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Originally Posted by Steve_Niedorf  Greetings,
I'm about to do a couple of days of shooting and the wireless option is seems like a good bet but I'm unsure if it will work for this shoot. I'll be shooting a Canon 1dsmkII, raw+jpgs. What I'd like to do is have the transmitter just send lo res jpgs to my computer for client review while I'm shooting. These can be rezzed very low since are only for review. I have to keep the set-up very simple and due to the situation cannot tether the camera. I'll only need to transmit about 20-30 feet. Is this possible, reliable, in the adhoc, or camera direct to laptop mode? Hard to set-up? Any simple way to increase the results? Larger antenna? |
Range naturally depends on the environment in which you will be operating - microwave communication is a complex topic, and there are many variables that determine how far the system will reach. With that said, 30 feet is a relatively modest range for WiFi so barring major interference in the area I don't really see that being much of a challenge.
One thing you might want to is look into something like the D-Link DWL-G730AP. It's a small access point that can draw power from a USB port, so it will allow you to use the system in infrastructure mode without having to hunt for a power outlet. Asside from providing a more stable connection than ad-hoc, this will also dramatically improve transfer rates (the WFT-E1 reverts to 802.11b mode when used in ad-hoc) so it can make for a more agile configuration.
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I've got a mac 12" G4. I'll be in places where I will not be able to log on the internet, which why I wanted to try the direct mode.
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It's important to note that you don't need to use ad-hoc simply because you don't have Internet access. The LAN segments of base stations/wireless routers/access points will work as they always do - the absence of a WAN connection simply prevents the machines connected to them from accessing the Internet.
If you will have access to A/C power at this event, getting a larger access point (eg Apple's larger Airport units, Linksys WRT54G, etc.) would likely be your best bet. In addition to the advantages mentioned above, these units have larger antennae than your onboard wireless adapter or the D-Link unit mentioned above, and will generally give you more leeway in how far away you can get.
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I was hoping to view the images on a watched folder in Bridge...
Is there a site that gives you a step by step for set-up?
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I'm not aware of any for an ad-hoc connection with OS X, however I'd be more than happy to walk you through the process if you'd like. If you're interested, give me a shout and I'll write you up some directions
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