Eye-Fi Wireless SD cards any long term users ?

[digmo]

The Eye-fi product has finally arrived in the UK and I have just written a review and I completely love the product. I was wondering if there were any US users on here who have used the Eye-Fi for longer periods ? The review unit has to go back but the Pro version offers RAW transfer (but costs) more and I am very very tempted. Anyone used them ?

review is here Eye-Fi hits the UK : Full Review | TotalApps


David

[OsmosisStudios]

My problem is the lack of RAW file compatibility: it'll transfer the jpgs without a problem, but not my RAW files.

[Xposurepro]

My camera won't take SD cards. So until they make them for CF's I'm out of the game.

[digmo]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

My problem is the lack of RAW file compatibility: it'll transfer the jpgs without a problem, but not my RAW files.

It is my understanding the std versions offer jpg (like the one I reviewed) but a pro version is available that is obviously more expensive that can handle RAW files. I am just concerned that given the size of RAW files it would be unworkable in the real world ?

David

[fletch]

I can maybe see a use for pros who shoot tethered in a studio or next to a laptop at a spoting event or such like. Somewhere the speed of having the pictures ready to send is important.

For 99% if people it would just be a waste of money.

[kirbinster]

The reveiw states:
"Transferring photos from digital SLR cameras means coming homing, connecting the camera to the computer then manually uploading the photos to your favourite sites."

Since I shoot raw, I always sit down at the computer to process them in Lightroom. I see zero value to such a card as it is probably much faster to plug my normal CF card into my computer to upload the pictures. Sounds like a cute gimmick with little need.

[Xposurepro]

If they were to make them for CF where I could use them I think my main concern would be speed and reliability. Would they be able to compete with an actual wireless transmitter?