244tLocation DataA GPS unit can be connected to the ten-pin remote terminal,allowing the current latitude, longitude, altitude, CoordinatedUniversal Time (UTC), and heading to be recorded with eachphotograph taken. The camera can be used with optional GP-1and GP-1A GPS units (see below; note that these units do notprovide the compass heading), or with compatible third-partyunits connected via an optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord (0 428).❚❚ GP-1/GP-1A GPS UnitsThese optional GPS units are designed for use with Nikon digitalcameras. For information on connecting the unit, see the manualprovided with the device.A The o IconConnection status is shown by the o icon in theinformation display:• o (static): Location data acquired.• o (flashing): The GPS device is searching for asignal. Pictures taken while the icon isflashing do not include location data.• No icon: No new location data have beenreceived from the GPS device for at least two seconds. Pictures takenwhen the o icon is not displayed do not include location data.A HeadingThe heading is only recorded if the GPS device isequipped with a digital compass (note that theGP-1 and GP-1A are not equipped with acompass). Keep the GPS device pointing in thesame direction as the lens and at least 20 cm(8 in.) from the camera.A Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of thecamera clock.
