Forgot Password
Pentax Camera Forums Home
 

Reply
Show Printable Version Search this Thread
01-06-2013, 01:42 PM   #1
Site Supporter
Site Supporter




Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Laveno Mombello, Italy
Posts: 131
GPS

hello All,

at page 4 of Menu/Recording my K5 show an entry labeled GPS.

There is no reference to a GPS in the manual, though.

Can it be that my camera has a GPS inside and Pentax does not know about it?

:-)

Anybody can shed some light on this issue?

ciao,
-Gian

01-06-2013, 01:53 PM   #2
Veteran Member
VisualDarkness's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 4,438
Here is the GPS, at got some nifty functions like astrotracer. You can read about it here: PENTAX - GPS Unit
01-06-2013, 05:04 PM   #3
Administrator
Site Webmaster
Adam's Avatar

Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Arizona
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 51,584
Here's our review of the GPS: Pentax O-GPS1 GPS Unit - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

The GPS stuff was introduced after the K-5 was launched, so it requires a firmware update in order to work. That's why the manual doesn't mention it.

Adam
PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide | Site Help | My Photography)



PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:
04-15-2013, 07:18 PM   #4
Ash
Loyal Site Supporter
Loyal Site Supporter
Ash's Avatar

Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Toowoomba, Queensland
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 23,920
It is mentioned in the copy I have with the unit I just picked up from Pentax Australia. Presumably, they've updated the manual since the firmware update. The explanation is a little scanty, though. Pentax Japan's dedicated website is a little better presented.

Reply

Bookmarks
  • Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook
  • Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter
  • Submit Thread to Digg Digg
Tags - Make this thread easier to find by adding keywords to it!
camera, dslr, gps, k-5, k-5 ii, k-5 iis, k5, pentax k-5
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Pentax O-GPS1 GPS - Faulty k-5 or GPS Unit? KansasHorizons.com Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 6 01-04-2014 02:34 PM
GPS coordinate conversion MeesterP General Talk 14 10-31-2012 06:38 PM
O-gps 1 john mood Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 10 02-26-2012 09:42 PM
Pentax and GPS Photodana Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 15 08-12-2011 10:13 PM
gps for k20 alainm Ask B&H Photo! 2 02-04-2011 04:51 PM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:28 AM. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums!
  • Red (Default)
  • Green
  • Gray
  • Dark
  • Dark Yellow
  • Dark Blue
  • Old Red
  • Old Green
  • Old Gray
  • Dial-Up Style
Hello! It's great to see you back on the forum! Have you considered joining the community?
register
Creating a FREE ACCOUNT takes under a minute, removes ads, and lets you post! [Dismiss]
Top