Your Camera: Unwired

Your Camera: Unwired Wi-Fi Solutions For Your Camera

A few words about Wi-Fi: A short range networking protocol, generally good for up to 300 feet without special antennas. A wireless router distributes the internet connection and creates a WiFi Routers local wireless network. All of the devices discussed today require a wireless network to function.

Wi-Fi Versions 802.11n (144~300 Mbit) latest and fastest 802.11g (54 Mbit) current common standard 802.11b (11 Mbit) becoming obsolete 802.11a (54 Mbit) not commonly used

What’s a Wi-Fi camera good for? Tethered shooting, without the tether Remote control of camera See photos as they are taken Speed up workﬂow for event photography, by downloading as you shoot Quick uploads enable photo-blogging with a better camera than a phone Can’t shoot video remotely, but can upload after shooting

Tethered shooting without the tether Lightroom: use Auto-Import to setup a “watched folder” Aperture: use Automator to setup a “hot folder”: http://automator.us/aperture/example-04.html Bridge: navigate to watched folder

We’re going to talk about: OnOne DSLR Remote Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Cards Canon WFT packs

OnOne DSLR Remote App for iPhone/iPod Touch Talks to server application (Mac/Windows - included) Compatible with most Canon and Nikon DSLRs Photos are downloaded to computer www.ononesoftware.com

DSLR Remote Setup Connect camera to computer via USB Launch Camera Remote Server Launch iPhone App

Other Features: Live View with focus Auto Bracketing (+/- 5 stops) Intervalometer (up to 24hrs between shots)

Good uses for DSLR Remote Remote shutter release Getting in the picture Controlling camera when awkward to see screen Works well, easy to use Requires camera to be connected to computer

Eye-Fi SD Cards Consumer-friendly solution for any camera with an SD card Uses computer application to conﬁgure card and download photos Works with Eye-Fi server to send to other locations (Flickr, Facebook, SmugMug, ftp server) Different versions of different sizes and features. www.eye.ﬁ

Best strategy for Wi-Fi Uploading Shoot RAW+JPEG (both saved on card) Upload only the JPEG (for speed), while keeping the RAW for future critical editing For uploading directly to public web sites, use Protect function to choose your best shots.

Eye-Fi SD Card Lineup

Eye-Fi SD Card Compatibility Compatible with most cameras that use SD/SDHC cards Compatible with Canon 1D(s) Mk II/III/IV, Nikon D300s Canon Rebel T2i incorporates Eye-Fi menu SD > CF card adapters not recommended

Eye-Fi card setup Connect to computer to register card and configure network Other configuration info is saved on Eye-Fi website Unique configuration for each card

Uploading images to your computer Save images to Auto-Import folder

Upload to Internet Most popular sites are built-in, ftp access also available

Upload to Internet Eye-Fi server can resize images before sending to Internet site

Upload to Internet You can upload all photos or just selected ones

Eye-Fi Cards are good for: Simplest completely wireless tethering setup Great solution for blogging or social networking Easy geotagging Weak radio, but pro model supports 802.11n Pricey (but cheaper than other solutions)

Canon WFT Pack Dedicated pack (different versions to fit specific cameras) Professional solution: Most powerful features, most difficult configuration

WFT Models WFT-E5A (for 7D) WFT-E4A II (for 5D MkII) WFT-E3A (for 40D/50D) WFT-E2A II (for 1D(s) Mk III/IV) “A” Models for North America

4 ways to work with WFTs: Upload photos via FTP Canon EOSUtility software Control camera from web browser (WFTserver) Control multiple WFTs with LinkedShot

WFT setup Find network

WFT setup Enter your password using the scroll wheel. Tedious.

WFT setup Enter all settings on many screens

WFT setup Five presets so “pain of setup” is minimized

Uploading to your computer Setup FTP server on your computer

Uploading to your computer Use static IP address to simplify repeat setups

Camera as server Log into camera from any web browser (including iPhone) Control settings, trip shutter Live View with remote focus Download photos Use static IP address on camera for repeat setups

Good uses for WFT pack Best solution for Remote camera control without computer connection Excellent wireless tethered shooting Good wi-fi range Poor software, difficult to configure Remote cameras at track & field finish line, Beijing Olympics (Vincent Laforet)

Other capabilities of WFT Connect to wired networks Save to external USB drive Use external GPS

Conclusions

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Your Camera: Unwired

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