Why didn't the Nikon D800 have built-in GPS?

11 years 8 months ago #247496 by Alex
I was just reading Nikon D600 rumors and noticed this camera is rumored to have built-in GPS. What gives Nikon... why no built-in GPS in the D800?

I'm curious why that wasn't included. Considering this camera's specs are prime for landscape photographers. You would expect GPS would be built-in. Anyone happen to know if it was ever considered for the D800?

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11 years 8 months ago #247804 by Happy-pixel
Not enough room or Nikon still wants to sell their GP-1 GPS unit still


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11 years 8 months ago #248050 by Joves
Personally I do not want GPS in my cameras. It would be another thing that I would have to turn off. If I really want to tag an area I have my hand held.


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11 years 8 months ago #248081 by Scotty

Alex wrote: I was just reading Nikon D600 rumors and noticed this camera is rumored to have built-in GPS. What gives Nikon... why no built-in GPS in the D800?

I'm curious why that wasn't included. Considering this camera's specs are prime for landscape photographers. You would expect GPS would be built-in. Anyone happen to know if it was ever considered for the D800?


GP-1. It's worth the money.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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11 years 8 months ago #248086 by Stealthy Ninja
I don't care about GPS. It just drains the battery faster and probably adds to the cost.

I don't think the D600 will have it though. It's supposed to be a budget cam.
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11 years 8 months ago #248191 by effron
Alex, I can't believe Nikon didn't include GPS in that D800. You shouldn't be seen with that monstrosity in public. Send it to me and I will dispose of it for you......:angry:

Why so serious?
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