Apple Watch....

[RGomezPhotos]

Did you folks see the new Apple Watch? http://www.apple.com/watch/

So riddle me this.... How is it that Apple can fit WiFi AND Bluetooth 4.0 on a circuit the size of a postage stamp and we can't get this built into our newer DSLRs?

 

[Pitbullo]

It is not a Pro feature

But seriously, Canon says they have to use plastic top plate on the 6D because of the wireless signal. Why cant they use the Program Wheel as an antenna?

 

[mkabi]

Also, the iphone 6 has up to 240fps, while we are still stuck at 60fps.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I really doubt the Wi-Fi or blue tooth has a effective range of more than 2 or 3 ft. Wi-Fi on a camera needs to have a long range, which means a lot more power, power required goes by square of the distance. Double the distance, 4X the power.

I might look into the details, if there are any, but I suspect that the range is very short. A watch can't have a large battery.

 

[AcutancePhotography]

Wow, that is some watch. Dick Tracy would be happy.

Still ain't gonna get one but would be interested in any reviews from people here who get one.

 

[David Hull]

Did you folks see the new Apple Watch? http://www.apple.com/watch/

So riddle me this.... How is it that Apple can fit WiFi AND Bluetooth 4.0 on a circuit the size of a postage stamp and we can't get this built into our newer DSLRs?

Qualcomm or Apple is not building the CPU's for the cameras. Too bad, they would have much longer battery life.

 

[AcutancePhotography]

I really doubt the Wi-Fi or blue tooth has a effective range of more than 2 or 3 ft. Wi-Fi on a camera needs to have a long range, which means a lot more power, power required goes by square of the distance. Double the distance, 4X the power.

I might look into the details, if there are any, but I suspect that the range is very short. A watch can't have a large battery.

Perhaps once it has been authorized by the FCC we will get further details on the BT.

 

[Keith_Reeder]

we can't get this built into our newer DSLRs?

You assume that "we" want it.

Maybe the market research suggests that "we" don't?

 

[sanj]

we can't get this built into our newer DSLRs?

You assume that "we" want it.

Maybe the market research suggests that "we" don't?

We believe it would not hurt to have the feature available.

 

[fugu82]

Well, I don't miss wifi on my 5D3 but I really want that watch.......

 

[Gerard]

we can't get this built into our newer DSLRs?

You assume that the venus factor is the best or that "we" want it.

Maybe the market research suggests that "we" don't?

I would really like bluetooth and wifi for my dslr. Also the apple watch is much nicer than I thought it was gonna be.

 

[dgatwood]

Did you folks see the new Apple Watch? http://www.apple.com/watch/

So riddle me this.... How is it that Apple can fit WiFi AND Bluetooth 4.0 on a circuit the size of a postage stamp and we can't get this built into our newer DSLRs?

AFAIK, it has no Wi-Fi, just Bluetooth. But yeah, it is kind of sad how little Canon is doing in that space.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

we can't get this built into our newer DSLRs?

You assume that "we" want it.

Maybe the market research suggests that "we" don't?

I have found Wi-Fi to be a great feature on a digital camera. It allows transfer wirelessly to my computer, remote control wirelessly, and there are lots of other uses. I bought a eye-Fi card for my 5D MK III to use for studio shots that will end up on the internet.

When I finish shooting, my images are already on my computer waiting. That's a great time saver, and I do not have to fool around downloading them. Unfortunately, Eye-Fi does not allow remote tethering of the camera like the built-in Canon Wi-Fi does. GPS is a neat feature, but its not a practical one, it doesn't make you and money by saving labor and time.

 

[mackguyver]

GPS is a neat feature, but its not a practical one, it doesn't make you and money by saving labor and time.

I think that depends. For landscape photographers, it often takes numerous trips to the same location to get the best shot of the same subject. Having the GPS embedded in your files makes it a lot easier to find that same spot again, especially if it's remote or hidden from regular trails. Geotagged photos also make it a lot easier to find photos in your library and to accurately caption them.

This saves labor by doing it automatically vs. carrying a GPS with you and plugging the GPS in, transferring the log file, and finally geotagging the photos in software. Not a big deal, but somewhat tedious. I just bought the GP-E1 for my 1D X to save this hassle. It also has a compass which helps me find the sun during cloudy sunrises.

It can make you money (it has for me) when the the following happens. Some random organization calls you and needs a photo of some random place and they need it ASAP. If you don't have one, they hang up and call your competitors. If you can quickly pull up your photos and confirm you have a good shot, you get paid. That's happened to me twice now to the tune of several hundred dollars.

As for the Apple Watch...Zzzzzzz...Apple Payments was the inside the Trojan horse (iPhone 6)e announced the other day. NFC payments (with actual retail partners) and 460+ million credit cards already on file at iTunes.

 

[RGomezPhotos]

Did you folks see the new Apple Watch? http://www.apple.com/watch/

So riddle me this.... How is it that Apple can fit WiFi AND Bluetooth 4.0 on a circuit the size of a postage stamp and we can't get this built into our newer DSLRs?

AFAIK, it has no Wi-Fi, just Bluetooth. But yeah, it is kind of sad how little Canon is doing in that space.

Thanks for the correction. I read the spec incorrectly "It uses the WiFi and GPS on your iPhone...."

WiFi would be so useful. How about a wireless hard drive in pack while shooting on location and downloading images while shooting? Auto backup. If I'm doing a shoot somewhere, I would definitely do that. Or if you're shooting in a studio that has WiFi access, have the images upload directly to your computer at home or to the Cloud. So many applications for WiFi in a camera.

GPS would be nice not only for landscape and wildlife photographers. But how about those of us who scout for locations to shoot? How about tourists who want to remember where exactly a photo was taken on a trip?

These items take up extra juice. But considering there are battery powered WiFi hubs and hard drives, it can't be that much. Simply take an extra camera battery if you think you'll need it. But really, I can shoot about 6 hours almost constantly with one battery...

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Did you folks see the new Apple Watch? http://www.apple.com/watch/

So riddle me this.... How is it that Apple can fit WiFi AND Bluetooth 4.0 on a circuit the size of a postage stamp and we can't get this built into our newer DSLRs?

AFAIK, it has no Wi-Fi, just Bluetooth. But yeah, it is kind of sad how little Canon is doing in that space.

Thanks for the correction. I read the spec incorrectly "It uses the WiFi and GPS on your iPhone...."

WiFi would be so useful. How about a wireless hard drive in pack while shooting on location and downloading images while shooting? Auto backup. If I'm doing a shoot somewhere, I would definitely do that. Or if you're shooting in a studio that has WiFi access, have the images upload directly to your computer at home or to the Cloud. So many applications for WiFi in a camera.

GPS would be nice not only for landscape and wildlife photographers. But how about those of us who scout for locations to shoot? How about tourists who want to remember where exactly a photo was taken on a trip?

These items take up extra juice. But considering there are battery powered WiFi hubs and hard drives, it can't be that much. Simply take an extra camera battery if you think you'll need it. But really, I can shoot about 6 hours almost constantly with one battery...

Blue tooth has a new extreme low power mode, but Wi-Fi is a high power system (relatively speaking). Its controlled by a industry standsrd, so if you modify it to be something else, its not Wi-Fi. Bluetooth LE is targeted at applications like this, ultra low power.