work with several small GPSs.

If there is enough interest, I will put up a page with pictures and
instructions for doing this. It is worthwhile if location is
important.

I have also come up with a way to strap the GPS to the camera strap
so it is more or less unobtrusive.

-stephen

Jim Collum · Jul 12, 2001

i own a Garmin III, so would very much like to find out the interface specifics

thanks

jim

Brian Mosley said:
I got mine working with the eTrex summit today also. What are you
using to dispay the EXIF info from the NEF?

I want to check whether the compass bearing has been embedded in
the image... (not looking too hopeful since the bearing isn't
included in the preview screen)

Cheers

Bri

Stephen R. Casella said:

After scanning a bunch of posts on various forums, talking with
Nikon support, and some experimentation I have be able to get the
GPS interface to work with several small GPSs.

If there is enough interest, I will put up a page with pictures and
instructions for doing this. It is worthwhile if location is
important.

I have also come up with a way to strap the GPS to the camera strap
so it is more or less unobtrusive.

-stephen

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Stephen R. Casella47610 · Jul 12, 2001

The information comes up on the preview screen and in Nikon View 4.x

I am finishing an extractor I wrote in Java to retrieve it from the NEF.

I'm using an eTrex Vista. I've tried all the eTrex models as well as the eMap.

A few more interested persons and I'll put up a page with more information.

-stephen

Brian Mosley said:
I got mine working with the eTrex summit today also. What are you
using to dispay the EXIF info from the NEF?

I want to check whether the compass bearing has been embedded in
the image... (not looking too hopeful since the bearing isn't
included in the preview screen)

Cheers

Bri

Stephen R. Casella said:

After scanning a bunch of posts on various forums, talking with
Nikon support, and some experimentation I have be able to get the
GPS interface to work with several small GPSs.

If there is enough interest, I will put up a page with pictures and
instructions for doing this. It is worthwhile if location is
important.

I have also come up with a way to strap the GPS to the camera strap
so it is more or less unobtrusive.

-stephen

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Jim Cheal · Jul 12, 2001

Stephen,

Please count me in as one more very interested person!!!

Stephen R. Casella47610 said:
A few more interested persons and I'll put up a page with more
information.

-stephen

Brian Mosley said:

I got mine working with the eTrex summit today also. What are you
using to dispay the EXIF info from the NEF?

I want to check whether the compass bearing has been embedded in
the image... (not looking too hopeful since the bearing isn't
included in the preview screen)

Cheers

Bri

Stephen R. Casella said:

After scanning a bunch of posts on various forums, talking with
Nikon support, and some experimentation I have be able to get the
GPS interface to work with several small GPSs.

If there is enough interest, I will put up a page with pictures and
instructions for doing this. It is worthwhile if location is
important.

I have also come up with a way to strap the GPS to the camera strap
so it is more or less unobtrusive.

-stephen

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Jason Goldberg · Jul 12, 2001

I'd be interesting in your page about the GPS cable. I have a Garmin III+ and eMAP.

David Schloss · Jul 12, 2001

Add me to the list. Etrex Summit user here. Would kill to add GPS data to my d1x.

D

Jason Goldberg said:
I'd be interesting in your page about the GPS cable. I have a
Garmin III+ and eMAP.

Ray Davis · Jul 12, 2001

Make it one more!

ray

David said:
Add me to the list. Etrex Summit user here. Would kill to add GPS
data to my d1x.

D

Frantz Dantzler · Jul 12, 2001

Count me in too. I have also have a Vista that I want to connect. I use the Vista on my bike using a handlebar adapter, it shouldn't take rocket science to adapt it to the accessory shoe of the D1x.

Stephen R. Casella said:
After scanning a bunch of posts on various forums, talking with
Nikon support, and some experimentation I have be able to get the
GPS interface to work with several small GPSs.

If there is enough interest, I will put up a page with pictures and
instructions for doing this. It is worthwhile if location is
important.

I have also come up with a way to strap the GPS to the camera strap
so it is more or less unobtrusive.

-stephen

Kevin Roczey · Jul 12, 2001

Count me in. I have a GPS MAP 76 that would love to talk to my D1x

Kevin

Ray Davis said:
ray

David said:

Add me to the list. Etrex Summit user here. Would kill to add GPS
data to my d1x.

D

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Stephen R. Casella47610 · Jul 13, 2001

I'll work on putting this page up this weekend. Sounds like a lot of folks are interested in using this capability.

-stephen

Lance Brambeck · Jul 13, 2001

Stephen,

I've got a Garmin GPS 12 XL, and would love to know if it will work with the D1X. If not, I'm willing to fork out for the eTrex. Since I don't need info on altitude, will the base model eTrex work???

TIA,
Lance

Stephen R. Casella said:
I am finishing an extractor I wrote in Java to retrieve it from the
NEF.

I'm using an eTrex Vista. I've tried all the eTrex models as well
as the eMap.

A few more interested persons and I'll put up a page with more
information.

-stephen

Brian Mosley said:

I got mine working with the eTrex summit today also. What are you
using to dispay the EXIF info from the NEF?

I want to check whether the compass bearing has been embedded in
the image... (not looking too hopeful since the bearing isn't
included in the preview screen)

Cheers

Bri

Stephen R. Casella said:

After scanning a bunch of posts on various forums, talking with
Nikon support, and some experimentation I have be able to get the
GPS interface to work with several small GPSs.

If there is enough interest, I will put up a page with pictures and
instructions for doing this. It is worthwhile if location is
important.

I have also come up with a way to strap the GPS to the camera strap
so it is more or less unobtrusive.

-stephen

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Jason Butler · Jul 13, 2001

After much searching and some help from Nikon, I too was able to get the GPS function working on the D1x. And, I am also using a Garmin 12XL.

Jason

Lancer55 said:
Stephen,

I've got a Garmin GPS 12 XL, and would love to know if it will work
with the D1X. If not, I'm willing to fork out for the eTrex. Since
I don't need info on altitude, will the base model eTrex work???

TIA,
Lance

Lance Brambeck · Jul 14, 2001

Hi Jason!

How'd you do it? I'm not real handy with a soldering iron (except for lighting cigars and burning workbenches...), but I'm willing to try.

Do you find the 12 XL cumbersome along with the D1x? The little eTrex is so cool looking that I'd love to have a reason to buy one. Only problem is that I am totally dedicated to my 12XL. It has literally saved my life.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

L

Jason Butler said:
Jason

Lancer55 said:

Stephen,

I've got a Garmin GPS 12 XL, and would love to know if it will work
with the D1X. If not, I'm willing to fork out for the eTrex. Since
I don't need info on altitude, will the base model eTrex work???

TIA,
Lance

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