Canon's GPS Receiver GP-E2 records GPS information like longitude, latitude, elevation, direction and Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) as EXIF data on photo files using a compatible EOS camera. This lightweight, compact unit can also serve as an electronic compass or a stand-alone GPS recorder. It was designed specifically for the EOS system, and offers USB and hot-shoe connections with the EOS 5D Mark III and the EOS-1D X (USB connection-only with the EOS 7D). It's also compatible with the 700D via USB, and with the EOS Rebel 650D and 100D via the Digital terminal on each camera.

The GP-E2 offers the same level of dust- and weather-resistance as the EOS 5D Mark III camera when connected to the camera's hot-shoe. Dust- and weather-resistance decreases when it's connected to the camera via the USB cable. For simple and accurate recording of time and location information, the GP-E2 is an ideal complement to the EOS System.

The EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 7D require a firmware upgrade to be compatible with the GPS Receiver GP-E2, which will be available soon.

• Rugged and lightweight design
• Records location information (longitude, latitude, elevation, direction, and universal coordinated time (UTC)) as EXIF information to images when shooting
• Can act as a stand-alone GPS logger
• On-board electronic compass
• Camera time can be synched by the built-in clock
• Uses a conveniently replaceable AA battery as its power source so no energy is drawn from the camera's battery
• Hot shoe, USB terminal, or Digital terminal connectivity
• The EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 7D require a firmware upgrade to be compatible with the GPS Receiver GP-E2, which will be available soon. When the EOS 7D is used with the GP-E2 the following restrictions will apply:
  • Geotagging function will not work for movies while recording
  • Geotagging features will not work for movies when using the Map Utility
  • Electronic compass information and automatic time setting is not available
  • Transmission via the hot shoe is not possible.