These days having a wireless solution can be really helpful.
There are 3 main functions people look for.

1. Transfer of files wirelessly
2. Viewing live-view wirelessly
3. Controlling your camera wirelessly

Some cameras have build in wifi which enables all this as well.
I also notice tonnes of questions regarding eye-fi cards and so on.

However, I've been trying to look for a solution that doesn't involve buying extremely expensive wireless file transmitter.
Personally I've tried versions of Eye-fi and I realize that they're
1. Slow
2. Takes up quite a bit of battery
3. Very limited range
4. Basically only file transfer

But they're the cheapest option usually.

I've also tried hooking up the DSLR to a TP link MR3040 router
1. Basically a DIY camranger
2. Range issues (often drop connection after a 8 meters or so)
3. Lag at above 4 meters
4. Only works with android
5. Control using the DSLR itself is disabled. The physical shutter button no longer works.

However they give you the ability to control and monitor your videos from a short distance. Really useful for jibs.
It's about 8 to 15fps.

Anyone here with experience using other equipments for wireless solutions ?

Please share !

This post has been edited by LegendLee: Feb 7 2015, 10:57 PM

There was an article which let you hook up your Dslr with android phone. You need to pay for the apps and use USB connector.

http://petapixel.com/2013/03/21/give-your-...-android-phone/

This post has been edited by Scourdx: Feb 15 2015, 11:56 AM

Yeap. I'm using this app.
Works only with android and jail broken iPad.

The USB connection is one way.
The other way is wirelessly via the tplink router.

DSLR -> TPlink router -> android phone with this app

- not very stable at anything more than 5meter los

Other option is use Bluetooth transfer. Unfortunately it is painfully slow - Bluetooth 25Mb/s vs Wifi 250Mb/s. It is good if you want to capture audio wirelessly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fVhRwtWVSY

Interesting. Thanks for the share.

Bluetooth speed and range is indeed an issue.
This can be useful for short range audio recording where fidelity isn't a concern.
That said, if there's a bluetooth transmitter/receiver in aptx format; that'll make things way better.


Wireless AC speed can reach 1.7Gbps, which is more than capable to stream even 4K.. although range and power is an issue as well.