Canon EOS 7D Mark II Advanced Owners Manual - Page 207

Using the Digital Compass Since the digital compass uses geomagnetism for direction sensing, correct directions may not be obtained or calibration may not be possible in the following environments. • In or near buildings (including office buildings, residences built using reinforced concrete or masonry, and underground shopping malls), vehicles (including cars, trains, planes, and boats), or metal structures such as elevators • Near metals (including steel desks and furnishings), permanent magnets (including magnetic jewelry), or home electronics (including televisions, computers, speakers, or mobile phones) • Near high-voltage lines (including transmission towers), overhead power lines (including those powering trains), or metal facilities (including footbridges and guardrails) • At high latitudes Calibrating the Digital Compass While you are using the GPS function, if the [Calibrate digital compass] screen appears or if the direction indicated looks questionable, calibrate the digital compass as follows. The digital compass should be calibrated at the actual shooting location. 1 Select [Calibrate digital compass]. Check that [Digital compass] is set to [Enable]. Select [Calibrate digital compass], then press . X The camera will be ready for calibration. 207