Is wireless capability on a new camera worthwile?
Jan 6, 2014 17:33:41 #
moorehead
Loc: Texas
Preparing to buy a new entry DSLR camera and want to know if having wireless built into the camera is a worthwhile function.
Jan 6, 2014 17:39:55 #
moorehead wrote:
Preparing to buy a new entry DSLR camera and want to know if having wireless built into the camera is a worthwhile function.
It's used by others to spy on you! :-)
http://petapixel.com/2013/03/27/your-wi-fi-enabled-dslr-could-be-used-by-others-to-spy-on-you/
Jan 6, 2014 18:04:22 #
moorehead wrote:
Preparing to buy a new entry DSLR camera and want to know if having wireless built into the camera is a worthwhile function.
The files are really too large to be transmitted efficiently. More of a gimmick than a practical feature on a DSLR.
If your are into WIFI get a smart phone.
Jan 6, 2014 18:05:08 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
joer wrote:
The files are really too large to be transmitted efficiently. More of a gimmick than a practical feature on a DSLR.
If your are into WIFI get a smart phone.
If your are into WIFI get a smart phone.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jan 6, 2014 18:25:12 #
I have a friend who uses one to send his images to a tablet during a shoot and he likes it.
Jan 6, 2014 18:28:20 #
Think about controlling your camera with your ipod...smart phone...lap top....I think they have an app for that...lol
Jan 6, 2014 18:37:13 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
Camera's today have way too much stuff on them already. I would love to have a new dslr that had all of it's technology put into taking photographs only. Call me crazy!
Jan 6, 2014 18:47:07 #
I love it on my em1, but it's not an entry level camera. The iPad/iPhone app for it is really cool. Nice to be able to do astrophotography from the warmth of my house/car.
Jan 6, 2014 19:17:53 #
moorehead wrote:
Preparing to buy a new entry DSLR camera and want to know if having wireless built into the camera is a worthwhile function.
My D7100 has optical wireless, i can remote trip the shutter with a $10 gadget. The D800 costs $2000 more and has squat. Go figure.
Jan 7, 2014 06:15:46 #
Not true for D800 just to costly http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Photography-Accessories/DSLR-Camera-Accessories.page?#!/tag:7WA:Wireless Transmitters/product:25480:D800 I have 3rd party wireless trigger as well as Pocketwizard Pro III that trip the shutter wirelessly.
oldtigger wrote:
My D7100 has optical wireless, i can remote trip the shutter with a $10 gadget. The D800 costs $2000 more and has squat. Go figure.
Jan 7, 2014 06:26:35 #
joer wrote:
The files are really too large to be transmitted efficiently. More of a gimmick than a practical feature on a DSLR.
If your are into WIFI get a smart phone.
If your are into WIFI get a smart phone.
Really??? I have the Canon 6D and use it quite well with the WIFI.
Jan 7, 2014 07:56:53 #
joer wrote:
The files are really too large to be transmitted efficiently. More of a gimmick than a practical feature on a DSLR.
If your are into WIFI get a smart phone.
If your are into WIFI get a smart phone.
Well...In some cases I'd agree but not all.
I currently use an Eye Fi card to tether/transmit my "normal" res jpgs to my laptop while shooting so that I can check focus and composition on a decent screen. The transfer takes 2 seconds each shot.
If I am just using the shot for FB or something unimportant, I don't even bother with the raw file....if I am going to edit the raw file, then I download that directly once I've determined what the best shots are.
so yes...it's useful in some situations....
Jan 7, 2014 09:16:51 #
Brucej67 wrote:
Not true for D800 just to costly http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Photography-Accessories/DSLR-Camera-Accessories.page?#!/tag:7WA:Wireless Transmitters/product:25480:D800 I have 3rd party wireless trigger as well as Pocketwizard Pro III that trip the shutter wirelessly.
I've looked all over the d800 Bruce, where is that infra- red port located? I see where you can buy a ML-3 port for $150 and add it to the camera.
Jan 7, 2014 09:30:06 #
I tried an eye fi card on the d800. Too slow for the file sizes when set to the biggest size.
Jan 7, 2014 09:58:19 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
Not practical. It might be fine for special cirumstances and studio work. I have the Camranger which uploads to my ipad and iphone but in the field, it does not make sense.
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