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Black rectangular wireless transmitter unit for Nikon D5 camera

Nikon Inc

Nikon WT-6A Wireless Transmitter #27161 for D5 130 Mbps 656 ft 802.11 ac

SKU CH-Y3RQ-EHZBH

Transfers images at 130 Mbps over 656 ft using 802.11 ac and enables remote D5 control via browser or optional software

  • Product typeStandard
  • Product colorBlack
  • Wireless transfer at 130 Mbps via 802.11 ac
  • Remote camera control from 656 ft using HTTP Server Mode
  • Fast FTP/HTTP file transfer over existing wireless LAN
  • Optional Camera Control Pro 2 enables full PC tethering
  • Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n for broad network compatibility

Nikon WT-6A Wireless Transmitter for D5

The Nikon WT-6A Wireless Transmitter connects the Nikon D5 camera to Wi-Fi networks for wireless file transfer and remote camera control. It enables FTP and HTTP workflows so images and video can be sent to a computer or smart device without cables.

Suits D5 owners adding wireless LAN

Photographers who need to operate the D5 remotely or offload files over an existing 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac network will benefit. It is not for users of other camera models, for tethered shooting over USB, or for situations where a wired Ethernet connection is required.

130 Mbps transfer rate over 802.11 ac

The transmitter delivers up to 130 Mbps when using the 802.11 ac standard, with a rated range of 656 ft (200 m). This throughput determines how quickly large RAW or video files move from the camera to the network.

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Price $214.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameNikon Inc
Model nameNot Available
Product typeStandard
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

How do I install the WT-6A transmitter on my Nikon D5 and what step do people often miss?

Connect the WT-6A to the D5's dedicated port, then configure the wireless LAN settings on the camera menu to join your network or create an ad-hoc link; the step many miss is enabling FTP or HTTP mode in the D5's network menu before attempting transfer.

What maintenance or replacement will the WT-6A need over time?

The WT-6A has no user-serviceable parts or consumables; keep the unit dry, clean the contacts occasionally, and update D5 firmware when Nikon releases new versions to maintain compatibility.

What limit appears first during sustained high-volume transfers with the WT-6A?

The 130 Mbps wireless throughput ceiling is reached before the 656 ft (200 m) range limit, so sustained bursts of large RAW or video files will bottleneck at the link speed rather than distance.

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