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Reid Kistler
04-16-2010, 01:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.dpreview.com/news/1003/10032303eyeficonnectexplore.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.dpreview.com/news/1003/1...nectexplore.asp</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Eye-Fi has announced the addition of two wireless SD cards into its X2 line-up of memory cards. The 4GB Connect X2 and 8GB Explore X2 both feature the Endless Memory Mode first seen in the RAW-compatible Pro X2 card. They also share its class 6 (6MB/s ) transfer speeds and high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi. In addition, the Explore card uses location data from nearby WiFi points to geotag images."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1271281858.usr19541.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>Dpreview.com has picked up a press release for the new additions to the <a href="http://www.eye.fi/" target="_blank">Eye-Fi</a> X2 line of wireless SD cards, which now consists of three models, ranging in price from $49.99 to $149.99, and in native storage capacity from 4 to 8 GB. At first glance the price seems a bit stiff, but the cards offer a variety of features and I find it amazing that they are able to cram both storage and WiFi capabilities within a standard size SD card! Eye-Fi also offers a line of "Classic Cards" which lack several of the X2 line's features, including the Endless Memory programming. As hinted at by the above photos, the initial set up is done by connecting to your computer via an included USB reader, after which the card itself is inserted into your compatible camera: the Eye-Fi website provides a list of compatible models, including a number that provide enhanced capabilities. If you carry a wireless computer, or routinely find WiFi hotspots in your travels, this might be an attractive technology. Would be interested in hearing from any of our readers who have tried these out: Do they work as well as advertised?</p><p><em></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em></em></p>

cjhpe
04-16-2010, 03:09 AM
I haven't used the X2 versions of the cards but have the first card that was released by Eye-fi and also the previous version to the X2 that was offered in conjunction with the Google storage upgrade for free...

I think these are both the most awesome tech purchase that I have made in a long time. The features of the newest one are incredible. I use the older one in a Canon A series point and shoot camera and the newer version card in a Nikon D5000.

Basically I turn the camera on when I walk in the house and then the next time I am online my pictures are on my picasaweb site and then next time I turn on my Computer they get pushed to my computer. So not only do I have the pictures on the SD card but in a short amount of time I will also have the pictures on the web and my home computer...all by turning on the camera within range of my home wireless network.

I will try to answer questions if you have them ...I am not an expert but have been using the eye-fi product for about 3 years or so...

J...

Reid Kistler
04-17-2010, 01:37 AM
Basically I turn the camera on when I walk in the house and then the next time I am online my pictures are on my picasaweb site and then next time I turn on my Computer they get pushed to my computer.
I will try to answer questions if you have them ...I am not an expert but have been using the eye-fi product for about 3 years or so...

Sounds like their Linking process works well if all you have to do is turn your camera on while within reach of your WiFi network!

Do you know how long it takes to upload your pictures? (Any issues with battery life ending during the upload?)

Have you ever tried uploading pictures across another wifi connection? (Hotel, coffee house, airport...)

Also, one of the new features they are touting is "Endless Memory": Apparently once your pictures are uploaded, they are then ERASED from your SD card, leaving room for more storage: given your experience, would you have enough Confidence in that process to assume that all of your precious shots would be safely stored??

Thanks for your input!

- Reid

Jason Dunn
04-19-2010, 11:07 PM
EyeFi cards are a technology that you'd THINK I'd love, and I keep trying to talk myself into buying one, but the struggle I've always had is that I never share my photos with the world until after I've culled my photos (deleting the bad ones, picking the best of several near-duplicates) and edited the ones that are left. The idea of every photo I take being automatically uploaded is somehow very disagreeable to me...in certain circumstances - live events - I can see this being useful, but in general day to day shooting, I wouldn't want to inflict such haphazard photographic waste upon others. :rolleyes: