Transfer images over wireless connections

Application settings

Use MFT to configure the connection settings.

  1. Tap the top right of the screen.

  2. Tap [Connection mode].

  3. Select the connection method.

    • Select [Wireless].

    Android

    iOS

    • Select either [Tethering] or [Access point].
    • Tap [OK].
    • Configure smartphone settings as well when selecting [Tethering]. ()
  4. Tap the top left of the screen.

Image transfer methods vary by camera. Please refer to the following sections.

  • EOS R3/EOS-1D X Mark III ()
  • EOS R5/EOS R5 C/EOS R6 ()
  • EOS R6 Mark II ()
  • EOS-1D X Mark II ()

Smartphone settings (tethered connections only)

Use the following settings when using a tethered connection.

Android

Tethered connection settings for Android devices may vary by manufacturer and model. Please refer to your smartphone's instruction manual.

iOS

  1. Open [Settings] in the app, then tap [General] → [About] → [Name].

  2. Set the network name on the [Name] screen.

    • The network name will be displayed when connecting to the network.
  3. Tap [Settings] → [Personal Hotspot].

  4. Set [Allow Others to Join] to ON.

    • Tap [OK].
  5. Select [Wi-Fi Password] and set a password.

    • The specified password will be input when using a tethered connection.

Caution

  • Make sure that [Allow Others to Join] is set to OFF when not using MFT.

EOS R3/EOS-1D X Mark III

  • Operations on the camera (1)

    1. Press the MENU button on the camera.

    2. Select [Data transfer: Network settings].

    3. Select [Enable].

    4. Select [Connection settings].

    5. Select [SET* Unspecified].

    6. Select [Create with wizard].

    7. Select [Configure online].

      • Select [OK].
    8. Select [Smartphone].

      • Select [OK].
    9. Select [Wi-Fi].

      • Select [OK].
    10. Select [New settings].

      • Select [OK].
    11. Select a network.

    12. Enter the password.

      • When using a tethered connection, enter the password specified in Smartphone settings (tethered connections only).
      • When using an access point, enter the password for the access point to connect to.
      • Enter the password and select [OK].
    13. Select [Auto setting].

      • Select [OK].
    14. Select [Disable].

      • Select [OK].
    15. Press SET.

    16. Select [New settings].

      • Select [OK].
    17. Verify the IP address.

      • When using a tethered connection, verify the IP address displayed on the camera monitor.
  • Operations on the smartphone (1)

    1. Launch MFT.

    2. Tap [Connect] (tethered connections only).

    3. Follow the directions.

      Tethered connections

      • Enter the IP address verified in Step 17.
      • Tap [OK].

      Access point mode

      • Tap the camera to connect to.
  • Operations on the camera (2)

    1. Select [OK].

    2. Press SET.

    3. Press SET.

  • Operations on the smartphone (2)

    1. Transfer the image.

EOS R5/EOS R5 C/EOS R6

  • Operations on the camera (1)

    1. Press the MENU button on the camera.

    2. Select [Wireless features: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection].

    3. Select [SmartphoneConnect to smartphone].

    4. Select [OK].

    5. Select [Add a device to connect to].

    6. Select [Do not display].

    7. Select [Connect via Wi-Fi].

    8. Select [Switch network].

    9. Select a network.

    10. Enter the password.

      • When using a tethered connection, enter the password specified in Smartphone settings (tethered connections only).
      • When using an access point, enter the password for the access point to connect to.
      • Enter the password and select [OK].
    11. Select [Auto setting].

      • Select [OK].
    12. Select [Disable].

      • Select [OK].
    13. Verify the IP address.

      • When using a tethered connection, verify the IP address displayed on the camera monitor.
  • Operations on the smartphone (1)

    1. Launch MFT.

    2. Tap [Connect] (tethered connections only).

    3. Follow the directions.

      Tethered connections

      • Enter the IP address verified in Step 13.
      • Tap [OK].

      Access point mode

      • Tap the camera to connect to.
  • Operations on the camera (2)

    1. Select [OK].

  • Operations on the smartphone (2)

    1. Transfer the image.

EOS R6 Mark II

  • Operations on the camera (1)

    1. Press the MENU button on the camera.

    2. Select [Data transfer: Advanced connection].

    3. Select [OK].

    4. Select [Connect to smartphone(tablet)].

    5. Select [Add a device to connect to].

    6. Press SET.

    7. Select a network.

    8. Enter the password.

      • When using a tethered connection, enter the password specified in Smartphone settings (tethered connections only).
      • When using an access point, enter the password for the access point to connect to.
      • Enter the password and select [OK].
    9. Select [Auto setting].

      • Select [OK].
    10. Select [Disable].

      • Select [OK].
    11. Verify the IP address.

      • When using a tethered connection, verify the IP address displayed on the camera monitor.
  • Operations on the smartphone (1)

    1. Launch MFT.

    2. Tap [Connect] (tethered connections only).

    3. Follow the directions.

      Tethered connections

      • Enter the IP address verified in Step 11.
      • Tap [OK].

      Access point mode

      • Tap the camera to connect to.
  • Operations on the camera (2)

    1. Select [OK].

  • Operations on the smartphone (2)

    1. Transfer the image.

EOS-1D X Mark II

Attach wireless file transmitter WFT-E8 to the camera and follow these steps.

  • Operations on the camera (1)

    1. Press the MENU button on the camera.

    2. Select [Set-up: Communication settings].

    3. Select [Enable].

    4. Select [Network settings].

    5. Select [Connection settings].

    6. Select [SET* Unspecified].

    7. Select [Connection wizard].

    8. Select [Smartphone].

      • Select [OK].
    9. Select [Wireless].

      • Select [OK].
    10. Select [Select a network].

      • Select [OK].
    11. Select the network name.

    12. Enter the password.

      • When using a tethered connection, enter the password specified in Smartphone settings (tethered connections only).
      • When using an access point, enter the password for the access point to connect to.
      • Enter the password and select [OK].
    13. Select [Auto setting].

      • Select [OK].
    14. Verify the IP address.

      • When using a tethered connection, verify the IP address displayed on the camera monitor.
  • Operations on the smartphone (1)

    1. Launch MFT.

    2. Tap [Connect].

    3. Follow the directions.

      Tethered connections

      • Enter the IP address verified in Step 14.
      • Tap [OK].

      Access point mode

      • Tap the camera to connect to.
  • Operations on the camera (2)

    1. Select [OK].

      • Once [Settings complete] appears, press SET.
  • Operations on the smartphone (2)

    1. Transfer the image.