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Built In WiFi ?
Jan 25, 2016 06:32:39 #
Is anybody happy with their camera's built in WiFi system ? I mean is it foolproof, reliable and speedy ? My D7100 with the Nikon adaptor is problematic and I know of another user unhappy with the Pentax version. Is Canon any better ? Fuji, Sony, etc
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
Jan 25, 2016 06:49:52 #
kemo wrote:
Is anybody happy with their camera's built in WiFi system ? I mean is it foolproof, reliable and speedy ? My D7100 with the Nikon adaptor is problematic and I know of another user unhappy with the Pentax version. Is Canon any better ? Fuji, Sony, etc
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
If you want wi fi capable use your cell phone. Cameras are not made to be cell phones.
Jan 25, 2016 06:51:22 #
kemo wrote:
Is anybody happy with their camera's built in WiFi system ? I mean is it foolproof, reliable and speedy ? My D7100 with the Nikon adaptor is problematic and I know of another user unhappy with the Pentax version. Is Canon any better ? Fuji, Sony, etc
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
My Fuji X-T1 has a built in WiFi and it works great, I use it frequently.
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Jan 25, 2016 07:04:54 #
Works great on my em1. I use it in the field all the time with no issues.
Jan 25, 2016 07:05:26 #
I bought a pad with hopes of remote controlling my WiFi Sony HX50 ... note the word "hopes."
Of an one is an ace at this for the HX50 PM me please.
I wish you the best of luck kemo, remote has so many advantages (if it works).
Of an one is an ace at this for the HX50 PM me please.
I wish you the best of luck kemo, remote has so many advantages (if it works).
Jan 25, 2016 07:06:08 #
jethro779 wrote:
If you want wi fi capable use your cell phone. Cameras are not made to be cell phones.
Says Ye who has probably never used a proper wifi enabled camera.
Jan 25, 2016 07:09:49 #
I have two cameras with built in WiFI, one is an Olympus EM10 and the other is a Canon SX 530.
Both of these cameras wifi is very poor at transferring images to my tablet, which is what I require.
Establishing a connection is difficult and drops frequently, using wifi also drains the battery.
I prefer to use EyeFI cards which are fast and reliable and have very small drain on the battery.
The only slightly useful thing about camera wifi is to use it as a remote shutter release control but it is easier to use the timer delay instead.
In my opinion I would not consider buying another camera with a wifi option.
Both of these cameras wifi is very poor at transferring images to my tablet, which is what I require.
Establishing a connection is difficult and drops frequently, using wifi also drains the battery.
I prefer to use EyeFI cards which are fast and reliable and have very small drain on the battery.
The only slightly useful thing about camera wifi is to use it as a remote shutter release control but it is easier to use the timer delay instead.
In my opinion I would not consider buying another camera with a wifi option.
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Jan 25, 2016 08:09:39 #
kemo wrote:
Is anybody happy with their camera's built in WiFi system ? I mean is it foolproof, reliable and speedy ? My D7100 with the Nikon adaptor is problematic and I know of another user unhappy with the Pentax version. Is Canon any better ? Fuji, Sony, etc
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
Hi Kevin
I have the Canon 6d and have used the built in wifi on several other occasions and it has worked very well. I have controlled the camera and shots with either an iPad or my old iPhone 4. I routinely while travelling link to the camera and look at my pictures from that day, transferring those I want to send to friends and family immediately and deleting those I don't like.
I would definitely buy another camera with built in wifi given my experience with the 6d.
Jan 25, 2016 09:38:56 #
kemo wrote:
Is anybody happy with their camera's built in WiFi system ? I mean is it foolproof, reliable and speedy ? My D7100 with the Nikon adaptor is problematic and I know of another user unhappy with the Pentax version. Is Canon any better ? Fuji, Sony, etc
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
I used Olympus (EM 1)and Panasonic (GX7) WiFi for camera remote control shooting birds from my deck while I was inside the house, using phone and tablet.
The battery life on the cameras was greatly reduce especially in colder weather. There was a glass patio door or wall between the devices and WiFi drop out frequently. Also the range was limited.
Speed was noticeably slowed but worst of all I could not anticipate when the birds would land because the view was restricted. Had a lot of misses.
For me it was a novel experience but not very practical in this application.
Jan 25, 2016 18:56:58 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Says Ye who has probably never used a proper wifi enabled camera.
Since I have the wu-1a Nikon adapter for the Nikon D7100 and find that it works about 1/6 of the time and that it does not work well with either my iPad or iPhone, no I have not.
Jan 25, 2016 19:39:41 #
I have the WU-1A as well for my D7100. I was very disappointed with the performance as well. Very slow downloading images with a lot of lag. I have mine attached to my Samsung S5 Android phone. Great idea, but not a great performer.
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Jan 25, 2016 20:48:36 #
I have heard that turning on airplane mode helps when using the WiFi adapter on your nikon
Jan 26, 2016 00:28:09 #
kemo wrote:
Is anybody happy with their camera's built in WiFi system ? I mean is it foolproof, reliable and speedy ? My D7100 with the Nikon adaptor is problematic and I know of another user unhappy with the Pentax version. Is Canon any better ? Fuji, Sony, etc
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
I imagine each generation gets better, but if I won the lottery would my state-of-the-art camera handle wi-fi well ? Thanks. Kevin
My D5300's wifi set up easily and worked fine with an Android phone app free from Nikon.
But I haven't used it since.
Jan 26, 2016 00:29:04 #
liv2paddle wrote:
I have heard that ........
What about YOUR experience with it?
Jan 26, 2016 06:07:38 #
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