Copying image files to mac from K-1 using Wi-Fi

TB-000 · 09-27-2016, 12:54 PM

I have finally got my Pentax K-1 body, and I am busy trying to figure out how to best use all the features.

There is one simple use case that I have not figured out how to do, or even if it possible at all to do:

The K-1 has Wi-Fi. To me is seems obvious that a network (like Wi-Fi) should be possible to use to make a copy of files (like the image files with the photos in the K-1).

I have been trying to figure out if I can use Wi-Fi to copy image files from the Pentax K-1 to my mac computer.

I have been able to get Wi-Fi network connection between the K-1 and the mac.
I have been able to copy image files from the K-1 to an iPad (with Image Sync).
I have been able to take the SD card from the K-1 and plug it into my mac to copy image files to my mac.
But I have not been able to figure out how to copy image files from the K-1 to my mac using Wi-Fi.

Does anyone know if it is possible to copy image files from the K-1 to a mac using Wi-Fi?
Does anyone know how to copy image files from the K-1 to a mac using Wi-Fi?

Thank you in advance for your advise!

---------- Post added 09-27-16 at 10:04 PM ----------

I just noticed that there was already a thread discussing this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/326014-help-k-1-wi-fi.html
Had I only found this in the search before posting, I could have avoided to bother you all again with this. Sorry.

theEight · 09-27-2016, 01:13 PM

.....simply because i store my images on network drives. Once connected to the K1 wifi i naturally lose connnectivity to my network

Adam · 09-27-2016, 01:50 PM

It's not really possible. There's a user developed windows app that can do it (originally developed for the K-S2, link in our in depth review of that camera), but on a Mac you'd basically be limited to running Image Sync using an Android emulator.

You can also tether via USB

TB-000 · 09-27-2016, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It's not really possible. There's a user developed windows app that can do it (originally developed for the K-S2, link in our in depth review of that camera), but on a Mac you'd basically be limited to running Image Sync using an Android emulator.

I had a look at the source code for this windows app. It does not look that complicated. The general idea is to transfer JSON encoded data using HTTP...
If I get a spare moment I might try to implement this as a mac application.
(Don't hold your breath. As a software professional and photography amateur, I usually do not have time for everything I find interesting...)

Adam · 09-27-2016, 03:00 PM

Yup, it looks like a simple interface. I might toy with a Java application that can deliver the same functionality- then the cross platform issue will be solved

**bwgv001** · 09-27-2016, 06:43 PM

How about Eye-Fi; isn't that available for Mac?

**rechmbrs** · 09-28-2016, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by TB-000

I have finally got my Pentax K-1 body, and I am busy trying to figure out how to best use all the features.

There is one simple use case that I have not figured out how to do, or even if it possible at all to do:

The K-1 has Wi-Fi. To me is seems obvious that a network (like Wi-Fi) should be possible to use to make a copy of files (like the image files with the photos in the K-1).

I have been trying to figure out if I can use Wi-Fi to copy image files from the Pentax K-1 to my mac computer.

I have been able to get Wi-Fi network connection between the K-1 and the mac.
I have been able to copy image files from the K-1 to an iPad (with Image Sync).
I have been able to take the SD card from the K-1 and plug it into my mac to copy image files to my mac.
But I have not been able to figure out how to copy image files from the K-1 to my mac using Wi-Fi.

Does anyone know if it is possible to copy image files from the K-1 to a mac using Wi-Fi?
Does anyone know how to copy image files from the K-1 to a mac using Wi-Fi?

Thank you in advance for your advise!

---------- Post added 09-27-16 at 10:04 PM ----------

I just noticed that there was already a thread discussing this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/326014-help-k-1-wi-fi.html
Had I only found this in the search before posting, I could have avoided to bother you all again with this. Sorry.

I believe that you can run Image Sync on MAC by using BlueStacks BlueStacks App Player for Mac | MacUpdate and Android like we have for PC.

RONC

09-27-2016, 12:54 PM	#1
TB-000 New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 15	Copying image files to mac from K-1 using Wi-Fi I have finally got my Pentax K-1 body, and I am busy trying to figure out how to best use all the features. There is one simple use case that I have not figured out how to do, or even if it possible at all to do: The K-1 has Wi-Fi. To me is seems obvious that a network (like Wi-Fi) should be possible to use to make a copy of files (like the image files with the photos in the K-1). I have been trying to figure out if I can use Wi-Fi to copy image files from the Pentax K-1 to my mac computer. I have been able to get Wi-Fi network connection between the K-1 and the mac. I have been able to copy image files from the K-1 to an iPad (with Image Sync). I have been able to take the SD card from the K-1 and plug it into my mac to copy image files to my mac. But I have not been able to figure out how to copy image files from the K-1 to my mac using Wi-Fi. Does anyone know if it is possible to copy image files from the K-1 to a mac using Wi-Fi? Does anyone know how to copy image files from the K-1 to a mac using Wi-Fi? Thank you in advance for your advise! ---------- Post added 09-27-16 at 10:04 PM ---------- I just noticed that there was already a thread discussing this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/326014-help-k-1-wi-fi.html Had I only found this in the search before posting, I could have avoided to bother you all again with this. Sorry.

09-27-2016, 01:13 PM	#2
theEight Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: HArtford CT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46	Doesnt fit my workflow..... .....simply because i store my images on network drives. Once connected to the K1 wifi i naturally lose connnectivity to my network

09-27-2016, 03:00 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Yup, it looks like a simple interface. I might toy with a Java application that can deliver the same functionality- then the cross platform issue will be solved 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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09-27-2016, 01:50 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	It's not really possible. There's a user developed windows app that can do it (originally developed for the K-S2, link in our in depth review of that camera), but on a Mac you'd basically be limited to running Image Sync using an Android emulator. You can also tether via USB

09-27-2016, 02:48 PM	#4
TB-000 New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 15 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam It's not really possible. There's a user developed windows app that can do it (originally developed for the K-S2, link in our in depth review of that camera), but on a Mac you'd basically be limited to running Image Sync using an Android emulator. I had a look at the source code for this windows app. It does not look that complicated. The general idea is to transfer JSON encoded data using HTTP... If I get a spare moment I might try to implement this as a mac application. (Don't hold your breath. As a software professional and photography amateur, I usually do not have time for everything I find interesting...)

09-27-2016, 06:43 PM	#6
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	How about Eye-Fi; isn't that available for Mac?

09-28-2016, 12:30 AM	#7
rechmbrs Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conroe, TX USA Posts: 423	Originally posted by TB-000 I have finally got my Pentax K-1 body, and I am busy trying to figure out how to best use all the features. There is one simple use case that I have not figured out how to do, or even if it possible at all to do: The K-1 has Wi-Fi. To me is seems obvious that a network (like Wi-Fi) should be possible to use to make a copy of files (like the image files with the photos in the K-1). I have been trying to figure out if I can use Wi-Fi to copy image files from the Pentax K-1 to my mac computer. I have been able to get Wi-Fi network connection between the K-1 and the mac. I have been able to copy image files from the K-1 to an iPad (with Image Sync). I have been able to take the SD card from the K-1 and plug it into my mac to copy image files to my mac. But I have not been able to figure out how to copy image files from the K-1 to my mac using Wi-Fi. Does anyone know if it is possible to copy image files from the K-1 to a mac using Wi-Fi? Does anyone know how to copy image files from the K-1 to a mac using Wi-Fi? Thank you in advance for your advise! ---------- Post added 09-27-16 at 10:04 PM ---------- I just noticed that there was already a thread discussing this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/326014-help-k-1-wi-fi.html Had I only found this in the search before posting, I could have avoided to bother you all again with this. Sorry. I believe that you can run Image Sync on MAC by using BlueStacks BlueStacks App Player for Mac \| MacUpdate and Android like we have for PC. RONC

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