Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 II A Manuel d'instructions

Wireless File TransmitterWFT-E4 IITo comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E4 I

10The following precautions are intended to prevent harm to you and others as well as damage to equipment. Become familiar with the precautions before

100Responding to Error Messages Is another device on the transmitter network using the same IP address as the transmitter?X This error occurs if the

101Responding to Error Messages Has the USB cable been disconnected?X After connecting the USB cable, in [WFT settings], select [USB device connec.]

102Responding to Error MessagesWhat to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, does the FTP server’s IP address setting match the server’s actua

103Responding to Error Messages Are you connecting to the FTP server via a broadband router?X Some broadband routers use a firewall to restrict acces

104Responding to Error MessagesWhat to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, is the [Login name] entered correctly?X Check the logon name for

105Responding to Error Messages This error occurs if, for some reason, the transmitter fails to receive confirmation from the FTP server that image f

106Responding to Error Messages Are any obstacles blocking the line of sight between the transmitter and the antenna of the wireless LAN terminal?X M

107Responding to Error Messages Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for the same authentication method?X The transmitter support

108Responding to Error Messages Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for authentication?X The settin

109Responding to Error Messages Are you following the correct procedure to establish the connection with slave cameras? X Operate slave cameras by fo

11NomenclatureEthernet RJ-45 port<USB> USB lamp<LAN> Network lampLCD panelUSB portDC coupler cord notchPositioning pinAttachment knobTermi

110When using the transmitter with a wireless LAN, try the following corrective actions if the transmission rate drops, the connection is lost, or oth

111Click the Windows [Start] button  [All Programs]  [Accessories]  [Command Prompt]. Type ipconfig/all and press the <Enter> key.The IP addr

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114Follow these steps to create captions and register them on the camera, as introduced in “Adding a Caption Before Transfer” (p.39). When creating an

115 TypeType: Image transfer accessory that can be used in wireless LANs and over Ethernet in wired LANs (IPsec-compatible). Can be connected via USB

116Specifications Power SourceBattery: Battery Pack LP-E6; One battery is used.Battery check: AutomaticNumber of images that can be transferred Appro

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Nomenclature12Recording quality at [Rec. separately] settingExternal media selection markExternal media connection indicatorWired LAN connectionWirele

120Statement on EC directiveCanon Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento CH9-1161 je ve shodČ se základními požadavky a dalšími pĜíslušnými ustanoveními smČr

121FCC / IC NoticeModel DS585812/DS585814 (including WLAN Module Model CH9-1161, FCC ID is 161)This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-

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125IndexAAC adapter ... 17BBattery ... 15Battery chec

126IndexLogin... 35Logon name ... 54MMAC address...

127IndexGGPS... 87GPS data... 89GPS device ...

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13Load a charged battery into the camera. Before attaching the transmitter to the camera, set the camera’s power switch to <OFF>. The transmitte

14Setting the vertical-grip <ON/OFF> switch to <ON> enables the vertical-grip shutter button and other controls. These controls for shooti

15Use one Battery Pack LP-E6 to power the transmitter. When replacing the transmitter’s battery, be sure to first set the camera’s power switch to <

Installing and Removing the Battery16The remaining battery power is displayed when the camera is turned on. A blinking battery icon ( ) indicates that

17When the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately) is used, a household power outlet can be used to power the camera without worrying about the batter

18Click one of the following chapter titles to view the corresponding page.Subsequent Organization of This Manual 1 Basic Network Settings (p.19)2 Tra

19Basic Network SettingsComplete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen. COPY

2The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 II is an accessory for EOS 5D Mark II camera. It gives the camera wireless and wired LAN functionality and adds

20The connection instructions help you follow the steps to connect the transmitter to an existing wireless or wired LAN. To connect to a wireless LAN,

21This section describes the process of following the connection instructions. If an error is displayed, refer to “Troubleshooting” in Chapter 9 (p.95

22 Turn the <5> dial to select the communication method, and then press <0>. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to the next screen.•

23Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type• WFTserverChoose this option for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN with the transmitter ac

24Selecting the Communication Method and LAN TypeFor [LinkedShot] instructions, refer to page 65. Note that no information about [LinkedShot] is given

25When you select [Connect with wizard], active wireless LAN terminals in your area are listed, accompanied by information about them. Select the SSID

26Using the Wizard to Establish a ConnectionNext, enter the encryption key of the wireless LAN terminal. For details on the encryption key, refer to t

27This is a connection mode when using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) make

28This is a connection mode when using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). In PIN code connection mode (PIN mode), an

29 Turn the <5> dial to select how to configure the network settings, and then press <0>. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to the n

3IntroductionFunctions When Connected via USBExternal MediaRecord or backup images onto external mediaAdd the latitude, longitude, altitude, date and

30Configuring Network SettingsThe following instructions are for settings screens that vary depending on the communication method (FTP Transfer, EOS U

31Configuring Network SettingsThe virtual keyboard is displayed during entry of the encryption key, server name, and other information.Switching to ot

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33Transferring Imagesto an FTP ServerWith FTP transfer, you can automatically transfer each image to the FTP server as you shoot or transfer a set of

34These instructions are continued from Chapter 1.1 Turn the <5> dial to select [Address setting], and then press <0>.2 If you have set

35Configuring FTP Communication Settings6 Complete the [Login method] settings. Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], and then press <0> to

36An image can be automatically transferred to the FTP server immediately after shooting. You can also continue shooting even while images are being t

37Automatic Image Transfer After Each ShotIn automatic transfer during shooting, you can choose which images to transfer if different sizes of images

38Simply select an image and press <0> to transfer it. You can also add a caption before transferring images. You can also continue shooting eve

39Transferring Images IndividuallyYou can add a registered caption to each image before transfer. This is effective if you want to inform the recipien

4 These instructions should be followed only after your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server settings are complete. For details on configuring these

40After shooting, you can select multiple images as desired and transfer them all at once. You can also transfer unsent images or images that could no

41Batch Transfer4Transfer the images. Select [Transfer]. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen displayed next.X A transfer progress screen is displ

42Batch Transfer1In [WFT settings], select [Image sel./transfer].2Select [Sel.n].3Select [Folder images not transfer’d]. To transfer images that coul

43Batch Transfer1In [WFT settings], select [Image sel./transfer].2Select [All image].3Select [Card images not transferred]. To transfer images that c

44To check the transfer history, in [Image sel./transfer], select [Sel.Image].Image not selected for transfer (no icon)Image selected for transfer Ima

45Images transferred to the FTP server are stored in the following folder as specified in the FTP server settings. Under the default settings of the

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47Remote CaptureUsing EOS UtilityYou can use EOS Utility to shoot remotely over a wireless or wired LAN.In addition to remote capture, all camera oper

48These instructions are continued from Chapter 1.With EOS Utility, you can use the included WFT Pairing Software to establish a connection between th

49Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings3 Double-click the pairing software icon.X Detected cameras are listed. Cameras that have already bee

5Chapter ListIntroduction2Basic Network Settings19Transferring Images to an FTP Server33Remote Capture Using EOS Utility47Remote Capture Using WFT Ser

50Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings There is no need to complete pairing again if you will continue using a particular camera, transmitt

51For EOS Utility instructions, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (PDF). You can take full advantage of EOS Utility via the transmitter just as

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53Remote CaptureUsing WFT ServerUsing a web browser, you can view images on a CF card in the camera and download them to a computer.Additionally, you

54These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. Press <0>. Turn the <5> dial to select the set number, and then press <0>. Pres

55Configuring WFT Server Communication Settings3 Turn the <5> dial to select [WFT account], and then press <0>. When changing the port

56In the web browser, display WFT Server, a screen for transmitter operations. Make sure you have already established a connection between the camera

57Browse images on the camera’s CF card as follows.1Click [Viewer].X The image viewing screen is displayed.2Select the memory card. Click [CF] or the

58Viewing Images4Download images to the computer. Click a thumbnail.X The image is displayed at a larger size. To download the image to your compute

59First, prepare the camera for Live View shooting. Note that remote capture of movies is not supported. For web browsers that do not support JavaScri

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60Remote Capture [Camera control]2Set the lens focus mode switch to <f>. Under these conditions, click the release button (⑤). When you let go

61Remote Capture [Camera control]5Configure the shooting settings. Click setting items (such as quality) to view the setting details, which you can c

62First, prepare the camera for Live View shooting. Note that remote capture of movies is not supported. For web browsers that do not support JavaScri

63The following instructions are for remote capture with web browsers that do not support JavaScript.First, prepare the camera for Live View shooting.

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65Linked ShootingWith linked shooting, up to 10 slave cameras can be linked in a wireless network (via IEEE 802.11g in ad hoc mode) to the master came

66First, establish a connection from the slave cameras to the master camera. Because linked shooting utilizes a wireless connection via IEEE 802.11g i

67Setting Up Linked Shooting5Set up the master camera. Configure the settings on the master camera following steps 1-3 on the previous page, and the

68 Arrange the slave cameras in clear view of the master camera, without objects between them. You can arrange master cameras in an overall circumf

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70Check the network settings as follows.1In [WFT settings], select [Set up].2 Select [Confirm settings].X The settings are displayed.Checking Settings

71Settings originally completed using the connection wizard can be changed as follows. You can also change IP security settings (IPsec) not completed

72Changing SettingsConfigured in [TCP/IP]  [Security].IPsec is a set of standards for encrypted communication over the Internet. It provides effectiv

73Network settings can be saved on a CF card for use with other cameras.1In [WFT settings], select [Set up].2Select [LAN settings].3Select the setting

74Saving and Loading Settings6Select [Save].X The settings are now saved as a file on the CF card. The settings are saved as a file (WFTNPF**.NIF) in

75Using External MediaCommercially available external media, connected via USB, can be used the same way as a CF card. You can also backup images from

76Before connecting external media to the transmitter, switch the camera’s power switch to <OFF>. Also turn off external media that has its own

77Connecting External Media5Select [OK]. Camera operations such as shooting, menu display, or image playback are not possible until the connection is

78Connecting External MediaBefore unplugging external media from the USB port, always select [Disconnect] as shown in step 5. Follow the instructions

79Images can be recorded to external media connected via USB. This enables recording of images to external media without loading the CF card into the

8 To comply with local radio wave regulations in various areas around the world, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E

80Choosing Recording Media When ShootingSelecting [Create folder] enables the user to create a folder in the external media for storing the DCIM folde

81When using external media connected via USB and a CF card loaded in the camera at the same time, various types of image recordings can be made. Note

82Images recorded on the CF card can be backed up to external media.1On the [3] tab, select [External media backup].2Select the method of backup.3Chec

83Backing Up on External MediaA simple method of backup is available. In [Quick backup], a folder with the current date is automatically created where

84Backing Up on External MediaIn [Backup], you can create a folder for backup in external media as desired, and save the DCIM folder where images are

85Backing Up on External Media5Select [OK].X The backup process now begins. When the message indicating completion is displayed, select [OK].Only the

86Backing Up on External Media3Select [/], and then press the <7> button.X Select [OK] in the displayed screen.X Backup of the images will be st

87Using GPS DevicesCommercially available GPS devices connected via USB can obtain information including the latitude, longitude, altitude, and date a

88Turn off the GPS device and camera before connecting them.When connecting GPS devices, be sure to use the USB cable provided with the camera.The tra

89Connecting GPS Devices with a USB Cable5Select [OK]. After selecting [OK], turn the GPS device on. It may take a few minutes to establish a conne

9Areas of Use and Restrictions The following actions may be punishable under law. Disassembling or modifying the transmitter, or removing the certifi

90Connecting GPS Devices with a USB CableBefore unplugging GPS devices from the USB port, always select [Disconnect] as shown in step 5. Follow the in

91By attaching the Canon Bluetooth Unit BU-30 to the USB port, you can connect Bluetooth® GPS devices wirelessly. (Bluetooth® devices other than GPS d

92Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth5Select [OK]. After the Bluetooth unit is attached to the transmitter, the transmitter’s <USB> lamp blink

93Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth8When the confirmation message is displayed, select [OK]. The GPS connection status changes to [Connecting]. Pr

94Connecting GPS Devices via BluetoothBefore detaching Bluetooth units from the USB port, always select [Disconnect] as shown in step 5. Follow the in

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96If transmitter errors are displayed on the camera LCD monitor, refer to the examples of corrective actions in this section to eliminate the cause of

97Responding to Error Messages Is the pairing software running?X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions to re-establish the connectio

98Responding to Error MessagesWhat to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, the DNS address setting is [Auto assign] or [Manual setting]. Does

99Responding to Error MessagesWhat to check on the transmitter The transmitter’s proxy server setting is [Enable]. Does the error occur under this se