Interesting Info for Canon 20D users

[Red Dawn]

Hi

While doing research on the new Canon 1Ds Mk II (note to self: Get a grip!!!!), i stumbled upon this PDF which might be interesting for those looking for more info on the 1Ds Mk II:

http://www.robgalbraith.com/public_f..._MarkII-WS.pdf

Also, on RobGalbraith.com, there is an interesting review of the camera, plus this very enlightening tidbit about the new Canon wireless transmitter:

"Canon has taken the wraps off the Wi-Fi transmitter that was first mentioned as being in the works when the EOS-1D Mark II was announced earlier this year, and again when the 20D was unveiled in August.

The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1/WFT-E1A is an 802.11b/g wireless and wired Ethernet transmission device designed to send pictures using the FTP protocol from a compatible Canon camera. By year's end, the WFT-E1/WFT-E1A will mate up to the EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS 20D and EOS-1D Mark II cameras."

and this one:

"What's missing? Not much, it would seem. On paper anyway, the only obvious advantage Nikon's D2X and its WT-2/2a transmitter appear to have is remote control of the camera from Capture 4.2 over a wireless connection. And, for those who envision using a wireless transmitter exclusively attached to the base of the camera, the more sculpted, integrated appearance of the WT-2/2a may also be perceived as a plus. Overall, however, Canon's first attempt at Wi-Fi transmission from a digital SLR seems well thought-out and is likely to be a solid addition to a wireless workflow.

Free, user-installable camera firmware updates will be required to bring WFT-E1/WFT-E1A compatibility to the EOS 20D and EOS-1D Mark II. The update for the EOS-1D Mark II is tentatively scheduled to be released before the end of 2004, while the EOS 20D update is to follow in early 2005. The EOS-1Ds Mark II is expected to work with the WFT-E1/WFT-E1A when it ships in November 2004. A price for the WFT-E1A in the US has not been set."

wow this means even existing users of the 20D will be able to take advantage of the wireless transmitter. I wonder if the 10D can be hacked to do that too? hmmm

[Adam Goi]

Wah ... if it can be hacked, does that mean I can surf the net on my 10D?

[nightwolf75]

i dunno... 300D was hackable becos its insides are the same as 10D (more or less). but, 20D seems to be totally different on the insides compare to 10D. but, never say never! mebbe some where out there hackers are already working on it!

[scud]

hope the Russian hackers are reading this.....

[Red Dawn]

Originally Posted by scud hope the Russian hackers are reading this.....

nevertheless it is good news that even the 20D can use that transmitter, and that it is not only limited to one particular camera, or the high end models.

[zod]

any estimates on the transmitter?
$400?
how much is the nikon one?

[Altezza]

About 140,000 Yen, roughly S$2100.

http://cweb.canon.jp/newsrelease/200...eos1dsmk2.html

[AJ23]

Originally Posted by Altezza About 140,000 Yen, roughly S$2100. http://cweb.canon.jp/newsrelease/200...eos1dsmk2.html

Wow, even with discount, it would be sub S$1.5k at best.

[loudhailer]

Originally Posted by AdamGoi Wah ... if it can be hacked, does that mean I can surf the net on my 10D?

skali kenna virus/trojan horse on the 10D.

[Altezza]

Originally Posted by AJ23 Wow, even with discount, it would be sub S$1.5k at best.

Singapore Canon usually marks stuff UP first.....and then stores give discount - back to square one..........

[zod]

wow.... so much $$ for a transmitter