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New Canon 7D Mark II Kits Feature W-E1 WiFi Adapter

August 26, 2016 By Eric Reagan

Canon 7D Mark II W-E1 Kit

Alongside the new 5D Mark IV, Canon also announced a new 7D Mark II kit that includes the new SD card-sized WiFi Adapter W-E1.

The W-E1 slides into the camera’s SD card slot and gives the 7D Mark II WiFi capability for transferring images and using the Canon Camera Connect App for remote capture.

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In addition to the kit option, the Canon W-E1 WiFi adapter will be sold separately and can also be used with the Canon 5DS and 5DS R cameras. While the adapter can transfer stills and movies on the 7D Mark II, it is limited to still image transfers only when used with the 5DS and 5DS R.

The Canon 7D Mark II and W-E1 kits will be available in October as a body only or body and lens kit with the EF-S 18-135mm IS USM lens for $1849 and $2449, respectively.

The W-E1 WiFi adapter will be available in early September for $50 retail (currently listed at $39.95). Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: 5Ds, 5Ds R, 7D Mark II, Canon, W-E1, WiFi

 

Comments

  1. Jared says

    August 27, 2016 at 11:30 am

    I just picked up a used 7D Mk2 (should arrive next week).

    Currently I’m using an EyeFi card with my 5D Mk3, and I’m wondering how much better this adapter would be.

    • Eric Reagan says

      August 27, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      It’s been so long since I’ve tried an EyeFi card, I don’t think I can offer a valid opinion on the difference. The Canon app and camera connectivity is getting better. (We kinda have the EOS M10 WiFi quirks down in our house.) It just depends on whether it offers something you are missing with the EyeFi.

      Congrats on the 7D Mark II though! I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts when you have a few frames under your belt…

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