Connecting to EOS Utility

This section describes how to connect the camera to a computer and perform camera operations using EOS software or other dedicated software. Install the latest version of software on the computer before setting up a 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 [Communication functions: ComputerConnect to EOS Utility] ().

  2. Select [OK].

    • This screen is not displayed if the network setting is already set to [Enable].

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

  4. Select [New settings].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • By selecting [Select from list] when settings are already registered on the camera, you can apply the registered settings.

  5. Select an option.

  6. Save the settings.

    • Press SET.
    • The next screen is displayed after communication settings are complete.

  7. 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

  1. Start EOS Utility.

    • Connect the computer to the network and 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 (2)

  1. Establish a connection.

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • The [Communicating] screen is displayed on the camera ().

The camera and computer are now connected.

[Communicating] 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 settings

    You can check setting details.

  • Error details

    You can check the details of any errors that occur ().

  • Disconnect

    Terminates the connection.

Caution

  • The following will occur if you terminate the connection during remote movie recording.

    • 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 connection established to EOS Utility, 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.

Editing/Deleting Devices for Connections

Before editing or deleting connection settings for other devices, end the connection. This section covers items not described in Operating the Camera Using EOS Utility.

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

  2. Select [Edit/delete device].

  3. Select the device.

    • Select the device for the connection, then press SET.

  4. Select an option.

Changing device nicknames

You can change the nickname of devices the camera connects to.

Communication settings

You can change communication settings as needed ().

Deleting connection information

You can delete the connection information.

Reconnecting Using Connection Information

The configured connection information can be used to connect again.

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

  2. Select the device.

  3. Select [OK].

Transferring Multiple Images at Once (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.

Caution

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

Access the [Image sel./transfer] screen.

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

  2. Select [Image sel./transfer].

    • The [Image sel./transfer] screen is displayed.

Transferring RAW+JPEG or RAW+HEIF Images

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

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

  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.