Does the O-GPS1 work with the k-01

ZombieArmy · 11-02-2014, 10:15 AM

All I need to know.

LensBeginner · 11-02-2014, 10:19 AM

I believe it can do the "tagging" and "electronic compass", not the "simple nav" and the "astrotracing" bit.
IIRC it was to be addressed in a firmware update, but never was.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/207233-pentax-o-gps1-gps-unit-k-01-a.html
Latest K-01 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

ZombieArmy · 11-02-2014, 10:31 AM

Then that means I need to sell or trade my camera :/

What cameras does it work with?

LensBeginner · 11-02-2014, 10:38 AM

I believe you will be safe with a K5, K5II and K3 (which however doesn't support "simple navigation")
Maybe someone more versed in this topic will chime in and provide more details.

stevebrot · 11-02-2014, 11:26 AM

Works on the K-30, K-50, K-500, and K-3 with every feature except simple navigation. ~~Does not work on K-S1, IIRC.~~ See post below

Steve

ZombieArmy · 11-02-2014, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Works on the K-30, K-50, K-500, and K-3 with every feature except simple navigation. Does not work on K-S1, IIRC.

Steve

Looks like I need to sell my k-01 and get a k-30/50 or a k-5 iis.

Irritating to say the least.

**interested_observer** · 11-02-2014, 01:07 PM

What are you wanting to do? or just have all the capabilities?

ZombieArmy · 11-02-2014, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

What are you wanting to do? or just have all the capabilities?

Astrotracing

LensBeginner · 11-02-2014, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Astrotracing

Aren't there astrotracing mounts? or are those more expensive than buying a new camera?

ZombieArmy · 11-02-2014, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Aren't there astrotracing mounts? or are those more expensive than buying a new camera?

Most options are pretty expensive though I guess there is this: Orion Adventures in Astrophotography Bundle | Orion Telescopes

Would also allow me to use it with a Q if I ever decide to get one

Only issue seems to be very heavy setups and polar alignment being annoying.

LensBeginner · 11-03-2014, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Most options are pretty expensive though I guess there is this: Orion Adventures in Astrophotography Bundle | Orion Telescopes

Would also allow me to use it with a Q if I ever decide to get one

Only issue seems to be very heavy setups and polar alignment being annoying.

Well, doesn't seem bad if it works reliably... sample gallery is unimpressive to say the least...

EarlVonTapia · 11-03-2014, 03:18 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Does not work on K-S1, IIRC.

That is so dumb. The K-S1 is so crippled.

LensBeginner · 11-03-2014, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

That is so dumb. The K-S1 is so crippled.

Well... it's a low-end camera...
However on the K500 it was meant to replace astrotracing should work, so yeah...

stevebrot · 11-03-2014, 04:33 PM

If all you want is Astrotracing, you also have the option of some sort of equatorial mount similar to that used by astronomers. I believe there are some posts on this site regarding a "barn door" device that is sort of the low-end, low-tech solution. Tuco (site member) built one for himself with good results:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/13993881276/

Steve

**mtngal** · 11-03-2014, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Works on the K-30, K-50, K-500, and K-3 with every feature except simple navigation. Does not work on K-S1, IIRC.

Steve

It does work with the K-S1, at least according to page 88 of the manual. The electronic compass as well as automatically setting the time to the satellites, too, but not the simple navigation.

11-02-2014, 10:15 AM	#1
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Does the O-GPS1 work with the k-01 All I need to know.

11-02-2014, 11:26 AM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Works on the K-30, K-50, K-500, and K-3 with every feature except simple navigation. ~~Does not work on K-S1, IIRC.~~ See post below Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 11-03-2014 at 11:02 PM.

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11-02-2014, 10:19 AM	#2
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	I believe it can do the "tagging" and "electronic compass", not the "simple nav" and the "astrotracing" bit. IIRC it was to be addressed in a firmware update, but never was. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/207233-pentax-o-gps1-gps-unit-k-01-a.html Latest K-01 Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING

11-02-2014, 10:31 AM	#3
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Then that means I need to sell or trade my camera :/ What cameras does it work with?

11-02-2014, 10:38 AM	#4
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	I believe you will be safe with a K5, K5II and K3 (which however doesn't support "simple navigation") Maybe someone more versed in this topic will chime in and provide more details.

11-02-2014, 11:58 AM	#6
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Works on the K-30, K-50, K-500, and K-3 with every feature except simple navigation. Does not work on K-S1, IIRC. Steve Looks like I need to sell my k-01 and get a k-30/50 or a k-5 iis. Irritating to say the least.

11-02-2014, 01:07 PM	#7
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	What are you wanting to do? or just have all the capabilities?

11-02-2014, 01:34 PM	#8
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Originally posted by interested_observer What are you wanting to do? or just have all the capabilities? Astrotracing

11-02-2014, 03:32 PM	#9
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Astrotracing Aren't there astrotracing mounts? or are those more expensive than buying a new camera?

11-02-2014, 07:43 PM	#10
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Originally posted by LensBeginner Aren't there astrotracing mounts? or are those more expensive than buying a new camera? Most options are pretty expensive though I guess there is this: Orion Adventures in Astrophotography Bundle \| Orion Telescopes Would also allow me to use it with a Q if I ever decide to get one Only issue seems to be very heavy setups and polar alignment being annoying.

11-03-2014, 01:48 AM	#11
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Most options are pretty expensive though I guess there is this: Orion Adventures in Astrophotography Bundle \| Orion Telescopes Would also allow me to use it with a Q if I ever decide to get one Only issue seems to be very heavy setups and polar alignment being annoying. Well, doesn't seem bad if it works reliably... sample gallery is unimpressive to say the least...

11-03-2014, 03:18 AM	#12
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Originally posted by stevebrot Does not work on K-S1, IIRC. That is so dumb. The K-S1 is so crippled.

11-03-2014, 03:28 AM	#13
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by EarlVonTapia That is so dumb. The K-S1 is so crippled. Well... it's a low-end camera... However on the K500 it was meant to replace astrotracing should work, so yeah...

11-03-2014, 04:33 PM	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	If all you want is Astrotracing, you also have the option of some sort of equatorial mount similar to that used by astronomers. I believe there are some posts on this site regarding a "barn door" device that is sort of the low-end, low-tech solution. Tuco (site member) built one for himself with good results: https://www.flickr.com/photos/yo_tuco/13993881276/ Steve

11-03-2014, 10:32 PM	#15
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	Originally posted by stevebrot Works on the K-30, K-50, K-500, and K-3 with every feature except simple navigation. Does not work on K-S1, IIRC. Steve It does work with the K-S1, at least according to page 88 of the manual. The electronic compass as well as automatically setting the time to the satellites, too, but not the simple navigation.