Canon WFT-E6 manual

Wireless File T ransmitter WFT -E6 E INSTRUCTION MANUAL T o comply with local rad io wave regulations, Ca non offers five region-spec ific versions of the transmitter (WFT -E6A, E6B, E6C, E6D, and E6E) in various areas around the world (See Areas of Use and Restrictions.). For convenie nce, we refer to the product in this manual simply as “the tr[...]

2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT - E6 is an ac cessory for EOS-1D X cameras. In addition to time syncing with other cameras (over a wi rele ss LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operatio ns. Wireless LAN Functions T ransfer images to an FTP [...]

3 Sync the Camera T ime Wire lessly Slave cam era Master camera Connect to GPS Devices (commercially av ailable) via Bluetooth Add the latitude, longi tude, altitude, date and time, and other shooting information to images Connected via Bluetoot h C OP Y[...]

4 These instructions should be followed only af ter your wireless LAN and FTP server settings are complete. For details on configuring these set tings, refer to the documentation provided with the respective equipment. T erms in bra ckets [ ] indicate button or icon names or other software elements. Bracket s also denote camera menu items. Page num[...]

5 Chapter List Introduction 2 Basic Network Settings 13 T ransferring Images to an FTP Ser ver 27 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility 43 Remote Capture Using WFT Server 49 Using the T ransmit ter as a Me dia Server 61 Linked Shooting 65 Managing Settin gs Information 79 Synchronizing the Came ra T ime Wirelessly 89 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 T rou[...]

6 Introduction Convention s Used in this Manual ............... ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ............. ... ... 4 Chapter L ist....... ............. ............. ............. .............. ............. .......... ............. ............. ................... ........ 5 Contents .......... .......[...]

7 Contents 6 Linked Shooting 65 Preparing Sla ve Cameras ................. ............. ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ...... ........ 66 Basic Linked Sh ooting ................... ............. ................ ............. ............. ............. ............. ...... ........... 67 Arrangin g the Sl[...]

8 The following precautions are intended to prevent harm to you and others as w ell as damage to equipment. Become familiar with the precautions before using t he transmitter to ensu re correct and safe operation. T o prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, or explosion, follow these safety guidelines. • Do not insert metallic objects bet[...]

9 Nomenclature Attachment p in T ightening screw T erminal T r ansmitter Case GPS device connection Bluetooth connect ion Wired LAN connection Wireless LAN connection EOS-1D X rear LCD panel C OP Y[...]

10 T urn off the camera before attaching the transmitter . The transmitter is po wered by the camera. Ensure the camera battery has sufficient charge. If the charge dro p s below 19%, you cannot tran sfer captured images. 1 Open the ter minal cover on the ca mera. Pull out the system extension terminal cover and rotate it toward the front. 2 Att ac[...]

11 Click one of the following chapter ti tles to view the corre sponding page. Subsequent Organization of This Manual 1 Basic Network Settings (p.13) 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server (p.27) 3 Remote Capture Us ing EOS Utility (p.43) 4 Remote Capture Usin g WFT Server (p.49) 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server (p.61) 6 Linked Shooting (p[...]

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13 Basic Network Settings Complete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen . C OP Y[...]

14 The connection instructions help you follow t he steps to connect the transmitter to an existing wireless LAN. Set up the wireless LAN terminal (wireless LAN access point or adapter) and computer in advance so that the transmitter can join the wir eless network. When configuring the basic network settings, bring the tran smitter within 3 m / 9.8[...]

15 This section describes the process of follow ing the conne ction instructions. If an error is displayed, refer to “Troubleshooting” in Chapter 10 (p.97) and check the settings. Pressing the shutter button or other camera c ontr ols during configuration by the connection instructions will close the connection instructio ns. Do not press the s[...]

16 T urn the < 5 > dial to select the communication method, and then press < 0 >. Select [ OK ] and press < 0 > to go to the next screen. • FTP trans. Select this option to transfer captured images to an FTP ser ver . Images can be automatically transferred as y ou shoot them, or you can select images to be transferred later . C[...]

17 Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type • WFT server Select this option for remote capture over a wir eless LAN with the transmitter acting as a server . Additionally , images on a memory card in the camer a can be viewed and downloaded to a computer . The camera can be accessed like browsin g a webpage, by users at up to three compute[...]

18 Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, refer to pa ge 65. Note that no information about [LinkedShot] is given in th is chapter . T urn the < 5 > dial to select the type of LAN, and then press < 0 >. Select [ OK ] and press < 0 > to go to the next screen. Wireless LAN The [ Wireless LAN s[...]

19 When you select [ Connect with wizard ], active wireless LAN termi nals in your area are listed, accompanied by information about them. Select the SSID (or ES S-ID) of your desired wireless LAN terminal. 1 Select [Connect with wizard]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Connect with wizard ], and then press < 0 >. 2 Select the wireless[...]

20 Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection Next, enter the encryption key of the wire less LAN terminal. For details on the encryption key , refer to the device’s instruction manual. Note that the screens displayed in steps 1 to 3 below vary dep ending on the authentication and encryption of the wireless LAN termina l. 1 The [ Key index ] scre[...]

21 This is a connection mode w hen using a wireless LA N terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) makes it easy to establish a connection between the camera and the wireless LAN terminal by pressing the WPS button on the wireless LAN terminal. Note that if multiple wireless LAN terminals are active[...]

22 This is a connection mode w hen using a wireless LA N terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). In PIN code connection mode (P IN mode) , an 8-digit identification number specified on the camera is set on the wirele ss LAN te rminal to establish a connection. Even if there are multip le wireless LAN terminals ac tive in your area, th[...]

23 T urn the < 5 > dial to select how to configure the network settings, and then press < 0 >. Select [ OK ] and press < 0 > to go to the next screen. [Auto setting] Settings otherwise configured with [ Manu al setting ] can be configured automat ically . However , the IP address and similar se ttings must be automatically assig n[...]

24 Configuring Network Settings The following instructions are for settings screens that vary depending on the communication method (FTP Transfer , EOS Utility , WFT Server , or Media Server), as shown below . Read the page that introduces the selected communication method. FTP trans. Chapter 2 (p.27) EOSUtility Chapter 3 (p.43) WFT server Chapter [...]

25 Configuring Network Settings The virtual keyboard is displayed during entry of the encryption key , server name, and other information. Switching to other input a reas T o switch betwe en input areas, press the < Q > button. Moving th e cursor T o move the cursor, turn the < 5 > dial. Y ou can also move the cursor using < 9 >. [...]

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27 Transferring Images to an FTP Server With FTP transfer , you can automatically transfer each image to the FTP server as you shoot or transfer a set of shots together . C OP Y[...]

28 These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. 1 T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Address setting ], and then press < 0 >. 2 If you have set the DNS server setting to [ Disable ], the screen on the left is displayed. Press < 0 > to select the input position, and then turn the < 5 > dial to enter the IP address of th e F[...]

29 Configuring FTP Communication Settings 6 Complete the [ Login method ] settings. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ OK ], and then press < 0 > to go to the next screen. 7 Complete the [ T arget folder ] settings. Select [ Root folder ] to have images saved in the root folder as specified in FTP server settings. (p.42) Select [ Select f[...]

30 An image can be automatically transferred to the FTP server immediately after shooting. Y ou can also continue still photo shooti ng even while im ages are being transferred. Before shooting, be sure to insert a memory card in the camera. If you shoot without recording images, they cannot be transferred. Note that automatic transfer of movie is [...]

31 Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot With automatic transfer , you can select whic h images to transfer when recor ding images of different sizes to separate cards, or when recording both RAW and JPEG images. 1 Select [Co mmunication settings]. 2 Select [Network settings]. Once you have set [ Commun ication func ] to [ Enable ], you can sele[...]

32 Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot T o transfe r smaller JPEGs when the camera is set up to record larger JPEGs to one car d and smaller JPEGs to the other , set [ JPEG size to trans. ] to [ Smaller JPEG ]. T o transfe r either RA W or JPEG images when the camera is set up to record RAW images to one card and JPEGs to the other , specify w[...]

33 Simply select an image and press < 0 > to transfer it. Y ou can also add a caption before transferring images. Y ou can also continue stil l photo shooting eve n while images are being transferred. 1 Select [Co mmunication settings]. 2 Select [Network settings]. Once you have set [ Commun ication func ] to [ Enable ], you can select [ Netw[...]

34 Transferring Images Individually Y ou can add a registered caption to each image before transfer . This is convenient if you want to inform the recipient the printing quan tity , fo r example. The caption is also a dded to images stored on the camera. For instructions on creatin g and registering captions, refe r to page 1 14. Y ou can check for[...]

35 Transferring Images Individually 5 Select a caption. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the [ Caption ] frame, and then press < 0 >. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the content of the caption, and then press < 0 >. 6 T ransfer the image. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ T ransfer ], and then press < 0 >. C OP Y[...]

36 After shooting, you can select multiple images as desired and transfer t hem all at once. Y ou can also transfer unsent images or imag es that could not be sent previously . Y ou can also continue still photo shooting even while images are being tran sferred. 1 On the [ 3 2] t ab, select [Image transfer]. 2 Select [Image sel./transfer]. 3 Select[...]

37 Batch Transfer 5 T ransfer the images. Select [ FTP T ran s. ]. Select [ OK ] on the confirmation screen displayed next. X A transfer progress screen is displa yed. Selecting [ RA W+JPEG transfer ] in step 2 on the preceding page will give you the option of transferring RA W images, JPEG images, or both types of images. Y ou will have the same o[...]

38 Batch Transfer 1 On the [ 3 2] t ab, select [Image transfer]. 2 Select [Image sel./transfer]. 3 Select [Sel . n ]. 4 Select [Folder images not transfer ’d]. T o transfer images that could not pr eviously be transferred, select [ Folder ima ges failed transf. ]. 5 Select a folder . Batch Transfer of Images in a Folder C OP Y[...]

39 Batch Transfer 6 T ransfer the images. Select [ FTP T ran s. ]. Select [ OK ] on the confirmation screen displayed next. X A transfer progress screen is displa yed. Selecting [ Clear folder transf. history ] will set the transfer history of images in the selected folder to “unsent.” This enable s you to resend all t he images in the folder l[...]

40 Batch Transfer 1 On the [ 3 2] t ab, select [Image transfer]. 2 Select [Image sel./transfer]. 3 Select [All image]. 4 Select [Card i mages not transferred]. T o transfer images that could not pr eviously be transferred, select [ Card images failed transfer ]. 5 T ransfer the images. Select [ FTP T ran s. ]. Select [ OK ] on the confirmation scre[...]

41 T o check the transfer h istory in [ Image sel./transfer ], select [ Sel.Image ]. Image not selected for trans fer (no icon) Image selected for transfer Image could not b e transferred Image transferre d On the [ Image sel./transfer ] screen, you can check the number of images for transfer as well as the transfer history of images in the memory [...]

42 Images transf erred to the FTP server are sto red in the following fol der as specified in the FTP server settings. Under the default settings of the FTP server, images are stored in [ C drive ]  [ Inetpub ] folder  [ ftproot ] folder , or in a subfolder of this folder . If the root folder of the transfer destination has been changed in th[...]

43 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility Y ou can use EOS Utility to shoot remotely o ver a wireless LAN. In addition to remote capture, all EO S Utility camera operations except firmware updating are supported, becaus e this option utilizes a wireless network instead of a USB cable. The WFT -E6 cannot be used with the Mac version of EO S Utility (as of[...]

44 These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. With EOS Utility , you can use the included WF T Pairing Software to establish a connection between the transmitter and a computer. WFT Pairing Software is installed automatically during easy installation of the sof tware provided with the camera. If it is no t installed, install it on the compute[...]

45 Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings 3 Double-click the pairing software icon. X Detected cameras are listed. Cameras that have already been connected are not included in the list. Click [ Connect ]. If multiple cameras are displayed, identify the camera to connect to by its [ MAC address ] or [ IP address ]. Y ou can check the [ MAC a[...]

46 Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings There is no need to complete pairing again if y ou will continue using a particular camera, transmitter , and computer together after pairing without changing the set tings. Before your next PTP session, simply turn on the camera to wh ich the transmitter is attached and start the pairing sof tware.[...]

47 For EOS Utility instructions, refer to the Softwa re Instruction Manual (PDF). Y ou can take full advantage of EOS Utility via the transmitter just as via a USB connection, without restr ictions. Using EOS Utility In Remote Li ve View shooting, the ra te of image transmission is slower than via USB. The motion of moving subjects cannot be displa[...]

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49 Remote Capture Using WFT Server Using a web b rowser , yo u can view images on a memory card in the camera and download them to a computer . Additionally , you can shoot remotely over a wirel ess LAN. Note that bulb, mirror lockup, and movie shooti ng are not supported. C OP Y[...]

50 These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. Press < 0 >. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the set number , and then press < 0 >. Press < 0 > again. After the connection wizard is closed, the display reverts to the menu screen. X The < Y > lamp on the camera is lit in green. Settings information is stored on the c[...]

51 Configuring WFT Server Communication Settings 3 T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ WFT accou nt ], and then press < 0 >. When changing the port number , turn the < 5 > dial to select [ Port number ] and press < 0 >. Note that there is normally no need to change the por t number (80). 4 Select a user number . With WFT Server[...]

52 In the web browser , display WFT Server , a screen for transmitter operations. Make sure you have already established a connect ion between the camera and computer . 1 St art the web browser . First, start Internet Explorer or another web browser . 2 Enter the URL. In the address field, enter the IP address assigned to the camera. Press the <[...]

53 Browse images on the camera’s memory card as follows. 1 Click [Viewer]. X The image viewing sc reen is displayed. 2 Select the memory card. Click [ CF1 ] or [ CF2 ]. Click the [ DCIM ] folder and select the fold er containing the images. 3 Select an image. T o view another image, click th e < > buttons or jump to other pages. In JavaScri[...]

54 Viewing Images 4 Download images to th e computer . Click a thumbnail. X The image is displayed at a larger size. T o download the image to your computer , click <> . Click [ Return ] to return to the image viewing screen. Although actual RA W images and movies are not displayed here, they can be downloaded to the computer in the same way [...]

55 First, set up the came ra for Live View shooting. Note that remote capt ure of movies is not suppor ted. For web browsers that do not s upport JavaScript, refer to page 59, “Remote Capture.” 1 Click [Camera control] . X The advanced capture scr een is displayed. * Items that cannot be set via WFT Server are shaded on the screen. Remote Captu[...]

56 Remote Capture [Camera control] 2 Set the lens focus mode switch to < f >. Under these conditions, click the release button ( ⑤ ). When you let go of the button, the camera autofocuses and the picture is taken. With One-Shot AF , the pictur e is not taken if focus is not achieved. T ry following the next steps to display Live View image [...]

57 Remote Capture [Camera control] 5 Configure the shooting settings. Click setting items (such as quality) to view the setting details, which you can configure. Complete the settings as needed. 6 T ake the pictu re. Click the release button ( ⑤ ). When you let g o of the button, the picture is taken. X The captured image is now displayed. Captur[...]

58 First, set up the came ra for Live View shooting. Note that remote capt ure of movies is not suppor ted. For web browsers that do not s upport JavaScript, refer to page 59, “Remote Capture.” 1 Click [Simple control]. X The basic capture screen is displa yed, and then Live View image is displayed. 2 Manually adjust the fo cus. Set the lens fo[...]

59 The following instructions are fo r remote capture with web browsers that do not sup port JavaScript. First, set up the came ra for Live View shooting. Note that remote capt ure of movies is not suppor ted. 1 Click [Capture]. X The capture screen is displayed. Live View image is not displayed. 2 T ake the pictu re. Set the lens focus mode switch[...]

60 Remote Capture in WFT Server can be used in conjunction with the transmitter ’s “Linked Shooting” function (p.70). Additionally , you can view and download images on master or slave camera memory cards. Using WFT Server in Linked Shooting Slave camera Slave cam era Slave camera Slave cam era WFT Server Linked Shooting Master camera C OP Y[...]

61 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server Images on a memory ca rd in the camera can be viewed over a wireless LAN on a television. This function requires a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player . (Subsequently , th is equi pment is collectively referred to as the media player .) * DLNA: Digital Living Network A[...]

62 These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. Press < 0 >. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the set number , and then press < 0 >. Press < 0 > again. After the connection wizard is closed, the display revert s to the menu screen. The information you spe cified is stored on the camera. It is not stored on the transmitter [...]

63 Operate the media player contro ls to display on a television the images on the camera’s memory card. Note that RAW images and movies cannot be displayed. The following operations are done on the med ia player . For details, refer to the media pla yer instruction manual. 1 Display the media player sett ings screen on your television. Using the[...]

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65 Linked Shooting With linked shooting, up to 10 slave cameras can be linked in a wirel ess network (via IEEE 802.1 1g in ad hoc mo de) to the master camera on which you will release the shutter . Note that there will be a slight delay after you release the master camera shutter until the slave came ra shutters are released. Movie shooti ng is not[...]

66 After setting up the slave cameras as descr ibed on this page, follow the steps on the next page for basic linked shooting. For in struct ions to view or downloa d to your computer the images stored on cameras, refer to page 70. 1 Select [Co mmunication settings]. 2 Select [Network settings]. Once you have set [ Commun ication func ] to [ Enable[...]

67 Shoot with the master camera li nked to slave cameras as follows. 1 Set up the master camera. Configure the settings on the master camera following steps 1-3 on the preceding page, and then select [ Master ]. 2 Select [Auto connect]. For [ Manual connect ] inst ructions, refer to page 71. 3 Switch to setting up the slave came ras. On the slave c[...]

68 Arrange the slave cameras in clear view of the master ca mera, without objects between them. Y ou can arrange master camera in an overall circumference of up to approximately 100 m / 328 ft. However , the distance supported for linked shooting may be shorter depending on the wireless communication conditions, which are affected by how the camera[...]

69 Arranging the Slave Cameras Do not use multiple flash unit s. Although slight, t here is a difference in the sh utter release timing which may cause out-of-sync flas h firing and inadequate exposur e. Linked shooting is not possible when master and slave cameras are set to [ Mirror lockup ] [ Enable ] o r [ Enable :Mirror down w/ s ]. During lin[...]

70 Using WFT Server , you can shoot remotely with a master camera linked to slave cameras that will shoot at the same time. WFT Server can al so be u sed to access master or slave cameras for Live View display , and you can adjust the fo cus and con figure remote capture settings as needed. Additionally , images on camera memory cards can be viewed[...]

71 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 1 Set up the slave camera s. Set up the slave cameras as described on page 66. 2 Set up the master camera. Complete settings on the master camera following steps 1–3 on page 66, and then select [ Master ]. 3 Select [Manual connect]. 4 Select the connection mode . Select the wireless LAN ad hoc mode supp or[...]

72 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 6 Enter the encryption ke y . Enter a 5-digit encryption (WEP) key and press the < 7 > button. The key entered here will be saved on the computer and used to access the master camera from the computer . 7 Switch to setting up the slave came ras. X On the slave cameras, select [ OK ]. 8 Check the number[...]

73 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Check the network settings on the master and slave cameras as follows. Note that with out a good understanding of these settings, you c annot acce ss the cameras from a computer . 1 On the master camera, selec t [Communication settings ]. 2 Select [Network settings]. Once you have set [ Commun ication func ][...]

74 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 5 Check the settings. T urn the < 5 > dial to display other screens. Write down the IP address and SSID. 6 Check the slave camera se ttings. Check network settings on the slave cameras just as you checked the master camera settings. Write down the IP address of all slave cameras. Each camera has a diff[...]

75 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Enter a login name and password for accessing WFT Server on cameras fr om a computer . Although you can specify different login names and passwords for each camera, it is also possible to use the same information for all cameras. 1 On the master camera, selec t [Communication settings ]. 2 Select [Network se[...]

76 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 6 Select a user number . WFT Server can accept connections from up to three computers per camera. Select a u ser number to prevent conflicts when users at other computers are connected to the transmitter at the same time. 7 Complete the [Login name] and [Passw ord] setting s. After you select [ Login name ] [...]

77 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server T o access the cameras fr om the computer , use the computer ’s standard search function to detect wireless LAN terminals. For details, refer to the compute r instruction manual. 1 From the computer , find cameras on the network. Use built-in searching on the computer to detect wireless LAN terminals. 2 Co[...]

78 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 4 Select the language. Select a language on the bottom of the screen. Web browsers that support JavaScript now display the screen on the left. A message is displayed if JavaScript is not supported. Selecting not to use JavaScript will display the screen on the right, with limited functions. Refer to “Viewi[...]

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80 Check the network settings as follows. 1 Select [Co mmunication settings]. 2 Select [Network settings]. Once you have set [ Commun ication func ] to [ Enable ], you can select [ Network settings ]. 3 Select [Set up]. 4 Select [Confirm settings]. X The settings are displayed. Checking Settings C OP Y[...]

81 Checking Settings E xamp l e o f FTP trans f er an d w i re d LAN sett i ngs E xamp l e o f FTP trans f er an d w i re l ess LAN sett i ngs C OP Y[...]

82 Settings originally completed using the connec tion wizar d can be changed as follows. Y ou can also change IP security settings ( IPsec) that c annot be set using the connec tion wizard, as well as other settings, such as when an image with the same f ile name as an existing file is sent to the FTP server . (p.83) 1 Select [Co mmunication setti[...]

83 Changing Settings 6 Select [Change]. After selecting [ Change settings name ], you can rename the settings. 7 Select the item to change. Select the desired item from [ LAN t ype ], [ TCP/IP ], [ FTP server ], or [ Wireless LAN ] and change the setting. Configured in [ TCP/IP ]  [ Security ]. IPsec is a set of standards for encrypted communica[...]

84 Changing Settings Configured in [ FTP server ]  [ Overwrit e same file ]. When the transmitter is configured to prevent over writing If there is already a file of the same name in the target folder on the FTP server , th e new file is saved with an extension consisting of an underscore an d a number , as in IMG_0003_1.JPG . When you resend im[...]

85 Network settings can be saved on a memory card for use with other cameras. 1 Select [Co mmunication settings]. 2 Select [Network settings]. Once you have set [ Commun ication func ] to [ Enable ], you can select [ Network settings ]. 3 Select [Set up]. 4 Select [LAN settings]. 5 Select the settin gs number . Select the settings number that ident[...]

86 Saving and Loading Settings 6 Select [Change]. 7 Select [Sav e settings ]. 8 Select [Save]. X The settings are now saved as a file on the memory card. The settings are saved as a file (WFTNPF**.NIF) in the area of the memory card shown when the card is opened (in the root directory). The file name is determined automatically by the camera: WFTNP[...]

87 Saving and Loading Settings Load settings files stored on a memory card as follows. Make sure the settings file is saved in the folder shown when the memory card is opened (that is, the root directory). 1 Select [Load settings]. 2 Select the settings file. X Select a settings file that matches your network environment. 3 Load the settings file .[...]

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89 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly The time on EOS-1D X cameras can be synchronized o ver a wired LAN connection. Also you can wirelessly synchronize multiple EOS-1D X cameras when WFT -E6 units are att ached. Set the master camera time on up to 10 slave cameras, as needed . Note that even after synchronization, there will be a slight marg[...]

90 S teps 1–5 are the same on master and slave cameras. 1 On the [ 5 3] tab, select [Communica tion settings]. 2 Select [Network settings]. Once you have set [ Commun ication func ] to [ Enable ], you can select [ Network settings ]. 3 Set [Communication mode] to [Disconnect]. Once you have set [ Commun ication mode ] to [ Disconnect ], you can s[...]

91 Synchronizing the Time 6 Set up the master camera. After configuring the master camera settings following steps 1–5 on the preceding page, select [ Master ]. X When the next screen is displayed, the master camera is ready . Go to step 7 to set up the slave cameras. 7 Set up the slave camera s. After configuring the slave camera settings follow[...]

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93 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices Information including the latitude, longitude, elevation, an d date and time can be obtained from commercially-available GPS devices conn ected via Bluetooth and added to i mages. The additional information can be checked on the camera as well as by using commercially-avai lable GPS-compatible mapping software. For a [...]

94 1 On the [ 5 3] tab, select [Communica tion settings]. 2 Select [Bluetooth device connec tion]. Once you have set [ Commun ication func ] to [ Enable ], you can select [ Bluetoo th device connection ]. X Press < 0 > when the next screen shown below is displayed. 3 Select the G PS device. Nearby Bluetooth® devices in use are listed. T urn [...]

95 Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth 4 When the confirmation messag e is displayed, sele ct [OK]. The GPS connection status changes to [ Connected ]. Pressing < 0 > under the se conditions will enable y ou to disconnect the GPS device. While the Bluetooth c onnection is active, < s > and the < r > are shown on the EOS-1D X rear[...]

96 Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth The Bluetooth connection with the GPS device will not be terminated if you simply turn off the camera. T o cancel the connection , follow these steps. 1 On the [ 5 3] tab , select [Communication settings]. 2 Select [Bluetooth device connec tion]. Once you have set [ Commun ication func ] to [ Enable ], you ca[...]

97 Troubleshooting T ransfer speed in ad hoc mode may become ex tremely slow when the transmitter is used with certain ty pes of computer . For more information, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Servic e Center. C OP Y[...]

98 If transmitter errors are displayed on the came ra LCD monitor , refer to the examples of corrective actions in this section to eliminate the cause of the e rror . In case of errors, the < Y > lamp on the camera starts blinking. The error details can also be checked on the [ 5 3 ] tab [ Communication setting s ]  [ Network settings ] ?[...]

99 Responding to Error Messages Is the pairing sof tware running? X S tart the pairing software and follow the inst ructions to re-establis h the connection (p.44). Are the transmitter and wireless LAN te rminal configured with the same encryption key for authentication ? X This error occurs if the en cryption keys do not match when the authenticat[...]

100 Responding to Erro r Messages What to check on t he transmitter On the transmitter, the DNS address setting is [Auto assign] or [M anual setting]. Does the error occur under these s ettings? X If no DNS server is used, set the transmitter ’s DNS address setting to [ Disable ] (p.23). On the transmitter , does the DNS server ’s IP address se[...]

101 Responding to Error Messages What to check on t he transmitter The transmitter ’s proxy server setting is [Enable]. Does the error occur u nder this setting? X If no proxy server is used, set the transmitter ’s proxy server setting to [ Disable ] (p.28). Do the transmitter ’s [Address setting] and [Port No .] settings match those of the p[...]

102 Responding to Erro r Messages Is another device on the tran smitter network using the same IP ad dress as the transmitter? X This error occurs if the transmitter is conne cted to a network where another device subsequently connects with the same IP addres s. Change the transmitter ’s IP address to avoid using the same address as another dev i[...]

103 Responding to Error Messages What to check on t he transmitter On the transmitter , does the FTP server ’s IP address setting match the server ’s actual address? X Configure the IP address on the transmitter to ma tch the actual FTP server address (p.28). Are the transmitter and wireless LAN te rminal configured with the same encryption key[...]

104 Responding to Erro r Messages Are you connecting to th e FTP server via a broadband router? X Some broadband routers use a firewall to restr ict access to the FTP server . Change the firewall settings to allow access to the FTP server . X Y ou may be able to access the FTP server by setting [ Passive mode ] to [ Enable ] on the transmitter (p.8[...]

105 Responding to Error Messages What to check on t he transmitter On the transmitter , is the [Login name ] entered correctly? X Check the logon name for accessing the FT P se rver . The setting is case-sensitive, so check upper- and lower-case characters. Make sure the correct logon name is entered on the transmitter (p.29). On the transmitter , [...]

106 Responding to Erro r Messages This error occurs if, for some reason , the transmitter fails to receive confirma tion from the FTP server that image file transf er is complete. X T urn off and on the FTP server and camera and transfer the images again. Is the transmitter too far from t he GPS device? X Bring the GPS device closer to the transmit[...]

107 Responding to Error Messages Are any obstacles blocking the line of sight between the t ransmitter and the antenna of the wireless LAN term inal? X Move the antenna to a position clearly visible from the point of view of the transmitter (p.1 1 1). What to check on t he transmitter On the transmitter , does the SSID setting m atch that of the wi[...]

108 Responding to Erro r Messages Are the transmitter and wireless LAN t erminal configured for the same authentication method? X The transmitter supports these authentication methods: [ Open syst em ], [ Shared key ], [ WP A-PSK ], and [ WP A2-PSK ] (p.19). X When using an AirPort for communica tion in infrastructure mode, [ Open system ] is not s[...]

109 Responding to Error Messages Are the transmitter and wireless LAN te rminal configured with the same encryption key for authentication ? X The setting is case-sensitive, so check upper- and lower-case characters. Make sure the correct encryption key for authentication is entered on t he transmitter and wireless LAN terminal (p.20). Note that if[...]

110 Responding to Erro r Messages Are you following the correct pro cedure to establish the connection with slave cameras? X Operate slave cameras by following t he correct instructions (p.66, 67). Are the slave cameras too far f rom the master camera? X Bring the slave cameras closer to the master camera. Are you following the correct pro cedure t[...]

111 When using the transmitter with a wireless LAN, try the follow ing corr ective actions if the transmission rate drops, the connection is lost, or other problems o ccur . When using the transmitter indoors, install the wireless LAN terminal in the same room where you are shooting. Install the wireless LAN terminal higher than the transmitter . I[...]

112 Click the Windows [ Start ] button  [ All Programs ]  [ Accessories ]  [ Command Prompt ]. T ype ipconfig/all and press the < Enter > key . The IP address assigned to the computer is disp layed, as well as the subnet mask, gateway , and DNS server information. T o avoid using the same I P address for the computer and other device[...]

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114 Follow these steps to create captions and r egister them on the camera, as introduced in “Adding a Caption Before Transfer” (p.34). When creating and registering captions, use a computer on which EOS Utility is installed. Before you start, attach the transmitter to the camera and use the USB cab le provided with the camera to connect th e c[...]

115  Ty p e T ype: IEEE 802. 1 1a/b/g/n wire less image tran sfer accesso ry (IPsec- compati ble) with Blue tooth connecti vity for GPS devi ces  Wireless LAN S tandards complianc e: IEEE 802.1 1a IEEE 802.1 1b IEEE 802.1 1g IEEE 802.1 1n Transmission method: DS-SS modulation (I EEE 802.1 1b ) OFDM modulat ion (IEEE 802.1 1a/g/n) Transmission[...]

116 Specifications  Network Functi ons FTP transf er: Automatic tr ansfer Image se lection and transfer Transfer using SET butto n Transfer with captions EOS Utility: EOS Utility re mote control func tions over wirele ss LAN WFT Server: Camera cont rol, simple con trol, basic shoo ting, image viewin g, and downloa ding Media Server : DLNA compat[...]

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124 A Account .... ................................................. 50 Ad hoc ...... ................................................. 19 Area of use .... Areas of Use and Restrictions Authentication................ ...................... 19, 83 Auto power off ........................................... 15 B Batch transfer ........................[...]

125 Index Router....... ................................................. 23 S Select folder .............................................. 29 Settings information....... ............................ 79 Shared key .................... ............................ 19 Simple control ............................................ 58 Slave camera .......[...]

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