Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7A Manual de instrucciones

Wireless File TransmitterWFT-E7EINSTRUCTION MANUALTo comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of the trans

Nomenclature10LCD panelCaseInterface cablesError numberWireless signal strengthBattery checkConnection iconWired LAN connectionBluetooth connectionStr

100Handling Error MessagesWhat to check on the transmitter Is the transmitter’s DNS address setting set to [Auto assign] or [Manual setting]?X If you

101Handling Error MessagesWhat to check on the transmitter The transmitter’s proxy server setting is [Enable]. Does the error occur under this settin

102Handling Error Messages Is another device on the transmitter network using the same IP address as the transmitter?X This error occurs if the trans

103Handling Error MessagesWhat to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, does the FTP server’s IP address setting match the server’s actual add

104Handling Error Messages Are you connecting to the FTP server via a broadband router?X Some broadband routers use a firewall to restrict access to

105Handling Error MessagesWhat to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, is the [Login name] entered correctly?X Check the login name for acces

106Handling Error Messages This error occurs if, for some reason, the transmitter fails to receive confirmation from the FTP server that image file t

107Handling Error Messages Are any obstacles blocking the line of sight between the transmitter and the antenna of the wireless LAN terminal?X Move t

108Handling Error Messages Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for the same authentication method?X The transmitter supports the

109Handling Error Messages Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for authentication?X The setting is

11Use one Battery Pack LP-E6 to power the transmitter. When replacing the transmitter’s battery, be sure to turn the transmitter off before opening th

110Handling Error Messages Are you following the correct procedure to establish the connection with slave cameras? X Operate slave cameras by followi

111When using the transmitter with a wireless LAN, try the following corrective actions if the transmission rate drops, the connection is lost, or oth

112Click the Windows [Start] button  [All Programs]  [Accessories]  [Command Prompt]. Type ipconfig/all and press the <Enter> key.The IP addr

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114Follow these steps to create captions and register them on the camera, as described in “Adding a Caption Before Transfer” (p.38). When creating and

115Attaching the optional Accessory Bracket AB-E1 enables you to use the transmitter and a battery grip at the same time. Attach the camera and transm

116 TypeType: Wired and wireless (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n) IPsec-compatible image transfer accessory with Bluetooth connectivity for GPS devices Wireless

117Specifications Network FunctionsFTP transfer: Automatic transferImage selection and transferTransfer using SET buttonTransfer with captionsEOS Uti

118SpecificationsUSA and Canada only:The Lithium ion/polymer battery is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this

119MEMOCOPY

Installing and Removing the Battery12The remaining battery power is displayed when you turn the transmitter on. A blinking battery icon ( ) indicates

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124AAC adapter ... 13Account ... 54Ad hoc ...

125IndexPIN code connection mode ... 26PIN mode ... 26Port number...

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13When the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately) is used, a household power outlet can be used to power the transmitter without worrying about the b

14When connecting the transmitter to the camera, always use one of the interface cables included with the transmitter.1Turn off both the camera and tr

15Attaching to the CameraExample of AttachmentExample of Using the Case and StrapIf you turn on/off the transmitter or connect/disconnect the interfac

16Click one of the following chapter titles to view the corresponding page.Subsequent Organization of This Manual 1 Basic Network Settings (p.17)2 Tr

17Basic Network SettingsComplete the basic network settings by following the transmitter’s connection instructions on the camera menu screen. COPY

18The connection instructions help you follow the steps to connect the transmitter to an existing wireless or wired LAN. To connect to a wireless LAN,

19This section’s explanation follows the flow of the connection instructions. If an error is displayed, see “Troubleshooting” in Chapter 10 (p.97) and

2Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 is an accessory for EOS cameras. In addition to time synchronization wi

20 Turn the <5> dial to select the communication method, and then press <0>. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to the next screen.•

21Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type• WFTserverSelect this option for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN with the transmitter ac

22Selecting the Communication Method and LAN TypeFor [LinkedShot] instructions, see page 69. Note that no information about [LinkedShot] is given in t

23When you select [Connect with wizard], active wireless LAN terminals in your area are listed, accompanied by their respective information. Select th

24Using the Wizard to Establish a ConnectionEnter the encryption key set for the wireless LAN terminal. For details on the encryption key, refer to th

25This is a connection mode when using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) make

26This is a connection mode when using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). In PIN code connection mode (PIN mode), an

27 Turn the <5> dial to select a configuration method for the network settings, and then press <0>. Select [OK] and press <0> to g

28Configuring Network SettingsThe following instructions are for setting screens that vary depending on the communication method (FTP Transfer, EOS Ut

29Configuring Network SettingsThe virtual keyboard is displayed when entering the encryption key, server name, and other information.Switching between

3Sync the Camera Time over a Wireless or Wired ConnectionSlave cameraMaster cameraSlave cameraLAN cableMaster cameraMaster cameraSlave cameraHubLAN ca

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31Transferring Imagesto an FTP ServerWith FTP transfer, you can automatically transfer each image to the FTP server as you shoot or transfer images in

32These instructions are continued from Chapter 1.1 Turn the <5> dial to select [Address setting], and then press <0>.2 If you set the D

33Configuring FTP Communication Settings6 Complete the [Login method] settings. Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], and then press <0> to

34An image can be automatically transferred to the FTP server immediately after shooting. You can continue still photo shooting while images are being

35Automatic Image Transfer After Each ShotWith automatic transfer, you can select which images to transfer when recording images of different sizes to

36Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot To transfer smaller JPEGs when the camera is set up to record larger JPEGs to one card and smaller JPEGs t

37Simply select an image and press <0> to transfer it. You can add a caption before transferring the image. You can continue still photo shootin

38Transferring Images IndividuallyYou can add a registered caption to each image before transfer. This is convenient if you want to inform the recipie

39Transferring Images Individually5Select a caption. Turn the <5> dial to select the [Caption] box, and then press <0>. Turn the <5&g

4 These instructions assume that your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server settings are complete. For details on configuring these settings, refer to

40After shooting, you can select multiple images as desired and transfer them all at once. You can transfer unsent images or images whose transfer fai

41Batch Transfer5Transfer the images. Select [Direct transfer]. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen displayed next.X A transfer progress screen i

42Batch Transfer1In the menu, select [Image transfer].2Select [Image sel./transfer].3Select [Sel.n].4Select [Folder images not transfer’d]. To transf

43Batch Transfer6Transfer the images. Select [Direct transfer]. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen displayed next.X A transfer progress screen i

44Batch Transfer1In the menu, select [Image transfer].2Select [Image sel./transfer].3Select [All image].4Select [Card images not transferred]. To tra

45To check the transfer history in [Image sel./transfer], select [Sel.Image].Image not selected for transfer (no mark)Image selected for transfer Imag

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47Remote CaptureUsing EOS UtilityYou can use EOS Utility to shoot remotely over a wireless or wired LAN.As a wireless or wired network is used instead

48These instructions are continued from Chapter 1.With EOS Utility, you can use the included WFT Pairing Software to establish a connection between th

49Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings3 Double-click the pairing software icon.X Detected cameras are listed. If a camera is already connec

5Chapter ListIntroduction2Basic Network Settings17Transferring Images to an FTP Server31Remote Capture Using EOS Utility47Remote Capture Using WFT Ser

50Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings There is no need to complete pairing again if you continue using a particular camera, transmitter, a

51For EOS Utility instructions, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (PDF). You can take full advantage of EOS Utility via the transmitter just as

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53Remote CaptureUsing WFT ServerUsing a web browser, you can view images recorded on a memory card in the camera and download them to a computer.Addit

54These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. Press <0> and turn the <5> dial to select the set number, and then press <0>. P

55Configuring WFT Server Communication Settings3 Turn the <5> dial to select [WFT account], and then press <0>. When changing the port

56In the web browser, display WFT Server, a screen for transmitter operations. Make sure you have already established a connection between the camera

57You can browse the images recorded on the camera’s memory card.1Click [Viewer].X The image viewing screen is displayed.2Select the memory card. Cli

58Viewing Images4Download images to the computer. Click a thumbnail.X The image is displayed at a larger size. To download the image to your compute

59Set up the camera for Live View shooting beforehand. Note that remote capture of movies is not supported. For web browsers that do not support JavaS

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60Remote Capture [Camera control]2Set the lens focus mode switch to <f>. Click the release button (⑤). When you let go of the button, the camer

61Remote Capture [Camera control]5Configure the shooting functions. Click items such as quality to view and configure their settings. Complete the s

62Set up the camera for Live View shooting beforehand. Note that remote capture of movies is not supported. For web browsers that do not support JavaS

63The following instructions are for remote capture with web browsers that do not support JavaScript.Set up the camera for Live View shooting beforeha

64Remote Capture in WFT Server can be used in combination with the transmitter’s “Linked Shooting” function (p.74). Additionally, you can view and dow

65Using the Transmitteras a Media ServerImages on a memory card in the camera can be viewed over a wireless or wired LAN on a television. This functio

66These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. Press <0> and turn the <5> dial to select the set number, and then press <0>.

67Operate the media player controls to display images recorded on the camera’s memory card on a television. Note that RAW images and movies cannot be

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69Linked ShootingWith linked shooting, up to 10 slave cameras can be linked in a wireless network to the master camera on which you will release the s

7Contents6 Linked Shooting 69Preparing Slave Cameras...

70After setting up the slave cameras as described on this page, follow the steps on the next page for basic linked shooting. For instructions to view

71Shoot with the master camera linked to slave cameras as follows.1Set up the master camera. Configure the settings on the master camera following s

72 Position the slave cameras in clear view of the master camera, without objects between them. You can position master camera in an overall circum

73Positioning the Slave Cameras Do not use multiple flash units. Although slight, there is a difference in the shutter release timing which may caus

74Using WFT Server, you can shoot remotely with a master camera linked to slave cameras that will shoot at the same time. WFT Server can also be used

75Using the Transmitter with WFT Server1Set up the slave cameras.Set up the slave cameras as described on page 70.2Set up the master camera. Complete

76Using the Transmitter with WFT Server6Enter the encryption key. Enter a 5-digit encryption (WEP) key and press the <7> button. The key enter

77Using the Transmitter with WFT ServerCheck the network settings on the master and slave cameras as follows. Note that without a good understanding o

78Using the Transmitter with WFT Server5Check the settings. Turn the <5> dial to display other screens. Write down the IP address and SSID.6Ch

79Using the Transmitter with WFT ServerEnter a login name and password for accessing WFT Server on cameras from a computer. Although you can specify d

8The following precautions are intended to prevent harm to you and others as well as damage to equipment. Become familiar with the precautions before

80Using the Transmitter with WFT Server6Select a user number. WFT Server can accept connections from up to three computers per camera. Select a user

81Using the Transmitter with WFT ServerTo access the cameras from the computer, use the computer’s standard search function to detect wireless LAN ter

82Using the Transmitter with WFT Server4Select the language. Select a language on the bottom of the screen. Web browsers that support JavaScript wil

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84Check the network settings as follows.1In [Network settings], select [Set up].2 Select [Confirm settings].X The settings are displayed.Checking Sett

85Settings originally completed using the connection wizard can be changed as follows. You can also change IP security settings (IPsec) not completed

86Changing SettingsConfigured in [TCP/IP]  [Security].IPsec is a set of standards for encrypted communication over the Internet. It provides effectiv

87Network settings can be saved on a memory card for use with other cameras.1In [Network settings], select [Set up].2Select [LAN settings].3Select the

88Saving and Loading Settings6Select [Save].X The settings are now saved as a file on the memory card. The settings are saved as a file (WFTNPF**.NIF

89Synchronizing theCamera TimeSet the master camera time on up to 10 slave cameras, as needed. Synchronization can be done over a wireless or wired co

9For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).Nomenclature<a> port (p.14)Battery compartment cover (p.11)

90Set up multiple cameras with transmitters attached. Use a LAN cable to connect cameras with transmitters attached. When there are multiple slave cam

91Steps 1–5 are the same on master and slave cameras.1In the menu, select [Communication settings].2Select [Network settings].3Set [Communication mode

92Synchronizing the Time6Set up the master camera. After configuring the master camera settings following steps 1–5 on the preceding page, select [Ma

93Using Bluetooth GPSDevicesInformation including the latitude, longitude, elevation, and date and time can be obtained from commercially-available GP

941In the menu, select [Communication settings].2Select [Bluetooth device connection]. Once [Communication func] is set to [Enable], you can select [

95Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth4When the confirmation message is displayed, select [OK]. The GPS connection status changes to [Connected]. Pre

96Connecting GPS Devices via BluetoothThe Bluetooth connection with the GPS device will not be terminated if you simply turn off the camera. To cancel

97TroubleshootingTransfer speed in ad hoc mode may become extremely slow when the transmitter is used with certain types of computer. For more informa

98If transmitter errors are displayed on the camera LCD monitor, refer to the examples of corrective actions in this section to eliminate the cause of

99Handling Error Messages Is the pairing software running?X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions to re-establish the connection (p.