Anyone seen a wifi CF card?

Big Bri

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5 Sep 2012 - 12:41 PM

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I am trying to find out if there is a wifi CF card I could use in my 40D or 5D.

Eye-fi only do SDHC cards, and claim that they do not work with SD/CF adaptors. I found various discussions from some time ago about how to do this, but wondered if anyone here knows of such a thing.

I don't want to spend £700+ on a Canon one - may as well by an Eye-fi and a new camera

Paul Morgan (e2 Member)

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6 Sep 2012 - 12:05 AM

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Ignore that adapter link, seems some work and some don`t

I`ve seen this compact flash wireless card, but I have no idea if it will be of any use.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cablematic-wireless-adapter-CompactFlash-802-11-b/dp/B00...

Paul Morgan (e2 Member)

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6 Sep 2012 - 12:52 AM

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Yeh I gathered that was a networking card, I realise now that there will be problems since it has no internal memory to use as its own buffer.

CF cards are going out of fashion in most consumer grade camera`s, would there be much of a call for them.

I don`t believe the 40D likes wifi cards that much anyway.

mediaman

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6 Sep 2012 - 10:50 AM

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Quote: Have been doing loads of tethered shooting and so long as my USB wire is positioned nicely and is the right length it doesn't bother me. Usually have it going over my shoulder. Pictures come up really quick on computer screen even though I am shooting raw. Have heard it can take sometimes take two minutes or more with Eye-Fi cards. I'd rather use the cable for the speed and compromise on the flexibility. Also good being able to use Live View on laptop to position camera in tight corners. The EOS utility software for remote shooting is very good too.

Is there a max length of USB cable for tethered shooting ? instead of a laptop, anybody tried using an ipad ?

Big Bri

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6 Sep 2012 - 2:38 PM

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So, basically I can't do it then?

Chrism8 (e2 Member)

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6 Sep 2012 - 2:46 PM

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[anybody tried using an ipad]

Should have mentioned earlier ping mine to a Motorola Zoom ( Android ) tablet.

Cheers

Chris

Paul Morgan (e2 Member)

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6 Sep 2012 - 3:35 PM

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Quote: Is there a max length of USB cable for tethered shooting ? instead of a laptop, anybody tried using an ipad ?

I don`t think its recommended above 5 meters


Quote: it really would not be possible to be dragging a USB cable behind me

How about a cheapish 2nd camera, I`m seeing GH2`s going for quite silly prices now, now there`s a GH3 on the way.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-panasonic-lumix-dmc-gh2-black-digital-camera-...

Big Bri

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6 Sep 2012 - 5:20 PM

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Well, I certain wouldn't buy a Panasonic, since all my gear is Canon.

I have a G12, which takes an SDHC card, but if I was going to spend 700 quid to make my 40D wireless, I may as well buy a 60D and Eye fi.