WT-5A Wireless Transmitter
The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera. It can also be used on the D800 and D7000 D-SLRs when used along with the UT-1 Communication Unit.
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WT-5A Wireless Transmitter
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Expensive But In The End Worth It
I've had this wireless unit for close to 2 months now and I'm finding it almost (but not quite) indispensable. The iPad and iPhone applications are the most often used. The iPad viewfinder and camera controls are amazing. Change focus with one touch anywhere on the screen. Select new apertures, shutter or switch modes.
On the iPhone, my camera back offers more space than the iPhone screen does but the phone has become my de-facto remote release.
I've used the wireless file transfer feature but frankly it can be faster to simply stick with the card reader for uploads to your computer. It doesn't help that the wireless port on the camera (D4) is a bit awkward to use as it's difficult to get the port cover far enough out of the way to allow for connecting the WT5.
I'll give it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the less than smooth camera connection process I talked about and the price. However, I'm a big fan of going wireless wherever possible and this is a great step forward in getting rid of more cables.
July 4, 2012
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will the "ad hoc" mode work with ipad/iphone, or is wi-fi required?
for example im shooting in a church and ont have acess to thier wi-fi, or im outdoors and there is no wifi
6 months ago
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Josh
San Antonio, TX, USA
Location :
San Antonio, TX, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Professional photographer
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It works in "ad hoc" mode without needing a wlan. It's a connection between the wt-5 & the computer/ipad/iphone. no need for a local wifi network.Answer:
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Will the WT-5 together with the D4 and iPad allow photos just taken on a D4 to be immediately viewed on an iPad?
Does the WT-5 create a wireless network or is just a peer to peer with the WT5 communicating directly with the iPad?
Is a wireless router required for the communication to work reliably between camera/WT-5 and iPad?
Can the ipad control the camera to take remote photos as in a wireless shutter release?
Does the WT-5 create a wireless network or is just a peer to peer with the WT5 communicating directly with the iPad?
Is a wireless router required for the communication to work reliably between camera/WT-5 and iPad?
Can the ipad control the camera to take remote photos as in a wireless shutter release?
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yes.yes - when in "ad hoc" mode ... several computers/ipads/iphones can view whats taken by the camera; but only one computer can control it.
No router necessary when in ad hoc mode & using http.
yes.
just one comment on what Nikon's answer here stated: as far as I can see your computer/ipad/iphone can only be effective in taking pictures in live view mode.... not able to start stop video. I dont know why they claim that here.
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You can use the web browser on your iPad to operate camera controls or begin Live View shooting, including starting and stopping HD video and more. The connection should be the built-in HTTP mode.
Will the WT-5a wireless transmitter be compatible with the D3s?
6 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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It's only compatible with the Nikon D4.6 months ago
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Anonymous
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The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera.Has staff answer
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Is it D7000 compatible?
Jan 8, 2012 by
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6 months ago
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Anonymous
Sao Paulo - São Paulo, Brazil
Location :
Sao Paulo - São Paulo, Brazil
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera.Has staff answer
WT-5A Wireless Transmitter
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How hard is the WT 5 to program? I purchased a much earlier version of wireless several years ago and could not program.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Bigal
nc
Location :
nc
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
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HTTP Mode: Now you can use the web browser on your iPhone or iPad to operate camera controls or begin Live View shooting, including starting and stopping HD video and more.PC Mode: Operate the D4 via Camera Control Pro 2. From one master camera, simultaneously release up to ten remote D4/WT-5A combinations.
Image Transmission Mode: Transmit images to an FTP server or computer two times faster than the Nikon WT-4A. .
will the wt-5 work with the d800, now or in the future?
5 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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The new D800 is only compatible with the WT-4A Wireless Transmitter.
WT-5A Wireless Transmitter
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For this product to transmit information as it s designed, does it require WiFi?
Very simple; I just want to know if I would need to be in range of a hotspot or if I am given the freedom to use this transmitter out on the field during shoots and weddings at locations where WiFi is nt available.
Thank you.
Thank you.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Timyantz Photography
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Location :
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Professional photographer
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It is the transmitter, does not require wi-fi4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
New York, NY, USA
Location :
New York, NY, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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No, WT-4A is the correct transmitter3 months, 2 weeks ago
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byeman
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Location :
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Designed for the new D4.
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