GPS in Nikon Mirrorless cameras.

I don't think so. Just look through the forums here and there are many reports of connection problems. In my own use, I have found SnapBridge to be a pain.

And frankly, it is also an extra step and piece of hardware that should not be necessary.

I've found that using SnapBridge as a way to automatically geotag my photos to be unreliable, at best. The location data that is recorded into the raw files is not updated as often as I would like (even with SnapBridge set to the highest level of accuracy), and often times the location data is just wildly inaccurate.

However, I'm not convinced this is SnapBridge's fault. After all, SnapBridge is merely recording the data that is fed to it by my Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. I've always carried a Garmin handheld gps unit when shooting in the field, and then syncing the Garmin's tracklog with the raw files using dedicated software designed specifically for that purpose. This method writes the location data directly into the header of the raw file, something Lightroom won't do, and has always proven to be highly accurate and reliable, but it does involve an extra step in post workflow. I was hoping the SnapBridge solution would eliminate the need for the Garmin and the syncing of files, but it just hasn't panned out that way. I suspect that the Garmin is just a much more sensitive and accurate gps receiver than the phone, especially when there is no cell service to corroborate the gps location data, but I'm not really sure. Maybe the problem is carrying the smartphone in my left front pants pocket, limiting its ability to receive data from enough satellites. All I know is that after testing, I can't rely on it for consistent and accurate results.

Russ

Thanks again for your direction Brett. I looked at the options explored in your post. I also considered using MyTracks, which is a great GPS tracking tool that integrates with your iPhone and computer. All in all that does not solve my battery life issue though. I'll probably just take a lot of batteries for my Z6 and use my Dawn device sparingly. I'll also have a couple of charging bricks. A Garmin Fenix 6 watch, which tracks GPS and I believe can support a two week battery life if used properly is also a possibility but this is added $$$ . Thanks again for your help.

I really like the wireless remote shutter release I use now, but it sits in the hot shoe and uses the 10-pin connector. So if I go for a Solmeta I've two units vying for the same real estate.

The splitter Jim mentions would solve the connector problem but it appears to give me another dangling cable. The remote you mention is about the same price as the splitter. It doesn't have the release mode options, it appears, that my current remote release has, but since I use it primarily for landscape setting that on the camera ahead of time should be sufficient. You said shutter lag was OK. I assume with Bluetooth that range is not an issue either?

Dale