The Bottom Line
The Eye-Fi Explore Video is just one in Eye-Fi's line of wi-fi compatible SD memory cards. The Eye-Fi Explore with Video allows for effortless uploading of photos and videos from your camera to your computer and/or photo and video sharing websites. The product is definitely a time-saver, especially if you upload photos to online photo sharing sites. On the other hand, because it uploads to the web and requires the camera battery, I would probably not use it to upload video.
Pros
- Easy to set up and use
- Can upload to multiple online photo and video sites
- Can geotag your photos with the location they were taken
- Comes with a USB adapter for easy manual photo transfers to your computer
Cons
- Upload can be slow
- Camera must be on for upload, which may drain batteries
- There is no visual cue on the camera when uploads are finished
- Geotagging works only some of the time
Description
- Eye-Fi can be configured to send you an email or text message when photos are done uploading.
- You can create a feed of your photos to share with friends and family or post on your blog.
- Online photo sharing/processing sites you can use with Eye-Fi include Walmart, Facebook, Photobucket, Picasa and Typepad.
- Photos upload to the Eye-Fi website and then download to a PC or copy to a photo sharing site.
- Comes with a one-year subscription for Way-Port Hot Spot access, so you can upload on the go.
Guide Review - Eye-Fi Explore Video SDHC Memory Card
Setting Up Your Eye-Fi
Setting up Eye-Fi is quick and easy. Simply plug the USB adapter into your computer, put the Eye-Fi card in the slot and run the included software (in most cases, it will auto-run). You’ll need to register with Eye-Fi (to access your online account) and set up your card to recognize the network. If you’ll be uploading to an online photo service like Flickr or Shutterfly, you’ll have to enter in your account information.Using Your Eye-Fi
Once everything is set up, using Eye-Fi takes almost no effort at all. Put the card in your camera, take a picture, and wait for the magic to happen. The pictures upload to your Eye-Fi site and then download to your computer and/or transfer to your chosen online photo storage site(s).Manufacturer Specifications
- Wi-Fi Security: Static WEP 40/104/128, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK Note: Shared WEP and Apple’s version of WEP TSN are not supported.
- Typical Range: 90 feet outdoors and 45 feet indoors
- Storage Capacity: 4.0GB
- Power: advanced power management optimizes use of camera battery
- Card Dimensions: SD standard 32mm x 24mm x 2.1mm
- Card Weight: 0.1oz.
