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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL For convenience, we refer to the product in various areas around the world (p.8). For details, contact a Canon Service Center. To comply with an EOS 5D Mark II, make sure the camera firmware is Ver. 1.2.0 or later. 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 versions A, B, C, or D.
E INSTRUCTION MANUAL For convenience, we refer to the product in various areas around the world (p.8). For details, contact a Canon Service Center. To comply with an EOS 5D Mark II, make sure the camera firmware is Ver. 1.2.0 or later. 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 versions A, B, C, or D.
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... LAN functionality and adds a USB port, enabling the following operations. Introduction The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 II is an accessory for convenience in vertical shooting. It also includes a vertical-grip shutter button for EOS 5D Mark II camera. Wireless and Wired LAN Functions FTP Transfer Transfer images to an FTP server EOS Utility Use EOS Utility to capture, view, and download images remotely WFT Server Use a web browser to capture, view, and download images remotely Linked Shooting Wirelessly...
... LAN functionality and adds a USB port, enabling the following operations. Introduction The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 II is an accessory for convenience in vertical shooting. It also includes a vertical-grip shutter button for EOS 5D Mark II camera. Wireless and Wired LAN Functions FTP Transfer Transfer images to an FTP server EOS Utility Use EOS Utility to capture, view, and download images remotely WFT Server Use a web browser to capture, view, and download images remotely Linked Shooting Wirelessly...
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... Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks owned by use of Apple Corporation in the United States and other software elements. UPnP is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Canon cannot provide support for configuring wireless or wired LANs or FTP servers. Sections of this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Instructions on configuring these settings, refer to the documentation provided...
... Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks owned by use of Apple Corporation in the United States and other software elements. UPnP is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Canon cannot provide support for configuring wireless or wired LANs or FTP servers. Sections of this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Instructions on configuring these settings, refer to the documentation provided...
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... Changing Settings...71 Saving and Loading Settings ...73 7 Using External Media 75 Connecting External Media...76 Choosing Recording Media When Shooting 79 Using Together With a CF Card...81 Backing Up on External Media...82 8 Using GPS Devices 87 Connecting GPS Devices with a USB Cable 88 Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth 91 9 Troubleshooting 95 Responding to Error Messages ...96 Wireless LAN Notes...110 Checking Network Settings...111 10 Reference 113 Creating and Registering Captions 114 Specifications...
... Changing Settings...71 Saving and Loading Settings ...73 7 Using External Media 75 Connecting External Media...76 Choosing Recording Media When Shooting 79 Using Together With a CF Card...81 Backing Up on External Media...82 8 Using GPS Devices 87 Connecting GPS Devices with a USB Cable 88 Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth 91 9 Troubleshooting 95 Responding to Error Messages ...96 Wireless LAN Notes...110 Checking Network Settings...111 10 Reference 113 Creating and Registering Captions 114 Specifications...
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...used on channels in blue. Refer to the footnotes. Areas of Use and Restrictions To comply with local radio wave regulations in various areas around the world, Canon offers four region-specific versions of transmitter in regions it was not designed for. These restrictions are established by local regulations, which must be used , contact a Canon Service Center. Model (Version) Area of Use WFT-E4..., New Zealand, Russia, and Hong Kong WFT-E4 IIC Mainland China and Hong Kong WFT-E4 IID Can be used in all areas noted above Wireless LAN Specification and Supported Channels IEEE...
...used on channels in blue. Refer to the footnotes. Areas of Use and Restrictions To comply with local radio wave regulations in various areas around the world, Canon offers four region-specific versions of transmitter in regions it was not designed for. These restrictions are established by local regulations, which must be used , contact a Canon Service Center. Model (Version) Area of Use WFT-E4..., New Zealand, Russia, and Hong Kong WFT-E4 IIC Mainland China and Hong Kong WFT-E4 IID Can be used in all areas noted above Wireless LAN Specification and Supported Channels IEEE...
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Basic Network Settings Complete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen. 19
Basic Network Settings Complete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen. 19
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...] The connection instructions help you to connect the transmitter to a wireless LAN, prepare the wireless LAN terminal (wireless LAN access point or wireless LAN adapter) and computer in advance so that they are large, and wireless file transmission takes some time. Set the transmitter for stable transmission to the wireless LAN terminal, refer to connect the transmitter and computer. When setting up two or more EOS 5D Mark II cameras with attached transmitters. 20 To connect to a wired LAN, use a LAN cable to the...
...] The connection instructions help you to connect the transmitter to a wireless LAN, prepare the wireless LAN terminal (wireless LAN access point or wireless LAN adapter) and computer in advance so that they are large, and wireless file transmission takes some time. Set the transmitter for stable transmission to the wireless LAN terminal, refer to connect the transmitter and computer. When setting up two or more EOS 5D Mark II cameras with attached transmitters. 20 To connect to a wired LAN, use a LAN cable to the...
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.... Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type • WFTserver Choose this option for linked shooting with multiple EOS 5D Mark II cameras attached with the transmitter acting as a server. Even devices other than computers can be used , regardless of this option for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN with transmitters. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will release the shutter...
.... Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type • WFTserver Choose this option for linked shooting with multiple EOS 5D Mark II cameras attached with the transmitter acting as a server. Even devices other than computers can be used , regardless of this option for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN with transmitters. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will release the shutter...
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..., "Configuring Network Settings." Use a Category 5 or higher STP LAN cable. (STP: Shielded Twisted Pair) 24 If you have selected a wired network, refer to the next screen. Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is given in this chapter. Turn the dial to page 65. Note that no information about [LinkedShot] is displayed. [Connect with wizard]: See p.25 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.27 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.28 Select [WPS (PBC mode...
..., "Configuring Network Settings." Use a Category 5 or higher STP LAN cable. (STP: Shielded Twisted Pair) 24 If you have selected a wired network, refer to the next screen. Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is given in this chapter. Turn the dial to page 65. Note that no information about [LinkedShot] is displayed. [Connect with wizard]: See p.25 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.27 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.28 Select [WPS (PBC mode...
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... the items displayed, one after another. Turn the dial to select [Connect with wizard], and then press . 1 23 4 2 Select the wireless LAN terminal. Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection Selecting the Wireless Network When you select [Connect with wizard], active wireless LAN terminals in [Authentication] and [Encryption]. [Authentication]: Open system, Shared 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 .
... the items displayed, one after another. Turn the dial to select [Connect with wizard], and then press . 1 23 4 2 Select the wireless LAN terminal. Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection Selecting the Wireless Network When you select [Connect with wizard], active wireless LAN terminals in [Authentication] and [Encryption]. [Authentication]: Open system, Shared 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 .
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If [Auto setting] results in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. If an error is displayed after you are not sure what to enter, refer to the next screen. [Auto setting] Settings otherwise configured with [Manual setting] can be automatically assigned and configured in an error, enter the IP address manually. Enter the [IP address], [Subnet mask], [Gateway], and [DNS address] on , press to move the input position and turn the dial to the camera...
If [Auto setting] results in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. If an error is displayed after you are not sure what to enter, refer to the next screen. [Auto setting] Settings otherwise configured with [Manual setting] can be automatically assigned and configured in an error, enter the IP address manually. Enter the [IP address], [Subnet mask], [Gateway], and [DNS address] on , press to move the input position and turn the dial to the camera...
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... bar. WFT Pairing Software is displayed. Turn the dial to establish a connection between the transmitter and a computer. Normally, it on the computer for the connection. 2 Start the pairing software. With EOS Utility, you press , the following message is installed automatically during easy installation of the WFT-E4 II for communication with the camera. Here, ****** represents the last six digits of the MAC address of the software provided...
... bar. WFT Pairing Software is displayed. Turn the dial to establish a connection between the transmitter and a computer. Normally, it on the computer for the connection. 2 Start the pairing software. With EOS Utility, you press , the following message is installed automatically during easy installation of the WFT-E4 II for communication with the camera. Here, ****** represents the last six digits of the MAC address of the software provided...
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Captured images are stored on the CF card. For web browsers that remote capture of movies is not supported. Live View image screen Release button Manual focus button Focuses more closely < >< >< >: Focuses farther away Levels of the mouse button, the camera shoots. Click the buttons and < > to page 63, "Remote Capture." 1 Click [Simple control]. X The basic capture screen is displayed, and Live...
Captured images are stored on the CF card. For web browsers that remote capture of movies is not supported. Live View image screen Release button Manual focus button Focuses more closely < >< >< >: Focuses farther away Levels of the mouse button, the camera shoots. Click the buttons and < > to page 63, "Remote Capture." 1 Click [Simple control]. X The basic capture screen is displayed, and Live...
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... transferred initially, the existing file may enable access to [On]. 72 It provides effective security for image storage. Changing Settings IP Security (IPsec) Configured in that folder. When you resend images if initial transfer fails Even if the transmitter is supported, and DES encryption and SHA1 authentication are saved in [TCP/IP] [Security]. Preventing Changes to Settings To prevent accidental changes to LAN settings, set of the Same Name...
... transferred initially, the existing file may enable access to [On]. 72 It provides effective security for image storage. Changing Settings IP Security (IPsec) Configured in that folder. When you resend images if initial transfer fails Even if the transmitter is supported, and DES encryption and SHA1 authentication are saved in [TCP/IP] [Security]. Preventing Changes to Settings To prevent accidental changes to LAN settings, set of the Same Name...
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...? Is the DHCP server working correctly as a DHCP server. Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for authentication is entered on the transmitter. (p.26) 12: Connection target not found Is the pairing software running? X This error occurs if the encryption keys do not match when the authentication method for encryption is [Auto assign]. Make sure the correct encryption key for authentication? X If no DHCP server is used, set the transmitter's network setting to [Manual setting] and IP address setting to [Manual setting]. (p.29) What...
...? Is the DHCP server working correctly as a DHCP server. Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for authentication is entered on the transmitter. (p.26) 12: Connection target not found Is the pairing software running? X This error occurs if the encryption keys do not match when the authentication method for encryption is [Auto assign]. Make sure the correct encryption key for authentication? X If no DHCP server is used, set the transmitter's network setting to [Manual setting] and IP address setting to [Manual setting]. (p.29) What...
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...- Change the firewall settings to allow access to match the actual FTP server port number. (p.34) If only the FTP server's [Server name] is entered on the transmitter. (p.26) On the transmitter, does the [Port number setting] for authentication is configured on the transmitter to the FTP server. X Configure the IP address on the transmitter to match the actual FTP server address. (p.34) Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for the FTP server address and port number...
...- Change the firewall settings to allow access to match the actual FTP server port number. (p.34) If only the FTP server's [Server name] is entered on the transmitter. (p.26) On the transmitter, does the [Port number setting] for authentication is configured on the transmitter to the FTP server. X Configure the IP address on the transmitter to match the actual FTP server address. (p.34) Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for the FTP server address and port number...
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... the network gateway address and enter it on the transmitter. (p.29) X Make sure the gateway address setting is access to the FTP server. X Some broadband routers use a firewall to restrict access to the FTP server via a broadband router? X You may be able to access the FTP server by [Windows Firewall]? Error code received from the FTP server or increase the maximum number of FTP server connections? What to check on the FTP server Is the FTP server configured to restrict access to [Enable...
... the network gateway address and enter it on the transmitter. (p.29) X Make sure the gateway address setting is access to the FTP server. X Some broadband routers use a firewall to restrict access to the FTP server via a broadband router? X You may be able to access the FTP server by [Windows Firewall]? Error code received from the FTP server or increase the maximum number of FTP server connections? What to check on the FTP server Is the FTP server configured to restrict access to [Enable...
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... [Open system], an Error 41 ("Cannot connect to establish the connection near the wireless LAN terminal? X Wait a while before trying to establish the connection, or try to hold the WPS button. Make sure the correct encryption key for as long as indicated in Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) of each other wireless LAN terminals in the wireless LAN terminal instructions? X Register the transmitter's MAC address (p.70) on the wireless LAN terminal? Connection is displayed. 67: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption...
... [Open system], an Error 41 ("Cannot connect to establish the connection near the wireless LAN terminal? X Wait a while before trying to establish the connection, or try to hold the WPS button. Make sure the correct encryption key for as long as indicated in Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) of each other wireless LAN terminals in the wireless LAN terminal instructions? X Register the transmitter's MAC address (p.70) on the wireless LAN terminal? Connection is displayed. 67: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption...
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...high-performance antenna attached to external media, GPS devices, and Bluetooth units. Controls for attaching external media, GPS devices, and Bluetooth units) 115 Specifications Type Type: Wireless LAN Standards compliance: Transmission method: Transmission range: Transmission frequency: (central frequency) Connection method: Security: Wired LAN Standards compliance: USB Connection Connectable devices: Interfaces Camera: Wired LAN: External device: Image transfer accessory that can be connected via USB to the wireless LAN access point WFT-E4 IIA: 5,180 - 5,320 MHz, channels 36 - 64...
...high-performance antenna attached to external media, GPS devices, and Bluetooth units. Controls for attaching external media, GPS devices, and Bluetooth units) 115 Specifications Type Type: Wireless LAN Standards compliance: Transmission method: Transmission range: Transmission frequency: (central frequency) Connection method: Security: Wired LAN Standards compliance: USB Connection Connectable devices: Interfaces Camera: Wired LAN: External device: Image transfer accessory that can be connected via USB to the wireless LAN access point WFT-E4 IIA: 5,180 - 5,320 MHz, channels 36 - 64...
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... images .... 38 Troubleshooting 95 U URL 56 V Viewing images 57 W Web 56 WEP 25 WFT Server 18, 53 WFTserver 23 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 27 Wired LAN 24 Wireless LAN specification 8 Wizard 21 WPA2-PSK 25 WPA-PSK 25 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 27, 28 Functions When Connected via USB A Auto switch media 81 B Backup 75, 82, 84, 85 Bluetooth 91 Bus-powered 75 C CF card 81 E Error 96 External media 18, 75...
... images .... 38 Troubleshooting 95 U URL 56 V Viewing images 57 W Web 56 WEP 25 WFT Server 18, 53 WFTserver 23 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 27 Wired LAN 24 Wireless LAN specification 8 Wizard 21 WPA2-PSK 25 WPA-PSK 25 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 27, 28 Functions When Connected via USB A Auto switch media 81 B Backup 75, 82, 84, 85 Bluetooth 91 Bus-powered 75 C CF card 81 E Error 96 External media 18, 75...