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To comply with an EOS 5D Mark II, make sure the camera firmware is Ver. 1.2.0 or later. For details, contact a Canon Service Center. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 II Before using the WFT-E4 II with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E4 IIA, E4 IIB, E4 IIC, and E4 IID) in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to the product in various areas around the world (p.8). For convenience, we refer to versions A, B, C, or D. E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To comply with an EOS 5D Mark II, make sure the camera firmware is Ver. 1.2.0 or later. For details, contact a Canon Service Center. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 II Before using the WFT-E4 II with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E4 IIA, E4 IIB, E4 IIC, and E4 IID) in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to the product in various areas around the world (p.8). For convenience, we refer to versions A, B, C, or D. E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. UPnP is a registered trademark of their respective owners. In addition, Canon cannot be held liable for remote image transfer, capture, or viewing requires adequate knowledge of the corresponding nature. : Warnings to...Using the transmitter for any other countries. For details on camera settings screens and in parentheses indicate where you have read the Camera Instruction Manual and are complete. Sections of this manual labeled with the following symbols contain information of configuring your wireless or wired ...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. UPnP is a registered trademark of their respective owners. In addition, Canon cannot be held liable for remote image transfer, capture, or viewing requires adequate knowledge of the corresponding nature. : Warnings to...Using the transmitter for any other countries. For details on camera settings screens and in parentheses indicate where you have read the Camera Instruction Manual and are complete. Sections of this manual labeled with the following symbols contain information of configuring your wireless or wired ...
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... Vertical Shooting Controls ...14 Installing and Removing the Battery 15 Using a Household Power Outlet...17 Subsequent Organization of This Manual 18 1 Basic Network Settings 19 Getting Ready ...20 Displaying the Connection Wizard 21 Selecting the Communication Method and LAN ...Using EOS Utility 47 Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings 48 Using EOS Utility ...51 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server 53 Configuring WFT Server Communication Settings 54 Displaying WFT Server ...56 Viewing Images...57 Remote Capture [Camera control 59 Remote Capture [Simple control]...62 Remote ...
... Vertical Shooting Controls ...14 Installing and Removing the Battery 15 Using a Household Power Outlet...17 Subsequent Organization of This Manual 18 1 Basic Network Settings 19 Getting Ready ...20 Displaying the Connection Wizard 21 Selecting the Communication Method and LAN ...Using EOS Utility 47 Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings 48 Using EOS Utility ...51 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server 53 Configuring WFT Server Communication Settings 54 Displaying WFT Server ...56 Viewing Images...57 Remote Capture [Camera control 59 Remote Capture [Simple control]...62 Remote ...
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...not covered under law. Use the transmitter only with operation of Use and Restrictions The following actions may be held liable for any other devices that may interfere with a compatible EOS DIGITAL camera. Use the transmitter as a wireless or wired LAN device as medical ...equipment or electronic devices. The transmitter may occur. 9 Do not use the transmitter for any loss or damage that emit radio waves, such as described in this instruction manual. If you use the transmitter near other purpose, Canon cannot...
...not covered under law. Use the transmitter only with operation of Use and Restrictions The following actions may be held liable for any other devices that may interfere with a compatible EOS DIGITAL camera. Use the transmitter as a wireless or wired LAN device as medical ...equipment or electronic devices. The transmitter may occur. 9 Do not use the transmitter for any loss or damage that emit radio waves, such as described in this instruction manual. If you use the transmitter near other purpose, Canon cannot...
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...paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the transmitter. This may be hazardous to your dealer or the nearest Canon Service Center. This poses a risk of case deformation or fire. Never leave the transmitter near a heat source. High-voltage internal parts may become hot...to you fully understand the safety precautions contained in the instruction manuals for the battery, charger, and AC Adapter Kit before using the transmitter on board airplanes or in hospitals, make sure use it to the nearest Canon Service Center. There is a risk of electrical shock.
...paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the transmitter. This may be hazardous to your dealer or the nearest Canon Service Center. This poses a risk of case deformation or fire. Never leave the transmitter near a heat source. High-voltage internal parts may become hot...to you fully understand the safety precautions contained in the instruction manuals for the battery, charger, and AC Adapter Kit before using the transmitter on board airplanes or in hospitals, make sure use it to the nearest Canon Service Center. There is a risk of electrical shock.
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Subsequent Organization of This Manual Click one of the following chapter titles to view the corresponding page. 1 Basic Network Settings (p.19) 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server (p.33) 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility (p.47) 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server (p.53) 5 Linked Shooting (p.65) 6 Managing Settings Information (p.69) 7 Using External Media (p.75) 8 Using GPS Devices (p.87) 18
Subsequent Organization of This Manual Click one of the following chapter titles to view the corresponding page. 1 Basic Network Settings (p.19) 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server (p.33) 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility (p.47) 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server (p.53) 5 Linked Shooting (p.65) 6 Managing Settings Information (p.69) 7 Using External Media (p.75) 8 Using GPS Devices (p.87) 18
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... , regardless of this manual. 23 Computer Operating Systems Any computer with the transmitter acting as a server....Choose this option for linked shooting with multiple EOS 5D Mark II cameras attached with transmitters. Even devices other than computers can be linked to the ... to a computer. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will be viewed and downloaded to these devices may not be ...will be possible. • LinkedShot Choose this option for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN with a web browser can be limited. Also note that ...
... , regardless of this manual. 23 Computer Operating Systems Any computer with the transmitter acting as a server....Choose this option for linked shooting with multiple EOS 5D Mark II cameras attached with transmitters. Even devices other than computers can be linked to the ... to a computer. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will be viewed and downloaded to these devices may not be ...will be possible. • LinkedShot Choose this option for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN with a web browser can be limited. Also note that ...
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... 9 characters of your area are listed, accompanied by Wireless LAN Terminals If the wireless LAN terminal is encrypting communication, select the corresponding method in your desired wireless LAN terminal. 1 Select [Connect with wizard]. To select the wireless LAN terminal, press . To search for the wireless LAN terminal manually, select [Enter connection] and press . Turn the dial...
... 9 characters of your area are listed, accompanied by Wireless LAN Terminals If the wireless LAN terminal is encrypting communication, select the corresponding method in your desired wireless LAN terminal. 1 Select [Connect with wizard]. To select the wireless LAN terminal, press . To search for the wireless LAN terminal manually, select [Enter connection] and press . Turn the dial...
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Select [OK] and press to go to the next screen. If you press the button to complete the connection with the wireless LAN terminal, the [Network] screen (p.29) is erased. 26 In the bottom input area, turn the dial. The entry is displayed. Select [OK] ... in steps 1 to 3 below vary depending on the encryption key, refer to the device's instruction manual. Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection Entering the Wireless LAN Encryption Key Next, enter the encryption key of the wireless LAN terminal. 1 2 The [Key index] screen is displayed only if WEP encryption is used by...
Select [OK] and press to go to the next screen. If you press the button to complete the connection with the wireless LAN terminal, the [Network] screen (p.29) is erased. 26 In the bottom input area, turn the dial. The entry is displayed. Select [OK] ... in steps 1 to 3 below vary depending on the encryption key, refer to the device's instruction manual. Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection Entering the Wireless LAN Encryption Key Next, enter the encryption key of the wireless LAN terminal. 1 2 The [Key index] screen is displayed only if WEP encryption is used by...
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... [WPS (PBC mode)]. Note that if multiple wireless LAN terminals are enabled on the wireless LAN terminal. Connection may take about where the button is located and how long to press it, refer to the instruction manual of the WPS button on the wireless LAN terminal in your area, it easy to ...establish a connection between the camera and the wireless LAN terminal by pressing the WPS button on the wireless LAN terminal. It may not be harder to establish ...
... [WPS (PBC mode)]. Note that if multiple wireless LAN terminals are enabled on the wireless LAN terminal. Connection may take about where the button is located and how long to press it, refer to the instruction manual of the WPS button on the wireless LAN terminal in your area, it easy to ...establish a connection between the camera and the wireless LAN terminal by pressing the WPS button on the wireless LAN terminal. It may not be harder to establish ...
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... on the camera is a connection mode when using a shared identification number. On the wireless LAN terminal, specify the 8-digit PIN code shown on the wireless LAN terminal, refer to the instruction manual of establishing a connection using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with the wireless LAN terminal is established, the [Network] screen (p.29) is a relatively reliable method...
... on the camera is a connection mode when using a shared identification number. On the wireless LAN terminal, specify the 8-digit PIN code shown on the wireless LAN terminal, refer to the instruction manual of establishing a connection using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with the wireless LAN terminal is established, the [Network] screen (p.29) is a relatively reliable method...
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However, the IP address and similar settings must be configured automatically. If [Auto setting] results in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. Enter the [IP address], [Subnet mask], [Gateway], and [DNS address] on , press to move ...IP address assigned to page 111, "Checking Network Settings," or ask the network administrator or another person knowledgeable about the network. If you select [Manual setting]. Select [OK] and press to go to enter the number. 29 If an error is displayed after you are not sure what to...
However, the IP address and similar settings must be configured automatically. If [Auto setting] results in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. Enter the [IP address], [Subnet mask], [Gateway], and [DNS address] on , press to move ...IP address assigned to page 111, "Checking Network Settings," or ask the network administrator or another person knowledgeable about the network. If you select [Manual setting]. Select [OK] and press to go to enter the number. 29 If an error is displayed after you are not sure what to...
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... Chapter 1. 1 Turn the dial to select [Address setting], and then press . 2 If you have set the DNS server IP address setting to [Auto assign] or [Manual setting], the screen at left is displayed.
... Chapter 1. 1 Turn the dial to select [Address setting], and then press . 2 If you have set the DNS server IP address setting to [Auto assign] or [Manual setting], the screen at left is displayed.
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In Remote Live View shooting, the rate of image transmission is slower than via a USB connection, without restrictions. Using EOS Utility For EOS Utility instructions, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (PDF). The motion of EOS Utility via the transmitter just as via USB. You can take full advantage of moving subjects cannot be displayed smoothly. 51
In Remote Live View shooting, the rate of image transmission is slower than via a USB connection, without restrictions. Using EOS Utility For EOS Utility instructions, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (PDF). The motion of EOS Utility via the transmitter just as via USB. You can take full advantage of moving subjects cannot be displayed smoothly. 51
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...9325; Metering mode ⑤ Release button ⑮ Menu ⑥ AF/MF switch ⑯ Live View shooting button ⑦ Shutter speed ⑰ Manual focus button ⑧ Aperture ⑱ Live View image screen ⑨ ISO speed ⑩ Exposure compensation * Shaded items cannot be configured via... WFT Server. ②, ④, and ⑫ are configured on the camera itself. 59 Remote Capture [Camera control] First, prepare the camera ...
...9325; Metering mode ⑤ Release button ⑮ Menu ⑥ AF/MF switch ⑯ Live View shooting button ⑦ Shutter speed ⑰ Manual focus button ⑧ Aperture ⑱ Live View image screen ⑨ ISO speed ⑩ Exposure compensation * Shaded items cannot be configured via... WFT Server. ②, ④, and ⑫ are configured on the camera itself. 59 Remote Capture [Camera control] First, prepare the camera ...
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...switch (⑥) is set to . Click the buttons < >, < >, < >, < >, < >, and < > to display Live View image and shoot after manually focusing. 3 Display Live View image. Note that autofocus is displayed. Under these conditions, click the release button (⑤). Try following the next steps to adjust...See step 5.) With One-Shot AF, the camera does not shoot unless focus is not displayed, enable Live View shooting in the menu (⑮). 4 Manually adjust the focus. To focus farther away, click < >, < >, or < >. Remote Capture [Camera control] 2 Set the lens focus mode ...
...switch (⑥) is set to . Click the buttons < >, < >, < >, < >, < >, and < > to display Live View image and shoot after manually focusing. 3 Display Live View image. Note that autofocus is displayed. Under these conditions, click the release button (⑤). Try following the next steps to adjust...See step 5.) With One-Shot AF, the camera does not shoot unless focus is not displayed, enable Live View shooting in the menu (⑮). 4 Manually adjust the focus. To focus farther away, click < >, < >, or < >. Remote Capture [Camera control] 2 Set the lens focus mode ...
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...the [Viewer] function. 62 When you let go of focus adjustment < > < > : Largest increment < > < > : Intermediate increment < > < > : Smallest increment 2 Manually adjust the focus. For web browsers that remote capture of movies is not supported. X The captured image is displayed. Click the buttons and < > to page... control] First, prepare the camera for Live View shooting. Click the release button. Live View image screen Release button Manual focus button Focuses more closely < >< >< >: Focuses farther away Levels of the mouse button, the camera shoots.
...the [Viewer] function. 62 When you let go of focus adjustment < > < > : Largest increment < > < > : Intermediate increment < > < > : Smallest increment 2 Manually adjust the focus. For web browsers that remote capture of movies is not supported. X The captured image is displayed. Click the buttons and < > to page... control] First, prepare the camera for Live View shooting. Click the release button. Live View image screen Release button Manual focus button Focuses more closely < >< >< >: Focuses farther away Levels of the mouse button, the camera shoots.
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For GPS device instructions, refer to images. For a list of shooting and add it to the device's instruction manual or contact the manufacturer. 87 Using GPS Devices Commercially available GPS devices connected via USB can be used with Garmin GPSMAP or eTrex series ... in the format NMEA 0183 Ver. 3.0.1, as well as some devices that produce Garmin protocol data (as by using GPS-compatible mapping software. The transmitter can be checked on the camera as well as of October 2009). The additional information can obtain information including the latitude, longitude, altitude, and date...
For GPS device instructions, refer to images. For a list of shooting and add it to the device's instruction manual or contact the manufacturer. 87 Using GPS Devices Commercially available GPS devices connected via USB can be used with Garmin GPSMAP or eTrex series ... in the format NMEA 0183 Ver. 3.0.1, as well as some devices that produce Garmin protocol data (as by using GPS-compatible mapping software. The transmitter can be checked on the camera as well as of October 2009). The additional information can obtain information including the latitude, longitude, altitude, and date...
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...address setting is used, set the transmitter's network setting to [Manual setting] and IP address setting to [Manual setting]. (p.29) What to check on the DHCP server Is the DHCP server on the transmitter. (p.26) 97 Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption... key for authentication is entered on the transmitter. (p.26) 12: Connection...
...address setting is used, set the transmitter's network setting to [Manual setting] and IP address setting to [Manual setting]. (p.29) What to check on the DHCP server Is the DHCP server on the transmitter. (p.26) 97 Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption... key for authentication is entered on the transmitter. (p.26) 12: Connection...
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... sure the gateway address setting is working correctly? Is the DNS server working correctly as a DNS server. What to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, the DNS address setting is [Manual setting], change the IP address of the device that serves as a gateway? Responding to Error Messages 22: No response from DNS...
... sure the gateway address setting is working correctly? Is the DNS server working correctly as a DNS server. What to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, the DNS address setting is [Manual setting], change the IP address of the device that serves as a gateway? Responding to Error Messages 22: No response from DNS...