Connecting to EOS Utility

This section describes how to connect the camera to a computer via Wi-Fi and perform camera operations using EOS software or other dedicated software. Install the latest version of software on the computer before setting up a Wi-Fi connection.

For computer operating instructions, refer to the computer user manual.

Operating the Camera Using EOS Utility

Using EOS Utility (EOS software), you can import images from the camera, control the camera, and perform other operations.

Steps on the camera (1)

  1. Select [Wireless settings: ComputerConnect to EOS Utility].

  2. Select [OK].

    • This screen is not displayed if the Wi-Fi setting is already set to [Enable].
  3. Select [Add a device to connect to].

  4. Check the SSID (network name) and password.

    • Check the SSID (1) and Password (2) displayed on the camera screen.
    • To establish a Wi-Fi connection using an access point, press the INFO button. Follow the instructions for the connection method used.
      • Connecting via WPS (, )
      • Connecting manually to detected networks ()
      • Connecting manually by specifying access point information ()

Steps on the computer (1)

  1. Select the SSID, then enter the password.

    Computer's screen (sample)

Steps on the camera (2)

  1. Select [OK].

    • The following message is displayed. “******” represents the last six digits of the MAC address of the camera to be connected.

Steps on the computer (2)

  1. Start EOS Utility.

  2. In EOS Utility, click [Pairing over Wi-Fi/LAN].

    • If a firewall-related message is displayed, select [Yes].
  3. Click [Connect].

    • Select the camera to connect to, then click [Connect].

Steps on the camera (3)

  1. Establish a Wi-Fi connection.

    • Select [OK].
    • [Wi-Fi on] is displayed on the camera screen ().

The Wi-Fi connection to a computer is now complete.

[Wi-Fi on] screen

  • Image sel./transfer

    You can use the camera to transfer images to a computer ().

  • Set up direct transfer

    You can specify the format of images to transfer to a computer ().

  • Confirm Wi-Fi settings

    You can check setting details for Wi-Fi connections.

  • Error details

    After any Wi-Fi connection errors, you can check the error details ().

  • Disconnect

    Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.

Caution

  • If the Wi-Fi connection is terminated while recording a movie with remote shooting, the following will occur.

    • Any movie recording in progress in movie recording mode will continue.
    • Any movie recording in progress in still photo shooting mode will end.
  • You cannot use the camera to shoot in still photo shooting mode when it is set to movie recording mode in EOS Utility.
  • With a Wi-Fi connection to EOS Utility established, certain functions are unavailable.
  • In remote shooting, the AF speed may become slower.
  • Depending on the communication status, image display or shutter release timing may be delayed.
  • In Remote Live View shooting, the rate of image transmission is slower compared to a connection via an interface cable. Therefore, moving subjects cannot be displayed smoothly.

Transferring Images from the Camera to a Computer (Direct Transfer)

With the camera connected to a computer (via Wi-Fi or an interface cable) and the main EOS Utility window displayed, you can use the camera to transfer images to a computer.

If you will transfer many images, consider using a household power outlet accessory (sold separately).

Selecting images to transfer

  1. Select [Communication functions: ComputerConnect to EOS Utility].

  2. Select [Image sel./transfer].

  3. Select [Sel.Image].

  4. Select the image to transfer.

    • Use the Quick control dial 1 dial to select an image to transfer, then press the SET button.
    • Use the Quick control dial 1 dial to add a checkmark [Check] in the upper left of the screen, then press the SET button.
    • For three-image display, turn the Quick control dial 2 dial counterclockwise. To return to single-image display, turn the Quick control dial 2 dial clockwise.
    • To select other images to transfer, repeat step 4.
    • After image selection, press the MENU button.
  5. Select [Transfer].

  6. Select [OK].

    • The selected images are transferred to the computer.

Selecting multiple images

Multiple images can be transferred at once after you choose a selection method.

  1. Access the [Image sel./transfer] screen.

  2. Select a selection method.

Select range

  • Select [Range].
  • Selecting the first and last images of the range marks all the images in the range with a checkmark [Check], and one copy of each image will be sent.
  • After image selection, press the MENU button.
  • Selected images are registered in [Images to transfer]. Go to step 5 of Selecting images to transfer.

In a folder

  • Select [Sel.Folder].
  • Select your preferred selection method.
    • Selecting [Select transfer failed images] selects all images in the selected folder for which transfer failed.
    • Selecting [Select images not transferred] selects all unsent images in the selected folder.
    • Selecting [Sel transfer fail img (Protect only)] selects all protected images in the selected folder for which transfer failed.
    • Selecting [Sel img not transfer. (Protect only)] selects all unsent protected images in the selected folder.
    • Selecting [Clear transfer history] clears the transfer history of images in the selected folder.
    • After clearing the transfer history, you can select [Select images not transferred] and transfer all images in the folder again.
    • After clearing the transfer history, you can select [Sel img not transfer. (Protect only)] and transfer all protected images in the folder again.
  • Select a folder.

In a card

  • Select [All images].
  • Select your preferred selection method.
    • Selecting [Select transfer failed images] selects all images on the card for which transfer failed.
    • Selecting [Select images not transferred] selects all unsent images on the card.
    • Selecting [Sel transfer fail img (Protect only)] selects all protected images on the card for which transfer failed.
    • Selecting [Sel img not transfer. (Protect only)] selects all unsent protected images on the card.
    • Selecting [Clear transfer history] clears the transfer history of images on the card.
    • After clearing the transfer history, you can select [Select images not transferred] and transfer all images recorded on the card again.
    • After clearing the transfer history, you can select [Sel img not transfer. (Protect only)] and transfer all protected images recorded on the card again.

Transferring RAW+JPEG or RAW+HEIF Images

For RAW+JPEG or RAW+HEIF images, you can specify which image to transfer.

  1. Access the [Image sel./transfer] screen.

  2. Select [Set up direct transfer].

  3. Select the type of images to transfer.

    • RAW+JPEG transfer

      Choose from [JPEG only], [RAW only] or [RAW+JPEG].

    • RAW+HEIF transfer

      Choose from [HEIF only], [RAW only] or [RAW+HEIF].

Caution

  • Some menu items are not available during image transfer.

Creating and Registering Captions

You can create captions and register them on the camera to use them as described in Adding a Caption Before Transfer.

  1. Start EOS Utility and select [Camera settings].

  2. Select [WFT Captions].

  3. Enter the captions.

    • Enter up to 31 characters (in ASCII format).
    • To acquire caption data stored on the camera, select [Load settings].
  4. Set the captions on the camera.

    • Select [Apply to camera] to set your new captions on the camera.