EOS Utility mode
EOS Utility mode is, in effect, the same
as having a USB connection to the camera,
without the need for a cable. With EOS
Utility software, this mode allows two-way
communication between your camera
and computer so you can download images
directly to a computer, as well as control your
camera, complete with Live View, wirelessly.
For product photography where awkward
camera angles or positions are required,
this is a very useful mode. With remote
Live View you can change camera settings,
check composition and adjust focus without
having to touch the camera.
WFT server mode
WFT Server mode allows you to control
your camera wirelessly from a web browser
on a computer, smart phone, or other
WiFi-enabled device. See what your camera
sees and control settings and shooting
functions through the web browser.
You don’t even need to be on the same
continent to control the camera settings
and view a Live View image.
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Wireless
In a studio environment WFT units speed
up workflow and avoid the dangers of cable
clutter. For news and sports photographers,
they shorten the time from shooting to picture
desk and on a fashion shoot, an art director
can see images being produced in almost
real-time – even from a different country.
Wireless network basics
There are two types of WiFi network that WFT
units can use: Ad Hoc to connect a camera
directly to a computer; or Infrastructure to
connect to a larger network through an
access point. Although Ad Hoc networks
are easier to set up and simpler to
implement, Infrastructure networks offer
faster data transfer speeds and greater
connection stability.
Ad Hoc networks are used when there
are no access points to connect to – in
remote locations, for example – while an
Infrastructure network is the best choice
for studio work and can be set up through
an access point.
Once the WFT unit is connected to the
wireless network, there are three ways
of working with WiFi depending on what
you wish to achieve: EOS Utility mode,
FTP transfer and WFT server.
Understanding
Wireless
Wireless File Transmitters (WFTs) provide a cable-free connection between EOS
cameras and computers, allowing you to download images directly to your computer
without cables and to trigger your camera remotely. They can also be used with a fast-
wired Ethernet connection, as well as with USB devices such as external hard drives and
GPS units. They are compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless protocols.
REMOTE LIVE VIEW IN EOS UTILITY MODE
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