Eye-fi (SD) Cards
Posted 08/01/2010 - 07:52
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I picked one of these up for a colleague on Black Friday. He's very happy. The setup is a bit strange, but they seem to work well.
Bret
Bret
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my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 08/01/2010 - 11:19
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I also very interested in these, although I must admit that the reviews I have read haven't been especially glowing. Some people have complained that the wifi is quite slow? Is that true?
Tim
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Posted 08/01/2010 - 11:31
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Transfering has got to be slow compared to using a wire. Also I wonder about the read write speed of the actual card itself. Does it compare to a Sandisk Extreme III?
~Pete
Posted 08/01/2010 - 11:41
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errr... think about it. How fast does it have to be?
If we are talking .jpgs (2MB / each) from a K10D:
3shots / sec --> 6MB / sec
802.11g --> 54Mbps --> 7MB / sec
Where's the issue?
The pro is class 6, which is around the same as an extreme III, I believe.
Your wire will be slower in most cases, especially if you're using a micromate reader. The only one I've see to give over 20MB/s is the Extreme III reader.
Bret
If we are talking .jpgs (2MB / each) from a K10D:
3shots / sec --> 6MB / sec
802.11g --> 54Mbps --> 7MB / sec
Where's the issue?
The pro is class 6, which is around the same as an extreme III, I believe.
Your wire will be slower in most cases, especially if you're using a micromate reader. The only one I've see to give over 20MB/s is the Extreme III reader.
Bret
my pics: link
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 08/01/2010 - 11:49
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What about RAW from a K20D/K-7?
Extreme III is actually much faster than Class 6. They only call it Class 6 because that's the highest official class.
I'm not saying the Eye-fi cards are slower, I'm just asking if they are. Thanks.
Extreme III is actually much faster than Class 6. They only call it Class 6 because that's the highest official class.
I'm not saying the Eye-fi cards are slower, I'm just asking if they are. Thanks.
~Pete
Posted 08/01/2010 - 12:16
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I think you'd be doing pretty well to get 7MB/s over 802.11g in the real world. I'd say they max out at around 4MB/s. My 802.11n network maxes out at around 7 on a good day.
Plus RAW images from my K20D are considerably larger than 2MB. More like 22MB!
Plus RAW images from my K20D are considerably larger than 2MB. More like 22MB!
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
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Posted 08/01/2010 - 12:21
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Only the Pro supports RAW if I've read it right. And yes, you pay a penalty for convenience.
The WiFi would be slow if it's got a weak connection, the memory card will be as fast as an Ultra II (i.e. 5 RAW shots in burst mode from a K10). A U II is Class 4.
Bret
The WiFi would be slow if it's got a weak connection, the memory card will be as fast as an Ultra II (i.e. 5 RAW shots in burst mode from a K10). A U II is Class 4.
Bret
my pics: link
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 08/01/2010 - 12:26
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bretti_kivi wrote:
Only the Pro supports RAW if I've read it right. And yes, you pay a penalty for convenience.
Bret
Only the Pro supports RAW if I've read it right. And yes, you pay a penalty for convenience.
Bret
You are right about that, only the Pro cards support RAW.
Has anyone tried the GPS tagging feature?
The Photomonk
Posted 08/01/2010 - 13:47
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Interesting, although the webite says they're not compatible with the K10, K20 or K-7.
Al
Al
Posted 08/01/2010 - 14:00
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bretti_kivi wrote:
the memory card will be as fast as an Ultra II (i.e. 5 RAW shots in burst mode from a K10). A U II is Class 4.
Bret
the memory card will be as fast as an Ultra II (i.e. 5 RAW shots in burst mode from a K10). A U II is Class 4.
Bret
not quite clear what you're getting at here, the K10D has a 9 frame RAW buffer, it will shoot a 9 frame burst in RAW regardless of the card. The only difference the card makes is how long that burst takes to write to the card.
When I first got my K10D I only had 2 cards, one UltraII and one generic. I used to use the generic in the K10D and the UltraII in my DL2 because the DL2's small buffer makes card speed more relavent.
you don't have to be mad to post here
but it does help
but it does help
Posted 08/01/2010 - 14:00
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I find it interesting also. I just looked at the list of Pentax cameras that are compatible it seems that almost the entire line of product is excluded. I also noticed there that the K-x is not even listed. Possibly an old listing?
The Photomonk
The Photomonk
Posted 08/01/2010 - 14:58
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I'm sorry? A 9 frame burst? No.
5 frames with a U II, 8 with a standard Extreme III, 9 with a 30MB/s edition. I have it set so it shows me when I half-press the shutter and the number tallies with my experience.
At least, that's how mine behaves.....
Bret
5 frames with a U II, 8 with a standard Extreme III, 9 with a 30MB/s edition. I have it set so it shows me when I half-press the shutter and the number tallies with my experience.
At least, that's how mine behaves.....
Bret
my pics: link
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 22/10/2011 - 21:26
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Just resurrecting this thread rather than start a new one.
Two years later, almost, is anyone using one of these things? Would be interested to hear of any experiences.
Two years later, almost, is anyone using one of these things? Would be interested to hear of any experiences.
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Pentax K-3, DA18-135, DA35 F2.4, DA17-70, DA55-300, FA28-200, A50 F1.7, A100 F4 Macro, A400 F5.6, Sigma 10-20 EXDC, 50-500 F4.5-6.3 APO DG OS Samsung flash SEF-54PZF(x2)
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Pentax K-3, DA18-135, DA35 F2.4, DA17-70, DA55-300, FA28-200, A50 F1.7, A100 F4 Macro, A400 F5.6, Sigma 10-20 EXDC, 50-500 F4.5-6.3 APO DG OS Samsung flash SEF-54PZF(x2)
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Posted 23/10/2011 - 19:47
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At from £50 (Jacobs) It will probably be a while before they are popular
Bernard
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Has anyone used or had any experience with these cards, and would you share your experiences.
Here are the US link and the UK link
The Photomonk