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Canon EOS 1300D DSLR camera
EOS 1300D Support
FAQs & troubleshooting

Why Connect via Wireless LAN (the Wi-Fi Function)? (EOS REBEL T6 / EOS 1300D)

Content Id: 8202855400


Solution

By connecting to a Wi-Fi network or other device supporting this camera’s wireless functions, you can perform tasks such as sending images or controlling the camera.

Connect to a smartphone

Connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet wirelessly and use the dedicated application "Camera Connect" to operate the camera remotely or view images stored in the camera.

In this article, "Smartphone" refers to smartphones and tablets.

Transfer images between cameras*

Transfer images between Canon cameras with built-in wireless functions.

*Firmware version 1.1.0 or later is required.

Print images using a Wi-Fi printer*

Connect the camera to a wireless printer supporting PictBridge (Wireless LAN) to print images.

*Firmware version 1.1.0 or later is required.

Save images to Connect Station*

Connect the camera to Connect Station (sold separately) wirelessly to save images.

* Use the latest firmware.

Send images to a Web service

Share images with family and friends or share images using a range of Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo service for Canon users (free registration required).

Caution

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services are not supported in certain countries and areas.

Caution

This camera supports NFC, which enables you to set up a connection between the camera and a smartphone or Connect Station (sold separately) easily.

⋖What is NFC?⋗

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a function that can exchange information by simply bringing two NFC-enabled devices close together. This camera uses the NFC function to exchange information regarding wireless connections.

⋖What You Can Do Using the NFC Function⋗

You can use this camera's NFC function to do the following:

Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera to easily connect them wirelessly.
While playing back images on the camera, touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera to send a captured image to the smartphone.
Hold the camera close to Connect Station (sold separately) to easily connect them wirelessly.

For details, refer to the instruction manual included with the camera.

*This camera cannot be connected to other NFC-enabled cameras or printers using the NFC function.

*A connection cannot be established using the NFC function while shooting with the camera or when the Mode Dial is set to ⋖ ⋗.

*To connect the camera to a smartphone using the NFC function, the smartphone's Wi-Fi and NFC functions must be enabled.

Caution

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo and the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mark are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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