Z50_2 & wifi

[andreP]

I am unable to connect my Z50_2 to Helicon Remote in Wi-Fi mode (it's Ok in Usb mode), is the Nikon Z50_2 camera compatible with Helicon Remote using the built-in Wi-Fi module?
Thank you in advance for your reply.

[Catherine]

Hello,

It is compatible, you need to select the "Smartphone" mode in the camera when setting up the Wi-Fi connection, and connect your computer/mobile device directly to the Wi-Fi network created by the camera. Then Helicon Remote will work automatically.

[andreP]

Thank you for your reply.

I ran a quick test and it seems to be working, but I would like some clarification. Is it better to connect the Z50_2 in Station mode or Access Point mode ?

[Catherine]

I'm not sure about the mode names, which is which. You should use the mode in which the camera creates its own Wi-Fi network. It's probably the "Access point" mode.

[andreP]

Yes, it is indeed the Access Point mode that works. It is not very fast, but Helicon Remote cannot do anything about that.

Thank you again.

[Catherine]

We really can't do anything about that, there's no reason on the software side why Wi-Fi would be slower. It has to be down to the connection speed at the physical level.

How slow is it?
You can change the image saving mode to "Leave in the camera" to speed it up.

[andreP]

We really can't do anything about that, there's no reason on the software side why Wi-Fi would be slower. It has to be down to the connection speed at the physical level.

How slow is it?
You can change the image saving mode to "Leave in the camera" to speed it up.

I agree, Helicon is not at fault; the slowness is on the Z50 side because the connection is established at a speed of 11-18 Mbits/s.
This speed is sufficient to ensure the fluidity of the software interface. However, as the actual connection speed is certainly lower, transferring a Nef file takes 20 to 30 seconds! The Wi-Fi solution is fine for transferring smal jpeg files (the only format supported by Snapbridge) but not suitable for 24MB Nef files.

I will have to review my workflow for large stacks of more than 3-4 images.

Thanks for your help.