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Canon WFT-E7 Instruction Manual

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Wireless File Transmitter
WFT-E7 (Ver.2)
for EOS 5D Mark IV
This manual is for the WFT-E7 (Ver.2) installed with firmware version 1.3.0
or later.
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  • Page 1 Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 (Ver.2) for EOS 5D Mark IV This manual is for the WFT-E7 (Ver.2) installed with firmware version 1.3.0 or later. INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction What You Can Do with the Transmitter The transmitter is an accessory for EOS cameras that enables LAN functions to be used when attached to the camera. Using the transmitter’s LAN functions enables you to do the following: FTP Transfer Transfer images to an FTP server EOS Utility Use EOS Utility to shoot, view, and...

  • Page 3: Introduction Conventions Used In This Manual

    (A, B, C, D, and E) in various areas around the world (see separate sheet). For convenience, the product in this manual is referred to as “WFT-E7 (Ver.2)”, without reference to the versions A, B, C, D, or E.
  • Page 4 Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to the  transmitter from erroneous network or FTP server settings. In addition, Canon cannot be held liable for any other loss or damage caused by use of the transmitter. When using LAN functions, establish appropriate security at your own risk ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter List Introduction Basic Network Settings Transferring Images to an FTP Server Operating Remotely Using EOS Utility Operating Remotely Using WFT Server Linked Shooting Synchronizing the Camera Time Terminating the Connection and Reconnecting Checking and Operating Connection Settings Troubleshooting Guide Reference...
  • Page 6 Contents Introduction Conventions Used in this Manual............. 3 Chapter List ..................5 Safety Precautions ................8 Nomenclature ................. 10 Installing and Removing the Battery..........12 Using a Household Power Outlet ........... 14 Attaching to the Camera..............15 Basic Network Settings Preparation ..................
  • Page 7 Contents Linked Shooting Basic Linked Shooting ..............72 Positioning the Cameras..............76 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server .......... 78 Synchronizing the Camera Time Preparing for Time Synchronization..........86 Synchronizing the Time..............87 Terminating the Connection and Reconnecting Terminating the Connection ............92 Reconnecting ..................93 Checking and Operating Connection Settings Displaying the Connection Settings Screen........96...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

     This poses a risk of fire and may be hazardous to your health. If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 9 High temperatures may damage the transmitter. Do not wipe the transmitter using cleaners containing organic solvents. For  stubborn dirt, take it to the nearest Canon Service Center. Avoid storing the transmitter where there are chemicals that result in rust ...

  • Page 10: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Power lamp Tripod screw Battery compartment (p.15) cover release lever (p.12) Battery compartment <LAN> lamp cover (p.12) LCD panel Power switch (p.15) <a> port (p.15) Ethernet RJ-45 port LCD panel Connection icon Error code number Wireless signal strength Wired LAN connection Bluetooth connection* Battery check...
  • Page 11 Nomenclature Case and other accessories Belt holder Strap mounts Cap for preventing cable disconnection Case strap Case for tripod screw Interface cables For use with the EOS 5D Mark IV IFC-40AB II USB 3.0 IFC-150AB II (Approx. 40 cm / 15.7 in.) (Micro-B) (Approx.

  • Page 12: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Use one Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) to power the transmitter. When replacing the transmitter’s battery, be sure to turn the transmitter off before opening the battery compartment cover. Also note that the transmitter is not sold with a battery or charger. If you do not own these accessories, they are available for purchase separately.
  • Page 13 Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Check The remaining battery level is displayed when you turn the transmitter on. A blinking battery icon ( ) indicates that the battery will be depleted soon. Icon Level (%) 100 – 70 69 – 50 49 –...

  • Page 14: Using A Household Power Outlet

    Do not connect both the transmitter and camera to a household power  outlet and use them simultaneously. It may cause malfunction to the nearby electronic devices. For more information, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately) can also be used.

  • Page 15: Attaching To The Camera

    Attaching to the Camera When connecting the transmitter to the camera, always use one of the interface cables included with the transmitter. Turn off both the transmitter and camera. Attach the transmitter’s <a> port cap. Attach the cap for preventing cable ...
  • Page 16 Attaching to the Camera Before disconnecting the cable, turn off both the transmitter and camera.  If you turn on/off the transmitter or connect/disconnect the interface  cable during Live View shooting or movie shooting, Live View shooting or movie shooting will stop. If wireless functions are in use, noise may be recorded regardless of the ...

  • Page 17: Basic Network Settings

    Basic Network Settings Complete the basic network settings by using the menu screen on the camera’s LCD monitor.

  • Page 18: Preparation

    Preparation [FTP trans.]  You can transfer captured images to an FTP server. Images can be automatically transferred as you shoot them, or you can select images to be transferred later. Computer Operating Systems Use of [FTP trans.] requires that one of the following operating systems be installed on a computer.
  • Page 19 Preparation [EOSUtility]  You can perform remote shooting over a LAN using EOS Utility (EOS software). In addition to remote shooting, almost all EOS Utility camera operations are supported, because this option utilizes a LAN instead of an interface cable. Requires a computer with EOS Utility (EOS software) installed.
  • Page 20 You can set the sender camera time on up to 10 reciever cameras. Note that even after synchronization, there will be a margin of error between sender and reciever camera times. Set up multiple cameras of the same camera model with WFT-E7 series transmitters attached. For subsequent operations, see page 85.

  • Page 21: Displaying The Connection Wizard

    Displaying the Connection Wizard This section describes the process following the connection instructions. If an error is displayed, see “Troubleshooting Guide” in Chapter 9 (p.107) and check the settings. Pressing the shutter button or other camera controls during  configuration using the connection instructions will close the connection instructions.
  • Page 22 Displaying the Connection Wizard Select [Connection wizard].  The <LAN> lamp on the transmitter will blink in green. Select the communication method. Select the communication method by  referring to page 18. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to ...

  • Page 23: Checking The Type Of Access Point

    Checking the Type of Access Point To connect using an access point, check if the access point supports that allows easy connection between Wi-Fi devices. If you do not know if the access point you use is WPS-compatible, refer to the access point instruction manual or other documentation. * Wi-Fi Protected Setup When WPS is supported ...

  • Page 24: Connecting Via Wps (Pbc Mode)

    Connecting via WPS (PBC Mode) The instructions in this chapter are continued from page 23. This is a connection mode available when using an access point compatible with WPS. In pushbutton connection mode (PBC mode), the camera and the access point can be connected simply by pressing the WPS button on the access point.

  • Page 25: Connecting Via Wps (Pin Mode)

    Connecting via WPS (PIN Mode) The instructions in this chapter are continued from page 23. This is a connection mode available when using an access point compatible with WPS. In PIN code connection mode (PIN mode), an 8- digit identification number specified on the camera is set at the access point to establish a connection.
  • Page 26 Connecting via WPS (PIN Mode) Connect to the access point. Select [OK] and press <0> to  establish a connection with the access point. When a connection with the access  point is established, the [IP address set.] screen (p.30) is displayed.

  • Page 27: Connecting To A Detected Network Manually

    Connecting to a Detected Network Manually The instructions in this chapter are continued from page 23. Establish a connection by selecting the SSID (or ESS-ID) of the access point to connect to from a list of active access points nearby. Selecting the Access Point Select an access point.
  • Page 28 Connecting to a Detected Network Manually Entering the Access Point Encryption Key Enter the encryption key (password) specified for the access point.  For details on the specified encryption key, refer to the access point’s instruction manual. The screens displayed in steps 2 to 4 below vary depending on the ...
  • Page 29 Connecting to a Detected Network Manually Virtual Keyboard Operation Changing the entry area  Press the <Q> button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving the cursor  Use <5> or <9> in the top area to move the cursor.

  • Page 30: Setting The Ip Address

    Setting the IP Address Select [Auto setting]. Select [OK] and press <0> to  display the setting screen for the communication method (p.31). If [Auto setting] results in an error or  if you want to specify the settings manually, see page 132. The IP address can only be set automatically in environments using DHCP servers, or access points or routers with DHCP server functionality, such that IP addresses and related settings are assigned and configured...
  • Page 31 Setting the IP Address Completing Settings for the Communication Method The following instructions are for settings screens that vary depending on the communication method. Read the page that introduces the selected communication method. FTP Transfer Chapter 2 (p.33) EOS Utility Chapter 3 (p.51) WFT Server Chapter 4 (p.55)
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  • Page 33: Transferring Images To An Ftp Server

    Transferring Images to an FTP Server By connecting to an FTP server, you can transfer images stored in the camera to a computer. With FTP transfer, you can automatically transfer images to the FTP server as you shoot or transfer a set of shots together.

  • Page 34: Configuring Ftp Server Connection Settings

    Configuring FTP Server Connection Settings These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. Select an FTP mode. To establish security for FTP transfer  using a root certificate, select [FTPS]. For root certificate settings, see page  Select [OK] and press <0> to go to ...
  • Page 35 Configuring FTP Server Connection Settings Set the port number. [Port number setting] should usually  be 00021. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to  the next screen. Set the passive mode setting. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to ...
  • Page 36 Configuring FTP Server Connection Settings Set the target folder. Select [Root folder] to have images  saved in the root folder as specified in FTP server settings (p.49). Select [Select folder] to specify a  target folder in the root folder. If no folder exists, a folder will be created automatically.
  • Page 37 Configuring FTP Server Connection Settings Importing a Root Certificate for FTPS If the FTP mode is set to [FTPS] when configuring the connection settings, the same root certificate as the FTP server must be imported to the camera. Only the root certificate whose file name is “root.cer”, “root.crt”, or ...
  • Page 38 Configuring FTP Server Connection Settings Select [Set root certif]. Select [Load root certif from card]. Select [OK]. The root certificate is imported.  Select [OK] on the confirmation  dialog to return to the [Set root certif] screen. Select [Delete root certificate] on the screen for step 4 to delete the ...

  • Page 39: Transferring Images Individually

    Transferring Images Individually Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot An image can be automatically transferred to the FTP server immediately after shooting. You can also continue still photo shooting even while images are being transferred. Before shooting, be sure to insert a card into the camera. If you ...
  • Page 40 Transferring Images Individually Select [Automatic transfer]. Select [Enable].  Take the picture. The captured image is transferred to  the FTP server. Images cannot be erased during image transfer. During continuous shooting, images are transferred to the FTP server in ...
  • Page 41 Transferring Images Individually Transferring the Current Image Simply play back an image and press <0> to transfer it. You can also continue still photo shooting even while images are being transferred. Select [Transfer with SET]. On the setting screen of FTP transfer, ...
  • Page 42 Transferring Images Individually Selecting Particular Sizes or Types of Images to Transfer You can select which images to transfer when recording images of different sizes to a CF card and SD card simultaneously or when shooting in RAW+JPEG image quality. Select [Transfer type/size] in step 3 on page 40 to select the size or type of images to transfer.
  • Page 43 Transferring Images Individually Auto Retry if Transfer Fails If transfer fails, the <LAN> lamp on the transmitter blinks in red. In this case, press the <M> button, select [Communication settings] under the [54] tab, and press <0>. When the screen shown on the left is displayed, check the error code number and see page 108 to eliminate the cause of the error.

  • Page 44: Batch Transfer

    Batch Transfer After shooting, you can select multiple images as desired and transfer them all at once. You can also transfer unsent images or images that could not be sent previously. Additionally, you can add a caption before transferring images. You can also continue still photo shooting even while images are being transferred.
  • Page 45 Batch Transfer Select images to transfer. Turn the <5> dial to select the  image to be transferred, then press <0>. Turn the <5> dial to display the [X]  on the screen’s upper left, then press <0>. If you press the <u> button and turn ...
  • Page 46 Batch Transfer Selecting n  Select [Sel.n] and select [Folder images not transfer’d]. When you select a folder, all the images in that folder not yet transferred to the FTP server will be selected. Selecting [Folder images failed transf.] will select the selected folder’s images that failed to transfer.
  • Page 47 Batch Transfer Transferring RAW+JPEG Images For RAW+JPEG images, you can specify which image to transfer. In step 2 on page 44, select [RAW+JPEG transfer], and select the image to be transferred: [JPEG only], [RAW only], or [RAW+JPEG]. The [RAW+JPEG transfer] setting ...

  • Page 48: Transferring Images With A Caption

    Transferring Images with a Caption When you select [Transfer with caption], you can add a registered caption to each image before transfer. This is convenient if you want to inform the recipient of the printing quantity, for example. The caption is also added to images stored in the camera.

  • Page 49: Viewing Transferred Images

    Viewing Transferred Images Images transferred to the FTP server are stored in the following folder as specified in the FTP server settings. Target Folders for the FTP Server Under the default settings of the FTP server, images are stored in [C ...
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  • Page 51: Operating Remotely Using Eos Utility

    Operating Remotely Using EOS Utility Using EOS Utility, you can view images stored in the camera or save them to a computer. Additionally, you can operate the camera remotely to take a picture or change camera settings using EOS Utility. Almost all EOS Utility camera operations are supported, because this option utilizes a LAN instead of an interface cable.

  • Page 52: Configuring Eos Utility Connection Settings

    Configuring EOS Utility Connection Settings These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. To establish a connection, operations on the computer are required.  For details, refer to the computer’s instruction manual. The configuration procedure is as follows, using Windows 8.1 as an ...
  • Page 53 Configuring EOS Utility Connection Settings Click [Connect] on the computer. Select the camera to connect to, then  click [Connect]. If multiple cameras are displayed,  identify the camera to connect to by its MAC address displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor. The MAC address of the transmitter ...

  • Page 54: Using Eos Utility

    Using EOS Utility For EOS Utility instructions, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual. In addition to remote shooting, various camera operations are available. While connected, some menu items are unavailable.  In remote shooting, the AF speed may become slower. ...

  • Page 55: Operating Remotely Using Wft Server

    Operating Remotely Using WFT Server Using a web browser, you can view images stored in the camera or save them to a computer, smartphone, etc. Additionally, you can operate the camera remotely to take a picture or change camera settings using a web browser.

  • Page 56: Configuring Wft Server Connection Settings

    Configuring WFT Server Connection Settings These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. Enter a login name and password for connecting to the camera from a computer. The login name and password you specify here are used when connecting to the camera. Select [User *].
  • Page 57 Configuring WFT Server Connection Settings Select [OK]. Select [OK] and press <0>. A  connection completion screen will appear. Select [OK]. Press <0> to return to the [WFT  settings] screen. Settings information is stored in the  camera. It is not stored in the transmitter.

  • Page 58: Displaying Wft Server

    Displaying WFT Server In the web browser, display WFT Server, a screen for transmitter operations. Connect the camera to a computer, smartphone, etc. via LAN in advance. Checking the Camera’s IP Address To access the camera from a web browser, the camera’s IP address displayed in step 6 must be entered in the address field of the web browser.
  • Page 59 Displaying WFT Server Select [Confirm settings].  The settings are displayed. Check the settings. Turn the <5> dial to display other  screens. Write down the IP address.  After checking it, press the <M>  button to exit the confirmation dialog. Logging in to WFT Server Start the web browser.
  • Page 60 Displaying WFT Server Enter the [Login name] and [Password]. Enter the [Login name] (user name)  and [Password] specified on page Press [OK] to display the WFT Server  screen. Select the language. Select a language at the bottom of ...

  • Page 61: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images You can browse images on the camera’s card as follows. Press [3 Viewer]. The image viewing screen is  displayed. Select the card and folder. Press the [CF] or [SD] tab to select a  card. Press the folder name on the right of ...
  • Page 62 Viewing Images Download images. When you select a thumbnail, the  image is displayed at a larger size. Press [ ] to download the image.  Press [ ] or [ ] to display the  previous or next image. Press [ ] to return to the image ...

  • Page 63: Shooting Remotely [Camera Control]

    Shooting Remotely [Camera control] You can use WFT Server to shoot remotely. Press [z Camera control]. The advanced capture screen is  displayed. (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (14) (15) (16) (17) (10) (18) (11) (19) (12) (20) (13) (21) (22) (23) (24)
  • Page 64 Shooting Remotely [Camera control] Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <f>. When you press and let go of the  Shutter button (6), the camera will autofocus and take a picture. Drive mode (2) displays the drive mode set on the camera. Note that ...
  • Page 65 Shooting Remotely [Camera control] Displaying Live View Image for Shooting Display Live View image. Press the Still photo Live View  shooting button (15). Adjust the focus. Using autofocus Press [ON] on the AF button (7) to  autofocus. Focusing manually Press the buttons <...
  • Page 66 Shooting Remotely [Camera control] Configure the shooting settings. Select setting items (such as image-  recording quality) to view the setting details, which you can configure. Complete the settings as needed.  Take the picture. Press the Shutter button (6). When ...
  • Page 67 Shooting Remotely [Camera control] Shooting Movies Press the Movie shooting button (16) to display the movie shooting screen. The setting procedures are the same  as still photo shooting. Press the Shutter button (6). When  you let go of the button, movie shooting will start.

  • Page 68: Shooting Remotely [Simple Control]

    Shooting Remotely [Simple control] Although detailed function settings are not available on the basic capture screen, it is convenient for shooting remotely using a smartphone or other small-screen devices due to the compact design of the operation screen. Press [ Simple control].
  • Page 69 Shooting Remotely [Simple control] Adjust the focus. Set the lens’s focus mode switch to  <f>. Using autofocus Press [ON] on the AF button to  autofocus. Focusing manually Press the buttons < >, < >,  < >, < >, <...

  • Page 70: Using Wft Server In Linked Shooting

    Using WFT Server in Linked Shooting Remote shooting in WFT Server can be used in conjunction with the transmitter’s “Linked Shooting” function (p.71). Additionally, images on the sender camera’s card and reciever cameras’ cards can be viewed and downloaded. Linked Shooting Reciever camera Reciever camera Reciever camera...

  • Page 71: Linked Shooting

    Linked Shooting With linked shooting, up to 10 reciever cameras can be linked in a wireless LAN to the sender camera on which you will release the shutter. Any cameras compatible with linked shooting, when they have WFT series transmitters attached, can be used as reciever cameras, regardless of model.

  • Page 72: Basic Linked Shooting

    Basic Linked Shooting Link the sender camera and reciever cameras for basic linked shooting. Preparing Reciever Cameras First, set up reciever cameras by operating the cameras to use as recievers. When using multiple reciever cameras, operate all reciever cameras in the same way. Select [Communication settings].
  • Page 73 Basic Linked Shooting Select [Connection wizard]. Select [Reciever]. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to  the next screen. The reciever cameras are now ready, with the following screen displayed. When using multiple reciever  cameras, set up all reciever cameras to reciever state.
  • Page 74 Basic Linked Shooting Preparing the Sender Camera Set up the sender camera by operating the camera to use as the sender. Select [Sender]. Perform steps 1 to 5 on page 72 for  the sender camera, then select [Sender]. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to ...
  • Page 75 Basic Linked Shooting On all cameras, select [OK]. On the sender camera and all  reciever cameras, select [OK]. Settings information is stored in the  camera. It is not stored in the transmitter.

  • Page 76: Positioning The Cameras

    Positioning the Cameras Reciever camera Reciever camera Reciever camera Reciever camera Sender camera Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>.  Position the reciever cameras in clear view of the sender camera,  without objects between them. Reciever cameras can be positioned up to approx. 100 m / 328 ft. ...
  • Page 77 Positioning the Cameras Do not use multiple flash units. Although slight, there is a difference in  the shutter release timing which may cause out-of-sync flash firing and inadequate exposure. Linked shooting is not possible when sender and reciever cameras are ...

  • Page 78: Using The Transmitter With Wft Server

    Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Using WFT Server, you can shoot remotely with a sender camera linked to reciever cameras set to shoot at the same time. WFT Server can also be used to access the sender camera or reciever cameras for Live View display, and you can adjust the focus and configure remote shooting settings as needed.
  • Page 79 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Connecting the Sender and Reciever Cameras Set up the reciever cameras. Perform steps 1 to 6 on page 72 for  the cameras to use as recievers. When the next screen is displayed, the reciever cameras are ready. Set up the sender camera.
  • Page 80 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Enter the encryption key. Enter a 5-digit encryption key  (password) and press the <M> button. Set the key entered here on the  computer in order to connect to the sender camera from the computer. On the reciever cameras, select [OK].
  • Page 81 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Checking the Camera’s IP Address and SSID You will need the camera’s IP address and SSID, displayed in step 6, to connect to the camera from a computer. Select [Communication settings]. Under the [54] tab, select ...
  • Page 82 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Select [Confirm settings].  The settings are displayed. Check the settings. Turn the <5> dial to display other  screens. Write down the IP address and SSID.  The SSID is the same for all the ...
  • Page 83 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Connecting the Cameras and the Computer To connect the cameras and the computer, use the computer’s wireless LAN device search function. For information about the wireless LAN device search function, refer  to the computer instruction manual. Wireless LAN functions and operating system of the computer ...
  • Page 84 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Making Images Viewable and Shooting Remotely For how to use WFT Server, see page 55.  To switch cameras, enter the IP address of the sender or reciever  camera in the web browser. When shooting remotely with linked shooting, connect to the sender ...

  • Page 85: Synchronizing The Camera Time

    Synchronizing the Camera Time Set the sender camera time on up to 10 reciever cameras, as needed. Synchronization can be done over a wireless or wired LAN connection. Note that even after synchronization, there will be a margin of error between sender and reciever camera times.

  • Page 86: Preparing For Time Synchronization

    Reciever camera Sender camera Wired LAN Use a LAN cable to connect cameras with the WFT-E7 series transmitters attached. When there are multiple reciever cameras, connect them to a hub with LAN cables, and connect the hub to the sender camera with LAN cables.

  • Page 87: Synchronizing The Time

    Synchronizing the Time Steps 1 to 5 are the same on the sender and reciever cameras. Select [Communication settings]. Under the [54] tab, select  [Communication settings], then press <0>. Select [WFT settings]. Select [Sync time between cameras]. If connected to another device, [Set ...
  • Page 88 Synchronizing the Time Select the LAN type. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to  the next screen. Set up the sender camera. Select [Sender], then press <0>.  Select [OK] and press <0> to go to  the next screen. When the next screen is displayed, ...
  • Page 89 Synchronizing the Time On the sender camera, select [OK]. Check the number of reciever  cameras, then select [OK]. The time on reciever cameras is  synchronized to the sender camera time. Select [OK] to return to the [WFT  settings] screen.
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  • Page 91: Terminating The Connection And Reconnecting

    Terminating the Connection and Reconnecting...
  • Page 92 Terminating the Connection Select [Communication settings]. Under the [54] tab, select  [Communication settings], then press <0>. Select [WFT settings]. Select [Connection settings]. Select [Disconnect]. The connection is terminated. ...

  • Page 93: Reconnecting

    Reconnecting Select [Communication settings]. Under the [54] tab, select  [Communication settings], then press <0>. Select [WFT settings]. Select [Connection settings]. Select [SET*]. From the saved settings, select the  setting to connect to. Select [Connect]. The connection is re-established. ...
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  • Page 95: Checking And Operating Connection Settings

    Checking and Operating Connection Settings...

  • Page 96: Displaying The Connection Settings Screen

    Displaying the Connection Settings Screen Check, change, or delete connection settings saved on the camera. Select [Communication settings]. Under the [54] tab, select  [Communication settings], then press <0>. Select [WFT settings]. Select [Connection settings]. Select [SET*]. From the saved settings, select the ...
  • Page 97 Displaying the Connection Settings Screen Check or change the settings. Select an item and press <0>, then  check or change the settings on the displayed screen. [Connect] (p.93) Select this to re-establish a connection. Select [OK] on the confirmation dialog and press <0>...

  • Page 98: Changing Settings

    Changing Settings Settings originally completed using the connection wizard can be changed. You can also configure settings that cannot be set using the connection wizard, such as when an image with the same file name as an existing file is sent to the FTP server. Select [Change].
  • Page 99 Changing Settings [FTP server] This is displayed for settings that connect to an FTP server. Configure FTP server settings. IP Security (IPsec) Configured in [TCP/IP] 9 [Security]. IPsec is a set of standards for encrypted communication over the Internet. It provides effective security for both wireless and wired LANs. To use this function, you must enable IPsec in the network settings of the computer.
  • Page 100 Changing Settings Directory Structure of the Target Folder Configured in [FTP server] 9 [Directory structure]. Selecting [Camera] automatically creates a folder structure matching that of the camera’s (such as A/DCIM/100EOS5D) in the target root folder for image storage. If you have created a subfolder in the root folder by changing the [Target folder] setting, a folder structure such as “A/DCIM/100EOS5D”...
  • Page 101 Changing Settings Passive Mode Configured in [FTP server] 9 [Passive mode]. Enable this setting in network environments protected by a firewall. If an Error 41 occurs (“Cannot connect to FTP server”), setting passive mode to [Enable] may enable access to the FTP server.

  • Page 102: Saving And Loading Settings

    Saving and Loading Settings Connection settings can be saved on a card for use with other cameras. In addition, connection settings configured on other cameras can be applied to the camera to be used. Saving Settings Select [Save/load settings on card].
  • Page 103 Saving and Loading Settings Loading Settings Select [Save/load settings on card]. On the [Connection settings] screen  displayed in step 5 on page 97, select [Save/load settings on card]. Select [Load settings from card]. Select the settings file. Select a settings file that matches ...

  • Page 104: Function Settings Screen

    Function Settings Screen On the [Function settings] screen, you can configure settings for FTP transfer and the WFT Server, set the power saving function, and check the MAC address. Displaying the Function Settings Screen Select [Communication settings]. Under the [54] tab, select ...
  • Page 105 Function Settings Screen [WFT server settings] Configure WFT Server settings. You can set the WFT account and port number. For instructions on setting the WFT  account, see page 56. Note that there is normally no need to  change the port number (80). [Power saving] FTP Transfer ...
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  • Page 107: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Transfer speed in ad hoc mode may become extremely slow when the transmitter is used with certain types of computer. For more information, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center.

  • Page 108: Responding To Error Messages

    Responding to Error Messages If transmitter errors are displayed on the camera LCD monitor, refer to the examples of corrective actions in this section to eliminate the cause of the error. When an error has occurred, the <LAN> lamp on the transmitter blinks and the error code number is shown on the LCD panel.
  • Page 109 Responding to Error Messages If [Waiting to retry transfer...] is displayed If image transfer via FTP fails after shooting, the screen on the left is displayed. Also, an error code number is displayed on the transmitter’s LCD panel, and the <LAN> lamp blinks in red. Check the error code number and eliminate the cause of the error.
  • Page 110 Responding to Error Messages 21: No address assigned by DHCP server What to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, IP address is set to [Auto setting]. Is this  the correct setting? If no DHCP server is used, configure settings after setting the IP ...
  • Page 111 Responding to Error Messages 22: No response from DNS server What to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, DNS address is set to [Manual setting]. Is  this the correct setting? If no DNS server is used, set the transmitter’s DNS address setting ...
  • Page 112 Responding to Error Messages 23: Device with same IP address exists on selected network What to check on the transmitter Is another device on the transmitter network using the same  IP address as the transmitter?  Change the transmitter’s IP address to avoid using the same address as another device on the network.
  • Page 113 Responding to Error Messages What to check on the proxy server Is the power of the proxy server on?  Turn on the proxy server.  Is the proxy server working correctly?  Check the proxy server settings to make sure it is working correctly ...
  • Page 114 Responding to Error Messages 41: Cannot connect to FTP server What to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, does the FTP server’s IP address setting  match the server’s actual address? Configure the IP address on the transmitter to match the actual ...
  • Page 115 Responding to Error Messages What to check on the FTP server Is the FTP server working correctly?  Configure the computer correctly to function as an FTP server.  If applicable, ask your network administrator for the FTP server  address and port number, then enter them on the transmitter.
  • Page 116 Responding to Error Messages What to check on the network as a whole Does your network include a router or similar device that  serves as a gateway? If applicable, ask your network administrator for the network  gateway address and enter it on the transmitter (p.128, 132). Make sure that the gateway address setting is correctly entered on ...
  • Page 117 Responding to Error Messages 45: Cannot login to FTP server. Error code received from server. What to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, is the [Login name] entered correctly?  Check the login name for accessing the FTP server. The setting is ...
  • Page 118 Responding to Error Messages 46: For the data session, error code received from FTP server What to check on the FTP server The connection was terminated by the FTP server.  Restart the FTP server.  Do the user rights for the FTP server allow reading, writing, ...
  • Page 119 Responding to Error Messages 61: Selected SSID wireless LAN network not found Are any obstacles blocking the line of sight between the  transmitter and the antenna of the access point? Move the antenna of the access point to a position clearly visible ...
  • Page 120 Responding to Error Messages 63: Wireless LAN authentication failed Are the transmitter and the access point set to use the same  authentication method? The transmitter supports the following authentication methods:  [Open system], [Shared key], and [WPA/WPA2-PSK] (p.23). Are the transmitter and the access point set to use the same ...
  • Page 121 Responding to Error Messages 65: Wireless LAN connection lost Are any obstacles blocking the line of sight between the  transmitter and the antenna of the access point? Move the antenna of the access point to a position clearly visible ...
  • Page 122 Responding to Error Messages 67: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption method Are the transmitter and the access point set to use the same  encryption method? The transmitter supports the following encryption methods: WEP,  TKIP, and AES (p.23). If filtering by MAC address is active, is the MAC address of the ...
  • Page 123 Responding to Error Messages 71: Cannot connect to reciever camera Are you following the correct procedure to establish the  connection with reciever cameras? Operate reciever cameras by following the correct instructions  (p.72, 73). Are the reciever cameras too far from the sender camera? ...
  • Page 124 Responding to Error Messages 82: Wireless File Transmitter not connected Is the transmitter attached correctly?  Make sure the transmitter is attached to the camera correctly  (p.15). 91: Other error A problem other than error code number 11 to 82 occurred. ...

  • Page 125: Wireless Function Notes

    Wireless Function Notes If the transmission rate drops, the connection is lost, images are not displayed smoothly, or other problems occur when using the wireless functions, try the following corrective actions. Access Point and Antenna Installation Location When using the transmitter indoors, install the device in the same ...
  • Page 126 Wireless Function Notes Notes for Using Multiple Wireless Transmitters When multiple cameras with a wireless transmitter attached are  connected to one access point, make sure that the cameras’ IP addresses are different. When multiple cameras with a wireless transmitter attached are ...

  • Page 127: Security

    Security If security settings have not been properly set, the following problems may occur. Transmission monitoring  Third parties with malicious intent may monitor the wireless LAN transmissions and attempt to acquire the data you are sending. Unauthorized network access ...

  • Page 128: Checking Network Settings

    Checking Network Settings Windows  Open the Windows [Command Prompt], then type ipconfig /all and press the <Enter> key. The IP address assigned to the computer is displayed, as well as the subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server information. Mac OS ...

  • Page 129: Reference

    Reference...

  • Page 130: Creating And Registering Captions

    Creating and Registering Captions Follow these steps to create captions and register them on the camera, as introduced in “Transferring Images with a Caption” (p.48). When creating and registering captions, use a computer on which EOS Utility is installed. See “Operating Remotely Using EOS Utility” on page 51 to enable the use of EOS Utility over a LAN.
  • Page 131 Creating and Registering Captions Enter the caption or captions. Enter up to 31 characters (in ASCII  format). To acquire caption data stored in the  camera, select [Load settings]. Register the captions on the camera. Select [Apply to camera] to register ...

  • Page 132: Setting Ip Address Manually

    Setting IP Address Manually Set the IP address settings manually. The items displayed will differ depending on the communication method. Select [Manual setting]. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to  the next screen. Select the item to be set. Select an item and press <0>.
  • Page 133 Setting IP Address Manually Select [OK]. When you have completed setting the  necessary items, select [OK] and press <0>. The setting screen for the  communication method will appear. If you are not sure what to enter, see  “Checking Network Settings”...

  • Page 134: Using A Bracket (Sold Separately)

    Using a Bracket (Sold Separately) Attaching the optional Accessory Bracket AB-E1 enables you to use the transmitter and a battery grip at the same time. Attach the transmitter and camera to the bracket as shown. Tripod socket...

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Specifications 9Type Type: Wired and wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n) IPsec- compatible image transfer accessory with Bluetooth connectivity for GPS devices * Bluetooth connectivity is not supported on the EOS 5D Mark IV. 9Wireless LAN Standards compliance: IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n Transmission method:...
  • Page 136 Specifications Connection method: Infrastructure or ad hoc mode * Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported Security: Authentication method: Open system, Shared key, WPA/WPA2-PSK Encryption: WEP, TKIP, and AES 9Wired LAN Ethernet: 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T 9LAN Functions FTP transfer: Automatic transfer Image selection and transfer Transfer using SET button Transfer with captions * FTPS supported...
  • Page 137 Temperature: 0°C–40°C / 32°F–104°F Humidity: 85% or less All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera &  Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines. Transmitter specifications and appearance are subject to change without ...
  • Page 138 Trademarks Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of  Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.  and other countries. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo and the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mark are ...

  • Page 139: Index

    Index AC adapter........14 Files of same name ...... 100 Account (WFT)......56, 105 Folders ........36, 49 Ad hoc..........79 FTP mode........34 AES..........23 FTP server........33 Area of use FTP transfer ......18, 33 .... Areas of Use and Restrictions FTPS ..........34 Authentication ......23, 99 Function settings ......
  • Page 140 Index Synchronizing camera time..20, 85 Network...........17 Target folder (for storage)..36, 49 Target folder (for transfer) ..49, 100 Open system........23 TCP/IP..........98 TKIP ..........23 Pairing..........52 Transfer after shooting ....44 Passive mode .......101 Transfer history ......45 Password ........56 Transfer with SET button....
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