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Eye-Fi Firmware Update Fixes Nikon D800 Support

November 20, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Eye-Fi SD Card

Eye-Fi has finally cracked the Nikon D800 bug that caused problems with direct mode support. The latest firmware update available on Eye-Fi’s website adds direct mode support for the Nikon D800.

More details available on Eye-Fi’s website. Firmware update instructions are available here.

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: d800, eye-fi, Nikon

 

Eye-Fi 16GB Pro X2 Card Announced

October 4, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Eye-Fi 16GB Pro X2

Eye-Fi has unveiled a new 16GB Pro X2 SD card, which also sports a Class 10 designation. As you may know, Eye-Fi cards allow you to wirelessly transmit your images from your camera to your computer, tablet or smartphone over a WiFi network.  The Pro X2 cards also allow transfer of RAW files and can be configured to free up space after photos have transferred off the card.

The new 16GB Pro X2 cards run $99.99 and are available here at Amazon.  Additionally, Eye-Fi dropped the price on 8GB Pro X2 cards to $79.99 to make room for the 16GB models at the top of the food chain.

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: eye-fi, memory card, Pro X2, sdhc

Eye-Fi Direct Mode = Wireless Tethering to iPad, iPhone or Android Devices

April 21, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Eye-Fi has flipped the switch on a new Direct Mode for Eye-Fi X2 WiFi SD cards.  Using these new cards with corresponding Apps, you can now instantly transmit images to your iOS or Android devices.

Direct Mode offers the flexibility of anywhere. After a quick set up, take photos wherever you are – then when you’re ready to transfer, just turn your camera on and let Eye-Fi do the rest. The Eye-Fi X2 card will create its own Wi-Fi network and transfer to the free iPhone/iPad or Android app. No matter where you are, you’ll get your photos and videos on your device in no time. –Eye-Fi

You can read more about Eye-Fi’s Direct Mode on the product page and the FAQ.  You can find Eye-Fi X2 cards at Amazon.com and B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: android, Direct Mode, eye-fi, ipad, iphone, memory card, WiFi

Firmware Friday: Nikon D3100, Eye-Fi X2

February 4, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Camera    Firmware Update

Below you will find this week’s firmware updates.  Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: eye-fi, firmware, nikon d3100, sd card

Eye-Fi Launches View and Email for Easier Online Sharing

October 27, 2010 By Eric Reagan

Eye-Fi View

If you hate having to upload, login, email and do all the other things required to share your photos online, then this new solution from Eye-Fi just might be the right thing for you.

“Today, Eye-Fi, best known for the world’s first wireless memory card, launched Eye-Fi View, giving consumers full access to all of their photos and videos – anytime, anywhere, from any computer or mobile device. Along with Eye-Fi View, Eye-Fi also introduced a new email-sharing feature, allowing direct, private sharing of full-resolution images without clogging inboxes or requiring viewers to login.”

These new services work will all Eye-Fi SD cards.

More details in the video demos and press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Software Tagged With: eye-fi, memory cards, photo sharing, Software

Canon Cross Media Station

October 14, 2010 By Eric Reagan

At the Canon Expo in Paris, Canon’s new Cross Media Station prototype made an appearance.   The Canon Cross Media Station serves two key functions:

  1. It transmits data from your Canon camera/camcorder without the need to remove your memory card.
  2. It inductively charges the camera’s battery without the need to remove the battery from the camera.

Essentially, the Canon Cross Media Station appears to be a Powermat meets Eye-Fi device.  Check out the video below for a hands-on demo from Trusted Reviews. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: Canon, cross media station, digital cameras, dslr, eye-fi, photography, powermat

Google Storage Customers Get Free Eye-Fi Card

December 8, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Google has teamed up with Eye-Fi to offer free Eye-Fi wireless cards to Google Picasa customers who purchase 200GB or more of extra storage with Google.

Get more details on Google Picasa’s website and in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: eye-fi, google, photography, picasa, sd card, storage, wireless

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