The new hotshoe-mounted O-GPS1 module fixes that oversight by recording latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time and shooting angle.

ENGADGET: Pentax releases O-GPS1 add-on for DSLRs, appeals to astronomy nuts

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Everyday snappers might find an extra hotshoe attachment cumbersome, but astro-photography enthusiasts could well be enticed by the device's interesting "ASTROTRACER" function.

ENGADGET: Pentax releases O-GPS1 add-on for DSLRs, appeals to astronomy nuts

You'll also notice that the proprietary hotshoe mount is nowhere to be found, leaving you stuck to the internal stereo mics for audio.

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The NX2000 will be available soon in your choice of white, black or pink and comes bundled with Adobe Lightroom 4, a 20-50mm lens and a hotshoe-powered flash.

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