Brendan MacRae wrote: > --- Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Brendan MacRae wrote: >>> --- Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> DPReview is primarily consumer oriented, and >> these >>>> cards are little more >>>> than cool toys for the consumer (My like thw WiFi >>>> mode on the Nikon >>>> Coolpix P3 I used to have). A pro user might see >>>> some actual benefit. >>>> >>>> -Adam >>>> >>> I think you'll need to elaborate on that one. A >> pro is >>> going to see benefits from a mediocre Wifi card >> with >>> little range and a tepid upload speed? >>> >>> -Brendan >>> >> It's main redeeming values are in situations where >> you're shooting 1-2 shots every 30 seconds, and want >> to get those over to a base/editing station that's >> out of cable reach (or the cable would be in the >> way). Events and Studio work in other words. Range >> is an issue with this card (understandably, as >> there's antenna limitations due to form factor) and >> the upload speeds are adequate for event shooting, >> but not for sports. >> >> It's utterly useless for the consumer IMHO. Not as >> useful as the better WiFi grips/dongles, but >> adequate in certain situations for a pro. >> >> -Adam >> >> > > Fair enough, but I still can't imagine many pros > flocking to get this card (at least with its current > performance). Now, the next generation card? Maybe. > > -Brendan >
"Most Pros' are going to be running higher-end CaNikon gear, which already has WiFi capabilities. This is the card for the rare few who use Pentax or Panasonic mid-range kit (or those running low-end kit). -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
