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When using the transmitter, refer to "Guide for Canon Camcorders". E INSTRUCTION MANUAL This product also supports the EOS C300. For convenience, we refer to the product in various areas around the world (See Areas of Use and Restrictions.). Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E6A, E6B, E6C, E6D, and E6E) in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to versions A, B, C, D, or E.
When using the transmitter, refer to "Guide for Canon Camcorders". E INSTRUCTION MANUAL This product also supports the EOS C300. For convenience, we refer to the product in various areas around the world (See Areas of Use and Restrictions.). Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E6A, E6B, E6C, E6D, and E6E) in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to versions A, B, C, D, or E.
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... on a DLNA-compatible TV or other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to time syncing with other cameras (over a wireless LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operations. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 is an accessory for purchasing a Canon product. Thank you for EOS-1D X cameras.
... on a DLNA-compatible TV or other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to time syncing with other cameras (over a wireless LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operations. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 is an accessory for purchasing a Canon product. Thank you for EOS-1D X cameras.
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Sync the Camera Time Wirelessly Slave camera Master camera Connect to GPS Devices (commercially available) via Bluetooth Connected via Bluetooth Add the latitude, longitude, altitude, date and time, and other shooting information to images 3
Sync the Camera Time Wirelessly Slave camera Master camera Connect to GPS Devices (commercially available) via Bluetooth Connected via Bluetooth Add the latitude, longitude, altitude, date and time, and other shooting information to images 3
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... erroneous network or FTP server settings. Wi-Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of the transmitter. 4 All other countries. In addition, Canon cannot be followed only after your wireless LAN and FTP server settings are trademarks owned by use of Microsoft Corporation in this manual labeled with the following symbols contain information of...
... erroneous network or FTP server settings. Wi-Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of the transmitter. 4 All other countries. In addition, Canon cannot be followed only after your wireless LAN and FTP server settings are trademarks owned by use of Microsoft Corporation in this manual labeled with the following symbols contain information of...
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Chapter List Introduction 2 1 Basic Network Settings 13 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server 27 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility 43 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server 49 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server 61 6 Linked Shooting 65 7 Managing Settings Information 79 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly 89 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 10 Troubleshooting 97 11 Reference 113 5
Chapter List Introduction 2 1 Basic Network Settings 13 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server 27 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility 43 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server 49 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server 61 6 Linked Shooting 65 7 Managing Settings Information 79 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly 89 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 10 Troubleshooting 97 11 Reference 113 5
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... Slave Cameras...66 Basic Linked Shooting ...67 Arranging the Slave Cameras...68 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 70 7 Managing Settings Information 79 Checking Settings ...80 Changing Settings...82 Saving and Loading Settings ...85 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly 89 Synchronizing the Time ...90 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 Connecting GPS Devices via...
... Slave Cameras...66 Basic Linked Shooting ...67 Arranging the Slave Cameras...68 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 70 7 Managing Settings Information 79 Checking Settings ...80 Changing Settings...82 Saving and Loading Settings ...85 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly 89 Synchronizing the Time ...90 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 Connecting GPS Devices via...
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Nomenclature Attachment pin Tightening screw Terminal Transmitter Case EOS-1D X rear LCD panel Bluetooth connection GPS device connection Wired LAN connection Wireless LAN connection 9
Nomenclature Attachment pin Tightening screw Terminal Transmitter Case EOS-1D X rear LCD panel Bluetooth connection GPS device connection Wired LAN connection Wireless LAN connection 9
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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.13) 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server (p.27) 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility (p.43) 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server (p.49) 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server (p.61) 6 Linked Shooting (p.65) 7 Managing Settings Information (p.79) 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly (p.89) 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices (p.93) 11
Subsequent Organization of This Manual Click one of the following chapter titles to view the corresponding page. 1 Basic Network Settings (p.13) 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server (p.27) 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility (p.43) 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server (p.49) 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server (p.61) 6 Linked Shooting (p.65) 7 Managing Settings Information (p.79) 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly (p.89) 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices (p.93) 11
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...a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player so that the transmitter can join the wireless network. Set up the wireless LAN terminal (wireless LAN access point or adapter) and computer in advance so that it is ready ...for stable transmission to the wireless LAN terminal, refer to the information on page 111. [MediaServ.] Set up the camera attached with this transmitter, and other cameras compatible with linked shooting with WFT...
...a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player so that the transmitter can join the wireless network. Set up the wireless LAN terminal (wireless LAN access point or adapter) and computer in advance so that it is ready ...for stable transmission to the wireless LAN terminal, refer to the information on page 111. [MediaServ.] Set up the camera attached with this transmitter, and other cameras compatible with linked shooting with WFT...
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...the computer documentation. or 64-bit systems) • Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Edition for 32- Select this option, a wireless network is used because FTP server functionality is not provided. • Windows 7 Home Premium • Windows Vista Home Premium/Home Basic ...Edition • Windows XP Home Edition • EOSUtility Select this option for remote capture over a wireless LAN using the EOS Utility software included with EOS-1D X cameras) installed. 16 or 64-bit systems) • Windows XP Professional •...
...the computer documentation. or 64-bit systems) • Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Edition for 32- Select this option, a wireless network is used because FTP server functionality is not provided. • Windows 7 Home Premium • Windows Vista Home Premium/Home Basic ...Edition • Windows XP Home Edition • EOSUtility Select this option for remote capture over a wireless LAN using the EOS Utility software included with EOS-1D X cameras) installed. 16 or 64-bit systems) • Windows XP Professional •...
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...you release the master camera shutter before the slave cameras shoot. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will release the shutter. Also note that there will be a slight delay after you will be used , ...wireless LAN with limited performance may not be linked to a computer. Select this option to these devices may display images more slowly, and downloading images to view images on [LinkedShot], refer to three computers. For further instructions on a memory card in the camera can be limited. Note that devices with the transmitter...
...you release the master camera shutter before the slave cameras shoot. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will release the shutter. Also note that there will be a slight delay after you will be used , ...wireless LAN with limited performance may not be linked to a computer. Select this option to these devices may display images more slowly, and downloading images to view images on [LinkedShot], refer to three computers. For further instructions on a memory card in the camera can be limited. Note that devices with the transmitter...
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... to go to select the type of LAN, and then press . Wired LAN With this chapter. Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is given in this option, a wired LAN connection is established using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with the EOS-1D X. 18 Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type Selecting the...
... to go to select the type of LAN, and then press . Wired LAN With this chapter. Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is given in this option, a wired LAN connection is established using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with the EOS-1D X. 18 Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type Selecting the...
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... ESS-ID) of the SSID 4 Indicates the channel used Encryption by Wireless LAN Terminals If the wireless LAN terminal is in your desired wireless LAN terminal. 1 Select [Connect with wizard], and then press . 1 23 4 2 Select the wireless LAN terminal. To search for the items displayed, one after another. To... key, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK [Encryption]: WEP, TKIP, or AES [Enter connection] and [Search again] To configure settings for the wireless LAN terminal manually, select [Enter connection] and press . Turn the dial to select [Connect with wizard]. Complete the settings for...
... ESS-ID) of the SSID 4 Indicates the channel used Encryption by Wireless LAN Terminals If the wireless LAN terminal is in your desired wireless LAN terminal. 1 Select [Connect with wizard], and then press . 1 23 4 2 Select the wireless LAN terminal. To search for the items displayed, one after another. To... key, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK [Encryption]: WEP, TKIP, or AES [Enter connection] and [Search again] To configure settings for the wireless LAN terminal manually, select [Enter connection] and press . Turn the dial to select [Connect with wizard]. Complete the settings for...
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...Select [OK] and press to go to the next screen. 3 Enter the encryption key. If you press the button to complete the connection with the wireless LAN terminal, the [Network] screen (p.23) is erased. 20 Turn the dial to erase it. Select [OK] and press to go to the ... enter the encryption key. To return to the previous screen, press the button. 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 the...
...Select [OK] and press to go to the next screen. 3 Enter the encryption key. If you press the button to complete the connection with the wireless LAN terminal, the [Network] screen (p.23) is erased. 20 Turn the dial to erase it. Select [OK] and press to go to the ... enter the encryption key. To return to the previous screen, press the button. 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 the...
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... terminal in your area, it may be possible if stealth functions are enabled on the wireless LAN terminal. In this case, try using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with the wireless LAN terminal. WPS Connections (PBC Mode) This is a connection mode when using [WPS (PIN mode)] to establish a ...connection. Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) makes it , refer to the instruction manual of the WPS button on the wireless LAN terminal. Connection may take about where the button is located and how long to press it easy to establish a connection between the camera...
... terminal in your area, it may be possible if stealth functions are enabled on the wireless LAN terminal. In this case, try using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with the wireless LAN terminal. WPS Connections (PBC Mode) This is a connection mode when using [WPS (PIN mode)] to establish a ...connection. Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) makes it , refer to the instruction manual of the WPS button on the wireless LAN terminal. Connection may take about where the button is located and how long to press it easy to establish a connection between the camera...
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...Connection may take about one minute to establish a connection. On the wireless LAN terminal, specify the 8-digit PIN code shown on the wireless LAN terminal, refer to the next screen. 2 Specify the PIN code on the wireless LAN terminal. For instructions on setting PIN codes on camera LCD ...Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). In PIN code connection mode (PIN mode), an 8-digit identification number specified on the camera is set on the wireless LAN terminal to establish connection. WPS Connections (PIN Mode) This is a connection mode when using a shared identification number. Turn the dial to...
...Connection may take about one minute to establish a connection. On the wireless LAN terminal, specify the 8-digit PIN code shown on the wireless LAN terminal, refer to the next screen. 2 Specify the PIN code on the wireless LAN terminal. For instructions on setting PIN codes on camera LCD ...Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). In PIN code connection mode (PIN mode), an 8-digit identification number specified on the camera is set on the wireless LAN terminal to establish connection. WPS Connections (PIN Mode) This is a connection mode when using a shared identification number. Turn the dial to...
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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 the input position ...
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 the input position ...
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... images, they are being transferred. Transfer the movie after shooting. Any images for which transfer fails or is interrupted will be transferred automatically when the wireless LAN connection is transferred to the FTP server. Before shooting, be sure to [Enable], you have set [Communication func] to insert a memory card in batch...
... images, they are being transferred. Transfer the movie after shooting. Any images for which transfer fails or is interrupted will be transferred automatically when the wireless LAN connection is transferred to the FTP server. Before shooting, be sure to [Enable], you have set [Communication func] to insert a memory card in batch...
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...smaller JPEGs when the camera is set up to record larger JPEGs to one card and JPEGs to the other , set to [Enable], the transmitter will log off the camera, the image will not be re-transferred automatically. To transfer either RAW or JPEG images when the camera is set... one card and smaller JPEGs to the other , specify which images to a single memory card. When images of the error. Wireless connectivity will reconnect to transfer images, and the transmitter will be transferred automatically. See page 36 and transfer the image manually. Note that when you attempt to the FTP server...
...smaller JPEGs when the camera is set up to record larger JPEGs to one card and JPEGs to the other , set to [Enable], the transmitter will log off the camera, the image will not be re-transferred automatically. To transfer either RAW or JPEG images when the camera is set... one card and smaller JPEGs to the other , specify which images to a single memory card. When images of the error. Wireless connectivity will reconnect to transfer images, and the transmitter will be transferred automatically. See page 36 and transfer the image manually. Note that when you attempt to the FTP server...
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In addition to shoot remotely over a wireless LAN. The WFT-E6 cannot be used with the Mac version of EOS Utility (as of a USB cable. Remote Capture Using EOS Utility You can use EOS Utility to remote capture, all EOS Utility camera operations except firmware updating are supported, because this option utilizes a wireless network instead of November 2011). Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. 43
In addition to shoot remotely over a wireless LAN. The WFT-E6 cannot be used with the Mac version of EOS Utility (as of a USB cable. Remote Capture Using EOS Utility You can use EOS Utility to remote capture, all EOS Utility camera operations except firmware updating are supported, because this option utilizes a wireless network instead of November 2011). Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. 43