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 Posted: Fri Dec 18th, 2015 02:25
Robert



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Hi, I sometimes do a lot of tethered work copying manuscripts and photographs into the computer, I use a USB lead, the software I use is called Sofortbild.

http://www.sofortbildapp.com

Unfortunately for technical reasons the 3xxx series are not supported.

Another option which may be good is Eye-Fi, you use a special SD card in the camera which connects with the computer of your choice.

http://www.eyefi.com

I think Eye-Fi may fit your needs, although the product seems to have become much more complicated than it once was. Original you took a photograph and it was transmitted to your computer via wi-fi. Simple as that.

Neither of the above provide a preview of the image. Some cameras have an HDMI socket which can I believe be used to preview the live view screen at a larger size for studio work.

I would NOT want all my image files distributing to all my devices AND storing 'in the cloud'.

Is there no way of only using the WU-1a as a remote viewer and remote shutter release without actually transferring the images to the smart phone/tablet? That would be extremely useful. Thinking of nature closeups in difficult locations, ponds, bogs and high level access. More than once I have been reprimanded for treading on flower beds trying to get closer to a flower.

Without that it seems to see it's a bit of a gimmick which is probably why they give it away for free. A great idea which they can't be bothered to make work right.



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