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Key Features
- For the EOS-1D X Mark II & C300 Mark II
- Ultra-Fast Image Transfer Speed
- Supports Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Remote Shooting via Canon Connect App
The WFT-E8A Wireless File Transmitter from Canon makes it simple and easy to set up wireless transfers with the EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera and the cinema EOS C300 Mark II Camcorder Body. The transmitter supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac for fast and secure connections over a LAN network using both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals.
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Will it work with the new 1dx mark 3?
Will it work with the new 1dx mark 3?
The 1DX3 uses the WFT-E9A, click on the link below to view;
https://bhpho.to/38IOK2K
Date published: 2023-07-25
I shoot a lot of sporting events and my clients ...
I shoot a lot of sporting events and my clients want images in real time for social media.....is this the answer....or would the Camranger 2 be better
It's pricey, and the transfer rates could have been higher (~10MB/s on an existing 802.11ac network, and ~7-8MB/s when configured as an access point and have a phone or laptop connected to it that way) - it is mind boggling that Canon did not use an MIMO chipset/antenna at this price point, when this was released in early 2016 2x2 MIMO configurations were common on mid-range to high-end mobile phones. By the way, the upcoming WFT-E9A for 1Dx III support 2x2 spatial streams. That said, NO third-party device beats this in terms of tight integration with 1Dx II, it is much smaller, does not need a battery pack, and does not leave any wires dangling (typically USB, or a network cable like the home-made solution I had using a Raspberry Pi). If cost is a concern you can always buy a used unit at a considerable discount, although it may take a while as it is not a high volume product and doesn't show up on the used market that often. I am not a social media type, but do appreciate the option to have images automatically sent to my phone instantaneously. In my case I have my Android phone's hotspot featured turned on, with the WiFi Pro FTP Server app running, and the WFT-E8A configured to automatically upload new captures via FTP. In the FTP configuration, you can set it to retain the folder structure on the memory cards (A for Compact Flash in Slot 1 and B for CFast in Slot 2, then DCIM, etc., this comes in handy if you storage JPEG on one card and RAW on the other but want to transfer both JPEG and RAW via FTP and prefer to keep them separate) or store everything in one folder. I only send JPEGs to my phone automatically, it takes a second or so per image.
Date published: 2020-01-12
question
For syncing the time between cameras, is the WFT-E8a on a 1dx mkII backwards compatible with a WFT-E6a on a 1dx?
no its designed for the 1dx ii only
Date published: 2018-08-26
Can I use it on the new 1dx mark 3
Can I use it on the new 1dx mark 3
The 1DX3 uses the WFT-E9A, click on the link below to view;
https://bhpho.to/38IOK2K
Date published: 2020-01-29
question
When in use with a smart phone (running Canon Connect App) directly attached to the 1DXM2 and therefore in very close proximity to the WFT-E8A (to act as an articulating LCD), how long will time lag be when using Dual Pixel Auto Focus features via Apple iPhone 6+? And Will the lag be noticeable ? I ask because I want purchase the device for this feature only and I plan to shoot fast moving objects. Thanks
10MB pictures transfer from camera to smartphone less than second
Date published: 2018-08-26
question
Can I control the dual focus (video auto focus) with the WFT-E8?
Yes, you can control focus via live view shooting with the WFT-E8.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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Can I use this on 5D III?
Nope
Date published: 2018-08-26
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Will the WFT-E8A work with the Canon C300 Mark II?
The Canon WFT-E8A Wireless File Transmitter will only be compatible with the 1DX II.
Date published: 2018-08-26