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 features: 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 switch networks, press the INFO button. For instructions on configuring communication functions, see Basic Communication Settings.

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].
    • The [ComputerCommunicating] screen is displayed on the camera ().

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

[ComputerCommunicating] screen

  • 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.

Editing/Deleting Devices for Connections

Before editing or deleting connection settings for other devices, end the Wi-Fi connection.

  1. Select [Wireless features: ComputerConnect to EOS Utility] ().

  2. Select [Edit/delete device].

  3. Select the intended device.

  4. Select an option.

Changing device nicknames

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

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 [Wireless features: ComputerConnect to EOS Utility] ().

  2. Select the device for the connection.

    • Select the connection option in the list of past connections.

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the camera to the device.