Pentax O-GPS1 GPS Unit
Specifications and Pricing
Bellow are the official specifications for the O-GPS1.
| Product Name | Pentax GPS Unit O-GPS1 |
| Type | Clip-on GPS Unit |
| Supported Cameras | Pentax K-01, K-5, K-r, 645D |
| Recorded Information | Latitude, longitude, time (UTC), altitude, direction |
| Receiving Function | Tracking channels: 50, supports SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS) |
| Acquisition Time | Hot-Start: 5s, Cold-Start: 40s (approx.) |
| Positioning Interval | 1 second |
| GPS Accuracy | 10m RMS |
| Data Format | NMEA-0183 |
| Geodesics | World Geodetic System (WGS 84) |
| Electronic Compass | Accuracy: +/- 5 degrees, Positioning Interval: 8 times (approx.), Reference Direction: true north |
| Dimensions | 49mm (W) x 33mm (H) x 59.5mm (D) |
| Weight | 50g (approx. 61g with AA battery) |
| Power Source | 1x AAA battery (Alkaline, Ni-Mh, or Lithium) |
| Battery Life | Continuous Operating Time (normal temperature/freezing temperature): |
We found that Sanyo Eneloops (Ni-Mh) worked fine with this unit and one of them would power it in a standby/active mode for an entire day. Depending on how long you actually are using the GPS in an active mode, you may of course get less battery life.
Currently, the O-GPS1 is available for US $199.99.
