D810 and Wi-Fi
Regarding Wi-Fi and the D810, the brochure indicates the WT-5A, and the Nikon website says: “The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera. It can also be used on the D810, D800, D800E and D7000 D-SLRs when used along with the UT-1 Communication Unit.” Does this mean that in order to wirelessly connect the D810 to a computer or an iPad you need both the UT-1 for a connection and the WT-5A to make that connection wireless? Thus one must spend $979 to do this? Is there a $60, WU-1 type accessory one can use for basic Wi-Fi with the D810? Thanks.
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dojoklo wrote: Regarding Wi-Fi and the D810, the brochure indicates the WT-5A, and the Nikon website says: “The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera. It can also be used on the D810, D800, D800E and D7000 D-SLRs when used along with the UT-1 Communication Unit.” Does this mean that in order to wirelessly connect the D810 to a computer or an iPad you need both the UT-1 for a connection and the WT-5A to make that connection wireless? Thus one must spend $979 to do this? Is there a $60, WU-1 type accessory one can use for basic Wi-Fi with the D810? Thanks.
I still don’t understand this desire for a wifi. Are people too lazy to stick their CF or SD card on the computer or card reader. I must be missing something.
I believe it’s more about tethered shooting and the advantage of being able to see images on a larger screen or — in some cases too — the option of wireless control. Then again, the reason that this is an add-on feature as opposed to standard is that they people who have no need for it don’t have to buy into the technology.
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dojoklo wrote: Regarding Wi-Fi and the D810, the brochure indicates the WT-5A, and the Nikon website says: “The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera. It can also be used on the D810, D800, D800E and D7000 D-SLRs when used along with the UT-1 Communication Unit.” Does this mean that in order to wirelessly connect the D810 to a computer or an iPad you need both the UT-1 for a connection and the WT-5A to make that connection wireless? Thus one must spend $979 to do this? Is there a $60, WU-1 type accessory one can use for basic Wi-Fi with the D810? Thanks.
That’s right. you need both, which adds up to a painful sum. If all you want to do is transfer images wirelessly to an iPad, iPhone, or computer just get an Eye-Fi card. That’s what I do and it works fine. I run Shuttersnitch on the iPad. Again, this is for image transfer only, not wireless control. I send my NEF files to the CF card and small jpegs to the Eye-fi card, which is plenty big for what I typically use this for.
I still don’t understand this desire for a wifi. Are people too lazy to stick their CF or SD card on the computer or card reader. I must be missing something. People don’t bring their computer with them everywhere and even if they did it wouldn’t have network connectivity everywhere. This is about social networking and sharing photos instantly, which people do with their smartphones every minute of every day.
Nikonparrothead wrote: I believe it’s more about tethered shooting and the advantage of being able to see images on a larger screen or — in some cases too — the option of wireless control. Then again, the reason that this is an add-on feature as opposed to standard is that they people who have no need for it don’t have to buy into the technology.
Not having wi fi capability is the reason I wont be upgrading to the 810, How many 800/e owners have smart phones, tablets, laptops etc that they could view large images on and also control the camera via wi fi, photographers who will never use the video capability have to buy in to that so how about a wi fi enabled non video version!
Nikonparrothead wrote: I believe it’s more about tethered shooting and the advantage of being able to see images on a larger screen or — in some cases too — the option of wireless control. Then again, the reason that this is an add-on feature as opposed to standard is that they people who have no need for it don’t have to buy into the technology.
Not having wi fi capability is the reason I wont be upgrading to the 810, How many 800/e owners have smart phones, tablets, laptops etc that they could view large images on and also control the camera via wi fi, photographers who will never use the video capability have to buy in to that so how about a wi fi enabled non video version! Hmmm. I know there are a few M 4/3 cameras that come with WiFi included but I’m not aware of FX DSLRs other than the Canon 6D that do have WiFi built in. I know my DF does with an adapter but that’s not the same thing (nor does it have video). That being said, I hope either the 6D suits your needs (haven’t ever seen one, all my Canon buddies are either 7D, 70D, 5DII or 5DIII shooters) or someone comes out with a camera that makes you happy.
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dojoklo wrote: Regarding Wi-Fi and the D810, the brochure indicates the WT-5A, and the Nikon website says: “The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera. It can also be used on the D810, D800, D800E and D7000 D-SLRs when used along with the UT-1 Communication Unit.” Does this mean that in order to wirelessly connect the D810 to a computer or an iPad you need both the UT-1 for a connection and the WT-5A to make that connection wireless? Thus one must spend $979 to do this? Is there a $60, WU-1 type accessory one can use for basic Wi-Fi with the D810? Thanks.
- Live View manual focus with an iPad screen rather than the poor quality LCD on the D800E.
- Being able to quickly look at a small JPEG to make sure the image doesn’t have any problems.
- Automated pano shooting with a MP-360 tripod head.
Robin Casady
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Robin Casady wrote:
amobi wrote:
dojoklo wrote:
Regarding Wi-Fi and the D810, the brochure indicates the WT-5A, and the Nikon website says:
“The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera. It can also be used on the D810, D800, D800E and D7000 D-SLRs when used along with the UT-1 Communication Unit.”
Does this mean that in order to wirelessly connect the D810 to a computer or an iPad you need both the UT-1 for a connection and the WT-5A to make that connection wireless? Thus one must spend $979 to do this? Is there a $60, WU-1 type accessory one can use for basic Wi-Fi with the D810?
Thanks.
I still don’t understand this desire for a wifi. Are people too lazy to stick their CF or SD card on the computer or card reader. I must be missing something.
Yup, you are missing a lot. Go read the features of the CamRanger. For me, the important aspects are:
- Live View manual focus with an iPad screen rather than the poor quality LCD on the D800E.
- Being able to quickly look at a small JPEG to make sure the image doesn’t have any problems.
- Automated pano shooting with a MP-360 tripod head.
Obviously I was missing a lot. I keep thinking Wifi was just for transfer of images from Camera to computer. Now I know why some people talk about it a lot. I still don’t care but I feel for those that need it.
All I care for now is for someone to take my D800 off my hand to make room for D810.
Nikonparrothead wrote:
drifter605 wrote:
Nikonparrothead wrote:
I believe it’s more about tethered shooting and the advantage of being able to see images on a larger screen or — in some cases too — the option of wireless control.
Then again, the reason that this is an add-on feature as opposed to standard is that they people who have no need for it don’t have to buy into the technology.
Not having wi fi capability is the reason I wont be upgrading to the 810, How many 800/e owners have smart phones, tablets, laptops etc that they could view large images on and also control the camera via wi fi, photographers who will never use the video capability have to buy in to that so how about a wi fi enabled non video version!
Hmmm. I know there are a few M 4/3 cameras that come with WiFi included but I’m not aware of FX DSLRs other than the Canon 6D that do have WiFi built in. I know my DF does with an adapter but that’s not the same thing (nor does it have video).
That being said, I hope either the 6D suits your needs (haven’t ever seen one, all my Canon buddies are either 7D, 70D, 5DII or 5DIII shooters) or someone comes out with a camera that makes you happy.
All of the Sony A7 bodies have wifi too
- Live View manual focus with an iPad screen rather than the poor quality LCD on the D800E.
- Being able to quickly look at a small JPEG to make sure the image doesn’t have any problems.
- Automated pano shooting with a MP-360 tripod head.
I do that with a USB cable (not iPad but Android).
Much faster, much cheaper, much better.
Unless you HAVE to operate the cam at a distance (many meters) where USB cables won´t do.
AustinTed wrote:
amobi wrote:
I still don’t understand this desire for a wifi. Are people too lazy to stick their CF or SD card on the computer or card reader. I must be missing something.
People don’t bring their computer with them everywhere and even if they did it wouldn’t have network connectivity everywhere.
Why is this relevant? A WU-1a/b creates it’s own wifi network to which any other wifi enabled device (eg an ipad) can connect
This is about social networking and sharing photos instantly, which people do with their smartphones every minute of every day.
thats one of the purposes, though the sharing doesn’t have to be instant — I can tidy up in camera Jpegs from my A7r to a good enough standard for publishing via snapseed. It’s also about tethering and wireless control of my camera which is very easy to do with a wifi equipped camera.
- Live View manual focus with an iPad screen rather than the poor quality LCD on the D800E.
- Being able to quickly look at a small JPEG to make sure the image doesn’t have any problems.
- Automated pano shooting with a MP-360 tripod head.
I do that with a USB cable (not iPad but Android).
Much faster, much cheaper, much better.
Unless you HAVE to operate the cam at a distance (many meters) where USB cables won´t do.
Robin Casady
http://www.robincasady.com/Photo/index.html
«Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.»
—Mark Twain
Have a look at this link Nikon site with relevance to the 10 pin remote terminal.
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I haven’t seen a need for Wi-Fi in my photography yet. I would rather have an all magnesium body than have a window cut into the top for the Wi-Fi antenna. I’m not sure I would like the shorter battery life also. If you want wireless communications with your PC, you can use the UT-1 (which uses the same battery as the D810).
AustinTed wrote:
dojoklo wrote:
Regarding Wi-Fi and the D810, the brochure indicates the WT-5A, and the Nikon website says:
“The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera. It can also be used on the D810, D800, D800E and D7000 D-SLRs when used along with the UT-1 Communication Unit.”
Does this mean that in order to wirelessly connect the D810 to a computer or an iPad you need both the UT-1 for a connection and the WT-5A to make that connection wireless? Thus one must spend $979 to do this? Is there a $60, WU-1 type accessory one can use for basic Wi-Fi with the D810?
Thanks.
That’s right. you need both, which adds up to a painful sum.
If all you want to do is transfer images wirelessly to an iPad, iPhone, or computer just get an Eye-Fi card. That’s what I do and it works fine. I run Shuttersnitch on the iPad. Again, this is for image transfer only, not wireless control. I send my NEF files to the CF card and small jpegs to the Eye-fi card, which is plenty big for what I typically use this for.
I didn’t want to cause an off-topic kerfuffle in the initial question, but interestingly, the cost of those two accessories is nearly the exact same price of the 70D, which has all the capabilities of those two accessories — built in Wi-Fi for connecting to iPad/ iPhone, plus for full tetherless computer connection, control, and simultaneous save. and more (direct Wi-Fi connection to internet for uploads, to printer, to TV for viewing/slideshow) — plus it includes a «dSLR camera» in the package! I’m not sayin’ it’s a comparable camera, just that $979 is an absurd price for these optional features that are already included on mid-range cameras.