Canon Wireless Transmitter WFT-E6A Instruction Manual

Wireless File TransmitterWFT-E6EINSTRUCTION MANUALTo comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of the trans

10Turn off the camera before attaching the transmitter. The transmitter is powered by the camera. Ensure the camera battery has sufficient charge. If

100Responding to Error MessagesWhat to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, the DNS address setting is [Auto assign] or [Manual setting]. Doe

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

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

103Responding to Error MessagesWhat to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, does the FTP server’s IP address setting match the server’s actua

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

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

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

107Responding to Error Messages Are any obstacles blocking the line of sight between the transmitter and the antenna of the wireless LAN terminal?X M

108Responding to Error Messages Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for the same authentication method?X The transmitter support

109Responding to Error Messages Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for authentication?X The settin

11Click one of the following chapter titles to view the corresponding page.Subsequent Organization of This Manual 1 Basic Network Settings (p.13)2 Tr

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

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 introduced in “Adding a Caption Before Transfer” (p.34). When creating an

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

116Specifications Network FunctionsFTP transfer: Automatic transferImage selection and transferTransfer using SET buttonTransfer with captionsEOS Uti

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13Basic Network SettingsComplete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen. COPY

14The connection instructions help you follow the steps to connect the transmitter to an existing wireless LAN. Set up the wireless LAN terminal (wire

15This section describes the process of following the connection instructions. If an error is displayed, refer to “Troubleshooting” in Chapter 10 (p.9

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

17Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type• WFTserverSelect this option for remote capture over a wireless LAN with the transmitter acting as a

18Selecting the Communication Method and LAN TypeFor [LinkedShot] instructions, refer to page 65. Note that no information about [LinkedShot] is given

19When you select [Connect with wizard], active wireless LAN terminals in your area are listed, accompanied by information about them. Select the SSID

2Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 is an accessory for EOS-1D X cameras. In addition to time syncing with

20Using the Wizard to Establish a ConnectionNext, enter the encryption key of the wireless LAN terminal. For details on the encryption key, refer to t

21This is a connection mode when using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) make

22This 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

23 Turn the <5> dial to select how to configure the network settings, and then press <0>. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to the n

24Configuring Network SettingsThe following instructions are for settings screens that vary depending on the communication method (FTP Transfer, EOS U

25Configuring Network SettingsThe virtual keyboard is displayed during entry of the encryption key, server name, and other information.Switching to ot

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27Transferring Imagesto an FTP ServerWith FTP transfer, you can automatically transfer each image to the FTP server as you shoot or transfer a set of

28These instructions are continued from Chapter 1.1 Turn the <5> dial to select [Address setting], and then press <0>.2 If you have set

29Configuring FTP Communication Settings6 Complete the [Login method] settings. Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], and then press <0> to

3Sync the Camera Time WirelesslySlave cameraMaster cameraConnect to GPS Devices (commercially available) via BluetoothAdd the latitude, longitude, alt

30An image can be automatically transferred to the FTP server immediately after shooting. You can also continue still photo shooting even while images

31Automatic Image Transfer After Each ShotWith automatic transfer, you can select which images to transfer when recording images of different sizes to

32Automatic 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

33Simply select an image and press <0> to transfer it. You can also add a caption before transferring images. You can also continue still photo

34Transferring Images IndividuallyYou can add a registered caption to each image before transfer. This is convenient if you want to inform the recipie

35Transferring Images Individually5Select a caption. Turn the <5> dial to select the [Caption] frame, and then press <0>. Turn the <5

36After shooting, you can select multiple images as desired and transfer them all at once. You can also transfer unsent images or images that could no

37Batch Transfer5Transfer the images. Select [FTP Trans.]. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen displayed next.X A transfer progress screen is dis

38Batch Transfer1On the [32] tab, select [Image transfer].2Select [Image sel./transfer].3Select [Sel.n].4Select [Folder images not transfer’d]. To tr

39Batch Transfer6Transfer the images. Select [FTP Trans.]. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen displayed next.X A transfer progress screen is dis

4 These instructions should be followed only after your wireless LAN and FTP server settings are complete. For details on configuring these settings,

40Batch Transfer1On the [32] tab, select [Image transfer].2Select [Image sel./transfer].3Select [All image].4Select [Card images not transferred]. To

41To check the transfer history in [Image sel./transfer], select [Sel.Image].Image not selected for transfer (no icon)Image selected for transfer Imag

42Images transferred to the FTP server are stored in the following folder as specified in the FTP server settings. Under the default settings of the

43Remote CaptureUsing EOS UtilityYou can use EOS Utility to shoot remotely over a wireless LAN.In addition to remote capture, all EOS Utility camera o

44These instructions are continued from Chapter 1.With EOS Utility, you can use the included WFT Pairing Software to establish a connection between th

45Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings3 Double-click the pairing software icon.X Detected cameras are listed. Cameras that have already bee

46Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings There is no need to complete pairing again if you will continue using a particular camera, transmitt

47For 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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49Remote CaptureUsing WFT ServerUsing a web browser, you can view images on a memory card in the camera and download them to a computer.Additionally,

5Chapter ListIntroduction2Basic Network Settings13Transferring Images to an FTP Server27Remote Capture Using EOS Utility43Remote Capture Using WFT Ser

50These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. Press <0>. Turn the <5> dial to select the set number, and then press <0>. Pres

51Configuring WFT Server Communication Settings3 Turn the <5> dial to select [WFT account], and then press <0>. When changing the port

52In the web browser, display WFT Server, a screen for transmitter operations. Make sure you have already established a connection between the camera

53Browse images on the camera’s memory card as follows.1Click [Viewer].X The image viewing screen is displayed.2Select the memory card. Click [CF1] o

54Viewing Images4Download images to the computer. Click a thumbnail.X The image is displayed at a larger size. To download the image to your compute

55First, set up the camera for Live View shooting. Note that remote capture of movies is not supported. For web browsers that do not support JavaScrip

56Remote Capture [Camera control]2Set the lens focus mode switch to <f>. Under these conditions, click the release button (⑤). When you let go

57Remote Capture [Camera control]5Configure the shooting settings. Click setting items (such as quality) to view the setting details, which you can c

58First, set up the camera for Live View shooting. Note that remote capture of movies is not supported. For web browsers that do not support JavaScrip

59The following instructions are for remote capture with web browsers that do not support JavaScript.First, set up the camera for Live View shooting.

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60Remote Capture in WFT Server can be used in conjunction with the transmitter’s “Linked Shooting” function (p.70). Additionally, you can view and dow

61Using the Transmitteras a Media ServerImages on a memory card in the camera can be viewed over a wireless LAN on a television. This function require

62These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. Press <0>. Turn the <5> dial to select the set number, and then press <0>. Pr

63Operate the media player controls to display on a television the images on the camera’s memory card. Note that RAW images and movies cannot be displ

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65Linked ShootingWith linked shooting, up to 10 slave cameras can be linked in a wireless network (via IEEE 802.11g in ad hoc mode) to the master came

66After 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

67Shoot with the master camera linked to slave cameras as follows.1Set up the master camera. Configure the settings on the master camera following s

68 Arrange the slave cameras in clear view of the master camera, without objects between them. You can arrange master camera in an overall circumfe

69Arranging the Slave Cameras Do not use multiple flash units. Although slight, there is a difference in the shutter release timing which may cause

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70Using 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

71Using the Transmitter with WFT Server1Set up the slave cameras.Set up the slave cameras as described on page 66.2Set up the master camera. Complete

72Using the Transmitter with WFT Server6Enter the encryption key. Enter a 5-digit encryption (WEP) key and press the <7> button. The key enter

73Using the Transmitter with WFT ServerCheck the network settings on the master and slave cameras as follows. Note that without a good understanding o

74Using the Transmitter with WFT Server5Check the settings. Turn the <5> dial to display other screens. Write down the IP address and SSID.6Ch

75Using the Transmitter with WFT ServerEnter a login name and password for accessing WFT Server on cameras from a computer. Although you can specify d

76Using the Transmitter with WFT Server6Select a user number. WFT Server can accept connections from up to three computers per camera. Select a user

77Using the Transmitter with WFT ServerTo access the cameras from the computer, use the computer’s standard search function to detect wireless LAN ter

78Using the Transmitter with WFT Server4Select the language. Select a language on the bottom of the screen. Web browsers that support JavaScript now

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

80Check the network settings as follows.1Select [Communication settings].2Select [Network settings]. Once you have set [Communication func] to [Enabl

81Checking SettingsExample of FTP transfer and wired LAN settingsExample of FTP transfer and wireless LAN settingsCOPY

82Settings originally completed using the connection wizard can be changed as follows. You can also change IP security settings (IPsec) that cannot be

83Changing Settings6Select [Change]. After selecting [Change settings name], you can rename the settings.7Select the item to change. Select the desi

84Changing SettingsConfigured in [FTP server]  [Overwrite same file].When the transmitter is configured to prevent overwritingIf there is already a f

85Network settings can be saved on a memory card for use with other cameras.1Select [Communication settings].2Select [Network settings]. Once you hav

86Saving and Loading Settings6Select [Change].7Select [Save settings].8Select [Save].X The settings are now saved as a file on the memory card. The s

87Saving and Loading SettingsLoad settings files stored on a memory card as follows.Make sure the settings file is saved in the folder shown when the

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89Synchronizing theCamera Time WirelesslyThe time on EOS-1D X cameras can be synchronized over a wired LAN connection. Also you can wirelessly synchro

9NomenclatureAttachment pinTightening screwTerminalTransmitter CaseGPS device connectionBluetooth connectionWired LAN connectionWireless LAN connectio

90Steps 1–5 are the same on master and slave cameras.1On the [53] tab, select [Communication settings].2Select [Network settings]. Once you have set

91Synchronizing the Time6Set up the master camera. After configuring the master camera settings following steps 1–5 on the preceding page, select [Ma

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

941On the [53] tab, select [Communication settings].2Select [Bluetooth device connection]. Once you have set [Communication func] to [Enable], you ca

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

99Responding to Error Messages Is the pairing software running?X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions to re-establish the connectio