Sending Images from the Camera

Operate the camera to send recorded images to a device connected by Wi-Fi.

Operation flow

Select the sending method.

Select the sending method from the [Send Images While Recording] and [Send Images Stored in the Camera] camera menus.

Select the destination (type of the destination device).

[Smartphone] ( character_reference [Smartphone])

[PC] ( character_reference [PC])

[Printer] ( character_reference [Printer])

Select the connection method and then connect by Wi-Fi.

[Via Network] ( character_reference [Via Network])

[Direct] ( character_reference [Direct])

Check the send settings.

Change the send settings as necessary.

Image send settings ( character_reference Image Send Settings)

([Send Images While Recording]) Take pictures.

This automatically sends the recorded pictures as they are taken.

([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Select an image.

Send the selected images.

Selecting images ( character_reference Selecting Images)

Refer to the following pages for the steps common to all devices.

Wi-Fi connections: [Via Network] ( character_reference [Via Network])/[Direct] ([Direct])

Image send settings ( character_reference Image Send Settings)

Selecting images ( character_reference Selecting Images)

When recording, recording is prioritized so it will take time for sending to complete.

If the camera is turned off, or the Wi-Fi is disconnected before sending is completed, then sending will not restart.

You may not be able to delete files or use the [Playback] menu while sending.

When the following functions are being used, [Wi-Fi Function] is not available:

– [Streaming Function]

– [Auto Transfer]

character_diamond Images That Can be Sent

Images that can be sent differ depending on the destination device.

Destination device	Images that can be sent
Destination device	[Send Images While Recording]	[Send Images Stored in the Camera]
[Smartphone] ([Smartphone])	JPEG/RAW	JPEG/RAW/MP4
[PC] ([PC])	JPEG/RAW	JPEG/RAW/ MP4/MOV/ 6K/4K burst files/ Post-Focus images
[Printer] ([Printer])	—	JPEG

Depending on the smartphone or the OS version, these may not be displayed correctly.

It is not possible to send images with file sizes exceeding 4 GB to [Smartphone].

Sending may not be possible depending on your device.

It may not be possible to send images recorded with devices other than this camera, or images edited or processed on a PC.

character_diamond Fn Button Assigned with [Wi-Fi]

You can perform the following operations by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi] after connecting to Wi-Fi.

( character_reference Fn Buttons)

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[Terminate the Connection]	Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.
[Change the Destination]	Terminates the Wi-Fi connection, and allows you to select a different Wi-Fi connection.
[Change Settings for Sending Images]	Sets the image size, file format, and other items for sending recorded images. (Image Send Settings)
[Register the Current Destination to Favorite]	Registers the current connection destination or method so that you can easily connect with the same connection settings next time.
[Network Address]	Displays the MAC address and IP address of the camera. ([Network Address])

Depending on the Wi-Fi function being used or the connection destination, you may not be able to perform some of these operations.

[Smartphone]

Transfer recorded images to a smartphone connected using Wi-Fi.

Getting started:

Install “LUMIX Sync” on your smartphone. ( character_reference Installing “LUMIX Sync”)

Select the method for sending the images on the camera.

button_menu-set [] [ icon_setup-inout ] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [New Connection] [Send Images While Recording]/[Send Images Stored in the Camera]

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Set the destination to [Smartphone].

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Connect the camera to a smartphone by Wi-Fi.

Select [Via Network] ( character_reference [Via Network]) or [Direct] ([Direct]), and then connect.

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On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.

Select the destination smartphone on the camera.

Check the send settings and then press or .

To change the send settings of images, press [DISP.]. ( character_reference Image Send Settings)

(When [Send Images While Recording] is selected) Take pictures.

[ icon_wi-fi-sending2 ] is displayed in the recording screen of the camera while a file is being sent.

To end the connection, follow the steps below:

button_menu-set [] [ icon_setup-inout ] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [Yes]

(When [Send Images Stored in the Camera] is selected) Select an image.

To end the connection, select [Exit].

character_diamond Sending Images on the Camera to a Smartphone with Simple Operations

You can transfer pictures to a smartphone connected by Bluetooth just by pressing the [Q] button during playback.

You can also use the menu to connect easily.

You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button registered with [Send Image (Smartphone)]. ( character_reference Fn Buttons)

Getting started:

Install “LUMIX Sync” on your smartphone. ( character_reference Installing “LUMIX Sync”)

Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. ( character_reference Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

Press [ button_playback ] on the camera to display the playback screen.

Send a single image

Press to select the image.

Press [Q].

Select [Single Select].

To change the send settings of images, press [DISP.]. ( character_reference Image Send Settings)

On the smartphone, select [Yes] (for Android devices) or [Join] (for iOS devices).

This connects automatically using Wi-Fi.

Send multiple images

Press [Q].

Select [Multi Select].

To change the send settings of images, press [DISP.]. ( character_reference Image Send Settings)

Select the images and then transfer.

character_left character_right : Select images

button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s : Set/Cancel

[DISP.]: Transfer

On the smartphone, select [Yes] (for Android devices) or [Join] (for iOS devices).

This connects automatically using Wi-Fi.

When the following functions are being used, [Wi-Fi Function] is not available:

– [Streaming Function]

– [Auto Transfer]

Using the menu to transfer easily

button_menu-set [] [ icon_setup-inout ] [Bluetooth] [Send Image (Smartphone)]

Settings: [Single Select]/[Multi Select]

If [Single Select], press character_left character_right to select the image and then press button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s to execute.

If [Multi Select], use the same operation as with “Send multiple images”.

[PC]

Send recorded images to the PC connected with Wi-Fi.

Supported OS

Windows: Windows 10

Mac: macOS 10.13, 10.14, 10.15.3 to 10.15.7, 11.0 to 11.2

Getting started:

Turn on the PC.

Create a destination folder for images.

If the workgroup of the destination PC has been changed from the standard setting, change the corresponding setting of the camera in [PC Connection]. ( character_reference [PC Connection])

character_diamond Create a Destination Folder for Images

When using Windows (Example for Windows 10)

Select the destination folder and then right-click.

Select [Properties] and then enable folder sharing.

When using Mac (Example for macOS 10.14)

Select the destination folder and then click the items in the following order.

[File] [Get Info]

Enable folder sharing.

Create a PC account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 32 characters) consisting of alphanumeric characters.

A destination folder may not be created if the account name includes non-alphanumeric characters.

When the computer name (NetBIOS name for Mac) contains a space (blank character), etc., it may not be recognized.

In that case, we recommend changing the name to one consisting only of 15 or less alphanumeric characters.

Refer to the operating instructions for your PC or Help on the OS for detailed setting procedures.

Select the method for sending images on the camera.

button_menu-set [] [ icon_setup-inout ] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [New Connection] [Send Images While Recording]/[Send Images Stored in the Camera]

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Set the destination to [PC].

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Connect the camera and PC by Wi-Fi.

Select [Via Network] ( character_reference [Via Network]) or [Direct] ([Direct]), and then connect.

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Enter the computer name of the PC name you want to connect to (for Mac, the NetBIOS name).

How to enter characters ( character_reference Entering Characters)

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Select a folder for storing images.

Folders sorted by sent date will be created in the selected folder, and images will be saved there.

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Check the send settings and then press or .

To change the send setting, press [DISP.]. ( character_reference Image Send Settings)

(When [Send Images While Recording] is selected) Take pictures.

[ icon_wi-fi-sending2 ] is displayed in the recording screen of the camera while a file is being sent.

To end the connection, follow the steps below:

button_menu-set [] [ icon_setup-inout ] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [Yes]

(When [Send Images Stored in the Camera] is selected) Select an image.

To end the connection, select [Exit].

If the screen for a user account and password entry appears, enter the one you set on your PC.

When the firewall of the OS, security software, etc. is enabled, connecting to the PC may not be possible.

When the following functions are being used, [Wi-Fi Function] is not available:

– [Streaming Function]

– [Auto Transfer]

[Printer]

You can send images to a PictBridge (wireless LAN) character_asterisk 1-supported printer connected by Wi-Fi for printing.

DPS over IP standard-compliant

Select the method for sending images on the camera.

button_menu-set [] [ icon_setup-inout ] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [New Connection] [Send Images Stored in the Camera]

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Set the destination to [Printer].

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Connect the camera to a printer by Wi-Fi.

Select [Via Network] ( character_reference [Via Network]) or [Direct] ([Direct]), and then connect.

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Select the destination printer.

Select and print images.

The procedure for selecting images is the same as the one for when the USB connection cable is connected. ( character_reference Printing)

To terminate the connection, press [ button_return ].

For details about PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) printers, contact their manufacturers.

When the following functions are being used, [Wi-Fi Function] is not available:

– [Streaming Function]

– [Auto Transfer]