Originally Posted by
briwasson
It's another gadget, but you might want to consider picking up an iPod touch to act as a bridge between your EyeFi and whatever network you'll have access to. EyeFi shows it has an app that allows direct transfer to an iPhone, then you can use the iPod to upload to the hotspot and easily configure it to access various hotspots.
Part of the appeal of the EyeFi for me was to eliminate using another gadget. I actually own a Nokia N800 that takes the same memory as my camera, so if I wanted to carry another half pound I could take that and would not need to bother with the EyeFi. Since I am trying to go
crazy light this trip that does not appeal to me. I am shooting for a total of 40 pounds of gear
including the bike. The Olympus Pen E-PL1 and extra lens is just about my only weight splurge.
Originally Posted by
briwasson
I guess for the EyeFi to automatically upload pics whenever it finds a hotspot you'd have to leave the camera on most of the time?
My plan was to upload when I stopped for a break in places where there was WiFi. That might not even mean turning the camera on. I am pretty sure the EyeFi Card will work outside the camera. It just needs to be powered. That could be done by plugging it in to a little card reader that is plugged in to a USB charger or other power supply. That would suffice if the desire is to conserve camera battery.