Canon 5D mk II

[ziv]

hi guys,
I combined CF adapter ( I got from amazon) and Eye-Fi Pro X2 8GB works with my 5D MKII only when I use my home wireless. If I turn off my home wireless, my iphone cannot find eye-fi network. I did set up eye-fi card.
Please, help
Thanks

Please post an Eye-Fi Direct question in another forum, or contact our support. But when you contact support, you should use an SD camera, and not your 5DmkII with the CF adapter. This is clearly not a CF adapter issue, but rather an app issue or a configuration issue. So if you want to get supported on Eye-Fi Direct, you'll need to remove the CF adapter out of the equation.

Thx --

Ziv.

[ziv]

Glad to know that I'm not the only one...

I've updated the section here:

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1352&start=45#p14097

Thanks for reporting.

[cbatcheller]

I have the same issue. 7D, right adapter - plates peeled off.

Direct Mode OFF - I do not get ERR 02.

Direct Mode ON - I get ERR 02...

Maybe someone can figure it out. With RAW + small JPG's the small JPG's come across really fast!

[Sjcov]

Help! I just purchased the Pro X2 based on this thread and the apparent availability of a Type II UDMA CF adaptor that would support my Canon 5dmkII. I've gone to the links provided in the thread where the author mentions that the product discription mentions UDMA, but when I go to the Amazon site (and others), I've only found a type 1 card that explicitly states UDMA. What am I missing?

Thanks!

[ziv]

Help! I just purchased the Pro X2 based on this thread and the apparent availability of a Type II UDMA CF adaptor that would support my Canon 5dmkII. I've gone to the links provided in the thread where the author mentions that the product discription mentions UDMA, but when I go to the Amazon site (and others), I've only found a type 1 card that explicitly states UDMA. What am I missing?

Thanks!

Have you gone here?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K079UU

It's still the correct link.

[Sjcov]

Yes, I saw that one, but no where in the description does it say 'UDMA', and the previous posts said that 'UDMA' was specifically listed as a feature. If you can confirm that this product is the correct one, I'll be purchasing it today.

[ziv]

Yes, I saw that one, but no where in the description does it say 'UDMA', and the previous posts said that 'UDMA' was specifically listed as a feature. If you can confirm that this product is the correct one, I'll be purchasing it today.

Yes -- as long as you stick with the URL above, that's the right product.

[danylophoto]

Hi,

Great thread! I too have a 5D MkII and I shoot in Raw, so I'll need the Pro x2, but any idea where I can find a cheap supplier of the DeLock 61796 in the UK?

Amazon only seem to have US & German suppliers who don't ship to the UK.

Cheers
Pete

Pete,
how about using this adapter that Ziv (unofficially of course) recommended above in this thread.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K079UU
I'm in UK too and I saw that it's also available at amazon.co.uk ; )
worth checking out. I think I'll order that pronto ; )

- Danylo

[danylophoto]

Hey,
I have been addicted in my research in finding the best solution for an EYE-Fi card + Adapter setup that works with my 5DmkII.
After too many hours of scouring forums and blogs, I decided to share my findings with you guys to spare you some time:

http://danylophotography.com/blog/?p=439#more-439

Hope it helps and let me know what you think ; )
Cheers,

- Danylo

[AFPHOTO]

I have been testing the Canon 5DM2 in non-critical enviroment to see how it works. I hear about the corrupted files so this was concerning. I am using the Eye-Fi 8G Pro X2 with an adapter, in direct mode. The first 50 images went okay and transfer to the iPad2 in about 15 seconds for small jpeg's. Range from camera to iPad is 12 feet. So far so good until today.

Today I went to a cafe with live entertainment; pulled out my 5DM2, CF card adapter, Eye-Fi card mentioned above and began shooting. Shot a one minute video too. Transfers from the Eye-Fi to the iPad2 went fine. When I got home I wanted to to upload the RAW images, being captured but not being transferred via Eye-Fi, to Lightroom. When it finished I got a report saying it could not upload over 2/3rd of my images, including the video. I tried again, it uploaded some more. After two more attempts all files uploaded. If this had been a wedding I would have died on the spot.

I am trying to figure out why this happened. Any ideas?

[AFPHOTO]

So if you're really getting the UDMA adapter to work in your original 5D -- that's strange, but I'm glad to hear it. We've tried that adapter in a Nikon D70, for example, Canon 40D, 50D, etc... -- all non UDMA -- and the adapter DID NOT work. It is only meant to work in UDMA based cameras...

I'm sure you don't mean "50D" here as I've currently started my hunt for a working adapter to my 50D.

Amazon.com, co.uk and .de refuses to send the DeLock-branded adapters to Norway. I did try one from ebay with the name "SD/SDHC/SDXC to High-Speed Extreme CF Type II Adapter" but that one didn't work with my X2 pro.

The current options include :
- "SD/SDHC/SDXC to High-Speed Extreme CF Type II" from ShopDigi
- quenoX "Speicherkarten-Adapter SD auf CF CompactFlash II auch SDHC SDXC Eye-Fi Speicherkarte High-Speed" from Amazon.de.

Get your self a quenox I am using one in my 5d mk2 and it really works in the 5d (1) from my friend.
After finding out that this has got also a metal plate, i removed it. But it worked before as well!

And for the records, I have changed from AdHoc to Direkt Mode now. Wlan Adapter seams to support the "n" speed by doing that, before only "g". That makes a big difference!
Instead of S-Jpg for preview I went up to L-Jpg preview as the transmition time does not count anymore. It goes close to 3 sec. for L-Jpg.

Fantastic Job - Guys !!!!!!!!!

Regards from Berlin

Where are you finding the Quenox adapter and the DeLock adapters? I don't recognize that name anywhere on Amazon or by doing Google searches. Thanks.

[krister461]

Today I saw the 'ERR 02'-problem for the second time on my Canon 50D with the DeLock and metal plates removed... :S

[ziv]

Today I saw the 'ERR 02'-problem for the second time on my Canon 50D with the DeLock and metal plates removed... :S

Do you have Direct mode enabled?

[krister461]

Today I saw the 'ERR 02'-problem for the second time on my Canon 50D with the DeLock and metal plates removed... :S

Do you have Direct mode enabled?

Yes I do. Not really getting it to work though, but I guess that's for another thread...

[ziv]

Today I saw the 'ERR 02'-problem for the second time on my Canon 50D with the DeLock and metal plates removed... :S

Do you have Direct mode enabled?

Yes I do. Not really getting it to work though, but I guess that's for another thread...

OK, then yes, on the Direct mode, please go to another thread, or contact our support, but when you do, you'll need to use an SD/SDHC camera.

On the Err 02 -- I've seen more and more reports of this happening, as soon as Direct mode is enabled on the card, which means that now, that the card is drawing more power (to spawn the Wi-Fi network) -- there is something that's going on with the UDMA adapter.

But we're not going to look into it, because it's unsupported. I'll let the adapter manufacturer know, but that's the extent of what we can do here, since it's not our product.

[krister461]

OK, then yes, on the Direct mode, please go to another thread, or contact our support, but when you do, you'll need to use an SD/SDHC camera.

On the Err 02 -- I've seen more and more reports of this happening, as soon as Direct mode is enabled on the card, which means that now, that the card is drawing more power (to spawn the Wi-Fi network) -- there is something that's going on with the UDMA adapter.

But we're not going to look into it, because it's unsupported. I'll let the adapter manufacturer know, but that's the extent of what we can do here, since it's not our product.

Fair enough. I'll do some more testing using my 50D, but with no direct mode and as the range isn't good enough to work with my home network it seems the card might end up in my Olympus E-PL1 instead...

To bad though...the only cameras I'm considering upgrading to are 7D or 5D mk II, but those will probably give me the same challenges....

[ziv]

OK, then yes, on the Direct mode, please go to another thread, or contact our support, but when you do, you'll need to use an SD/SDHC camera.

On the Err 02 -- I've seen more and more reports of this happening, as soon as Direct mode is enabled on the card, which means that now, that the card is drawing more power (to spawn the Wi-Fi network) -- there is something that's going on with the UDMA adapter.

But we're not going to look into it, because it's unsupported. I'll let the adapter manufacturer know, but that's the extent of what we can do here, since it's not our product.

Fair enough. I'll do some more testing using my 50D, but with no direct mode and as the range isn't good enough to work with my home network it seems the card might end up in my Olympus E-PL1 instead...

To bad though...the only cameras I'm considering upgrading to are 7D or 5D mk II, but those will probably give me the same challenges....

I'm using the E-PL2 from time to time. It puts out GORGEOUS images. My main camera is the D300s.

Ya, our products are made to be used in SD/SDHC slots. If you'd like to upgrade, and if you can spend a little more -- the 1DmkIV works well and is Eye-Fi Connected

Or, if you'd like to spend less, the T3i is also amazing, and is Eye-Fi Connected.

http://www.eye.fi/how-it-works/camera-c ... postTabs=1

Thx --

Ziv.

[ziv]

BTW, take a look at how close the 7D and the T3i are:

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compar ... on_eos600d

Totally off-topic, but just saying...

As time goes on, you'll see more SD models, and less CF models, from all the major OEM's.

[krister461]

Ooh, well I'm afraid the 600D (T3i) will feel like a downgrade non-the-less due to it's size and plastic...and I'll have to win the lottery to get the 1DmIV

I'll just have to cross my fingers for 7d m2 or 5d m3 for now...

[Tarquin]

Hello, dear friend your problem is so light but other member are confused you don’t worry your adopter haze short circuit problem some time they are connected or not, you should go to camera repair center and solve your problem.


Thanks for sharing problem...

[adilji]

After reading alot and trying alot, I am writing this.

I just bought an Eye-Fi 8GB Pro X2 with JOBO SD/SDHC CF Card Adapter for my 5DmkII. After installations on the PC, I inserted the card into the cam. It said "CF card not formatted. Format card with this camera". I tried to format it with cam but it said cannot format. I inserted it in 40D and same results. Then I formatted it thru computer and again inserted in cam but same results. Then I read somewhere that if I format this card in some other cam and then use it, it will work. I formatted the card in 5 different cams but still it didnt work in my cam. I tried the eye-fi card and cf adapter in other cams. It worked perfectly.

Now I am still stuck with the message "CF card not formatted. Format card with this camera".

I need helpppp...BIG TIME

[danylophoto]

After reading alot and trying alot, I am writing this.

I just bought an Eye-Fi 8GB Pro X2 with JOBO SD/SDHC CF Card Adapter for my 5DmkII. After installations on the PC, I inserted the card into the cam. It said "CF card not formatted. Format card with this camera". I tried to format it with cam but it said cannot format. I inserted it in 40D and same results. Then I formatted it thru computer and again inserted in cam but same results. Then I read somewhere that if I format this card in some other cam and then use it, it will work. I formatted the card in 5 different cams but still it didnt work in my cam. I tried the eye-fi card and cf adapter in other cams. It worked perfectly.

Now I am still stuck with the message "CF card not formatted. Format card with this camera".

I need helpppp...BIG TIME

Adilji, i think you should forget about the JOBO card. I bought an adaptor last week and it did the same on both my 5dmkii & 40D. it just wont work. im sending it back for refund.

BUT I just got a card that WORKS ON MY 5DmkII > iPad!!!!! soo happy; check out the DeLock CF/SD adaptor, just got it to work today. I just updated my blog post about it too with the links and other options:

http://danylophotography.com/blog/?p=439

let me know if it works out for you too ; )

[Antz42]

Hi all,

I am new to all this wireless transfer etc stuff so I have a question if someone is able to answer.

Have been reading this topic and I have spoke to a lot of people and they say you can use any eye-fi card as long as its an x2 version can anyone confirm that the mobile version is ok to use as all I see on here are the pro x2 versions, I will not be using it to transfer raw file but only jpegs at the smallest size to an ipad.

Cheers

[Baku]

I just bought this adapter and works fine on my 5D mk2 now,
no problem with direct mode too

http://www.amazon.com/SDHC-High-Speed-E ... ive=391877

[ziv]

After reading alot and trying alot, I am writing this.

I just bought an Eye-Fi 8GB Pro X2 with JOBO SD/SDHC CF Card Adapter for my 5DmkII. After installations on the PC, I inserted the card into the cam. It said "CF card not formatted. Format card with this camera". I tried to format it with cam but it said cannot format. I inserted it in 40D and same results. Then I formatted it thru computer and again inserted in cam but same results. Then I read somewhere that if I format this card in some other cam and then use it, it will work. I formatted the card in 5 different cams but still it didnt work in my cam. I tried the eye-fi card and cf adapter in other cams. It worked perfectly.

Now I am still stuck with the message "CF card not formatted. Format card with this camera".

I need helpppp...BIG TIME

I'm sorry, but you got the wrong adapter. Please pay attention to what's been said in this thread, and get the correct adapter. There is only one that will work, and you MUST get that one, for your 5DmkII:

Here is where I mention it, among other places:

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1352&start=45#p14097

Thx --

Ziv.

[ziv]

Hi all,

I am new to all this wireless transfer etc stuff so I have a question if someone is able to answer.

Have been reading this topic and I have spoke to a lot of people and they say you can use any eye-fi card as long as its an x2 version can anyone confirm that the mobile version is ok to use as all I see on here are the pro x2 versions, I will not be using it to transfer raw file but only jpegs at the smallest size to an ipad.

Cheers

Yes, it's confusing, and I don't blame you for being confused.

Direct mode is an included feature in ALL of our X2 cards. So you can get the lowest priced Connect X2, or Mobile X2, or Explore X2, or Pro X2. They're the same cards (hardware wise, other than the different size flash (4GB & 8GB)) and have different software features and services turned on or off.

So if all you need to do is to transfer JPG's, you could even get the Connect X2. The main difference between the Connect X2 and the Mobile X2 is the size -- 4GB vs. 8GB.

This will help:

http://www.eye.fi/products/compare-cards

Thx --

Ziv.

[stuckonduhmode]

Hi guys,

I have a Canon 5D Mark II and bought the 8GB X2 along with the DeLock (non branded version) from Amazon. It was a bit confusing to set up at first, but I finally got it working along with direct mode. However, I would get random Err 02's. I tried recording a video which worked, but when I try to replay it, it didn't work. All it does show the busy red light. Then I'll click the shutter to return back to picture mode and I get Err 02.

Transfers seem to work okay if i slowly take pictures and whenever I don't record video but there's another issue as well. If I'm on continuous shutter mode and hold down the shutter until the buffer fills, I'll get the busy and the red light will be on which is usually fine since it's writing to the card. However, instead of returning back to normal, I get the 02 error again. Something with the buffer not being fast enough may be throwing something off and giving me the error. Can someone else with a MKII test this for me? I can also reproduce that error if I go into playback mode and quickly scroll through all the images (turning my dial nonstop). Tested to make sure it doesn't happen to 2 of my Lexar 16gb 200x CF cards, and it doesn't.

Can you guys over at Eye-Fi just consider making a CF card? I mean, seriously...I'm sure there are a bunch of people who wouldn't mind paying more for a compatible model. Thanks!

[Rob]

Today I got my DeLock Compact Flash Adapter for SDXC, Manufactur No 61796 and take
the front and back metal plates away.

I am using the new Asus Transformer Android 10"tablet with the app MoPhotos or the Samsung Galaxy TAB with MoPhotos.

The distance I get is around 13-15 meters.
I use it only for a large preview during a modelshoot.

So I am now very happy before this adapter I use for wifi shooting only my 1D markIII but now I can use both cam's.

Rob

[johnc]

Just upgraded to 5D MK2, previously using the Pro 4GB & 2GB Eye Fi cards in my 5D MK1 and Canon 30D & 40D bodies. I have been using the these now with some success, of course you don't get the range of the WFT Canon units, but you also done get the bulk/expense.

Delock CF adapter arrived yesterday, remove front metal cover. It works ok in the 5D MK2 but I have not yet matched the speed/range of the older adapter/Eye Fi cards on my 5D. I am shooting the smallest jpgs at the moment to boost speed. Also had the camera almost freeze on a shoot last night. Bit of a panic as I it was a commercial shoot! I had tested for 60-70 images in the morning with no problems, I think it was just the data transfering from card back to view on 5D MK2 screen (client had iPad) that froze the camera.

Not had success with setting up Direct Mode as yet, but hearing about ther 'ERR 02' problems some have had I may just by a more compact 'portable battery powered' router (any recomended in UK?).

I really could do with an 8GB or 16GB CF card version to avoid any adapter issues. Surely in the larger CF format you could increase the range of the WiFi as well? But all in all, these cards are very handy for pro photographers as well as the amateurs. So many of my clients have been so impressed that they have gone on to buy their own Eye Fi cards.

Thanks

John

[ziv]

Hi John,

Good info. When you say "Freeze", I'm assuming that the combo fo the card + adapter write-speed, prevented you from shooting, until the buffer started to clear up, as it was writing to the card. Right? The camera didn't freeze, right?

Here are 2 links to help you get started with Direct mode:

http://support.eye.fi/mobile-applicatio ... ye-fi-app/
http://support.eye.fi/mobile-applicatio ... droid-app/

In terms of range -- it's possible, that with the adapter cutting most of the range (even though you removed the metal plate), and the fact that our Direct mode defaults to Channel 6 -- you would get less range, as compared to using a strong router. If you had a strong N router, and changed it to channel 1 or 11, you could possibly get better range, and better throughput. So just experiment.

You can also try the Sapido MB-1132 router which is a feature packed full battery powered router. I learned about it from Rob Galbraith, and have used it successfully on location. It can also be used to extend range, in the studio, if you have an existing Wi-Fi and you want to have the Sapido act as a client to the existing N or G based network.

Thanks --

Ziv.