Designed for use with the D5 DSLR, the WT-6A Wireless Transmitter from Nikon enhances the camera's connectivity capabilities with the addition of 802.11ac and 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi. At its most basic, this transmitter allows users to transfer or view files as well as remotely control the camera over the Wi-Fi connection. It also has an exceptional range of up to 656' when line of sight is maintained and a speedy data transfer rate of 130 Mbps. It offers both an HTTP mode for browser-based access to the camera from either a computer or mobile device and an Access Point mode for direct connection to the camera itself. Along with this, users will be able edit image comments, copyright, or IPTC information for seamless transition to the editing stage. Additionally, with multiple cameras equipped with this transmitter, users can take control of up to 10 DSLRs at a single time for synchronized release.
- Designed for Use with D5 DSLR Camera
- Transfer or View Files from Camera
- Remotely Control Camera over Wi-Fi
- Wireless Range: 656'
Nikon WT-6A Overview
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Nikon WT-6A Reviews
I’m embarrassed for Nikon
I ordered the WT-6 for use with the D5 to be able to send out images on the fly. I figured for $700 that it would at least deliver the functionality that most cameras, even entry-level, have built-in nowadays. I was terribly mistaken. Setup is highly involved and complicated, and offers very little in the way of ease of use and functionality. On top of this, the SINGLE feature I needed it for (viewing and downloading images to my phone to send out while away from the computer) was completely nonexistent. I could view images on iPhone, but nowhere does it allow you to save the full size image, only a terribly low res copy that is undeliverable by any standard. And no option to send the image anywhere else for you to download. How does Nikon think this is an acceptable wireless product to sell when there are cameras for less than $700 that have exponentially better wireless functionality built-in? It has no Bluetooth abilities, no accompanying app for devices, no way to simply save images to a device (like literally any other camera from the last 4 years has built-in). The only use I can imagine for this is if you are a photographer for a wire service and you have a dedicated server that is already setup for you to upload images to. But other than that, I am confident that this is a waste of money. It’s forgivable that the D5 doesn’t have WiFi/Bluetooth capabilities built-in, but to then sell a wireless add-on for this price tag that cannot even compete with the basic capabilities of a Canon Rebel is pretty shameful.
Save your money
I bought the WT-6 in hopes of transferring images in near real time from my D5 to my laptop (PC). Not only is this thing a royal pain to set up - it doesn't work as advertised. I contacted Nikon but, of course, Nikon is too busy to solve customers problems (not the first time I was completely ignored)! Buy a CamRanger instead - they are cheaper and really work great!