WT-4A Wireless Transmitter
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WT-4A Wireless Transmitter
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Good product, but slow transfer rates
Works as advertised, will wirelessly transmit the photos, as they are taken, from the camera to your computer. Setup is a bit tricky and some technical computer-knowledge is needed to do it right. Works well with a Mac, but the setup software (needed once) only runs on Windows. Nikon stated that Mac software is in the works. I wish it supported 802.11n for faster transfers.
July 22, 2010
Not that great
For the price this is sold at Nikon could do much better. It's hard to set up, not very stable, NOT wireless (has a USB cord), and it could be faster. But, that said it's the only one there is... So, I use it everyday.
October 20, 2011
unstable connection more trouble than it is worth
For a $700 accessory, this should work flawlessly. Imagine an apple airport...that is what I hoped for. Instead, you must setup the network carefully and manually using arcane software. Once set up, the connection gets lost when either camera or WT4a battery gets low, and sometimes just after a long bout of shooting it will lose connection. Reconnection of any reliability requires a restart of the computer. Transfer times for RAW files is way too long, jpegs work fine.
Since I shoot professionally, this is an unacceptable but at times necessary process. For most purposes I have switched to shooting tethered with a 15' USB cable between Mac and D3 into aperture. This connection works as the wireless connection should--photos are kept on the card and on the computer (WT4a and camera control pro only load photos to the computer without a backup), and I can at the same time specify another backup. I can also have import presets automatically applied to the photos, and it is virtually instant in preview. With the rare times that require the WT4a, the Camera control pro software will allow live view and control of the remote camera with more detail than tethered shooting will. But you are stuck with a connection that has a 2 hour limit in my testing. This item is probably best for pros who shoot sports with an assistant on the sidelines. In those cases it might be worth the investment.
October 3, 2010
Wireless???
What part of wireless is a three foot USB cord? The wireless for the D2x was great. It worked as part of the camera. It fit nicely on the bottom of the camera and used the power from the camera. This unit is a box with a battery slot in it. It has a three foot USB cord to connect it to the camera... When the battery dies there is no warning in the camera. The D2x wireless everything would die, much nicer. As this is a little more stable and the signal is strong it's nice, but all the nice things really get out weighed by the bad stuff.
September 10, 2010
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Where can I buy WT-4a for D3 in Kiev!! I need it, but I can't find it! =(
11 months ago
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AlexS
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Please visit Nikon global site for more information regarding other countries. www.nikon.comHas staff answer
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Is there by any means to operate a Nikon WT-4 in an area VOID of Wi-Fi
I am planning to buy a Nikon WT-4 to go with my Nikon D3X and Nikon D700... is there by any chance any way to operate the Nikon WT-4 in an area void of Wi-Fi services. I often have to go to the deep forest and deserted area for my shoots so i was just curious. So once again, I want to use it with the Ad - Hoc setup so does it require Wi-Fi??
5 months, 4 weeks ago
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Visck
India
Location :
India
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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Is there any Documentation/SDK available for the WT-4
I would like to provide apps that communicate with Nikon cameras using the WT-4 accessory. Are there any developer tools or protocol description available for this purpose?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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urashid
Irvine, CA
Location :
Irvine, CA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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Concerns over transfer speed and power consumption with the new D800
Hi,
I'm thinking of buying the new D800, but I wonder if the WT-4a is up to the task?
I currently own the D700 and WT-4a. I usually shoot and inspect the image on my Mac, right away.
The time it takes for the WT-4a to put a 12MP image on my Mac is about 5-10 seconds. It's slow, but bearable. Power consumption per image is huge - the WT4-a battery lasts for about 30-45 minutes of work. In fact, I always have 2 spare batteries standing by.
That being said, and given the 36MP size of the D800 images, I doubt that I'll be able to continue and use the WT-4a.
I don't have a clue why Nikon feels that a quality WiFi option is only needed on the new D4.
Call me naive, but I'm still waiting for Nikon to come up with a better solution than the WT-4a for the D800. They can refresh the product and add 802.11n support, or let the D800 use the new WT-5, or do something completely different.
Just do it already.
To sum up, I wish there was a blazing fast, power-efficient WiFi option for the D800.
Thanks,
-S.
I'm thinking of buying the new D800, but I wonder if the WT-4a is up to the task?
I currently own the D700 and WT-4a. I usually shoot and inspect the image on my Mac, right away.
The time it takes for the WT-4a to put a 12MP image on my Mac is about 5-10 seconds. It's slow, but bearable. Power consumption per image is huge - the WT4-a battery lasts for about 30-45 minutes of work. In fact, I always have 2 spare batteries standing by.
That being said, and given the 36MP size of the D800 images, I doubt that I'll be able to continue and use the WT-4a.
I don't have a clue why Nikon feels that a quality WiFi option is only needed on the new D4.
Call me naive, but I'm still waiting for Nikon to come up with a better solution than the WT-4a for the D800. They can refresh the product and add 802.11n support, or let the D800 use the new WT-5, or do something completely different.
Just do it already.
To sum up, I wish there was a blazing fast, power-efficient WiFi option for the D800.
Thanks,
-S.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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D4 includes a pre-processing data chip (before submission to the WT-5) that helps increasing pictures wireless transfer speed. For space saving reasons, this engine was not integrated into the D800. However, the D800 remains compatible with the WT-4a.
Is there some hardware/software combination that would allow control of a D800 through an i-Pad? (Something like Camera Control Pro offering Live View and camera control of a D800 through a new i-Pad.)
3 weeks, 2 days ago
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Anonymous
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We don't have applications for IPad to allow camera connection.
you could recommend some accessory for this camera, please
5 days ago
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Nanchox
BOG, Colombia
Location :
BOG, Colombia
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Professional photographer
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The D90 is not compatible with any of our wireless transmitter. Please click on the link below for compatible accessories for the D90:http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
The specifications mention much longer range on 202.11a as compared to 802.11g. I am keen on getting maximum operating distance. Normally when I set it up in Adhoc setup it shows up as G on my mac. How do I set up in 802.11a to get a range of 850 feet??
1 week, 2 days ago
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Prithvi
New Delhi
Location :
New Delhi
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Professional photographer
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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Can you use the HDMI video out while in PC mode on the D800?
Need to use both the HDMI output as well as the PC mode via the wt4 on a D800. Any setting or solution to make it happen at the same time?
4 days ago
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Prithvi
New Delhi, India
Location :
New Delhi, India
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Professional photographer
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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