bob_williams6 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Hello, I have a 1Ds and I recently purchased the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A. I have not been about to get it to work yet (not tech savy enough). It just seems to me that using it mayl be more difficult that I imagined. I would be using it mostly in the studio. It seems to me that perhaps I should just return the WFT and just teather the camera using a firewire cable. My last DSLR (Nikon D1) was a disaster when trying to connect via firewire. It worked when it wanted to therefore it made sense not to use the firewire cable. I have a Leif digital camera back that works only when connected to the computer via SCSI and it works great. I am hoping that my Canon would not have any connection issues so......I would be connecting to an Apple G5 dual 2Ghz....Has anyone used a firewire cable to transfer files in the studio? Is it reliable? Does it connect easily? Has anyone tried to use a long cable like a 50' firewire? As always, thanks Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Connecting a firwire cable from camera to computor is a snap and it works great. The only trouble I've come across is the cable sometimes wants to unplug. (I think it should have been a threaded connection) Then again so does the sync cord and thats been a problem since they invented it.....anyway. Using the firewire cable is a no brainer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_williams6 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Thanks I'll give it a shot tomorrow. I agree that they should make the firewire plug threaded. I'll try to make some kind of gaffing tape rig that helps to secure it to the camera when in use. I really want to find a way to make the files come up automaticly in photoshop after they have been taken. There must be a way with applescript. I am used to using studio backs such as the Leif DCB... after taking a shot the image is right there ready in front of you - no need to open. When taking high volume shots in a studio every step that can be eliminated can save dozens of hours per year and make the process more enjoyable. Is there any easy way to do this that you are aware of? Does the Canon software allow this? (they would open in the canon software rather than photoshop but that would still be good) Take Care - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_williams6 Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Sorry guys - I kind of feel like a fool. I now can answer my own questions. I have had the camera for a few weeks and have not had the time to really work with it yet. I just tried the software that comes with the camera and it works great. I was kind of jaded from the experience I had with the D1. I will return the WFT. It is much easier to control the camera via firewire that it would be to have the files sent over wireless without having control of the camera from the computer. The Canon software is perfect. It does everything that I would want it to other than no shortcut key for file delete - software writers come on! I will use the EOS just like my other studio Cam (Leaf) - right from the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Bob, if you really want the <big>best</big> program for working with the canon 1ds you should look here (www.phaseone.com) and use the "Capture One Pro software" It is the <big>best</big>. It is a fantastic program. Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_williams6 Posted March 19, 2005 Author Share Posted March 19, 2005 Earl - thanks for the tip. What are the advantages that the Phase One Capture has over the Canon Capture? I have not worked much with the Canon software (just started with it last night) it seemed to do just about everything that I could want however if the Phase One is better I'll go ahead and order it now rather than having to change my workflow later. Phase One makes great stuff that is all high end. I imagine that it is probably smarter software - things like no shortcut key for file delete would not happen- just a guess. Is it faster? More reliable? More features? Do you know the cost? I'll be checking it out and if I get it I'll post my opinion. thanks again - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_williams6 Posted March 19, 2005 Author Share Posted March 19, 2005 One more thing - the firewire cable that goes from the camera to the computer - it is a 6 pin to 4 pin... right? I need to order some longer ones - 15' and 30'. Is there any place that you know of that makes a heave duty cable with nice flexibiliy? thanks - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Bob, you can download the software for free for a 30 day trial at their site. I recommend it.<p> <u>The cable</u>: have only used the one that came with the camera and it's a straight (standard) firewire to firewire.....both ends are the same.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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