Reddit reviews Pentax GPS Unit O-GPS1 Hotshoe Mounted Accessory GPS Unit for Pentax K-5, K-r, 645D
We found 3 Reddit comments about Pentax GPS Unit O-GPS1 Hotshoe Mounted Accessory GPS Unit for Pentax K-5, K-r, 645D. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Geotag your images for location information on popular photo sharing websitesChart the progress of a hike, bike or boating trip with interval position trackingA separate, but efficient power source will not drain your camera's batterySupports terrestrial based WAAS for highly accurate positioningElectronic Compass function assists while hiking or camping
Are you thinking about buying a D7000 OR a Canon as your next camera when you already own a Pentax?
Are you just going to keep on spending a hefty amount of cash for DSLR kits rather than invest in lenses that are compatible with the camera you already have?
You do know that lenses affect IQ much more than the body, right?
In other words, you do know that you can greatly improve your IQ with a $180 SMC Pentax DA-L 35mm f2.4 over getting a $800 Nikon D7000 + kit?
>The image quality is fantastic and it's very cheap. If you do more technical shooting like focus stacking, long exposures and astrophotography, video (and you need AF) then you will need something more serious than the K-r.
You can do long exposures on any DSLRs. All you need is a remote shutter, a tripod/firm ground, and bulb mode. If you do not have a remote (for reducing camera shake), you can set the shutter delay to 2s, but you will have to set the shutter to a timer.
As for astrophotography, the K-r comes with a built in intervalometer just like the Nikon D7000/D5100. You can also buy the Pentax GPS unit, which greatly aids astrophotography.
>The K-x should be dirt cheap at this point and the image quality is also very good but this year's sensors are a slight improvement on last year's.
The K-x and the K-r have the exact same sensor and they have the exact same camera image quality.
Well there is a feature in my camera menu called astrotracer. From what I can gather reading online if I buy this $200 gps accessory http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-GPS-Unit-Hotshoe-Accessory/dp/B0054YKVBK I can do what it describes here.
" The unit calculates the movement of stars and other objects using the latitude obtained from GPS data and the camera's alignment data (horizontal and vertical inclinations and direction) obtained from the unit's magnetic and acceleration sensors. It then shifts the camera's image sensor in synchronization with the movement of these objects. This means that all celestial bodies are captured as solid points rather than blurry streaks, even during extended exposures. "
> Now, Pentax has an AstroTracking capability in the camera that tracks the stars in real time. It requires their GPS unit.
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121821724041?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
> You will also need a tripod (start off with a used one off of craigslist for ~$25) and a external shutter release
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121821724041?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
You posted the same link twice.