Since I made this DIY tutorial much have happened and now Nikon have developed
and released there own integrated GPS unit, the Nikon GP-1 GPS unit Get it here! when
it gets available.
 |
Acquired data: Latitude, longitude, altitude, time informationTime required Power source: Supplied from camera body Receiving indicators: Attachment: Dimensions: Approx. 2 x 1.8 x 1 inches |
How it looks, my camera (Nikon D200) ready for geocoding photos.I guess it will work with the New D300 and D3 also(They use the same connector and are GPS enabled)Globalsat GPS Reciever+Nikon MC-35
Total List: $202.27
Price For Both: $cheap
Parts list: 1ea MC-35 + 1ea BR-355 GPS unit (PS 2 model)
1ea plastic box 60x35x15mm p/n 50-348-14 (Hammond 1551JBK)
1ea toggle switch subminiature on-off-on type p/n 35-244-10
Part numbers are taken from ELFA www.elfa.se
Plastic box and switch can also be found at www.Digi-Key.com
Get the BR-355 and MC35 from Amazon.com (Links)
GlobalSat BR-355 Serial GPS Receiver (WAAS Enabled)
Nikon MC-35 GPS Adapter Cord for D3, D300, D2HS / D2X DSLR´s
Or use search string "Nikon MC-35" alt "Globalsat BR-356"
inside the E-bay "search here" box below!
Internal view of the hacked Nikon MC-35Box had to be slightly modified.I had to remove the screw posts to make it fit in the box so wheneverything was tested OK I simply epoxy glued the box together! 
How it looks inside the BR-355 cord
Wire routing by the use of bicycle tire inner tube!
Simple schematic of the Globalsat BR-355 + Nikon MC-35 hack 
On request, an alternative for external GPS power source. [Useful links related to this project]
I have not tried any of the diy RS232 solutions but my guess is thatthey should work just as fine as the genuine MC-35 :0) An alternative ready to run solution are now available in a small package the
Geomet'r GPS Receiver for Nikon D200 / D300+Fujifilm S5 Pro [Click here to get it]
I recommend it if you don't mind to lose ability to connect further 10 pin accessories
