Wireless File Transmitters EOS 50D: Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A* (firmware version 2.0.0 or later required)
This Wireless File Transmitter is the same model designed for the EOS 40D, and elegantly mounts to the base of either camera It has full vertical shooting controls, enhancing its usefulness for photographers working on location or in the studio. This device allows seamless connection to a wireless access point or computer (located up to 492 feet from the camera), and enables wireless control of the camera (with preview in Live View mode) using included EOS Utility software. Three different wireless operation modes are possible: FTP, PTP, and HTTP. Furthermore, a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection allows plugging-in an external storage device such as a portable hard drive
or USB GPS unit. Finally, in areas where there’s interference or lots of wireless transmission, an Ethernet port for attaching the camera to a wired network or personal computer at distances up to 1,000 feet.
EOS 5D Mark II: WFT-E4A*
The new WFT-E4A is dedicated strictly to the new EOS 5D Mark II and features high speed image transfer (802.11b/g Wi-Fi connectivity via FTP, PTP or HTTP. Wireless transfer of images is possible to a wireless access point or computer up to 492 feet from the camera. This unit enables wireless control of the camera from a computer (with preview in Live View mode, as well as focus control) running the included EOS Utility Software. A USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection can be used for attaching external storage media (including USB thumb drives) or a compatible USB GPS unit, allowing position information to be included with recorded images. Another option
is wired Ethernet, using conventional Ethernet cables up to 1,000 feet from the host computer. The WFT-E4A also acts as a fully functional vertical grip with shutter, exposure and AF point selection controls.
*WFT-E3A and WFT-E4A are sold in the USA and other countries where laws require wireless devices with 11 channels of operation. WFT-E3 and WFT-E4 are sold in countries where laws permit 13 wireless channel devices.
