k-hawinkler Posted April 21, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 21, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I updated my iPad to version 4.3.2, Eye-Fi Pro X2 to Firmware version 4.5022, and Eye-Fi Center software to version 3.3, enabled Direct Mode by following the instructions in Setting up Direct Mode with the Eye-Fi iOS App | Support and have been successfully transmitting jpg images directly from the Eye-Fi card in the M9 to the iPad. I had the bottom plate on the M9. Of course, the M9 was in close proximity to the iPad. Best, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Ricard Posted April 21, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 21, 2011 Do you know if the card is supposed to work with the iPhone as well? I'd love to have a web quality file transmitted directly to my iPhone. I have no use for transmitting to the iPad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted April 21, 2011 Do you know if the card is supposed to work with the iPhone as well? I'd love to have a web quality file transmitted directly to my iPhone. I have no use for transmitting to the iPad. Yes, Quote from Setting up Direct Mode with the Eye-Fi iOS App | Support : "In order to make use of Eye-Fi Direct Mode on your Apple iOS device you will need to be sure you have the following before you begin. Eye-Fi Center version 3.3 or higher Eye-Fi Card with firmware version 4.5021 or higher An iPhone or iPad with iOS 4.0 or higher The Eye-Fi app for the iPhone or iPad version 2.0.1 or higher Computer and iPhone/iPad with an internet connection " Best, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted April 21, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 21, 2011 Just a word of caution, in case you haven't seen the other discussions. There was an M9 owner (can't remember what board) that had terrible luck with his Eye-Fi card causing damage to his camera. Apparently there's been more than one person since Eye-Fi has now released an official "Known Issue" statement. Known Issues with Leica Cameras | Support Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted April 21, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 21, 2011 Nice to see that the iFad functionality has almost caught up with the original version of the Galaxy Tab... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted April 21, 2011 Share #6 Posted April 21, 2011 I had the bottom plate on the M9. Of course, the M9 was in close proximity to the iPad.How close does it need to be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcoder Posted April 21, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 21, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Nice to see that the iFad functionality has almost caught up with the original version of the Galaxy Tab... "Original" and "Galaxy Tab" should not be in the same sentence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted April 21, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 21, 2011 ...by that token, neither should Apple and trustworthy... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcoder Posted April 21, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 21, 2011 Just a storm in a teacup, IMHO. petewarden/iPhoneTracker @ GitHub Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted April 21, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 21, 2011 From the source you have cited: "The most immediate problem is that this data is stored in an easily-readable form on your machine. Any other program you run or user with access to your machine can look through it. The more fundamental problem is that Apple are collecting this information at all. Cell-phone providers collect similar data almost inevitably as part of their operations, but it’s kept behind their firewall. It normally requires a court order to gain access to it, whereas this is available to anyone who can get their hands on your phone or computer. By passively logging your location without your permission, Apple have made it possible for anyone from a jealous spouse to a private investigator to get a detailed picture of your movements." ...if you are happy with this, that's your lookout. I'm not. RIPA compliance is one thing, this is corporate invasion of privacy on a massive and insidious scale. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted April 21, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 21, 2011 Apparently there's been more than one person since Eye-Fi has now released an official "Known Issue" statement. Strange that this should happen. Is the Eye-Fi card different in it's physical dimensions to a normal SD card or is the M9 SD card slot in some way non-standard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Fines Posted April 21, 2011 Share #12 Posted April 21, 2011 Strange that this should happen. Is the Eye-Fi card different in it's physical dimensions to a normal SD card or is the M9 SD card slot in some way non-standard? I've spoken with folks at Eye-Fi and other SD slot makers. Seems that instead of buying the SD slot component from a third party to put into the M9, Leica decided to engineer their own. Their design, while close, isn't quite 100% 'standard'. This is why the Eye-Fi card (and several other SD cards that work on most every other camera on the planet) have trouble in the M9. Too bad. I used to use the Eye-Fi in my m9 and really would like to now, but am hesitant given the 'known issue' statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted April 21, 2011 Just a word of caution, in case you haven't seen the other discussions. There was an M9 owner (can't remember what board) that had terrible luck with his Eye-Fi card causing damage to his camera. Apparently there's been more than one person since Eye-Fi has now released an official "Known Issue" statement. Known Issues with Leica Cameras | Support Thanks. I was aware of that. Quote from their website: "Eye-Fi X2 Cards • known issues? The Leica M9 is not compatible with Eye-Fi X2 Cards. Eye-Fi has received reports that the Leica M9 may experience physical damage to the SD card slot after inserting and ejecting an Eye-Fi Card. An Eye-Fi Card should not be inserted into the Leica M9 because the removal of the card may render the SD card slot inoperable thereafter. This known issue is present in Eye-Fi X2 Cards. The wireless range of an Eye-Fi card inserted in the Leica M8 and Leica M9 models is generally limited to less than 15 feet (5 M) due to the metal plate that covers the bottom of the camera. When using an Eye-Fi Card in these models, keep the camera as close to the wireless router or computer (if using Ad Hoc) as possible to maximize performance. This known issue is present in Eye-Fi X2 Cards." Another interesting statement is from Bo_Lorentzen, especially post #26 of http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/159014-eyefi-my-m9.html. I don't know what is factual and what isn't. So far, I have not noticed any problems. YMMV and I am not recommending anyone else doing what I am doing. If you use the Eye-Fi card it is at your own risk. IIRC, there used to be a similar warning for the M8. Now Support states, quote: "Leica M8 Eye-Fi X2 Cards ... √ Yes, these cards work in this camera. • known issues? The wireless range of an Eye-Fi card inserted in the Leica M8 and Leica M9 models is generally limited to less than 15 feet (5 M) due to the metal plate that covers the bottom of the camera. When using an Eye-Fi Card in these models, keep the camera as close to the wireless router or computer (if using Ad Hoc) as possible to maximize performance. This known issue is present in Eye-Fi X2 Cards." Go figure.:confused: Best, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted April 21, 2011 How close does it need to be? Please, see my previous post. Thanks, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share #15 Posted April 21, 2011 I've spoken with folks at Eye-Fi and other SD slot makers. Seems that instead of buying the SD slot component from a third party to put into the M9, Leica decided to engineer their own. Their design, while close, isn't quite 100% 'standard'. This is why the Eye-Fi card (and several other SD cards that work on most every other camera on the planet) have trouble in the M9. Too bad. I used to use the Eye-Fi in my m9 and really would like to now, but am hesitant given the 'known issue' statement. Does anybody know details about how the SD card slot gets damaged? Thanks, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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