How Canon is Changing Photography With New Wireless Transfer Units

Canon recently announced that they are releasing three new wireless file transmitters (WFT) that will give professional photographers added ability to streamline their workflow process by helping to upload and share their work around the world within seconds of snapping a photo. These new wireless transfer units make it easy for photographers to connect to Wi-Fi or LAN networks with a simple touch of a button. Photographers are ecstatic with this new leap in technology that will allow photographers the world over to speed up the process of downloading their photos, transferring files, and so much more. The first three new WTF models are set to accompany the top three professional digital SLR camera models that Canon offers: The WFF-E2 II A for the 1D Mark IV, the WFT-E4 IIA for the 5D Mark II, and the WFT-EF A for the 7D.

All of these first WFT models gives photographers the unique ability to fire 10 different cameras at the same time with the included Camera Linking feature. While most professionals do not have 10 of these high end DSLRs sitting around, many of them have two, and the possibilities with just two are amazing. Think about it: A wedding kiss lasts just a few short seconds, and a single photographer can't possibly attain multiple angles, distances, or even apertures in that tiny span of time. However, with the WFT Camera Linking feature they can easily set up two cameras in completely different areas and capture unique shots as never possible before - at least when shooting alone.

These units also integrate with Bluetooth GPS or hard wired GPS devices to allow photojournalists or even wildlife photographers to geotag their images. Event photographers will be able to instantly send their shots to storage or print, or even have a live feed of their images up on a projection screen at the event. The possibilities are endless!

"The high-tech world of digital photography has presented professional photographers with new methods for image capture and delivery, streamlining workflows and providing digital delivery from across a room, or across the world. The level of connection and control offered by our new WFT units along with their enhanced ease-of-use will change the methods and speed by which professionals deliver images and conduct business," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.

Just some of the features of these new wireless file transmitters are:

Compatibility with 802.11a/b/g wireless networks so you're sure to be able to connect to whichever wireless network is available. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup technology included on these units allows photographers who don't have a strong networking knowledge to work with them easily. FTP mode and Server Mode allows photographers to browse a connected camera as they would a computer hard drive, to download or upload files fast. It supports up to three browsing users at a time. EOS Utility mode gives full remote shooting control with live view, meaning a photographer can set up the camera, view, and shoot what they see all remotely from a computer. As mentioned above, the camera linking function allows up to 10 compatible cameras to be fired off at the same time, even when positioned far apart. As you can see, these new WFT units are changing the way photographers work, and we're excited to see how far this technology will take us.

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English Premier League to See Changing of Guard

In the past decade, the English Premier League has been largely been dominated by three main clubs - Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. While Liverpool have often been bandied together as one of the Big Four, it has usually been the former three who have contested the title. Apart from a period when Jose Mourinho arrived to blaze a trail in English football, it has been Manchester United who have won most of the titles at stake since the advent of this elite division. Under the watchful eye of Sir Alex Ferguson, the Red Devils have been the undisputed masters of the domain in which they are competing in.

Yet the stranglehold the three clubs have held over the rest of the field could be under threat with fresh financial investment pouring into the coffers of other clubs. While self sufficiency and sustenance is still a subject of much debate in the Premier League owing to recent situations with clubs like Portsmouth, there is no stopping the rich businessmen and individuals who have decided to make the league their playing ground. Ironically, it was Chelsea who set the wheels in motion when years ago, Russian billionaire rolled into town and fueled the club with his billions on their way to success.

This time, it is the group of Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and to a certain extent, Aston Villa, who are raising the markers in laying down their challenge to the old guards of the Premier League. The Eastlands club are the most extravagant of the lot - splashing out millions of pounds in order to force their way into the elite and hoping to displace United as the top club not only in Manchester, but also in the world. While Manchester City enjoy the greater support domestically compared to the Red Devils, their achievements have paled in comparison. City are also often the butt of jokes and the self deprecating nature of their fans reflect this - so used are they to the stumbles their dearest team have made a habit of creating for themselves.

Since Middle East businessman Sheikh Mansour took over last year, City have made bold statements of intent by snapping up world class players on huge transfer fees. Their highlight so far must have been the signing of Carlos Tevez from their city rivals United last season in a controversial move that ultimately brought results in the form of a 20 goal season from the Argentinian. The club is also constantly in the headlines for tabling sky high bids for the best players from other clubs and this summer will certainly not be the last in which they will throw money around in order to build an invincible team. The Premier League title will be their main objective next season and City are ready to back their ambitions with cold hard cash.

Tottenham Hotspur, or Spurs as they are popularly known, may not have the deep reserves that Manchester City enjoy, but they are still generously bankrolled by club owner Joe Lewis. While they may not have been able to attract the biggest stars, in Harry Redknapp they have a manager who consistently brings out the best in every player he takes under his wings. The club has also focused on signing some of the most promising youngsters in both British and European football with the likes of Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon now flourishing at White Hart Lane. Their tussle for the fourth Champions League spot with Manchester City highlights the progress they have made under Redknapp and most importantly, a critical mental hurdle they may have finally overcome under his charge. Previously, Spurs were often the poorer neighbours of Arsenal as they fail to figure amongst English football's biggest prizes despite being one of the best supported clubs in the country.

Aston Villa certainly do not rank amongst the richest clubs in the Premier League but they have consistently picked out the best bargains from the talents left behind by the other top clubs. In Martin O'Neill, they also have a coach who is capable of forging a team that is always strong on teamwork and unity. That ethos carried them to the brink of Champions League football this season although the Midlands club fell short once again. It could see the club slip into the shadows of anonymity or the opposite effect could result. O'Neill is certainly a fighter and owner Randy Lerner is nevertheless an ambitious one. Investment could still pour into the club in the summer and they would certainly continue to figure as one of the clubs pushing the established order.

With Liverpool fading into obscurity as a result of continuing boardroom chaos and no lack of rebuilding in store for Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea when the Premier League season ends, the momentum could slowly shift in the direction of Manchester City and Spurs, and perhaps Villa if they manage to retain their core squad. While many in football maintain that money cannot buy success overnight, City and Spurs have certainly showed that it can turn sleeping giants into active ones. If the two clubs can balance headline grabbing transfers with results on the pitch, who is to say that the Premier League Big Four could be significantly different a few seasons down the road?

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