Using A Smartphone To View Camera Images And Control The Camera - Canon EOS M5 User Manual

Using a Smartphone to View
Camera Images and Control the
Camera
You can do the following with the dedicated smartphone app Camera
Connect.
● Browse images on the camera and save them to the smartphone
● Geotag images on the camera (= 149)
● Control the camera remotely from a smartphone (= 149)
● In camera settings, the smartphone must be allowed to view
camera images (= 132, = 151).
Geotagging Images on the Camera
GPS data recorded on a smartphone using the dedicated Camera
Connect application can be added to images on the camera. Images are
tagged with information including the latitude, longitude, and elevation.
● Before shooting, make sure the date and time and your home
time zone are set correctly, as described in "Setting the Date and
Time" (= 21). Also follow the steps in "World Clock" (= 159)
to specify any shooting destinations in other time zones.
● Others may be able to locate or identify you by using location data
in your geotagged still images or movies. Be careful when sharing
these images with others, as when posting images online where
many others can view them.
Controlling the Camera Remotely from a
Smartphone
Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi
You can shoot as you view a shooting screen on your smartphone.
● Privacy settings must be configured in advance to allow viewing
of all images from the smartphone (= 152).
1
Secure the camera.
● Keep the camera still by mounting it on a
tripod or taking other measures.
2
Connect the camera and
smartphone (= 132 ).
● In the privacy settings, choose [All
images].
3
Choose remote live view shooting.
● In Camera Connect on the smartphone,
choose [Remote live view shooting].
● Once the camera is ready for remote
live view shooting, a live image from the
camera is displayed on the smartphone.
● At this time, a message is displayed on
the camera, and all camera operations
except using the power switch are
disabled.
4
Shoot.
● Use the smartphone to shoot.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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