GPS Receiver

I installed the Minova GPS-N on my Nikon D7100 and took several pictures. Some other reviews on Amazon indicated that it takes a long time for the unit to find satellites, but my unit found the satellites within five or ten seconds. I downloaded the pictures using Nikon View NX2 software and the GPS data showed up in the metadata as advertised. I uploaded the pictures to Flickr and the location for each picture is shown on the Flickr map. This is a very useful add-on especially since Nikon doesn't include a GPS capability in their DSLR's (I only know of one exception). The Minova is also relatively inexpensive compared to similar units, including the Nikon GPS add-ons. The unit came with a remote cable that plugs into the GPS-N. This is a good addition since the GPS-N fits in the hot shoe, which is where a remote unit might normally be installed. The GPS-N can be placed on the camera strap rather than the hot shoe, which is where it would have to be placed if it is to be used with another piece of hardware in the hot shoe, such as a flash unit or a wireless remote. But considering price and functionality it's definitely five stars.

I geotag the headstones of entire cemeteries. So far, I have geotagged about 12,000. The Solmeta that I had been using would lock up and the location wouldn't change. I had to unplug the unit to reset it. THIS unit works MUCH better! Th initial acquisitor takes a couple of minutes as expected. After that, it works very quickly. I still need to figure out the scenarios that affect the accuracy. It was anywhere from 3ft to 24ft, with a 12 ft average. I would like for it to be a little better, but that's still not TOO bad. I like the compact size. It stays in the hot shoe which CAN be a big deal. I like that it powers from the camera and doesn't require additional batteries. I like the on'off switch, which the Solmeta did not have. The green blinking light can be a little hard to see in bright sunlight. No problem with the cable that others have mentioned. I would buy this again, and recommend it to friends.

The GPS functions properly with my Nikon D750 camera. However, the GPS is useless without the cable. The cable connectors are fragile and can easily get damaged if the user isn't extremely careful when maneuvering the camera with the cable attached. Additionally, replacing the cable is not a straightforward due to the unavailability. Therefore, I consider the cable design to be poor, which explains my three-star rating.

The photo is of my second copy of this product, after learning with the first one that I had to be very careful. I contacted the company who got my shipping information and promised to send a replacement cable. I have not received.I bumped the review up to 2 stars because, when you have a cable, it works well.

New review. It worked fine for a few weeks until the connecting end for the camera fell apart. Unfortunately the return window closed on 1/31/1025. I would return it for a replacement or refund if it was possible. Very disappointing as I had this for just two months before the problem.I did like the on/off switch as that is not available on the more expensive Solmeta GPS receiver.

I have a Nikon D800. It does not have geo-tag capability and this is the only reason I use my iPhone to take picture. Micnova GPS-N works well with my camera. When I turn it on, it takes a few minutes to locate or warm up. Once the green light turns solid, the geo-tag info is ready. It works well outdoor. It does not work as well indoor. Perhaps It is due to the fact that indoor GPS signal is weak or unavailable. I have it for a few days and I love it. But I do not know its durability.

This thing is great. Beats the heck out of the $350+ version that Nikon apparently makes but which is never available.One problem though. When using the clip that supposedly attaches to the camera strap--so that the hotshoe can be freed up for something else--there are two problems.One, the clip is not big enough for most camera straps. It's about an inch maybe. My strap is 2 inches where it needs to be attached so duct tape here we come. Two, the hotshoe attachment on the device doesn't have any way of staying secured to the clip. So it just slides out and dangles from the cable that attaches it to the camera. Again more duct tape.So actually, I give the device 5 stars, but the stupid plastic thing (made 25 cents worth of plastic) zero stars. That's a really stupid way to sabotage an otherwise great product.

The GPS unit clips in the hotshoe of the camera and connects to a side port with a short cable. I prefer using the strap clip as the GPS unit interferes with the pop-up flash. The clip needs to be secured to the strap else it will slide off (a well-placed zip-tie will do the trick). The GPS seems to be accurate in my testing and, once locked, provides quick GPS and time data to the camera to encode in the metadata of each photo. There is an on-off switch to conserve power that also allows you to disable the GPS tagging. Beware the cable - it can be fragile - and disconnect it from the camera when you stow the camera. A replacement cable is available at about half the price of a new GPS unit (and is included with the new GPS unit). If you need a remote shutter release, it is included. Because the GPS unit draws power from the camera, battery life of the camera is impacted but it does not seem to be significant. However, note that the GPS unit will discharge the battery if left connected and on overnight. Would buy a replacement if this one failed.