Originally Posted by
neuroanatomist
I see no reason it would need to be connected to the hotshoe - it's powered by an internal AA battery and draws no power from the camera via the hotshoe. I'd assume Canon provides the USB connection mainly so you can simultaneously use a mounted flash, just on a 7D that's the only option. It can be mounted on the 7D hotshoe for convenience, but it's not necessary.
Ok - now I am confussed
. This is a quote from Bryan's "Canon News, Nikon News, & What's New" write-up:
"This GPS Receiver can be mounted to the camera’s accessory shoe or clipped to a belt and tethered via a USB cable."
That sounds like it can be connected via the accessory shoe or tethered.
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