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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E7A, E7B, E7C, E7D, and E7E) in various areas around the world. (See Areas of Use and Restrictions.) For convenience, we refer to the product in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to versions A, B, C, D, or E.
E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E7A, E7B, E7C, E7D, and E7E) in various areas around the world. (See Areas of Use and Restrictions.) For convenience, we refer to the product in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to versions A, B, C, D, or E.
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... remotely Media Server View images on a DLNA-compatible TV or other cameras (over a wireless or wired LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to time synchronization with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operations. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 is an accessory for purchasing a Canon product.
... remotely Media Server View images on a DLNA-compatible TV or other cameras (over a wireless or wired LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to time synchronization with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operations. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 is an accessory for purchasing a Canon product.
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Sync the Camera Time over a Wireless or Wired Connection Slave camera Slave camera LAN cable Master camera Slave camera Master camera Hub LAN cable 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 over a Wireless or Wired Connection Slave camera Slave camera LAN cable Master camera Slave camera Master camera Hub LAN cable 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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... illustrations and screens in this manual. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are complete. Using the transmitter for remote image transfer, capture, or viewing requires adequate knowledge of configuring your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server settings are trademarks owned by use of the... transmitter. 4 These instructions assume that the screens displayed on your camera may differ, depending on configuring these settings, refer to the documentation provided with a note symbol. Note that your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server. In addition, Canon cannot be held...
... illustrations and screens in this manual. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are complete. Using the transmitter for remote image transfer, capture, or viewing requires adequate knowledge of configuring your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server settings are trademarks owned by use of the... transmitter. 4 These instructions assume that the screens displayed on your camera may differ, depending on configuring these settings, refer to the documentation provided with a note symbol. Note that your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server. In addition, Canon cannot be held...
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... Slave Cameras...70 Basic Linked Shooting ...71 Positioning the Slave Cameras...72 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 74 7 Managing Settings Information 83 Checking Settings ...84 Changing Settings...85 Saving and... Loading Settings ...87 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time 89 Preparing for Time Synchronization 90 Synchronizing the Time ...91 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth 94 10 Troubleshooting 97 Handling Error Messages ...98 Wireless...
... Slave Cameras...70 Basic Linked Shooting ...71 Positioning the Slave Cameras...72 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 74 7 Managing Settings Information 83 Checking Settings ...84 Changing Settings...85 Saving and... Loading Settings ...87 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time 89 Preparing for Time Synchronization 90 Synchronizing the Time ...91 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth 94 10 Troubleshooting 97 Handling Error Messages ...98 Wireless...
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Nomenclature LCD panel Connection icon Wireless signal strength Error number Wired LAN connection Case Bluetooth connection Battery check Belt holder Strap mounts Case strap Case for tripod screw Interface cables Approx. 25 cm / 9.8 in. 10 Approx. 1.5 m / 4.9 ft.
Nomenclature LCD panel Connection icon Wireless signal strength Error number Wired LAN connection Case Bluetooth connection Battery check Belt holder Strap mounts Case strap Case for tripod screw Interface cables Approx. 25 cm / 9.8 in. 10 Approx. 1.5 m / 4.9 ft.
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... based on . To prevent a short-circuit, be transferred when transferring images continuously over a wireless LAN. Installing and Removing the Battery Battery check The remaining battery power is displayed when you turn the transmitter on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) test standards. A blinking battery icon ( ... in the direction of images LAN At Normal Temperature (23°C / 73°F) At Low Temperature (0°C / 32°F) Wireless LAN 2400 2300 Wired LAN 2200 2200 When using a fully charged LP-E6. Removing the battery 1 Open the cover. The number of...
... based on . To prevent a short-circuit, be transferred when transferring images continuously over a wireless LAN. Installing and Removing the Battery Battery check The remaining battery power is displayed when you turn the transmitter on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) test standards. A blinking battery icon ( ... in the direction of images LAN At Normal Temperature (23°C / 73°F) At Low Temperature (0°C / 32°F) Wireless LAN 2400 2300 Wired LAN 2200 2200 When using a fully charged LP-E6. Removing the battery 1 Open the cover. The number of...
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... advance so that have WFT units attached. 18 Set the transmitter for you follow the steps to connect the transmitter to the wired network. When setting up an environment for use a LAN cable to the wireless network. When configuring the basic network settings, bring the transmitter within 3 m / 9.8 ft. of movies Individual movie files are ready for...
... advance so that have WFT units attached. 18 Set the transmitter for you follow the steps to connect the transmitter to the wired network. When setting up an environment for use a LAN cable to the wireless network. When configuring the basic network settings, bring the transmitter within 3 m / 9.8 ft. of movies Individual movie files are ready for...
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or 64-bit systems) • Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Edition for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN using the EOS Utility software included with EOS digital cameras) installed. 20 With this option, a wireless or wired network is used because FTP server functionality is not provided. • Windows 7 Home Premium •...
or 64-bit systems) • Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Edition for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN using the EOS Utility software included with EOS digital cameras) installed. 20 With this option, a wireless or wired network is used because FTP server functionality is not provided. • Windows 7 Home Premium •...
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... limited performance may display images more slowly, and downloading images to view images on a memory card in the camera over a wireless or wired LAN with the transmitter acting as browsing a web page, by users at up to a computer. Also note that feature a web browser can also...; WFTserver Select this option for linked shooting, using multiple cameras compatible with linked shooting that have WFT units attached. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will be limited. Select this manual. 21 For further instructions on which you release ...
... limited performance may display images more slowly, and downloading images to view images on a memory card in the camera over a wireless or wired LAN with the transmitter acting as browsing a web page, by users at up to a computer. Also note that feature a web browser can also...; WFTserver Select this option for linked shooting, using multiple cameras compatible with linked shooting that have WFT units attached. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will be limited. Select this manual. 21 For further instructions on which you release ...
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... p.23 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.25 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.26 Select [WPS (PBC mode)] or [WPS (PIN mode)] when using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type Selecting the LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, see page... 27, "Configuring Network Settings." Select [OK] and press to go to select the type of LAN, and then press . Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is displayed. Turn the dial to the next screen. If you have selected a wired network, see page 69. Use...
... p.23 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.25 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.26 Select [WPS (PBC mode)] or [WPS (PIN mode)] when using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type Selecting the LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, see page... 27, "Configuring Network Settings." Select [OK] and press to go to select the type of LAN, and then press . Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is displayed. Turn the dial to the next screen. If you have selected a wired network, see page 69. Use...
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... next screen. 1 Indicates whether the device is in infrastructure or ad hoc mode 2 An icon is displayed if the wireless LAN terminal uses encrypted communication 3 Indicates the first 9 characters of your area are listed, accompanied by their respective information....of the SSID 4 Indicates the channel used Encryption by Wireless LAN Terminals If the wireless LAN terminal uses encrypted communication, select the corresponding method in your desired wireless LAN terminal. 1 Select [Connect with wizard], active wireless LAN terminals in [Authentication] and [Encryption]. [Authentication]:...
... next screen. 1 Indicates whether the device is in infrastructure or ad hoc mode 2 An icon is displayed if the wireless LAN terminal uses encrypted communication 3 Indicates the first 9 characters of your area are listed, accompanied by their respective information....of the SSID 4 Indicates the channel used Encryption by Wireless LAN Terminals If the wireless LAN terminal uses encrypted communication, select the corresponding method in your desired wireless LAN terminal. 1 Select [Connect with wizard], active wireless LAN terminals in [Authentication] and [Encryption]. [Authentication]:...
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...key. To switch between input areas, press the button. To move the cursor, turn the dial and press to complete the connection with the wireless LAN terminal, the [Network] screen (p.27) is canceled. 24 If you press the button to enter the encryption key. The entry is ...to go to the device's instruction manual. When you make a mistake, press the button to Establish a Connection Entering the Wireless LAN Encryption Key Enter the encryption key set for the wireless LAN terminal. Using the Wizard to erase it. Note that the screens displayed in step 2, press the button.
...key. To switch between input areas, press the button. To move the cursor, turn the dial and press to complete the connection with the wireless LAN terminal, the [Network] screen (p.27) is canceled. 24 If you press the button to enter the encryption key. The entry is ...to go to the device's instruction manual. When you make a mistake, press the button to Establish a Connection Entering the Wireless LAN Encryption Key Enter the encryption key set for the wireless LAN terminal. Using the Wizard to erase it. Note that the screens displayed in step 2, press the button.
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...mode when using [WPS (PIN mode)] to establish a connection with the wireless LAN terminal. Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) makes it easy to the next screen. 2 Establish a connection with the wireless LAN terminal. Turn the dial to establish connection. It may take about ...). Confirm the position of the wireless LAN terminal. Note that if multiple wireless LAN terminals are enabled on the wireless LAN terminal. Select [OK] and press to establish a connection. In this case, try using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with the wireless LAN terminal is established, the ...
...mode when using [WPS (PIN mode)] to establish a connection with the wireless LAN terminal. Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) makes it easy to the next screen. 2 Establish a connection with the wireless LAN terminal. Turn the dial to establish connection. It may take about ...). Confirm the position of the wireless LAN terminal. Note that if multiple wireless LAN terminals are enabled on the wireless LAN terminal. Select [OK] and press to establish a connection. In this case, try using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with the wireless LAN terminal is established, the ...
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...take about one minute to establish connection. For instructions on setting PIN codes on the wireless LAN terminal 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.27) is a connection mode ...when using a shared identification number. It may not be possible if stealth functions are multiple wireless LAN terminals active in your area, this is set on the wireless LAN terminal, refer to establish a connection. Select [OK] and press to go to select [WPS...
...take about one minute to establish connection. For instructions on setting PIN codes on the wireless LAN terminal 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.27) is a connection mode ...when using a shared identification number. It may not be possible if stealth functions are multiple wireless LAN terminals active in your area, this is set on the wireless LAN terminal, refer to establish a connection. Select [OK] and press to go to select [WPS...
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..., the IP address and similar settings must be the IP address assigned to the camera. If [Auto setting] results in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. If you select [Manual setting]. If an error is displayed, select [Manual setting] regardless of whether the...
..., the IP address and similar settings must be the IP address assigned to the camera. If [Auto setting] results in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. If you select [Manual setting]. If an error is displayed, select [Manual setting] regardless of whether the...
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..., regardless of the error is attempted again automatically after transfer and switch to standby mode. See page 40 and transfer the image manually. Wireless and wired connectivity will be re-transferred automatically. Enabling LAN Power Management In the menu, select [Communication settings] [Network settings] ... JPEG]. Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot To transfer smaller JPEGs when the camera is set to [Enable], the transmitter will log off the transmitter or camera, the image will not be restored automatically when you cancel image transfer, or turn off from the FTP...
..., regardless of the error is attempted again automatically after transfer and switch to standby mode. See page 40 and transfer the image manually. Wireless and wired connectivity will be re-transferred automatically. Enabling LAN Power Management In the menu, select [Communication settings] [Network settings] ... JPEG]. Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot To transfer smaller JPEGs when the camera is set to [Enable], the transmitter will log off the transmitter or camera, the image will not be restored automatically when you cancel image transfer, or turn off from the FTP...
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The WFT-E7 wired or wireless LAN functions cannot be used instead of November 2011). Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. 47 As a wireless or wired network is used with the Mac version of EOS Utility (as of the USB cable, all camera operations in EOS Utility are supported, in addition to shoot remotely over a wireless or wired LAN. Remote Capture Using EOS Utility You can use EOS Utility to remote capture.
The WFT-E7 wired or wireless LAN functions cannot be used instead of November 2011). Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. 47 As a wireless or wired network is used with the Mac version of EOS Utility (as of the USB cable, all camera operations in EOS Utility are supported, in addition to shoot remotely over a wireless or wired LAN. Remote Capture Using EOS Utility You can use EOS Utility to remote capture.
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Note that bulb, mirror lockup, and movie shooting are not supported. 53 Remote Capture Using WFT Server Using a web browser, you can view images recorded on a memory card in the camera and download them to a computer. Additionally, you can shoot remotely over a wireless or wired LAN.
Note that bulb, mirror lockup, and movie shooting are not supported. 53 Remote Capture Using WFT Server Using a web browser, you can view images recorded on a memory card in the camera and download them to a computer. Additionally, you can shoot remotely over a wireless or wired LAN.
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Using the Transmitter as the media player.) * DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance 65 This function requires a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player. (Subsequently, this equipment is collectively referred to as a Media Server Images on a memory card in the camera can be viewed over a wireless or wired LAN on a television.
Using the Transmitter as the media player.) * DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance 65 This function requires a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player. (Subsequently, this equipment is collectively referred to as a Media Server Images on a memory card in the camera can be viewed over a wireless or wired LAN on a television.