And Nikon Image Space will involve more than just a name change and broader mobile support.
This time around, there are improved app versions for both iOS and Android available on the respective Appstore marketplaces. An iPhone/iOS version followed in 2012.īut myPicturetown never really caught on, and Nikon is hoping the rebranded site will see more success. Nikon shooters with Wi-Fi enabled cameras could upload images directly from their cameras but other Nikon users could access the site directly via a web browser or dedicated mobile apps on Blackberry (yes, Blackberry) and other mobile phones. It was never clear to me why that mattered, but I suppose the implication is one of exclusivity. When launched, Nikon lauded it as being the only photo sharing and storage site created by a camera manufacturer.
MyPicturetown has been around since 2007.
The original myPicturetown started as an add-on feature bundled with Nikon consumer cameras in an attempt to foster brand loyalty and perceived value. In an online world filled with sites like 500px and Flickr, to say nothing of Facebook and other more generalized social media sites, a new photo sharing site is clearly up against stiff competition. The change actually took place back in January 2013 but if you hadn't heard about it, don't worry. It's actually a rebranded and retooled version of their initial foray into online picture sharing, originally dubbed myPicturetown. Upon selecting the “Take Pictures Remotely” option in the app, Live View is started automatically, allowing you to now see on your smart device what the camera sees.Nikon Image Space is a photo sharing and online storage service run by Nikon. You can now access the camera from the app. For step-by-step instructions on setting up those types of connections, please see your camera's User's Manual. Connecting this way is the quickest and easiest because it is an unencrypted connection.Īndroid™ users also have the option of connecting via Push-button WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) if their smart device supports push-button WPS, or PIN-entry WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). The following instructions can be used by both Android™ and iOS users-connect by selecting the camera’s WI-FI NETWORK or SSID on the smart device. There are three different ways that an Android user can connect to their compatible camera and only one way for an iOS user to connect a camera to their smart device.
You must have a media card inserted in the camera for the Wi-Fi menus to be fully accessible.įor those using Android™-powered devices, download the app from the Google Play™ Store and install it on your Android™ device.įor those with an iOS device download the app from the iTunes Online Store®. In order to use the Wi-Fi feature of Nikon cameras that have built-in Wi-Fi, you’ll need to download the free “ Wireless Mobile Utility” app. Using the Compatible Camera's built-in Wi-Fi This can be accessed via the settings menu in the app. If you're shooting images that will only be displayed digitally, you can go ahead and set your camera to record smaller size files.įor those who want to shoot using the higher resolutions available in your camera, set the app up so that it only downloads the recommended size or even smaller VGA size image while recording the high res.
JPG fine/large will also give you larger files than choosing JPG Basic/medium or small. This is because the larger the file size, the longer it will take to travel from the camera to the device, so it is suggested that you use JPG rather than NEF. Your high resolution camera creates large files and you probably won’t want to shoot using the maximum resolution of the camera if you’re planning on sending images to a smart device using Wi-Fi.
The app is free and can be found on the iTunes Online Store® and the Google Play™ Store for Android™ devices. Images can be uploaded to a compatible smart device that has the Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility (WMU) app installed. Nikon digital cameras also utilise great NIKKOR lenses, as well as many features and accessories that allow you to be creative with your photography. The camera’s sensor is designed to give you a higher resolution, wider dynamic range, and the ability to shoot in low light and use high ISOs-all of which allow for the generation of high quality images. This is because digital cameras utilise larger image sensors, and powerful image processing engines. The camera and your smart device create the connection.Īlthough your smartphone probably has the capability of shooting photos, your Nikon digital camera can likely take better photos. And a great feature of Nikon cameras that feature Wi-Fi connect-ability is that you don't need to be at a Wi-Fi hotspot. Select Nikon DSLRs and COOLPIX have Wi-Fi® built-in so you can seamlessly transfer images from your Wi-Fi camera to your compatible smartphone or tablet device for easy sharing.