mikkowilson
Steadi-Guru
A few months ago I found out about a cool product called "EyeFi".
It's a SD memory card, with a WiFi transmitter built in that can upload your photos to the 'net right from a camera. Nifty.
It's not a new product by any means, but new to me. So I bought myself one, to promptly find that it doesn't work with my SD to CF card adapter for my aging Rebel XT (350D). So (finally) faced with the excuse I'd been waiting for, I got myself a new camera; a 60D.
Paired with my new 'droid with "Portable Hot-spot" mode, I've been wondering around town for the past few weeks, shooting and posting live to my website. I must say I am quite amazed at what technology can do these days. (It took a few hours, but I did successfully even try uploading a short video clip. 1080p24, right to the internet from the camera without a computer. :shocked: But this camera is for stills.)
Those of you who've followed my NAB and IBC coverage in the past will know that I strive to provide the best, and fastest, reporting. So, using some handy free code, I've created a live photo gallery for my NAB 2011 coverage:
http://nab.mikkowilson.com/2011/
I've thrown a couple of shots up there as a test. Photos will be uploaded to the gallery live in real time throughout the next week. Depending on network coverage, I've timed as fast as 23 seconds from when I press the shutter to the photos appearing in the gallery on my 2G network up here in Alaska. My provider claims I'll get 3G speeds once I get to Vegas. If a picture is a thousand words; that's way faster than I can type!
One of my 2 EyeFi cards, and a traditional SD card for backup.
The page also incorporates some features I've used in past years. Most notably my Twitter feed, which I plan to use more than ever this year; and my "Cellphone Pager" that sends messages directly to my cellphone from the site to allow viewers to ask me questions live during the show when I can't always get to check the threads here on DVXuser.
The gallery also features rating and commenting; as well as hotlinking. So feel free to comment there, or post the images here and talk about them. Just respect the rules in my copyright notice of course.
Hot-spot to go, also known as "Battery Hog Mode".
A basic inventory of some of the gear I'm carrying:
60D - Main camera
Rebel XT / 350D - Backup
Assortment of lenses, flash, etc...
2 4GB EyeFi cards
Nexus One running Android 2.3.3, unlimited data roaming on AT&T
My (somewhat) trusty old Laptop
2 IDX Endura E7 batteries & power conversion to USB kit - I can run my phone alone for about 5 days non-stop; on each battery.
I'm taking smaller batteries to the show; this setup is overkill - it would probably run my phone for about 2 weeks.
I'm traveling with fellow DVXuser Jake Carpenter, who will be bringing a few additional items to our arsenal:
Another camera,
A 3rd EyFi Card
A MyFi portable hot-spot running on Verizon
A Nook Color and a Netbook ... because you can never have enough screens.
And of course an iPhone, with tethering on AT&T.
My trusty old Rebel XT will be along as backup.
This should all mean no more waiting for me to get back to my hotel and spend an hour or two wading through to post all my photos for the day late in the evening. Because, hey; it's 2011, and live news is what I do.
- Mikko
It's a SD memory card, with a WiFi transmitter built in that can upload your photos to the 'net right from a camera. Nifty.
It's not a new product by any means, but new to me. So I bought myself one, to promptly find that it doesn't work with my SD to CF card adapter for my aging Rebel XT (350D). So (finally) faced with the excuse I'd been waiting for, I got myself a new camera; a 60D.
Paired with my new 'droid with "Portable Hot-spot" mode, I've been wondering around town for the past few weeks, shooting and posting live to my website. I must say I am quite amazed at what technology can do these days. (It took a few hours, but I did successfully even try uploading a short video clip. 1080p24, right to the internet from the camera without a computer. :shocked: But this camera is for stills.)
Those of you who've followed my NAB and IBC coverage in the past will know that I strive to provide the best, and fastest, reporting. So, using some handy free code, I've created a live photo gallery for my NAB 2011 coverage:
http://nab.mikkowilson.com/2011/
I've thrown a couple of shots up there as a test. Photos will be uploaded to the gallery live in real time throughout the next week. Depending on network coverage, I've timed as fast as 23 seconds from when I press the shutter to the photos appearing in the gallery on my 2G network up here in Alaska. My provider claims I'll get 3G speeds once I get to Vegas. If a picture is a thousand words; that's way faster than I can type!
One of my 2 EyeFi cards, and a traditional SD card for backup.
The page also incorporates some features I've used in past years. Most notably my Twitter feed, which I plan to use more than ever this year; and my "Cellphone Pager" that sends messages directly to my cellphone from the site to allow viewers to ask me questions live during the show when I can't always get to check the threads here on DVXuser.
The gallery also features rating and commenting; as well as hotlinking. So feel free to comment there, or post the images here and talk about them. Just respect the rules in my copyright notice of course.
Hot-spot to go, also known as "Battery Hog Mode".
A basic inventory of some of the gear I'm carrying:
60D - Main camera
Rebel XT / 350D - Backup
Assortment of lenses, flash, etc...
2 4GB EyeFi cards
Nexus One running Android 2.3.3, unlimited data roaming on AT&T
My (somewhat) trusty old Laptop
2 IDX Endura E7 batteries & power conversion to USB kit - I can run my phone alone for about 5 days non-stop; on each battery.
I'm taking smaller batteries to the show; this setup is overkill - it would probably run my phone for about 2 weeks.
I'm traveling with fellow DVXuser Jake Carpenter, who will be bringing a few additional items to our arsenal:
Another camera,
A 3rd EyFi Card
A MyFi portable hot-spot running on Verizon
A Nook Color and a Netbook ... because you can never have enough screens.
And of course an iPhone, with tethering on AT&T.
My trusty old Rebel XT will be along as backup.
This should all mean no more waiting for me to get back to my hotel and spend an hour or two wading through to post all my photos for the day late in the evening. Because, hey; it's 2011, and live news is what I do.
- Mikko
