![]() (You can even set the camera to “synchronize” the exact time with the satellites.) To triangulate your location, the camera needs to access a minimum of three satellites. Using your COOLPIX camera's GPS feature is easy to use once you’ve set the correct date and time on the camera. Not sure if you’re lost… the Electronic Compass may be able to put you back on course. So, not only can you record where you’ve been with the GPS feature, but the Points of Interest can show you what landmarks are nearby at any time, and you can even track and log your daily travels using the Maps feature. Many Nikon COOLPIX cameras that incorporates GPS also feature an Electronic Compass, maps and Points of Interest (POI) information, which make these cameras an ideal choice for the intrepid traveler. One caveat to posting digital images that have GPS information on websites is that anyone can see where your photograph(s) were taken, so if you don’t want people to know exactly where on the globe your house can be found, make sure the GPS information is not in the image’s metadata when sharing via email or posting on the internet. We also know a few photographers who like to keep their favorite shooting spots a secret and won't divulge the GPS coordinates of these locations! Geotagging is great for photographers who like to share with fellow photographic enthusiasts exactly where they captured a specific image, so others can find that spot and make their own images of the same subject. Some photographers like to keep track of their travels on a world map and some websites and programs incorporate maps that let you view or categorize your photos by GPS location. Recording GPS data can be useful for the travel photographer who is always shooting on location, to be able to go into the image metadata and see exactly where an image was captured. ![]() Check your manual to see if your specific camera supports GPS functionality. The Nikon 1 V series cameras use the GP-N100 unit and compatible Nikon D-SLRs are use the GP-1. Select Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras have built-in GPS, while other cameras, such as the Nikon 1 V series digital cameras and certain Nikon D-SLRs can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. ![]() This location information can be embedded in an image to show the photographer where the camera was when the photo was taken. GPS (Global Positioning System) refers to a system of satellites in earth orbit, which transmit signals to devices on the ground. GPS devices detect these signals and use them to triangulate their position, heading, speed, altitude and other information. ![]()
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