Also, a firmware update to the FlashAir II cards enables an Internet pass-through feature, so your mobile device can still connect to a regular Web-connected access point. One benefit to the FlashAir card is that once a device or computer is connected, you just need to open a browser window to view the photos on the card. Instead of just creating a single connection between the SD card and your mobile device or computer, the FlashAir acts like a hotspot, allowing up to seven wireless connections at once. For the most part, the rest of the features are the same between the two cards, but you do need to setup the Pro X2 on a computer - it cannot be done on a mobile device.Īfter Eyefi, there is Toshiba's FlashAir card, which works a little differently than Eyefi's. It can also send them to any folder you want on your computer or public FTP server. The Pro X2, on the other hand, will transfer raw format images to your mobile device however your device may not be able to save or view them. The card will only support transfers of JPEGs and video formats supported by your phone or tablet and computer. You can also use a Mac or Windows desktop application to transfer images directly to a networked computer. With the app open you can start taking photos, and the card will connect to the device and start transferring images to it.
The Mobi card is the easiest to setup and use: download the Mobi app to an iOS or Android device, put in an activation code that comes with the card, and you're basically done. (If your dSLR uses CompactFlash rather than SD cards, you can try your luck with an adapter.) Most cameras are compatible, but if you have an Eyefi Connected camera (of which there are many) you get extra features such as the capability to turn on and off the Wi-Fi radio, and to select and prioritize which images are transferred. The biggest name in the space is Eyefi, which currently offers two SD card options: Mobi and Pro X2. However, the initial setup can be tricky, and the cards use your camera's battery for power, so you can expect slightly shorter battery life. They work with most cameras that use SD cards, and once you have one set up, it's relatively easy to use. Considering you're getting storage and wireless in one card they're reasonably priced. Getting a Wi-Fi-enabled SD card is the easiest way to add some wireless functionality to your camera. Some are just for image transfers or for remote control with a smartphone or tablet, while others can do both and more. There are ways to add wireless features to your current camera of choice, though.