Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi

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: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection].

  2. Select [ComputerRemote control (EOS Utility)].

    • If the history () is displayed, switch screens with the Quick control dial dial or Multi-controller as needed.

  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.

Steps on the computer (1)

  1. Select the SSID, then enter the password.

    Computer's screen (sample)

    • On the computer's network setting screen, select the SSID checked in step 4 in Steps on the camera (1).
    • For the password, enter the password checked in step 4 in Steps on the camera (1).
    • If a Wi-Fi connection cannot be established, set [Security] on the camera to [WPA2] ().

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].

[SmartphoneWi-Fi on] screen

  • Disconnect,exit

    • Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.

  • Confirm set.

    • You can check the settings.

  • Error details

    • When a Wi-Fi connection error occurs, you can check the details of the error.

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

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.