I understand it's probably because the GPS functionality is integrated into the same RF chipset that's handling wifi/bluetooth, but it would be possible to make a "no transmit capability" camera that still has GPS metadata functionality, with GPS receiver chip and an antenna tuned for 1400-1600 MHz, since ordinary consumer grade GPS is a receive-only technology.
But that would still possibly present a problem for serious government use where it can't have an antenna of any form in it.
>Can't have an antenna of any form in it.
All wires are antennas...
Unitl 2016 cameras with GPS could not be sold in mainland China (old secrecy regulations), so this is not anything new.
I guess modern integration has put Bluetooth and other devices together with GPS in one module.
I assume the average person buying the standard model could then just disable WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS if they so chose? So this really is for high security situations?
Disabling the hardware without bricking the whole thing rather than trusting the software makes all the difference.
> no Nikon SnapBridge
Unless they significantly improved that app, in the last eight years or so, it may not be a great loss.
Huh. When I rented a Z7 ii about 5 years ago, I found their Android app to be pretty great. (My next big camera is likely to be a Nikon, in part due to the nice app)
Like I said, it's been a while, but the iOS app enjoyed a 1-star rating on the App Store, for quite some time.
It's a shame it costs more. I'm sure there are people who would like the non-wireless option, but would rather "save" $400.
It's a Nikon Z6 III with WiFi and Bluetooth removed.
Somehow the article manages to repeat this obvious stuff about 7 or 8 times...
I wonder if that hardware on the normal Z6 III is on a daughterboard, and if removing it makes the OS complain (like having no color ink mean some printer-scanner-combos won't scan).