So the long and short of it, the WFT-E4A can auto upload using FTP protocol. My understanding is that there is currently no FTP access to SM and thus my dilemma and I'm wondering if any of you out there have used the WFT-E4A and had any thoughts, insights or suggestions.
Thanks for any insight.
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Randy
Randy,
According to the documentation, the WFT-E4A can also transmit via PTP and HTTP. I bet you could use one of the 3 protocols to get to SmugMug but you might be better served by asking this question in the SmugMug Support forum. Worst case scenario, you might have to use an intermediate server to act as a liaison between the WFT-E4A and SmugMug.
According to the documentation, the WFT-E4A can also transmit via PTP and HTTP. I bet you could use one of the 3 protocols to get to SmugMug but you might be better served by asking this question in the SmugMug Support forum. Worst case scenario, you might have to use an intermediate server to act as a liaison between the WFT-E4A and SmugMug.
Hey Ziggy, thanks for the reply. I have a post in the hacking area and thought it might be a good idea to bring up here since it's 5DMkII specific. I actually thought that the other protocols could be used for auto transmission but alas..not so much. The HTTP is used to allow someone to remotely view what's on the memory card and to remotely take pictures. While you can save files from this venue, it's not an auto upload. I haven't gotten to test the PTP as of yet but I believe you have to transfer to a system that is running the synch software on the local network to talk with the camera and then you still have to get it from that system to SmugMug.
Are the Mk2's batteries still out of stock? I looked at B and H recently and said they were out of stock. I need to buy an extra!
Ted, I got one from Beach Camera $89, havent even open the package yet, Amazon messed it up with my order Battery Grip, so I thought Im gonna return it, but havent got chance to do so.
If you want to take it, I can drop it by if I go at Cherry Hill area if u want (most likely Monday or Wednesday), or late night, pretty much everynight, since I have to pick up wifey from work at Collingswood.
Ted, I got one from Beach Camera $89, havent even open the package yet, Amazon messed it up with my order Battery Grip, so I thought Im gonna return it, but havent got chance to do so.
If you want to take it, I can drop it by if I go at Cherry Hill area if u want (most likely Monday or Wednesday), or late night, pretty much everynight, since I have to pick up wifey from work at Collingswood.
As much as I now hate using this thing, I love the images it produces, with the right lens. A 5D2 coupled with the 35L or 135L is very satisfying. Something inside me wants to write it off, but it's impossible.
Were they ever "in stock" at B&H or anywhere else in the USA?
Yes, indeed. I ordered the battery from Adorama on 12/27/08 even though it was "out of stock". It was shipped 3 days later on 12/30/08. Sort of like when I ordered my 5D MkII on 12/5/08 OOS and it shipped 12/15/08 - 10 days later!
As much as I now hate using this thing, I love the images it produces, with the right lens. A 5D2 coupled with the 35L or 135L is very satisfying. Something inside me wants to write it off, but it's impossible.
The 135L is the reason I will always own a full frame Canon body. Right now it is the classic 5D, but someday I may break down and pick up a 5D II.
The 135L is the reason I will always own a full frame Canon body. Right now it is the classic 5D, but someday I may break down and pick up a 5D II.
It feels like the best thing in the world in your hand. If I sold all other lenses I'd still be happy to be left with the 135L and 35L. you could base a career on those two.
It feels like the best thing in the world in your hand. If I sold all other lenses I'd still be happy to be left with the 135L and 35L. you could base a career on those two.
Indeed these are the bread and butter must have primes. I think all my best shots come from these lenses
I thought about renting those two for my trip to Italy, which I probably still can and cancel the 24-105 rental, but I want to carry less gear with me.
I thought about renting those two for my trip to Italy, which I probably still can and cancel the 24-105 rental, but I want to carry less gear with me.
I ordered the battery from Adorama on 12/27/08 even though it was "out of stock". It was shipped 3 days later on 12/30/08!
Delighted you received it - and wanted to clarify the Adorama stock position re: high demand items. Frequent delivery and dispatch times mean that items can come in one door of the warehouse, be packaged, and out of another door within a couple of hours, so real time inventory on the website is often not possible.
Unless the items actually hit the shelves, our computer system generates an automatic message in response to an Internet order, indicating that it is out of stock.
Another possible scenario, is that you could see an in-stock indication, if a shipment of these batteries was expected into the warehouse within the next 24 hours - but again, the systems we have, aren't currently set up to be able to handle this (although we are currently working on it), and our computer sends a standard message indicating that the item is back-ordered, by 7 - 10 days.
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so owners of the 5d2?
how is the battery holding up with your multiple long exposures of 7-15 minutes or so...
how long "in time" would you suppose the battery lasts?
Has any one been able to find a second 5dmII battery. Ive had my 5dmII for 5 months now and still can't find a battery ?
I think Adorama will allow you to order now and they will put you in a que behind current outstanding orders, then charge your card and deliver the battery when they have them in stock.
As far as I know all dealers are still on very tight allocations for the LP-E6 batteries and incoming stock sells out immediately against previous orders.
I think Adorama will allow you to order now and they will put you in a que behind current outstanding orders, then charge your card and deliver the battery when they have them in stock.
As far as I know all dealers are still on very tight allocations for the LP-E6 batteries and incoming stock sells out immediately against previous orders.
Yes, adorama is working that way - last I heard they'd processed over 1000 orders for batteries without ever having enough in stock to be able to post it on their site.
My site is tracking availability too (we have a vendor who's been getting 30-50 batteries every week or so lately). planet5D.com
I think Adorama will allow you to order now and they will put you in a que behind current outstanding orders, then charge your card and deliver the battery when they have them in stock.
As far as I know all dealers are still on very tight allocations for the LP-E6 batteries and incoming stock sells out immediately against previous orders.
i put my order in with them 3 months ago
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I'm sure you are all frustrated, and I'm also sure you will appreciate that we had no idea that Canon were not going to produce the batteries for this unit in a reasonable time frame. There is still no official ETA on them.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> We've sold many of this new model, and Canon has not sent us an equivalent number of batteries. We have a large number of back orders of batteries and in common with all other retailers, that list is growing daily. We are very aware that everyone who bought this camera is a professional or semi-pro and needs to have 2 or more batteries, with or without the battery grip.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The bottom line is that we are also at the mercy of Canon. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please do feel free to express your feelings with Canon directly, at 800-828-4040.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Sincerely <o:p></o:p> Helen Oster
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I've had a spare battery on order with Tallyn's since the beginning of the year. Nada.
Walked into a Shutterbug store in a mall near Portland last Friday just wandering around looking at stuff, struck up a conversation with the manager who told me he had seen them in stock at their Eugene store. I immediately ordered it and got it today. Pure serendipity.
In terms of spare batteries for the 5D2, I found mine through google over a month ago. A NYC store came up listing spares, I called, they had 'em, so I placed an order. I paid about $10 more than list price (plus shipping).
Lucky? Perhaps-- but persistent too. I had been searching for quite sometime. Search at different times of the day on different days. You just might get lucky.
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Randy,
According to the documentation, the WFT-E4A can also transmit via PTP and HTTP. I bet you could use one of the 3 protocols to get to SmugMug but you might be better served by asking this question in the SmugMug Support forum. Worst case scenario, you might have to use an intermediate server to act as a liaison between the WFT-E4A and SmugMug.
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Hey Ziggy, thanks for the reply. I have a post in the hacking area and thought it might be a good idea to bring up here since it's 5DMkII specific. I actually thought that the other protocols could be used for auto transmission but alas..not so much. The HTTP is used to allow someone to remotely view what's on the memory card and to remotely take pictures. While you can save files from this venue, it's not an auto upload. I haven't gotten to test the PTP as of yet but I believe you have to transfer to a system that is running the synch software on the local network to talk with the camera and then you still have to get it from that system to SmugMug.
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Ted, I got one from Beach Camera $89, havent even open the package yet, Amazon messed it up with my order Battery Grip, so I thought Im gonna return it, but havent got chance to do so.
If you want to take it, I can drop it by if I go at Cherry Hill area if u want (most likely Monday or Wednesday), or late night, pretty much everynight, since I have to pick up wifey from work at Collingswood.
Im not taking even a penny profit,
They are tough to find still. However, I used this site: http://www.nowinstock.net/digitalcameras/canon5dmarkii/
which tracks the obvious places to look. Check it a couple times daily for best results.
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8gb only holds about 238 RAWs. :cry I think I might need to buy 4 more of those!
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I don't believe there have ever been any 5D MkII batteries available in this country, which is very frustrating.
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Yes, indeed. I ordered the battery from Adorama on 12/27/08 even though it was "out of stock". It was shipped 3 days later on 12/30/08. Sort of like when I ordered my 5D MkII on 12/5/08 OOS and it shipped 12/15/08 - 10 days later!
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The 135L is the reason I will always own a full frame Canon body. Right now it is the classic 5D, but someday I may break down and pick up a 5D II.
It feels like the best thing in the world in your hand. If I sold all other lenses I'd still be happy to be left with the 135L and 35L. you could base a career on those two.
Indeed these are the bread and butter must have primes. I think all my best shots come from these lenses
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I thought about renting those two for my trip to Italy, which I probably still can and cancel the 24-105 rental, but I want to carry less gear with me.
But..... mmm 35L and 135L :eat
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For travel, the 24-105 is always my main lens.
Yeah that is a pretty ideal travel lens to have IS a great range, constant aperture, and its a lens I am hoping Nikon will copy in the future.
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Delighted you received it - and wanted to clarify the Adorama stock position re: high demand items.
Frequent delivery and dispatch times mean that items can come in one door of the warehouse, be packaged, and out of another door within a couple of hours, so real time inventory on the website is often not possible.
Unless the items actually hit the shelves, our computer system generates an automatic message in response to an Internet order, indicating that it is out of stock.
Another possible scenario, is that you could see an in-stock indication, if a shipment of these batteries was expected into the warehouse within the next 24 hours - but again, the systems we have, aren't currently set up to be able to handle this (although we are currently working on it), and our computer sends a standard message indicating that the item is back-ordered, by 7 - 10 days.
The most accurate indication is by speaking directly to a sales rep - but if you are unable to get in touch with a rep regarding a particular item, you are always welcome to get in touch with me and I will check out the stock situation for you.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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After my trip, I will decide if i will add that lens to my stable.
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how is the battery holding up with your multiple long exposures of 7-15 minutes or so...
how long "in time" would you suppose the battery lasts?
EF 2.0x II extender BG-E6
I think Adorama will allow you to order now and they will put you in a que behind current outstanding orders, then charge your card and deliver the battery when they have them in stock.
As far as I know all dealers are still on very tight allocations for the LP-E6 batteries and incoming stock sells out immediately against previous orders.
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Yes, adorama is working that way - last I heard they'd processed over 1000 orders for batteries without ever having enough in stock to be able to post it on their site.
My site is tracking availability too (we have a vendor who's been getting 30-50 batteries every week or so lately). planet5D.com
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i put my order in with them 3 months ago
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I'm sure you are all frustrated, and I'm also sure you will appreciate that we had no idea that Canon were not going to produce the batteries for this unit in a reasonable time frame. There is still no official ETA on them.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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We've sold many of this new model, and Canon has not sent us an equivalent number of batteries. We have a large number of back orders of batteries and in common with all other retailers, that list is growing daily. We are very aware that everyone who bought this camera is a professional or semi-pro and needs to have 2 or more batteries, with or without the battery grip.<o:p></o:p>
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The bottom line is that we are also at the mercy of Canon. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please do feel free to express your feelings with Canon directly, at 800-828-4040.<o:p></o:p>
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Sincerely
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Walked into a Shutterbug store in a mall near Portland last Friday just wandering around looking at stuff, struck up a conversation with the manager who told me he had seen them in stock at their Eugene store. I immediately ordered it and got it today. Pure serendipity.
Lucky? Perhaps-- but persistent too. I had been searching for quite sometime. Search at different times of the day on different days. You just might get lucky.
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