Summary of Contents for CamFi CF102
- Page 1 CamFi CamFi User Guide CamFi Remote Camera Controller CamFi Limited Copyright © 2015 CamFi. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Charging battery ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Quick installation �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Connect CamFi with your camera ..................Get the CamFi app ........................Connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot of CamFi ................Start CamFi App ........................Firmware Upgrade ........................Chapter 3：Using the iOS App ��������������������������������������������������������������� Remote capture �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������... - Page 3 Settings ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Wireless Settings ........................Network Settings ........................Chapter 4：Precautions and FAQ ���������������������������������������������������������� PRECAUTIONS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Battery charging and maintenance ..................Hardware connection ......................Transmit speed ........................FAQ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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Page 4: Chapter 1：Camfi At Glance
Chapter 1：CamFi at glance Packaging List 1. CamFi remote camera controller 2. Mini USB cable for connecting to the camera 3. Micro USB cable for charging the battery 4. Double screw to hot shoe adapter 5. Lanyard 6. Quick start guide CamFi Overview ①... -
Page 5: Chapter 2：Getting Started
CamFi and you camera. Get the CamFi app You will need to install the CamFi app on your smartphone or your PC. The CamFi app is available for iPhone®, AndroidTM, Windows®, Mac OSX®. For a full list of supported devices, visit: http://www.cam-fi.com/download.html... -
Page 6: Start Camfi App
The CamFi app will automatically check if there is a new version firmware available for the CamFi. When there is a new version available, the app will start the upgrade wizard to upgrade the firmware of the CamFi. You can follow the instructions provided by the wizard to upgrade the firmware. -
Page 7: Chapter 3：Using The Ios App
The CamFi app supports iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac. We’ll only introduce the iOS app to illustrate the use of CamFi. The apps on the other platforms are similar, and any parts where significant differences exist will be called out. -
Page 8: Remote Capture
Remote capture Tap the shutter button at the bottom to remote control the camera to capture. Live view Tap the “Live view” at the center of the screen or the “View On” button at the bottom to start the live view. Open live view Live view switch Change the capture settings... -
Page 9: Time-Lapse
Time-lapse There are two modes for time-lapse: the quick mode and the advanced mode. Quick mode It has two options, 3s and 10s. You can use it for quick self-portrait. Advanced Mode After switching to the advanced mode, you may change the following properties: •... -
Page 10: Grid
Grid Show and hide the grid. Manual Focus Please tap the Manual Focus button to change the focus manually. Manual Focus can only be used when the lens is set to AF mode and the live view is on. Manual focus... -
Page 11: Auto Focus
Auto Focus Tap the viewfinder and the camera will try to focus automatically. Auto Focus can only be used when the lens is set to AF mode and the live view is on. 1. For Canon, you need to change the AF options to the live mode by using the camera's menu button. -
Page 12: Zoom In / Zoom Out Live View
Zoom in / Zoom out live view When live view is on，double taping or spreading gesture can zoom in live view. The “White Capture” button changes to “Record” and pressing the “Record” button will start and then stop the recording of a video. The camera should not explicitly be put into a separate movie mode if such a mode exists, whether through a dial or switch. -
Page 13: Advanced Bracketing
Advanced bracketing Advanced bracketing can be used to generate a series of photos with varying exposures. • Advanced bracketing is only enabled when the camera is in Manual mode. • The Property field specifies the camera property to be varied. There are three options, Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO. -
Page 14: Focus Stacking
Focus stacking Increasing the depth of field by taking a series of photographs with different focus settings. Focus stacking can only be used when the lens is set to AF mode. -
Page 15: Video
Video Tap the video button to change the camera to video record mode. The white capture button will change to red when it is in the video mode. Tap the button will start and then stop the recording of a video. Video button... -
Page 16: Auto View
Auto view Tap the Auto View button to start the Auto View mode. Once the app is in the Auto View mode, the photos captured by the camera manually can be streamed to mobile phones, tablets, and PCs. This feature can be used to show the photos immediately to the client or model on a large screen as the photos are taken. -
Page 17: Browse Photo
Browse photo View the photos Tap the thumbnail in the lower left to start the browse mode. After entering the browse mode, you may tap the thumbnail to view a large image. Browse photo Share While viewing thumbnails, tap Select, select items, tap the action button on the bottom left, and select Share to share the photo to your social networks. -
Page 18: Download
Download • While viewing thumbnails, tap Select, select items, tap the action button on the bottom left, and select Original or Standard to download the selected photos. • Original is for downloading the raw files or JPEG photos. Choosing this option will download the photo to the album just like the camera. -
Page 19: Settings
Settings To change CamFi’s settings, please tap the top right Settings icon to open the Settings view. Wireless Settings Go to Settings → Wireless to: • Change the SSID of the CamFi • Set the password of the CamFi • Change the channel of the CamFi Network Settings •... -
Page 20: Chapter 4：Precautions And Faq
PRECAUTIONS Battery charging and maintenance 1. a. Please recharge the CamFi for the first use or if it is left unused for a long time. The requirement for a charger is 5V/1A, and the usual charger for a mobile phone like an iPhone or iPad can also be used. -
Page 21: Faq
Putting the CamFi on the hot shoe is just for fixation, it is not necessary to always be on the hot shoe. If needed, you can hang CamFi on a tripod or on your wrist, and you can also buy a dual shoe bracket on Amazon, then you can put the flash trigger and the CamFi on the bracket at the same time. - Page 22 Does CamFi use my mobile broadband? Can CamFi be used for outdoor purposes? How about the transmission distance? CamFi is a wireless remote controller for DSLR cameras. It is a Wi-Fi transmitter, and as such, it will NOT need your mobile broadband. You can connect a CamFi device...
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