topic Re: canon 7d wireless transfer in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

canon 7d wireless transfer

djchampagne — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 20:02:26 GMT

Can Canon 7D EOS transfer files wirelessly? if yes, how?

Re: canon 7d wireless transfer

Skirball — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 20:08:41 GMT

No, not by itself. At the moment only the 70d and 6D can do that.

However, thre are add-ons that can achieve similar results such as an EyeFi card, or a wireless tether like this:

http://www.tethertools.com/products/camranger-wireless-tethering-system/camranger-supported-cameras-for-wireless-tethered-photography-to-ipad-iphone-or-mac/

Re: canon 7d wireless transfer

djchampagne — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 20:13:38 GMT

Thanks for info.

Re: canon 7d wireless transfer

amfoto1 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 05:06:46 GMT

Actually the best way is with a Canon WFT-E5/E5A. This fits onto the camera, instead of the BG-E7 battery grip. It has vertical controls, same as the grip.

All of Canon's more professional oriented cameras use one or another of the WFT modules. They aren't cheap, but have much greater range and faster file transfer rate than the cameras with built in WiFi, or the EyeFi cards do. The WFT has a range of approx. 300 or 400 feet. That's approx. 10X the distance of the built-in WiFi. I don't know the exact capability of the EyeFi cards... it's probably even less.

The WFT can be used to control the camera remotely or to link one or more cameras together with a master camera, too.

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Re: canon 7d wireless transfer

Skirball — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:57:34 GMT

@amfoto1 wrote:
Actually the best way is with a Canon WFT-E5/E5A.

Sure, if you're ok with a $700 price tag. At that cost you could sell the 7D and just get a 70D, and have some cash left over.

Re: canon 7d wireless transfer

djchampagne — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:11:20 GMT

Thanks Alan. I appreciate the information.

Re: canon 7d wireless transfer

djchampagne — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:13:54 GMT

Whoa! You are surely right. That's too rich for my blood.