Woooo hooo, my flu card has shipped...

normhead · 02-26-2014, 07:56 AM

Ordered 10/10/2013, shipped 02/26/2014. I haven't got the Canada Post shipping info yet, but it shouldn't be longer than 3 days.

Barry Pearson · 02-26-2014, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Ordered 10/10/2013, shipped 02/26/2014. I haven't got the Canada Post shipping info yet, but it shouldn't be longer than 3 days.

Mine arrived an hour ago. (UK).

But the lack of the sort of manual I would have expected is a bit limiting at the moment! I think I'm missing something.

dansamy · 02-26-2014, 08:22 AM

Woohoo!

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-26-2014, 09:53 AM

Good news, Norm. Tess - let him use it himself for at least three hours before you take it over.

normhead · 02-26-2014, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Good news, Norm. Tess - let him use it himself for at least three hours before you take it over.

She'd have to take my camera as well, oops....what am I suggesting? Cancel that thought.

devorama · 02-26-2014, 10:16 AM

Can people who are receiving their cards mention where they purchased them from please? It seems they are from Canadian or UK stores only so far.

Kayaker-J · 02-26-2014, 10:18 AM

Question for the knowledgeable, or intrepid experimenters: (I'm asking twice today...) How does the Toshiba FlashAir Wi-Fi card I got with my Olympus E-PL5 relate to the Pentax "exclusive" Flu card? Or to the Eye-Fi card option for the K-50? Can I get some mileage out of what I have on my new, on-the-way-now K-3? Thanks. -- Fred

**crewl1** · 02-26-2014, 10:20 AM

Generic Wi-Fi cards just transfer images out. The Pentax Flu card allows remote control of the K-3 camera to a certain degree.

normhead · 02-26-2014, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by devorama

Can people who are receiving their cards mention where they purchased them from please? It seems they are from Canadian or UK stores only so far.

Mine came from Henry's in Canada.

panoguy · 02-26-2014, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by Kayaker-J

Question for the knowledgeable, or intrepid experimenters: (I'm asking twice today...) How does the Toshiba FlashAir Wi-Fi card I got with my Olympus E-PL5 relate to the Pentax "exclusive" Flu card? Or to the Eye-Fi card option for the K-50? Can I get some mileage out of what I have on my new, on-the-way-now K-3? Thanks. -- Fred

As Larry said, only the Pentax-branded FluCard O-FC1 will control your camera (bi-directional communication) and allow for streaming live-view over wi-fi. The other cards will only allow browsing and transfer of the images on the card.

That said, the Toshiba FlashAir is essentially the same card and technology as the Trek FluCards, and by extension the new Pentax FluCard. Eye-fi is made by someone else...

Originally posted by normhead

Mine came from Henry's in Canada.

Well, they're shipping a day earlier than what I was told. Enjoy, and don't let all the grumpy UK folks with their "not fit for purpose" rants bother you too much. There is no manual available yet, but it's fairly self-explanatory for those with some patience and a calm demeanor. (Uh... yeah, so maybe let Tess figure it out for ya!

**crewl1** · 02-26-2014, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

it's fairly self-explanatory for those with some patience and a calm demeanor. (uh... Yeah, so maybe let tess figure it out for ya!

hahahaha

normhead · 02-26-2014, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

As Larry said, only the Pentax-branded FluCard O-FC1 will control your camera (bi-directional communication) and allow for streaming live-view over wi-fi. The other cards will only allow browsing and transfer of the images on the card.

That said, the Toshiba FlashAir is essentially the same card and technology as the Trek FluCards, and by extension the new Pentax FluCard. Eye-fi is made by someone else...

Well, they're shipping a day earlier than what I was told. Enjoy, and don't let all the grumpy UK folks with their "not fit for purpose" rants bother you too much. There is no manual available yet, but it's fairly self-explanatory for those with some patience and a calm demeanor. (Uh... yeah, so maybe let Tess figure it out for ya!

Originally posted by crewl1

hahahaha

Hey, I'm sitting right here , ya know?...

**monochrome** · 02-26-2014, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Kayaker-J

Question for the knowledgeable, or intrepid experimenters: (I'm asking twice today...) How does the Toshiba FlashAir Wi-Fi card I got with my Olympus E-PL5 relate to the Pentax "exclusive" Flu card? Or to the Eye-Fi card option for the K-50? Can I get some mileage out of what I have on my new, on-the-way-now K-3? Thanks. -- Fred

The Eye-Fi programming in the newer Pentax cameras (Q7, K50, K3) senses the presence of an Eye-Fi card in the slot and takes over some of the setup steps. I had an Eye-Fi xPro card in my Q already set up and when I stuck it in my K3 it instantly connected to my network and iPhone / iPad.

Once installed though it is still just a Eye-Fi wireless card as far as functions, as crewl1 said. AFAIK there isn't pre-programming for Toshiba cards.

waterfall · 02-26-2014, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

The Eye-Fi programming in the newer Pentax cameras (Q7, K50, K3) senses the presence of an Eye-Fi card in the slot and takes over some of the setup steps. I had an Eye-Fi xPro card in my Q already set up and when I stuck it in my K3 it instantly connected to my network and iPhone / iPad.

Once installed though it is still just a Eye-Fi wireless card as far as functions, as crewl1 said. AFAIK there isn't pre-programming for Toshiba cards.

Don't cross the beams! Oh, we are talking about FluCards, not Ghost Busters.

Barry Pearson · 02-26-2014, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by devorama

Can people who are receiving their cards mention where they purchased them from please? It seems they are from Canadian or UK stores only so far.

I bought mine from SRS Microsystems (normally just called SRS), a very well respected Pentax supplier in the UK. I've been buying from there for years, and have had good service and low prices.

It came this afternoon, and I've just spent hours with friends playing with it. Unfortunately we haven't got the operating manual that is supposed to exist, so had to experiment, and there are still some issues., for example with things timing out.

However, we achieved some useful results using 2 cards, putting DNGs onto card 1 and JPEGs onto the Flucard in slot 2. Then we could focus by clicking on the Live View images shown on the PC, and download and view the JPEG, but just leave the DNG on card 1 for later downloading. That appears to be a good way of working - is it the intended way?

02-26-2014, 07:56 AM	#1
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02-26-2014, 08:14 AM	#2
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by normhead Ordered 10/10/2013, shipped 02/26/2014. I haven't got the Canada Post shipping info yet, but it shouldn't be longer than 3 days. Mine arrived an hour ago. (UK). But the lack of the sort of manual I would have expected is a bit limiting at the moment! I think I'm missing something.

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dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Woohoo!

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Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Good news, Norm. Tess - let him use it himself for at least three hours before you take it over.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448 Original Poster	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Good news, Norm. Tess - let him use it himself for at least three hours before you take it over. She'd have to take my camera as well, oops....what am I suggesting? Cancel that thought.

02-26-2014, 10:16 AM	#6
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	Can people who are receiving their cards mention where they purchased them from please? It seems they are from Canadian or UK stores only so far.

02-26-2014, 10:18 AM	#7
Kayaker-J Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 535	Question for the knowledgeable, or intrepid experimenters: (I'm asking twice today...) How does the Toshiba FlashAir Wi-Fi card I got with my Olympus E-PL5 relate to the Pentax "exclusive" Flu card? Or to the Eye-Fi card option for the K-50? Can I get some mileage out of what I have on my new, on-the-way-now K-3? Thanks. -- Fred

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Generic Wi-Fi cards just transfer images out. The Pentax Flu card allows remote control of the K-3 camera to a certain degree.

02-26-2014, 10:28 AM	#9
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448 Original Poster	Originally posted by devorama Can people who are receiving their cards mention where they purchased them from please? It seems they are from Canadian or UK stores only so far. Mine came from Henry's in Canada.

02-26-2014, 10:42 AM	#10
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Kayaker-J Question for the knowledgeable, or intrepid experimenters: (I'm asking twice today...) How does the Toshiba FlashAir Wi-Fi card I got with my Olympus E-PL5 relate to the Pentax "exclusive" Flu card? Or to the Eye-Fi card option for the K-50? Can I get some mileage out of what I have on my new, on-the-way-now K-3? Thanks. -- Fred As Larry said, only the Pentax-branded FluCard O-FC1 will control your camera (bi-directional communication) and allow for streaming live-view over wi-fi. The other cards will only allow browsing and transfer of the images on the card. That said, the Toshiba FlashAir is essentially the same card and technology as the Trek FluCards, and by extension the new Pentax FluCard. Eye-fi is made by someone else... Originally posted by normhead Mine came from Henry's in Canada. Well, they're shipping a day earlier than what I was told. Enjoy, and don't let all the grumpy UK folks with their "not fit for purpose" rants bother you too much. There is no manual available yet, but it's fairly self-explanatory for those with some patience and a calm demeanor. (Uh... yeah, so maybe let Tess figure it out for ya!

02-26-2014, 10:59 AM	#11
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by panoguy it's fairly self-explanatory for those with some patience and a calm demeanor. (uh... Yeah, so maybe let tess figure it out for ya! hahahaha

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02-26-2014, 11:21 AM	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448 Original Poster	Originally posted by panoguy As Larry said, only the Pentax-branded FluCard O-FC1 will control your camera (bi-directional communication) and allow for streaming live-view over wi-fi. The other cards will only allow browsing and transfer of the images on the card. That said, the Toshiba FlashAir is essentially the same card and technology as the Trek FluCards, and by extension the new Pentax FluCard. Eye-fi is made by someone else... Well, they're shipping a day earlier than what I was told. Enjoy, and don't let all the grumpy UK folks with their "not fit for purpose" rants bother you too much. There is no manual available yet, but it's fairly self-explanatory for those with some patience and a calm demeanor. (Uh... yeah, so maybe let Tess figure it out for ya! Originally posted by crewl1 hahahaha Hey, I'm sitting right here , ya know?...

02-26-2014, 11:26 AM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Kayaker-J Question for the knowledgeable, or intrepid experimenters: (I'm asking twice today...) How does the Toshiba FlashAir Wi-Fi card I got with my Olympus E-PL5 relate to the Pentax "exclusive" Flu card? Or to the Eye-Fi card option for the K-50? Can I get some mileage out of what I have on my new, on-the-way-now K-3? Thanks. -- Fred The Eye-Fi programming in the newer Pentax cameras (Q7, K50, K3) senses the presence of an Eye-Fi card in the slot and takes over some of the setup steps. I had an Eye-Fi xPro card in my Q already set up and when I stuck it in my K3 it instantly connected to my network and iPhone / iPad. Once installed though it is still just a Eye-Fi wireless card as far as functions, as crewl1 said. *AFAIK* there isn't pre-programming for Toshiba cards.

02-26-2014, 03:13 PM	#14
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by monochrome The Eye-Fi programming in the newer Pentax cameras (Q7, K50, K3) senses the presence of an Eye-Fi card in the slot and takes over some of the setup steps. I had an Eye-Fi xPro card in my Q already set up and when I stuck it in my K3 it instantly connected to my network and iPhone / iPad. Once installed though it is still just a Eye-Fi wireless card as far as functions, as crewl1 said. *AFAIK* there isn't pre-programming for Toshiba cards. Don't cross the beams! Oh, we are talking about FluCards, not Ghost Busters.

02-26-2014, 04:08 PM	#15
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by devorama Can people who are receiving their cards mention where they purchased them from please? It seems they are from Canadian or UK stores only so far. I bought mine from SRS Microsystems (normally just called SRS), a very well respected Pentax supplier in the UK. I've been buying from there for years, and have had good service and low prices. It came this afternoon, and I've just spent hours with friends playing with it. Unfortunately we haven't got the operating manual that is supposed to exist, so had to experiment, and there are still some issues., for example with things timing out. However, we achieved some useful results using 2 cards, putting DNGs onto card 1 and JPEGs onto the Flucard in slot 2. Then we could focus by clicking on the Live View images shown on the PC, and download and view the JPEG, but just leave the DNG on card 1 for later downloading. That appears to be a good way of working - is it the intended way?