You can check the shooting screen and shoot remotely using your smartphone.
Caution
In the following explanation, smartphone setting procedures are indicated by the
icon, and camera setting procedures are indicated by the
icon.
[ P ] mode is used for shooting in modes other than [ P ], [ Tv ], [ Av ], [ M ], [ C1 ], and [ C2 ]. However, some Quick Set and MENU settings you have configured in advance may be changed automatically.
Movie recording is not possible.
For convenience, iPhones, and iPads, are collectively referred to as "smartphones".
In camera settings, the smartphone must be allowed to view camera images.
In order to use a smartphone to control the camera remotely, the Camera Connect application must be installed on the smartphone.
Getting Started
The procedure for using a smartphone to control the camera during remote shooting is explained in the following four steps. Proceed in order from Step 1.
Step 1: Confirming the iOS version
Step 2: Installing Camera Connect on the smartphone
Step 3: Connecting the camera to the smartphone
Step 4: Using the smartphone to control the camera during remote shooting
Step 1: Confirming the OS version
1. Check the smartphone’s specifications.
To check the iOS version information, touch [Settings]
[General]
[About].
Caution
Please refer to the related information for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.
Step 2: Installing Camera Connect on the smartphone
Caution
The example procedure is shown on an iPhone installed with iOS 8.1.
The example screen images from the smartphone are used to explain the setting procedures and may differ from the screens shown on other models.
Interface or functions of Camera Connect are subject to change, for application improvement or update. In such a case, features of Camera Connect may differ from sample screens or operation instructions in this explanation.
1. Touch the [App Store] application on your smartphone to access the App Store.
Caution
The Camera Connect application is free, but separate connection charges for accessing the App Store may be applicable.
An Apple account is necessary to download Camera Connect.
Downloading Camera Connect using a cellular network may take longer than downloading via Wi-Fi.
2. Touch the search icon.
4. Choose [Camera Connect] from the displayed search results, and install it on the smartphone.
After installation has been completed, tap the [Home] button to return to the Home Screen.
Step 3: Connecting the camera to the smartphone
1. Touch [Settings].
2. Confirm that the smartphone is not set to [Airplane mode] (
).
4. Secure the camera.
Once remote shooting begins, the camera lens will come out. Lens motion from zooming may also move the camera out of position. Keep the camera still by mounting it on a tripod or taking other measures.
5. Press the [Playback] (
) button to turn the camera on.
9. The camera’s SSID is displayed on the screen.
10. Choose the SSID (network name) displayed on the camera’s screen from the list of detected access points displayed on the smartphone.
Caution
After confirming that the iPhone and the camera are connected, touch the [Home Button] to return to the [Home Screen].
14. The following screen appears.
15. Once you have connected to the smartphone, a screen like the one below will appear.
Step 4: Using the smartphone to control the camera during remote shooting
1. In Camera Connect on the smartphone, choose [Remote shooting].
Caution
The camera lens will come out. Do not press near the lens, and make sure no objects will obstruct it.
2. Once the camera is ready for remote shooting, a live image from the camera will be displayed on the smartphone. At this time, a message is displayed on the camera, and all operations except pressing the power button are disabled.
3. Use the smartphone to control the camera. Press the button to shoot.
Caution
Any jerky subject motion shown on the smartphone due to the connection environment will not affect recorded images.
Captured images are not transferred to the smartphone. Use the smartphone to browse and import images from the camera.
Remote control is also possible from the smartphone assigned to the [
] button.
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