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WiFi SD card in a Nikon D800
May 31, 2020 17:26:08 #
Is anyone successfully using a WiFi SD card in a Nikon D800, or similar model Nikon DSLR? I would like to automatically upload my photo's to my WIN10 laptop via my network. Thank you.
-Tom
-Tom
May 31, 2020 17:33:36 #
Not into Wi Fi for cameras, but if you search online, there are apparently a variety of options.
May 31, 2020 17:35:42 #
I don't know what you mean by "WiFi SD card." The D800 did not have BlueTooth or WiFi connectivity, but the D850 does. However, the files that are transmitted by the D850 are compressed JPEGs. Take the SD card out of the camera, insert it into the appropriate slot on your computer (or use a separate, USB card reader) and transfer all your files - full sized, RAW (NEF) or JPG - directly to your computer. Or you can connect your camera with the included USB 3 cable. I think the WiFi features on new cameras are vastly overrated.
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May 31, 2020 17:37:19 #
May 31, 2020 17:44:22 #
RichinSeattle wrote:
I don't know what you mean by "WiFi SD card.&... (show quote)
There are WiFi enabled SD cards out there. https://www.cnet.com/news/eyefi-shoots-for-pros-with-new-wi-fi-sd-card-but-its-not-without-cons/
I tried some in the past, but they weren’t very reliable.
I wouldn’t use them specifically for downloading, but among other uses, Bluetooth can be handy for for quickly viewing an image on an iPad out in the field (look, ma, no cord!) or sending to a smartphone so you can message and image to someone. That LCD on the back of the camera isn’t very big.
May 31, 2020 18:12:27 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
There are WiFi enabled SD cards out there. https://www.cnet.com/news/eyefi-shoots-for-pros-with-new-wi-fi-sd-card-but-its-not-without-cons/...
Wow! That's a new one on me, but I'll pass, thank you. (It sounds like the read/write/transmit speeds are way to slow for burst shooting, especially in RAW.)
May 31, 2020 18:34:21 #
RichinSeattle wrote:
Wow! That's a new one on me, but I'll pass, thank you. (It sounds like the read/write/transmit speeds are way to slow for burst shooting, especially in RAW.)
Raw... Yeah, that’s asking way too much! They’ve been out for quite a while.
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May 31, 2020 18:59:30 #
EyeFi cards are available that you can use in place of a standard SD card. They are adequate for chimping JPEGs (small files) at short range, but not really usable at long range, too slow to download a large number of large files and they do not provide camera control. If you want long range, fast transfers and complete camera control, the answer is a CamRanger.
May 31, 2020 20:03:32 #
Thank you all for the fast replies! My intrigue stems from the concern of removing & replacing the standard SD card. I once damaged a couple pins reinserting the card in another camera and let me tell you - repairs are expensive!
I thought the WiFi SD card avenue was too good to be true, and as the old adage goes; it was.
I did look at a CamRanger, but out of my budget for the purpose. I'll use a cable or carefully undock and dock the card.
Thanks again all!
-Tom
I thought the WiFi SD card avenue was too good to be true, and as the old adage goes; it was.
I did look at a CamRanger, but out of my budget for the purpose. I'll use a cable or carefully undock and dock the card.
Thanks again all!
-Tom
May 31, 2020 20:42:27 #
Dino92G wrote:
Thank you all for the fast replies! My intrigue s... (show quote)
Yes, bending Compact Flash card pins can be expensive. I’ve never had an issue with SD cards. I’ve always used a card reader. It’s the best way to go.
Jun 1, 2020 08:08:49 #
I used Wi-Fi cards a few years ago, and I loved them. Then the company changed things, and problems started. Then the company changed hands, and nothing worked anymore. It was a great system, so I don't know why it isn't more popular. It worked flawlessly in the beginning. If I was taking pictures outside, by the time I got to my computer, the pictures were uploading. I wonder if someone put an end to that for financial reasons - killing competition. Maybe cameras with Wi-Fi wouldn't be so appealing if cheaper cards did the same thing.
Jun 1, 2020 08:39:06 #
RichinSeattle wrote:
I don't know what you mean by "WiFi SD card.&... (show quote)
A number of years ago a SD Card called Eye-Fi was sold. I got one,but it had quite a few bugs. Finally the company sent out a notice and indicated that they would no longer support it. I agree with the comments of using a USB cable or a card reader. Note if your computer uses a USB 3 port, using it will be faster than the USB 2 port which many computers still have.
Jun 1, 2020 09:18:14 #
APSHEPPARD wrote:
A number of years ago a SD Card called Eye-Fi was sold. I got one,but it had quite a few bugs. Finally the company sent out a notice and indicated that they would no longer support it. I agree with the comments of using a USB cable or a card reader. Note if your computer uses a USB 3 port, using it will be faster than the USB 2 port which many computers still have.
Thanks again folks. My computer does have a USB-3 port. :-)
Jun 1, 2020 10:00:05 #
Lucian
Loc: From Wales, living in Ohio
RichinSeattle wrote:
I don't know what you mean by "WiFi SD card.&... (show quote)
There have been Wi-Fi cards out there for many years, though they have never really caught on it seems, plus I believe they do not deliver quite the way they are advertised to do.
Jun 1, 2020 10:07:24 #
Lucian
Loc: From Wales, living in Ohio
I have never had a problem with bent pins in cards but the new SD cards don't use pins anymore like the old larger cards did (pins and holes to fit into), both the SD and Micro SD cards have metal tabs that slide against a contact in the camera. Nothing to bend, so no worries. Don't use a cable, that does have pins and if you worry about bending anything then leave that cable in the bag and simply use a card reader. I can't image you will ever have a problem, millions of people do it every day and I don't see anyone having major issues with it.
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