Nikon WT-3 just got an approval from FCC; thus, hopefully ending the long wait for Nikon's much anticipated accessory for digital cameras. WT-3 provides a fast Ethernet port at 100 Mbps in addition to its wireless support. The Ethernet is a very cool feature, so we would prefer the Ethernet cabling from the USB port since it can make much longer runs and its unshielded cables are easier to work with.

WT-3 also allows users to remotely control the camera from a computer and transfer photos to an FTP server or printer. It supports a Transfer mode, which allows you to upload new or existing photos to the host; a PC mode. which allows you to control the camera from a computer; a computer Print mode, which allows you to print JPEG photos on a printer connected to the network; and a Print mode on a PD-10 wireless printer adapter, which allows you to print JPEG photos on PictBridge printer connected to PD-10 wireless printer adapter.

The FCC approved the WT-3 last August 4 so it looks like they're getting close to releasing it. Based from recent rumblings, WT3 won't be available until at least the fall...so until then, we still have to patiently wait some more.