Pentax O-GPS2 Handy GPS Unit

Pentax O-GPS2 Handy GPS Unit

Key Features

• Advanced GPS Technology:
  The O-GPS2 supports GPS (US), QZSS (Japan), GLONASS, and Galileo satellite systems, offering enhanced accuracy and usability in a variety of locations.

• Seamless Location Data Integration:
  Mount the O-GPS2 onto the hot shoe of compatible Pentax digital SLR cameras to automatically record latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Time Coordinated), and camera orientation into captured images.

• Advanced Features for Photography:

  • ASTROTRACER: Pairing with the camera's SR (Shake Reduction) system, it enables precise tracking of stars, reducing star trails during long-exposure astrophotography.
  • Electronic Compass: Provides directional information for easy orientation during outdoor shoots.
  • Simple Navigation: Allows navigation to preset destinations based on GPS data.

• Streamlined Workflow:
  Images embedded with location data can be reviewed, sorted, and tracked on a computer, simplifying the filing process and enhancing usability for travel and landscape photographers.

Specifications

• Satellite Compatibility: GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, SBAS
• Mounting: Hot shoe mount for Pentax DSLR cameras
• Applications: Records latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC, and camera direction into image metadata
• Compatible Cameras (as of May 2022):
  • DSLRs: Pentax K-3 Mark III, KP, K-3, K-5II, K-5IIs, K-5, K-S2, K-S1, K-70, K-50, K-30, K-r
  • Medium Format: Pentax 645Z, 645D
    (Note: Not all features are supported on all models)

Ideal For

• Astrophotography Enthusiasts: The ASTROTRACER feature offers advanced star tracking without requiring a traditional equatorial mount.
• Travel and Landscape Photographers: Easily log and organize images with precise geotagging data.
• Adventurers: Navigate confidently using the built-in Electronic Compass and Simple Navigation features.

The Pentax O-GPS2 Handy GPS Unit is an essential tool for photographers who value precision, organization, and advanced functionality. Whether you’re capturing the night sky or exploring new terrains, the O-GPS2 simplifies your workflow while unlocking creative possibilities.