anyone get a flucard yet? or know when they will be available?

**7samurai** · 11-08-2013, 12:40 AM

Anyone get the flucard yet?
Can't wait to hear how it works.

Adam · 11-08-2013, 12:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 7samurai

Anyone get the flucard yet?
Can't wait to hear how it works.

According to Pentax USA, they will be available in December.

The rep at PhotoPlus said it's a rather simple implementation, but he went on to say that you could fully control the camera's basic settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focus), shoot, and review wirelessly, so it all sounds rather exciting!

**7samurai** · 11-08-2013, 01:24 AM

Adam, do you know if you want to view images, that it needs to be written to the flucard? or can you see images from both slots in the K-3?

AussieTrev · 11-08-2013, 01:56 AM

One was suppose to come with the K-3 in Australia, but it wasn't included. Just got a message back they are attending to it with an apology so sounds like they are available. Time will tell. I also am excited to see how it works.

Bob from Aus · 11-08-2013, 03:30 AM

Flu card arrived with my camera. I have only got as far as connecting to a tablet. I am almost certain is does not have all the functionality of the advertised Flu card. mine is 8 Mb and time will tell if it does any more than other wireless cards.

This utube describe what I think I have except mine is 8Gb

You Tube

Once the real deal is out It would find it useful if someone could do a video guide.

derekkite · 11-08-2013, 06:08 AM

Is yours the Pentax version? The standard flu card will simply upload photos.

Sandy Hancock · 11-08-2013, 06:37 AM

The FluCard Pro supplied with the Silver K-3 in Australia is DEFINITELY NOT the Pentax-specific version. I have yet to set mine up, so can not comment about its functionality.

Bob from Aus · 11-08-2013, 02:48 PM

When the 8gb flucard is in the camera and my tablet can read it

In the menu Under tools 3 - Wireless memory card - I get 'No wireless memory card inserted into SD2 card slot'

So the camera does not recognize the card as a wireless card. Not sure what this means.

Sandy Hancock · 11-08-2013, 04:08 PM

I get the same message. However, the card has successfully transferred a test image to my iPhone, so it seems to work.

raider · 11-08-2013, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

When the 8gb flucard is in the camera and my tablet can read it

In the menu Under tools 3 - Wireless memory card - I get 'No wireless memory card inserted into SD2 card slot'

So the camera does not recognize the card as a wireless card. Not sure what this means.

I experienced the same thing too. Not sure what this mean either.....

tzeentchiangod · 11-08-2013, 04:49 PM

It means you have a Flucard, but not a Pentax Flucard.

Sandy Hancock · 11-08-2013, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by tzeentchiangod

It means you have a Flucard, but not a Pentax Flucard.

Yep, I'm sure that's all it is.

bass3587 · 11-08-2013, 06:09 PM

Not trying to be a downer but I have my doubts about the Pentax version of the Flucard. Not that I have any evidence to go on, just a feeling. You would think that since they tout this as such a integral feature of the K3 it would make sense to have it available when the camera released don't you think?

Sandy Hancock · 11-08-2013, 06:21 PM

I have had the same nagging doubt. Fortunately tethering was not a major selling point for me.

Gordo · 11-08-2013, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by bass3587

Not trying to be a downer but I have my doubts about the Pentax version of the Flucard. Not that I have any evidence to go on, just a feeling. You would think that since they tout this as such a integral feature of the K3 it would make sense to have it available when the camera released don't you think?

I'm guessing the Flucard was a last minute addition to the K-3 feature set when someone finally realized a new flagship camera without WiFi or tethering would be laughable. So they went and negotiated a deal just a few months before release, not enough time to finish development in time for the planned K-3 release. Actually, I like the idea of having this functionality as an add-on so that it doesn't raise the price of the camera by $100, especially since most people probably don't need it. Kinda like not forcing you to buy an 18-55mm lens with every new camera body you buy.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by 7samurai Anyone get the flucard yet? Can't wait to hear how it works. According to Pentax USA, they will be available in December. The rep at PhotoPlus said it's a rather simple implementation, but he went on to say that you could fully control the camera's basic settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focus), shoot, and review wirelessly, so it all sounds rather exciting! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-08-2013, 01:24 AM	#3
7samurai Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 474 Original Poster	Adam, do you know if you want to view images, that it needs to be written to the flucard? or can you see images from both slots in the K-3?

11-08-2013, 01:56 AM	#4
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	One was suppose to come with the K-3 in Australia, but it wasn't included. Just got a message back they are attending to it with an apology so sounds like they are available. Time will tell. I also am excited to see how it works.

11-08-2013, 06:08 AM	#6
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Is yours the Pentax version? The standard flu card will simply upload photos.

11-08-2013, 06:37 AM	#7
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	The FluCard Pro supplied with the Silver K-3 in Australia is DEFINITELY NOT the Pentax-specific version. I have yet to set mine up, so can not comment about its functionality.

11-08-2013, 02:48 PM	#8
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	When the 8gb flucard is in the camera and my tablet can read it In the menu Under tools 3 - Wireless memory card - I get 'No wireless memory card inserted into SD2 card slot' So the camera does not recognize the card as a wireless card. Not sure what this means.

11-08-2013, 04:08 PM	#9
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I get the same message. However, the card has successfully transferred a test image to my iPhone, so it seems to work.

11-08-2013, 04:47 PM	#10
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Originally posted by Bob from Aus When the 8gb flucard is in the camera and my tablet can read it In the menu Under tools 3 - Wireless memory card - I get 'No wireless memory card inserted into SD2 card slot' So the camera does not recognize the card as a wireless card. Not sure what this means. I experienced the same thing too. Not sure what this mean either.....

11-08-2013, 04:49 PM	#11
tzeentchiangod Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	It means you have a Flucard, but not a Pentax Flucard.

11-08-2013, 05:21 PM	#12
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by tzeentchiangod It means you have a Flucard, but not a Pentax Flucard. Yep, I'm sure that's all it is.

11-08-2013, 06:09 PM	#13
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Not trying to be a downer but I have my doubts about the Pentax version of the Flucard. Not that I have any evidence to go on, just a feeling. You would think that since they tout this as such a integral feature of the K3 it would make sense to have it available when the camera released don't you think?

11-08-2013, 06:21 PM	#14
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I have had the same nagging doubt. Fortunately tethering was not a major selling point for me.

11-08-2013, 06:35 PM	#15
Gordo Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 67	Originally posted by bass3587 Not trying to be a downer but I have my doubts about the Pentax version of the Flucard. Not that I have any evidence to go on, just a feeling. You would think that since they tout this as such a integral feature of the K3 it would make sense to have it available when the camera released don't you think? I'm guessing the Flucard was a last minute addition to the K-3 feature set when someone finally realized a new flagship camera without WiFi or tethering would be laughable. So they went and negotiated a deal just a few months before release, not enough time to finish development in time for the planned K-3 release. Actually, I like the idea of having this functionality as an add-on so that it doesn't raise the price of the camera by $100, especially since most people probably don't need it. Kinda like not forcing you to buy an 18-55mm lens with every new camera body you buy.