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The Canon EOS Digital Camera Software Development Kit (EDSDK) and the Camera Control API (CCAPI) are available on select Canon cameras1 and enables developers to integrate select Canon cameras directly into their software application solutions, giving them access to remote control and communication functionality of the camera. The EDSDK supports USB communication on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems, while the CCAPI uses Wi-Fi (Ethernet on select cameras) and can be used with almost any OS.
The EDSDK and CCAPI (along with other SDKs and APIs) are provided free of charge and more information can be found at https://www.usa.canon.com/support/sdk.
1. Compatibility list available on Canon Developer Community website
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PRODUCT INFO
| Type | GPS logging accessory |
| Compatible Cameras | - Automatic geotagging when shooting supported by EOS-1D X and later cameras (EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 7D: supported with a firmware update) - Manual geotagging after shooting (from logging information) supported by all EOS DIGITAL cameras When the EOS 7D is used with the GP-E2 the following restrictions will apply: a)geotagging function will not work for movies while recording b)geotagging features will not work for movies when using the Map Utility c)electronic compass information and automatic time setting is not available d)transmission via the hot shoe is not possible |
| Reception Frequency | 1575.42 MHz (L1 band) * L1 band: Frequency allocated for civilian use. Other frequencies include the L2 band (military use) and L5 band (high-precision civilian use). |
| Positioning Intervals | Every 1, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds, or every 1, 2, or 5 minutes |
| Satellite Reception | Shown on the GPS indicator (red) Before signal acquisition: Fast blinking Signal acquired: Slow blinking |
| Self-contained Navigation | Not Supported |
| Type | Direction calculated using a triaxial geomagnetic sensor and triaxial acceleration sensor |
| Logging Interval | Every 1, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds, or every 1, 2, or 5 minutes |
| Log File Format | NMEA-0813 |
| File Usage | - Images can be geotagged using Map Utility with log files. - Log files can be converted to KMZ files using Map Utility. Routes the camera has traveled can be viewed in Google Earth or other map software by loading the KMZ files. |
| Power Switch set to On | Location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and UTC time) is automatically added to images EXIF information when taking pictures. |
| Power Switch set to LOG | - Location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time) is recorded on GPS Receiver GP-E2 at the specified interval. - Location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and UTC time) is automatically added to images Exif information when taking pictures. |
| Connected to a Computer | Supports the following operations when GPS Receiver GP-E2 is connected to a computer and Map Utility is used to access GPS Receiver GP-E2's log files. - Import logs to the computer - Delete logs - Manually geotag shots without GPS information by adding location information (latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time) to image EXIF information - View a route of where the camera has traveled on a map - Produce KMZ files from log files - Update EOS 7D firmware |
| Type | Set GPS time data on the camera * Requires signal acquisition from four or more satellites. |
| Clock Precision | 1. High-precision time adjustment: ±TBA sec. * Margin of error relative to UTC time. * High-precision time adjustment is only available for EOS-1D series cameras (EOS-1D X or later). 2.Normal time adjustment: ±1 sec. |
| Updating Interval | 1.Auto update: After satellite reception when the GPS Receiver GP-E2 is turned on 2.Immediate updating |
| Hot Shoe | For direct camera connection |
| DIGITAL Port | For connection via dedicated interface cable * Transmission via cable is used if the GPS Receiver GP-E2 is attached to the hot shoe and connected by cable |
| Power Source | One AA/LR6 Alkaline Battery (NiMH and lithium batteries supported) |
| Battery Life | At normal temperature (23°C/73°F) *Battery life when using AA/LR6 alkaline batteries. *Less recording time will be available when logging under unfavorable positioning conditions. |
| Battery Check | Indicated by the battery check lamp (red) - Level OK: Slow blinking - Low battery: Fast blinking - Replace battery: Off |
| Temperature | 32 to 104 °F / 0 to 40 °C |
| Humidity | 85% or less |
| W x H x D | Approx. 2.1 x 2.9 x 1.7 in. / Approx. 54.3 x 72.9 x 44.2 mm *According to CIPA guidelines |
| Weight | Approx. 81 g/ Approx. 2.86 oz. *According to CIPA guidelines |
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