As you check the shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to shoot remotely.
Caution
In the text, the operation instructions that begin with this illustration
are for smartphones. The operation instructions that begin with this illustration
are for cameras.
In any mode other than [
], [
],
], and [
], the camera works in [
] mode. However, some [FUNC.] and [MENU] settings you have configured in advance may be changed automatically.
Movie shooting is not available.
For convenience in this article, iPhones and tablets (iPad) are collectively referred to as "smartphones".
Privacy settings must be configured in advance to allow image viewing on the smartphone.
In order to use a smartphone for controlling the camera and remote shooting, you need to install Camera Connect on your smartphone first.
Caution
Do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area with your hands or other objects. Covering the antenna may decrease the speed of image transfers.
Connections require that a memory card be in the camera.
On the camera screen, wireless signal strength is indicated by the following icons.
- [ 
] : high, [ 
] : medium, [ 
] : low, [ 
] : weak
The following 4 steps explain how to use a smartphone to control the camera and shoot remotely via the Wi-Fi function. Start the operation from step 1.
: Check the OS version on your smartphone.
: Install Camera Connect on your smartphone and turn Wi-Fi on.
: Connect the camera and smartphone.
: Use the smartphone to shoot.
Step 1: Confirming the OS version
1. Check the smartphone’s specifications.
To check the iOS version information, touch [Settings]
[General]
[About].
Caution
Please refer to the related information for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.
Step 2: Install Camera Connect on your smartphone and turn Wi-Fi on
Caution
iOS 8.1 is used as an example in these instructions.
The text includes an example of a smartphone screen. The items displayed on the screen may differ depending on your version of iOS.
Interface or functions of Camera Connect are subject to change, for application improvement or update. In such a case, features of Camera Connect may differ from sample screens or operation instructions in this explanation.
1. Touch the [App Store] icon on your smartphone to open the App Store.
Caution
You can download Camera Connect for free. However, you will be charged communication fees when connecting to the App Store.
You need an Apple account to download Camera Connect.
When you use a cell phone line, downloading may take longer than when you use a Wi-Fi connection.
2. Touch the search icon at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select [Camera Connect] in the search results and install it.
The home screen will reappear when the installation of Camera Connect is complete.
5. Touch [Settings] on the smartphone.
6. Check the settings on your smartphone.
Make sure your smartphone is not in airplane mode.
Touch [Wi-Fi].
Turn the [Wi-Fi] switch [On].
7. Secure the camera.
Once remote shooting begins, the camera lens will come out. Lens motion from zooming may also move the camera out of position. Keep the camera still by mounting it on a tripod or taking other measures.
Step 3: Connect the camera and smartphone
1. Press the [ 
] button on the camera.
Caution
With the default settings, the device name (
) is displayed.
To change the camera’s nickname, press the [
], [
] buttons to choose the [Nickname] field, press the [
] button to display the keyboard, and then enter the desired nickname. After you have finished entering the nickname, press the [ MENU ] button to return to the registration screen, press the [
], [
] buttons, choose [OK], and then press the [
] button.
This nickname will be displayed on [Select a Device] screen when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
4. The camera’s SSID and password are displayed.
5. In the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting menu, choose the SSID (network name) displayed on the camera to establish a connection. In the password field, enter the password displayed on the camera.
Make sure that the camera and the smartphone are connected and then touch the home button to return to the home screen.
When the screen for choosing the target camera is displayed on your smartphone, choose the camera to pair them.
7. Press the [ 
], [ 
] buttons to select [Yes], and then press the [ ] button.
Caution
You can now use the smartphone to browse, import, or geotag images on the camera or shoot remotely.
Once you have registered a smartphone, you can change the privacy settings for it on the camera.
8. The following screen is displayed when the connection with the smartphone is established.
Caution
Once you have connected to a smartphone, it will be displayed on the [Select a Device] screen in step 3. Select the smartphone to connect to it.
When you press the [
] button to open the Wi-Fi menu after the first time, recent destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. You can easily connect again by pressing the [
], [
] buttons to choose the device and then pressing the [
] button.To add a new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the [
], [
] buttons and configure the setting. If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose [MENU] ⋗ [
] tab ⋗ [Wireless settings] ⋗ [Wi-Fi Settings] ⋗ [Target History] ⋗ [Off].
To add multiple smartphones, repeat the above procedure starting from step 2.
Step 4: Use the smartphone to shoot
1. On the Camera Connect menu screen on the smartphone, choose [Remote Shooting].
Caution
The camera lens will come out. Do not press near the lens, and make sure no objects will obstruct it.
2. Once the camera is ready for remote shooting, a live image from the camera will be displayed on the smartphone. At this time, a message is displayed on the camera, and all operations except pressing the power button are disabled.
3. Use the smartphone and press to shoot.
Caution
Any jerky subject motion shown on the smartphone due to the connection environment will not affect recorded images.
Captured images are not transferred to the smartphone. Use the smartphone to browse and import images from the camera.
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