Easier Digital Picture Uploads

Eye-Fi Wireless Storage Card

I ran across this item and it’s now on my wish list.  The Eye-Fi wireless storage card fits in your camera and can automatically upload your pictures to a photo sharing website.  The card fits into your camera just like a regular storage card.  It comes with a USB adapter that lets you set it up with a connection to your wireless network.   Its range is limited, but that’s not too surprising when you consider that they have crammed the necessary electronics into a standard storage card.  The software involved is quite small as well leaving most of the 2 gigs available for picture storage.  It runs off your camera battery, but the draw appears to be negligible. 

Nikon Coolpix 5200

The digital camera has become ubiquitous to our industry.  Working on our website and this blog would be much more difficult without a digital camera.  Plus we work with enough out-of-town clients and architects that the digital camera has become an indispensable tool.  The saying “A picture is worth a thousand words.” remains true.  We have even begun including color pictures in our proposals along with sketches and drawings to better illustrate the intentions that accompany the words.  I’m currently using a Nikon Coolpix 5200 which is easy and convenient, but I am in the market to upgrade.  In some cases I need something that does better in lower light and has a panoramic option.

If you’re interested in purchasing a Eye-Fi storage card, they are available from Amazon for as little as $51:  http://www.amazon.com/Eye-Fi-Wireless-Secure-Digital-EYE-FI-2HM/dp/B001AD0TGQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1237668695&sr=8-2

If you are interested in reviews, I’ve included a couple of links below:

PC World reviewed it here:  http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/30801/review/card.html

Digital Photography Review reviewed it here:  http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/eye-fi/7