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Wireless File Transmitter
WFT-E8
This manual is for the EOS-1D X Mark II installed with firmware version
1.1.0 or later.
This product also supports certain CINEMA EOS cameras. For compatible
products, contact the nearest Canon Service Center. When using the
transmitter, refer to "Guide for Canon Camcorders".
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  • Page 1 This manual is for the EOS-1D X Mark II installed with firmware version 1.1.0 or later. This product also supports certain CINEMA EOS cameras. For compatible products, contact the nearest Canon Service Center. When using the transmitter, refer to “Guide for Canon Camcorders”. INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Introduction

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

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five  region-specific versions of the transmitter (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-E8”, 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 wireless functions, establish appropriate security at your own ...

  • 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 Operating Remotely Using a Smartphone Linked Shooting Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly 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 Attaching to the Camera..............11 Basic Network Settings Preparation ..................14 Basic Communication Function Settings........18 Displaying the Connection Wizard ..........22 Connecting with Easy Connection..........
  • Page 7 Contents Operating Remotely Using a Smartphone Configuring Smartphone Connection Settings........ 76 Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone........78 Specifying Viewable Images ............80 Linked Shooting Basic Linked Shooting ..............84 Positioning the Cameras..............88 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server .......... 90 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly Synchronizing the Time..............

  • 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 Attachment pin Tightening screw Terminal Terminal cap Transmitter Case EOS-1D X Mark II Rear LCD Panel (Example Display) <D>Wireless LAN connection Connection icon <F>Wired LAN connection...

  • Page 11: Attaching To The Camera

    Attaching to the Camera Set the camera’s power switch to <2> before attaching the transmitter. The transmitter is powered by the camera. Ensure the camera battery has sufficient charge. If the battery level drops to 19% or less, you cannot transfer captured images. Open the terminal cover on the camera.
  • Page 12 Attaching to the Camera Use of an External Microphone during Movie Shooting If wireless functions are in use, noise may be recorded regardless of the use of the built-in microphone(s) or an external microphone. It is recommended that you do not use wireless functions when shooting movies.

  • Page 13: Basic Network Settings

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

  • Page 14: 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 15 Preparation [EOSUtility]  You can perform remote shooting over a wireless LAN using EOS Utility (EOS software). In addition to remote shooting, almost all EOS Utility camera operations are supported, because this option utilizes a wireless LAN instead of an interface cable. Requires a computer with EOS Utility (EOS software) installed.
  • Page 16 Preparation [Smartphone]  You can perform basic remote shooting or view images stored in the camera on a smartphone or tablet. To use this function, a smartphone on which iOS or Android is installed is necessary. In addition, the dedicated application Camera Connect (free of charge) must be installed on the smartphone.
  • Page 17 Preparation Connecting Using an Access Point When connecting using an access point, connect the target device to the access point in advance. Transmitting Movies Because of the large size of individual movie files, wireless file transmission takes some time. Set up an environment where each device can achieve stable communication with the access point and the transmitter by referring to the information on page 136.

  • Page 18: Basic Communication Function Settings

    Basic Communication Function Settings First, configure basic communication function settings. Setting the Communication Function Turn the camera on. Select [Communication settings]. On the camera, press the <M>  button. Under the [53] tab, select  [Communication settings], then press <0>. Select [Enable] in [Communication func].
  • Page 19 Basic Communication Function Settings Registering a Nickname Set a nickname (for identification) for the camera. When the camera is connected to another device over a LAN, the nickname will be displayed on the device. Select [Communication settings]. Under the [53] tab, select ...
  • Page 20 Basic Communication Function Settings Enter a nickname. For instructions on entering  characters, see the next page. Enter any characters between 1 to 10  characters in length. Exit the setting. When you are finished, press the  <M> button. Select [OK] on the confirmation ...
  • Page 21 Basic Communication Function Settings 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. Entering text ...

  • Page 22: 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 10 (p.117) and check the settings. Pressing the shutter button or other camera controls during  configuration using the connection instructions will close the connection instructions.
  • Page 23 Displaying the Connection Wizard Select [SET*]. Select [Connection wizard]. The [Select communication  method] screen is displayed.  The <Y> lamp on the camera will blink in green. Select the communication method. Select the communication method by  referring to page 14. Select [OK] and press <0>...
  • Page 24 Displaying the Connection Wizard Select the connection method. Not displayed when [FTP trans.] is  selected in step 6. Proceed to step 9. Select an item, then press <0>.  To connect the camera directly to  each device, select [Easy connection].

  • Page 25: Connecting With Easy Connection

    Connecting with Easy Connection The instructions in this chapter are continued from page 24. The camera and each device can be directly connected wirelessly. No access point is necessary, so you can establish a wireless connection easily. To establish connection, operations on the computer, smartphone, etc. are required.
  • Page 26 Connecting with Easy Connection 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. EOS Utility Chapter 3 (p.55) WFT Server Chapter 4 (p.59) Smartphone Chapter 5 (p.75)

  • Page 27: 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 28: Connecting Via Wps (Pbc Mode)

    Connecting via WPS (PBC Mode) The instructions in this chapter are continued from page 27. 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 29: Connecting Via Wps (Pin Mode)

    Connecting via WPS (PIN Mode) The instructions in this chapter are continued from page 27. 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 30 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.34) is displayed.

  • Page 31: Connecting To A Detected Network Manually

    Connecting to a Detected Network Manually The instructions in this chapter are continued from page 27. Establish a connection by selecting the SSID (or ESS-ID) of the access point to connect to from a list of active access wireless LAN terminals nearby.
  • Page 32 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 33 Connecting to a Detected Network Manually Enter the encryption key. Enter the encryption key using the  virtual keyboard (p.21), then press the <M> button. When a connection with the access  point is established, the [IP address set.] screen (p.34) is displayed.

  • Page 34: 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.35). If [Auto setting] results in an error or  if you want to specify the settings manually, see page 144. 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 35 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.37) EOS Utility Chapter 3 (p.55) WFT Server Chapter 4 (p.59)
  • Page 36 Setting the IP Address Camera Access Point Mode Camera access point mode is a connection mode for connecting the camera directly to each device. Displayed when [EOSUtility], [WFTserver], or [Smartphone] is selected for the communication method. In camera access point mode, the following two connection methods are available.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39 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 40 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.53). Select [Select folder] to specify a  target folder in the root folder. If no folder exists, a folder will be created automatically.
  • Page 41 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 42 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 6 to delete the ...

  • Page 43: 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 44 Transferring Images Individually Select [Automatic transfer]. Select [Enable].  Take the picture. The captured image is transferred to  the FTP server. During continuous shooting, images are transferred to the FTP server in  the order they are captured. The captured images are also stored on the card. ...
  • Page 45 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 46 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 CFast card simultaneously, or when shooting in RAW+JPEG image quality. Select [Transfer type/size] in step 5 on page 44 to select the size or type of images to transfer.
  • Page 47 Transferring Images Individually Auto Retry if Transfer Fails If transfer fails, the <Y> lamp on the camera blinks in red. In this case, press the <M> button, select [Communication settings] under the [53] tab, and press <0>. When the screen shown on the left is displayed, check the error code number and see page 118 to eliminate the cause of the error.

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50 Batch Transfer Sel.n  Select [Sel.n] and select [Select images not transferred]. When you select a folder, all the images in that folder not yet transferred to the FTP server will be selected. When you select [Sel img not transfer. (J only)] and select a folder, the protected images in that folder not yet transferred to the FTP server will be...
  • Page 51 Batch Transfer Transferring RAW+JPEG Images For RAW+JPEG images, you can specify which image to transfer. In step 2 on page 48, select [RAW+JPEG transfer], and select the image to be transferred: [JPEG only], [RAW only], or [RAW+JPEG]. The [RAW+JPEG transfer] setting ...
  • Page 52 Batch Transfer Adding a Caption Before Transfer When you select [Transfer with caption] in step 2 on page 48, 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.

  • Page 53: 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 55: 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 wireless LAN instead of an interface cable.

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 can also be ...

  • Page 58: 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. In Remote Live View shooting, the rate of image transmission is slower  compared to a connection via an interface cable. Therefore, moving subjects cannot be displayed smoothly.

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61 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 [Network  settings] screen. Settings information is stored in the  camera. It is not stored in the transmitter.

  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64 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 65: 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 [CFast] tab to select  a card. Press the folder name on the right of ...
  • Page 66 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 67: 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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 72: 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 73 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 74: 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.83). Additionally, images on the master camera’s card and slave cameras’ cards can be viewed and downloaded. Linked Shooting Slave camera Slave camera Slave camera...

  • Page 75: Operating Remotely Using A Smartphone

    Operating Remotely Using a Smartphone Using a smartphone, you can view images stored in the camera or save them to the smartphone. Additionally, you can operate the camera remotely to take a picture or change camera settings using a smartphone. The instructions in this chapter are continued from Chapter ...

  • Page 76: Configuring Smartphone Connection Settings

    Configuring Smartphone Connection Settings These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. To establish connection, operations on the smartphone are required.  For details, refer to the smartphone’s instruction manual. Operation on the Smartphone Start Camera Connect on the smartphone. When the [Waiting to connect] ...
  • Page 77 Configuring Smartphone Connection Settings Operation on the Camera Connect to the camera. When a connection is established,  the screen on the left will appear on the camera’s LCD monitor. To specify viewable images, press the  <B> button. See step 7 on page 81 to set them.

  • Page 78: Operating The Camera Using A Smartphone

    Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone You can use a smartphone with Camera Connect installed to view images stored in the camera and shoot remotely. Camera Connect Main Window The main functions of Camera Connect are described below. Touch the screen to learn the operation procedures.
  • Page 79 Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone When the connection is terminated while recording a movie with remote  shooting, the camera responds as follows: • When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <k>, movie shooting continues. • When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <A>, movie shooting stops.

  • Page 80: Specifying Viewable Images

    Specifying Viewable Images You can specify images viewable from a smartphone by operating the camera. Images can be specified during connection setup or after the connection is terminated. Select [Communication settings]. Under the [53] tab, select  [Communication settings], then press <0>.
  • Page 81 Specifying Viewable Images Select [Viewable imgs]. Select an item. Select [OK] and press <0> to  display the setting screen. [All images] All images stored on the card become viewable. [Images from past days] Specify viewable images on the shooting-date basis. Images shot up to nine days ago can be specified.
  • Page 82 Specifying Viewable Images [Select by rating] Specify viewable images depending on whether a rating has been added (or not added) or by the type of rating. Select a rating, then press <0> to  specify the viewable images. [File number range] (Select range) Select the first and last images from images arranged by the file number to...

  • Page 83: Linked Shooting

    Linked Shooting With linked shooting, up to 10 slave cameras can be linked in a wireless network to the master 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 slave cameras, regardless of model.

  • Page 84: Basic Linked Shooting

    Basic Linked Shooting Link the master camera to slave cameras for basic linked shooting. When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to  <k>, linked shooting is not possible. Set it to <A>. Preparing Slave Cameras First, set up slave cameras by operating the cameras to use as slaves. When using multiple slave cameras, operate all slave cameras in the same way.
  • Page 85 Basic Linked Shooting Select [Connection wizard]. Select [Slave]. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to  the next screen. The slave cameras are now ready, with the following screen displayed. When using multiple slave cameras,  set up all slave cameras to slave state.
  • Page 86 Basic Linked Shooting Preparing the Master Camera Set up the master camera by operating the camera to use as the master. Select [Master]. Perform steps 1 to 5 on page 84 for  the master camera, then select [Master]. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to ...
  • Page 87 Basic Linked Shooting On all cameras, select [OK]. On the master camera and all slave  cameras, select [OK]. Settings information is stored in the  camera. It is not stored in the transmitter.

  • Page 88: Positioning The Cameras

    Positioning the Cameras Slave camera Slave camera Slave camera Slave camera Master camera Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>.  Position the slave cameras in clear view of the master camera,  without objects between them. Slave cameras can be positioned up to approx. 100 m / 656 ft. from ...
  • Page 89 Positioning the Cameras If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, linked shooting is not  possible with the corresponding slave camera units. 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.

  • Page 90: Using The Transmitter With Wft Server

    Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Using WFT Server, you can shoot remotely with a master camera linked to slave cameras set to shoot at the same time. WFT Server can also be used to access the master camera or slave cameras for Live View display, and you can adjust the focus and configure remote shooting settings as needed.
  • Page 91 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Connecting the Master and Slave Cameras Set up the slave cameras. Perform steps 1 to 6 on page 84 for  the cameras to use as slaves. When the next screen is displayed, the slave cameras are ready.
  • Page 92 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 master camera from the computer. On the slave cameras, select [OK].
  • Page 93 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 [53] tab, select ...
  • Page 94 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 95 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 96 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Making Images Viewable and Shooting Remotely For how to use WFT Server, see page 59.  To switch cameras, enter the IP address of the master or slave  camera in the web browser. When shooting remotely with linked shooting, connect to the master ...

  • Page 97: Synchronizing The Camera Time Wirelessly

    Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly You can wirelessly synchronize multiple cameras of the same camera model when the transmitter is attached. You can set the master camera time on up to 10 slave cameras. Note that even after synchronization, there will be a slight margin of error between master and slave camera time of ±0.05 seconds, at most.

  • Page 98: Synchronizing The Time

    Synchronizing the Time Steps 1 to 5 are the same on the master and slave cameras. Select [Communication settings]. Under the [53] tab, select  [Communication settings], then press <0>. Select [Network settings]. Set [Communication func] to  [Enable], then select [Network settings].
  • Page 99 Synchronizing the Time Select [Wireless]. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to  the next screen. Set up the master camera. Select [Master], then press <0>.  Select [OK] and press <0> to go to  the next screen. When the next screen is displayed, ...
  • Page 100 Synchronizing the Time On the master camera, select [OK]. Check the number of slave cameras,  then select [OK]. The time on slave cameras is  synchronized to the master camera time. Select [OK] to return to the [Network  settings] screen.

  • Page 101: Terminating The Connection And Reconnecting

    Terminating the Connection and Reconnecting...
  • Page 102 Terminating the Connection Select [Communication settings]. Under the [53] tab, select  [Communication settings], then press <0>. Select [Network settings]. Set [Communication func] to  [Enable], then select [Network settings]. Select [Connection settings]. Select [Disconnect]. The connection is terminated. ...

  • Page 103: Reconnecting

    Reconnecting Select [Communication settings]. Under the [53] tab, select  [Communication settings], then press <0>. Select [Network settings]. Set [Communication func] to  [Enable], then select [Network settings]. Select [Connection settings]. Select [SET*]. From the saved settings, select the  setting to connect to.
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  • Page 105: Checking And Operating Connection Settings

    Checking and Operating Connection Settings...

  • Page 106: 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 [53] tab, select  [Communication settings], then press <0>. Select [Network settings]. Set [Communication func] to  [Enable], then select [Network settings].
  • Page 107 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.103) Select this to re-establish a connection. Select [OK] on the confirmation dialog and press <0>...

  • Page 108: Changing Settings

    Changing Settings Settings originally completed using the connection wizard can be changed as follows. You can also change 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 109 Changing Settings [FTP server] This is displayed for settings that connect to an FTP server. Configure FTP server settings. [Viewable imgs] (p.80) This is displayed for settings that connect to a smartphone. See page 80 to set. IP Security (IPsec) Configured in [TCP/IP] 9 [Security].
  • Page 110 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/100EOS1D) in the server’s 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/100EOS1D”...
  • Page 111 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 112: 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 113 Saving and Loading Settings Loading Settings Select [Save/load settings on card]. On the [Connection settings] screen  displayed in step 5 on page 107, select [Save/load settings on card]. Select [Load settings from card]. Select the settings file. Select a settings file that matches ...

  • Page 114: 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 [53] tab, select ...
  • Page 115 Function Settings Screen [FTP transfer settings] Configure FTP transfer settings. See page 37 to set. [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 60. Note that there is normally no need to ...
  • Page 116 Function Settings Screen [Power saving] FTP Trans.  When [Enable] is set, if no image is transferred for a certain period of time, the transmitter will log off from the FTP server and stop the LAN. When the transmitter is ready for image transfer, the connection is re-established automatically.

  • Page 117: 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 118: Responding To Error Messages

    Responding to Error Messages If a wireless setting error is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor, refer to the examples of corrective actions in this section to eliminate the cause of the error. In case of errors, the <Y> lamp on the camera blinks in red.
  • Page 119 Responding to Error Messages 11: Connection target not found In the case of [EOSUtility], is EOS Utility running?  Start EOS Utility and re-establish the connection (p.56).  In the case of [Smartphone], is Camera Connect running?  Establish a connection using Camera Connect (p.76). ...
  • Page 120 Responding to Error Messages What to check on the DHCP server Is the power of the DHCP server on?  Turn on the DHCP server.  Are there enough addresses for assignment by the DHCP  server?  Increase the number of addresses assigned by the DHCP server. Remove devices assigned addresses by the DHCP server from ...
  • Page 121 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 122 Responding to Error Messages 23: Duplicate IP address 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 ...
  • Page 123 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 124 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 125 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 126 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.138, 144). ...
  • Page 127 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 128 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 129 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 130 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.27). Are the transmitter and the access point set to use the same ...
  • Page 131 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 132 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.27). If filtering by MAC address is active, is the MAC address of the ...
  • Page 133 Responding to Error Messages 71: Cannot connect to slave camera Are you following the correct procedure to establish the  connection with slave cameras? Operate slave cameras by following the correct instructions (p.84,  85). Are the slave cameras too far from the master camera? ...
  • Page 134 Responding to Error Messages 82: Wireless File Transmitter not connected Is the transmitter attached correctly?   Make sure the transmitter is securely inserted in the camera (p.11). 83: Wireless LAN connection terminated because of high WFT temperature Due to transmitter temperature rise, wireless operation has ...

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting Guide

    If a problem occurs, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide to check the camera and connected device. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact the nearest Canon Service Center. Cannot transfer images to an FTP server. To transfer captured images to an FTP server, set the Live View ...

  • Page 136: Communication Function Setting Notes

    Communication Function Setting Notes If the transmission rate drops, the connection is lost, or other problems occur when using the communication function, try the following corrective actions. Access Point and Antenna Installation Location When using the transmitter indoors, install the device in the same ...
  • Page 137 Communication Function Setting 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 138: 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 139: Reference

    Reference...

  • Page 140: Creating And Registering Captions

    Creating and Registering Captions Follow these steps to create captions and register them on the camera, as introduced in “Adding a Caption Before Transfer” (p.52). When creating and registering captions, use a computer on which EOS Utility is installed. See “Operating Remotely Using EOS Utility” on page 55 to enable the use of EOS Utility over a LAN.
  • Page 141 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 142: Setting Network Manually

    Setting Network Manually Set the network settings for the camera access point mode manually. Set [SSID], [Channel setting], and [Encryption settings] on each screen displayed. Select [Manual connection]. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to  the next screen. Enter an SSID (network name).
  • Page 143 Setting Network Manually Select the desired encryption setting. For encryption, select [AES].  Select [OK] and press <0>.  When [AES] is selected, the virtual  keyboard (p.21) is displayed. Enter any encryption key of eight characters, then press the <M> button to set.

  • Page 144: 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 145 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 146: Specifications

    Transmission frequency (central frequency): Version Frequency Channels 2412 to 2462 MHz 1 to 11 ch WFT-E8A 5180 to 5320 MHz 36 to 64 ch 5745 to 5825 MHz 149 to 165 ch 2412 to 2472 MHz 1 to 13 ch...
  • Page 147 Working temperature range: 0°C - 45°C / 32°F - 113°F Working 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 notice.
  • Page 148 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 149: Index

    Index FTPS ..........38 Function settings ......114 Account (WFT)......60, 115 Ad hoc..........91 AES..........27 Gateway ........144 Area of use .... Areas of Use and Restrictions IEEE 802.11ac/n/a/g/b Authentication ......27, 109 ....Areas of Use and Restrictions Auto power off.........22 Image transfer ........ 37 Automatic image transfer ....43 Individual image transfer ....
  • Page 150 Index Password ........60 Transferred images ......53 PBC mode ........28 Troubleshooting......117 PIN code connection mode.....29 PIN mode........29 URL ..........63 Port number ........39 Power saving ........116 Viewable images ......80 Proxy server........39 Viewing images ......65, 78 Pushbutton connection mode ..28 Web browser ......
  • Page 151 MEMO...
  • Page 152 The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of June 2016. For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. For the latest version Instruction Manual, refer to the Canon Web site.

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