(Bargains) NIKON WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter

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The WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter is a USB dongle that lets you establish a wireless connection between specific Nikon digital SLRs and a smart mobile device* that runs on Android or iOS. You can use the adapter to transfer photos and movies directly to a smartphone or tablet, or to control your SLR camera remotely via your smart device**.

No matter where you are, the adapter lets you transfer images without hassle: you don't need to connect it to an external Wi-Fi hot spot, and it's powered by the camera. Whether you want to send photos and movies to your smart device so you can share them, or transfer images in order to free space on your camera's memory card, you can do it all with ease.

The adapter also enables you to control your SLR camera remotely**. This makes it a smart accessory to have if you want to take a self-portrait or preview images on a larger tablet screen before shooting.

- Compact D-SLR Wireless Mobile Adapter with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. Enables a direct connection between a Nikon D-SLR camera and a smart phone or tablet*.
- Powered by the camera: no need for batteries.
- Easy transfer: high-quality photos and movies can be sent directly from your camera to a smart device, making it easy to share them via social media, upload to photo sharing and storage sites, or send through email.
- Remote camera control**: you can use the WU-1b to control your camera via your smart device. Perfect for self-portraits and group shots.
- Preview or compose images on your smart device: use your smartphone or tablet to preview images when shooting remotely, or take advantage of the bigger screen on your tablet to compose more elaborate shots.
- Easy back up: free space on your camera's memory card by storing photos and movies on your smart device.
- Compatibility: the WU-1b currently supports iOS 5.1 and 5.1.1 and Android OS 2.3 or later for smartphones, and Android OS 3.0 or later for tablets.
- Software: a Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility is available for free download to your smart device.
- Easy firmware updates: firmware can be easily updated via your smart device.

* Compatible with iOS and Android smart devices. This feature requires use of a dedicated application that can be downloaded for free from Google Play(TM) and the iTunes Store®.
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** Attaching the optional WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter to the camera allows your wireless LAN-equipped smart device* to control your camera remotely. You can trigger shutter release, select a focus point and shoot in Time mode.