The Wifi Transmitter Looks Interesting(Update)

[robekert]

Here is a link to Canon's Bebit Page:

http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/eos1dsm2/index.html#01

This shows the 1DsMkII but more interestingly also has some info on the Wifi transmitter. I have my three home computers on a Apple Airport Wifi network. Dovetailing my 1DMkII into the network could be sweet 8)
For me it would probably be another "Gee Wiz, It actually works, toy", but I could see a studio photographer working "untethered" but "tethered" to the Wifi network.

The info blurb also states that the transmitter is compatable with the Speedlite line. I don't understand the application for this. Maybe some Pro could explain this.
Cheers,
Rob

[DocFrankenstein]

Speedlight = flashes? Like 550 EX speedlight?

[CyberDyneSystems]

Are they implying that there wil be a recevier that will trigger the speedlights?

..er no

Actually the Paragraph is saying that the 1Ds MkII is comaptible with the new transmitter AND the EX Speedlights.. not that the transmitter and speedlight work with eachother in any way.

[evilenglishman]

The new WFT-E1/WFT-E1A wireless LAN file transmitter allows cable-free transfer of image data within a range of 60 m/197 ft via normal antenna (available Nov. 2004) and is compatible with high-speed IEEE 802.11g, as well as the common 802.11b wireless LAN standard. EX series Speedlites, including Canon's new flagship 580EX which communicates color temperature data, provide stable flash photography with E-TTL II flash metering system.


not really quite sure as to what it has to do with flash when its a file transmitter

[robekert]

[quote]
The new WFT-E1/WFT-E1A wireless LAN file transmitter allows cable-free transfer of image data within a range of 60 m/197 ft via normal antenna (available Nov. 2004) and is compatible with high-speed IEEE 802.11g, as well as the common 802.11b wireless LAN standard. EX series Speedlites, including Canon's new flagship 580EX which communicates color temperature data, provide stable flash photography with E-TTL II flash metering system.


Sounds like a hastily written paragraph. I think CDS is right. The paragraph is about Accessories that are compatable with the 1DsMkII.
Rob

[robekert]

Found a nice preview of the WiFi Transmitter on Rob Galbraith's site. The information is more detailed and complete.(Note-scroll down on the linked page to the WiFi Transmitter info)

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-6459-7231-7233

Cheers,
Rob

[robertwgross]

Speedlight = flashes? Like 550 EX speedlight?

There is no such thing as 550 EX speedlight.

Speedlight is Nikon nomenclature.

Speedlite is Canon nomenclature.

---Bob Gross---

[PacAce]

The transmitter will also work with the 1D mk II and the 20D after a firmware update available towards the end of this year. That should get some of you 20D geeky-type owners excited, huh? :mrgreen:

[Tom W]

Speedlight = flashes? Like 550 EX speedlight?

There is no such thing as 550 EX speedlight.

Speedlight is Nikon nomenclature.

Speedlite is Canon nomenclature.

---Bob Gross---

NO, its a Photokina secret - Nikon is finally coming around to ETTL - they will be unleashing a new 550 EX Speedlight. I saw it on a web site. ;)

[DocFrankenstein]

Speedlight = flashes? Like 550 EX speedlight?

There is no such thing as 550 EX speedlight.

Speedlight is Nikon nomenclature.

Speedlite is Canon nomenclature.

---Bob Gross---
I really don't know what a speedl... is... let alone the differences and correct spelling.

Thysistor flashes are the way to go 8)

[PacAce]

Speedlight = flashes? Like 550 EX speedlight?

There is no such thing as 550 EX speedlight.

Speedlight is Nikon nomenclature.

Speedlite is Canon nomenclature.

---Bob Gross---
I really don't know what a speedl... is... let alone the differences and correct spelling.

Thysistor flashes are the way to go 8)

I would be willing to bet that there is a thyristor in the EX series flashes. The only difference between the old thyristor flash units and the EX series flash is the location of the "brain", with the EX flashes having it built into the camera.