Wireless File Transmitter
WFT-E3A
The WFT-E3A is a dedicated EOS 40D accessory
similar to the WFT-E2A (the wireless file transmitter
unit for the EOS-1D Mark III) offering wireless or
wired network functions (via FTP, PTP, or HTTP)
and support for USB peripherals (specifically,
external storage devices and GPS units). There
are 2 main differences from WFT-E2A: inclusion
of controls for vertical shooting and inclusion of
the unit's own power supply. Compared with the
WFT-E1A, communication speed is 1.5x faster
(wireless) and 3x faster (wired).
For better control of the EOS 40D when shooting
with the WFT-E3A attached, the unit provides
vertical grip functions. In the same way as when
a battery grip such as a BG-E2N, is attached, the
WFT-E3A feels well integrated with the camera.
The internal antenna offers a wireless range
equivalent to that of the WFT-E2A, up to about
492 ft./150m. Like the battery grip, the WFT-E3A
attaches to the camera's tripod socket.
Wireless and wired LAN function specifications
are the same as for WFT-E2A. Note that the camera
graphic on the WFT Server screen during HTTP
connections has been updated from EOS-1D
Mark III to EOS 40D. Requirements for external
media or GPS devices that can be connected are
the same as for the WFT-E2A. Note that images
cannot be copied between media.
Features:
• Ideally shaped; does not interfere with shooting:
° Attaches directly to the bottom of the EOS 40D (cordless)
° Internal antenna (wireless range: approx. 492 ft./150m)
• Faster image transfer:
° Wireless networks: 1.5 times faster than WFT-E1A (IEEE 802.11g)
° Wired networks: 3 times faster than WFT-E1A (Ethernet 100 Base-TX)
VI. ACCESSORIES AND LENS
WFT-E3A
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