Are there wireless transfer options for cameras that use CompactFlash cards?
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I know Eye‑Fi cards are made for SD, not CompactFlash. Are there any practical alternatives for cameras that use CF cards, and is there a technical reason this has been limited? I'm also interested in whether using an SD Eye‑Fi card in a CF adapter is a workable option.
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Here is the latest answer on CF adapters for the 5DmkII and the 7D, on our site.
Instant Photo Transfer from CF Cameras
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Ziv. Eye-Fi co-founder
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Eye‑Fi did not natively support CompactFlash cards. The commonly discussed workaround was using an SD Eye‑Fi card in a CF adapter, but users and Eye‑Fi noted drawbacks such as reduced wireless range, slower transfer, and possible file corruption.
Later, Eye‑Fi began certifying some CF adapters for use with its SD cards on certain cameras, with compatibility guidance and setup instructions provided by Eye‑Fi. So the most realistic CF option mentioned is not a true CF wireless card, but an Eye‑Fi SD card plus a supported CF adapter.
Based on the answers provided, no widely recognized competing product offering the same wireless-transfer function as a native CF card was identified.
So, in short: native CF wireless options were not really available here; the practical route was a compatible CF adapter with an SD Eye‑Fi card, understanding the tradeoffs and checking camera compatibility first.
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