Designed for the EOS 7D Mark II, this second version of the WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter from Canon permits transferring of image files using either wired or wireless LAN connections. When utilizing a wired connection, support is available for Ethernet-1000BASE-T for quick transfers, and if transferring files wirelessly, support is available for the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standard. DLNA media server connectivity is also supported as well as the ability to pair Bluetooth-compatible GPS devices for direct geotagging capabilities. Utilizing the included USB 3.0 interface cable, this unit connects directly to the 7D Mark II for fast and extensive support when transferring image files.

Permits Wired or Wireless File Transfers    For EOS 7D Mark II DSLR    Supports Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n    Supports Wired LAN Ethernet-1000BASE-T    GPS Devices Can Connect via Bluetooth    DLNA Media Server Compatible

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with the 5D mkII?

A: The Canon WFT-E7A is compatible with the 5D3 only.

Q: 2. Can I use this on 5D III?

A: The 5D III uses the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7A. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with the WFT-E8A.

Q: 3. Do i need to buy a special cable to use this with the 5Dm3? OR does it work out of the box?

A: All connecting cables are in the box. What isn't in the box is a Canon LPE-6N battery and charger.

Q: 4. Is it compatible with 5D Mark IV?

A: A this time, the no longer available Canon WFT-E7A (V1) is listed as being for the 5D Mark III and the Canon WFT-E7A (V2) is just for the 7D Mark II. No word as to the 5D Mark IV. However, since Wi-Fi and NFC is included in the 5D Mark IV, it is unlikely that any version of the WFT-E7A is needed.

Q: 5. Can this be used to shoot tethered? as in, I shoot normally with the camera but the files import into lightroom as their taken? I already have a camranger, I don't need a wireless remote.

A: You can import images to PC into FTP folder as you shoot but not into Lightroom etc. You can use EOS utility wireless and transfer images and open in Photoshop or lightroom. I also have camranger and like it better.

Q: 6. will the WFT-E8a transmitted photo files to a ipad ?

A: Yes it can.

Q: 7. Does this devise transmit videodata, live video?

A: This is meant for still image file transfer only.

Q: 8. Does this work with C500 mark II?

A: According to Canon's website, it is not listed as an accessory for the C500 mk2.

Q: 9. If you use this device to transfer files as you shoot will those files also write to one or two cards if they are in the camera? thanks

A: Yes - you can write to both cards. The transfer happens for the card that is being used as the display (you can set either card 1 or card 2 to display its contents).

Q: 10. can it work with a ipad ?

A: Yes.