Ricoh PENTAX K-3 Mark III Faq page 34

◆GPS Function
Q: Is there a built-in GPS unit?
A: This camera does not have a built-in GPS unit.
When the optional GPS unit O-GPS1 is attached to the camera, GPS information is saves in
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the shooting information of an image and furthermore, the [ASTROTRACER] function can be
used.
You can check the GPS positioning status on the status screen and Live View screen.
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When an image is taken while the GPS is on, the GPS information is saved internally in the
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image file. The GPS information is not saved in the movie file.
You can check the GPS information in [Detailed Information Display] in the playback mode.
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・[Electronic Compass], [Simple Navigation] and [GPS Time Sync] cannot be used with this
camera.
・The Electronic Compass may not be displayed correctly if there is a magnetic field such as a
magnet or a magnetic material such as iron nearby.
・If you do not want to disclose your location information when posting to SNS, please turn off
GPS and shoot.
・Refer to the manual of the GPS unit for details on how to attach the unit and information on
the unit's functions.
・Perform calibration in the
obtain the GPS information of the GPS unit correctly.
・When GPS information is available, the Coordinated Universal Time(UTC) is recorded in the
Image as the shooting date and time.
Q: How long can the ASTROTRACER track when the GPS unit O-GPS1 is installed?
A: The tracking time (approximate) of the ASTROTRACER is as follows.
Data for original K-3
Declination
90 degrees
45 degrees
0 degree
Click here for detailed specifications of O-GPS1:
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/o-gps1/
4 Communication Setting menu [GPS Setting] before shooting to
Focal Length
200mm 100mm
300 sec. 300 sec..
100 sec. 200 sec.
80 sec. 160 sec.
Under 50mm
300 sec.
300 sec.
300 sec.
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