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FLU card is still better. (and it does not need an "app" free or paid....)

Comment by grahamcoad posted on Nice little review on the FLU Card at 09/03/2014 - 19:04

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...And these days most homes that have users of the latest DSLRs also already have WiFi devices such as phones, tablets and laptops that can run Chrome or Safari browsers, so all they need is the FluCard, so for them it's just the £99...

no plug ins...

no cables...

no need to buy Lightroom or any other software package....

Pentax is LEADING the game!

Comment by grahamcoad posted on Nice little review on the FLU Card at 09/03/2014 - 08:17

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Another PM sent!

Comment by grahamcoad posted on FS: Pentax DA 55-300 F4-5.8 ED at 08/03/2014 - 16:28

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PM sent.

Graham.

Comment by grahamcoad posted on FS: Pentax DA 55-300 F4-5.8 ED at 08/03/2014 - 14:01

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I honestly can't see why Pentax/Ricoh don't make more fuss over this feature.

It doesn't sound like much on paper, but when you see it in action and consider the simple elegance and low price of the concept it becomes a "killer feature".

Another "Pentax First" like in the old days?

Graham.

Comment by grahamcoad posted on Nice little review on the FLU Card at 08/03/2014 - 12:39

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RONC wrote:
Has anyone tried the Flucard apps for card setup, download and geotag? They are available for both iOS and Android. They have 1 out of 5 star ratings so don't expect much.
I'd still like to communicate with Android tablet user.
RONC
I THINK those apps relate to the standard "FluCard Pro" general purpose WiFi card, but the Pentax dedicated model is set up differently to work with the dedicated connections and firmware in the Pentax K-3.

Also I am using my FluCard with an Android Tablet running Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2, you have questions?

Comment by grahamcoad posted on Nice little review on the FLU Card at 08/03/2014 - 06:47

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Smeggypants wrote:
Mike-P wrote:
Pentax O-FC1 FluCard 16GB
$99/£130

Interesting conversion rate ... normally I see the $ to £ like for like pricing as just one of those things but that really is taking the p**s
It would be a gross rip off even at £99.

Pentax make great cameras and great lenses and then charge rip off prices for accessories..
With respect Smeggypants I think you are missing the point.

This is not just a wi-fi card, but a full remote wireless camera tethering system. For under £100.

I THINK that no other camera maker has this or has done this, and all other tethering systems are considerably more expensive.

The best thing is that it is optional, if you don't need the tethering facility, don't buy the FluCard.

Comment by grahamcoad posted on Nice little review on the FLU Card at 08/03/2014 - 06:34

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Ask away.........

Comment by grahamcoad posted on Nice little review on the FLU Card at 07/03/2014 - 23:45

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ambient housewife wrote:
I was thinking of just being able to use the phone to see low angle framing etc so size of image would be roughtly comparable to one of the SLRs with a tilting screen, only closer and more mobile
AmbientHousewife, I had to shell out the £119 for my Tesco Hudl once I established that my windows phone would not do the job, and the Hudl's larger 7" screen size compared with the phone is a definite advantage but I am also using the Hudl to stream films over the Internet onto my TV, it's handy for casual browsing anywhere in the home, and the kids are liking it for games and "social media"-I'm a convert!

Comment by grahamcoad posted on Nice little review on the FLU Card at 07/03/2014 - 09:12

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Shop around Mike, I got mine from SRS Microsystems at £99.

The prices may fall further yet, but a camera tethering system for under £100 has to be the best solution of any camera brand!

Comprehensive camera tethering and remote control for under £100!!

Shout it from the rooftops!

Comment by grahamcoad posted on Nice little review on the FLU Card at 07/03/2014 - 09:08

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