Getting GPS to work on Canon WFT devices for the EOS cameras

This blog is in dedication to the fact that finding a GPS to hook up to my Canon WFT E5 does not look to be an overly easy task, so I will keep notes on what I find works and what does not, feel free to add to it

Here is a list of what does and does not work that I have been able to test

Bluetooth:

Works; Does not work;

- Logitec Bluetooth dongle

Wired GPS:

Works; Does Not Work;

- Garmin 60csx GPS - Garmin Edge 705



Here is another interesting way to record data to your pictures. You do it by carrying any GPS with you and let it record your tracks, at the end of the day when you download your pictures to your computer you run a program and download the contents of your GPS as well, it then compares the time stamp on your picture with the GPS log and then inserts the GPS info into the pictures data header, this will work with any digital camera and gps.

Here is the list of software the does this type of thing;

http://www.robogeo.com/home/download.asp  (seems to be most recommended)

This is a bluetooth keychain device that reportedly works well with the WFT devices and any bluetooth device. (I have not tried because I live in Canada and it does not seem easy to get here in N. America) This looks like a really cools bluetooth GPS device but to use with the Canon WFT-E5 you will still need to use a compatible bluetooth dongle on the WFT.

Vodafone Sat Nav 51 Channel Bluetooth GPS Key Ring: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics