Sending Images from the Camera
Operate the camera to send recorded images to a device connected by Wi-Fi.
Refer to the following pages for the steps common to all devices.
Wi-Fi connections: [Via Network] ([Via Network])/[Direct] ([Direct])
Image send settings (Image Send Settings)
Selecting images (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 [Auto Transfer] in [Bluetooth] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Function] is not available. |
Images That Can be Sent
Images that can be sent differ depending on the destination device.
Destination device |
Images that can be sent |
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[Send Images to PC While Recording] |
[Send Images Stored in the Camera] |
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[PC] ([PC]) |
JPEG/RAW |
JPEG/RAW/MP4/MOV/Apple ProRes |
[Printer] ([Printer]) |
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JPEG |
Depending on the OS version, these may not be displayed correctly. 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. |
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. (Fn Buttons)
[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.
[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 11.4 |
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]. ([PC Connection])
Create a Destination Folder for Images
When using Windows (Example for Windows 10)
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Select the destination folder and then right-click.
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Select [Properties] and then enable folder sharing.
When using Mac (Example for macOS 10.14)
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Select the destination folder and then click the items in the following order.
[File] [Get Info]
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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. |
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Select the method for sending images on the camera.
[] [] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [New Connection] [Send Images to PC While Recording]/[Send Images Stored in the Camera]
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(When [Send Images Stored in the Camera] is selected) Set the destination to [PC].
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Connect the camera and PC by Wi-Fi.
Select [Via Network] ([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 (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.]. (Image Send Settings)
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(When [Send Images to PC While Recording] is selected) Take pictures.
[] is displayed in the recording screen of the camera while a file is being sent.
To end the connection, follow the steps below:
[] [] [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. |
[Printer]
You can send images to a PictBridge (wireless LAN)-supported printer connected by Wi-Fi for printing.
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DPS over IP standard-compliant
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Select the method for sending images on the camera.
[] [] [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] ([Via Network]) or [Direct] ([Direct]), and then connect.
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Select the destination printer.
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Select and print images.
The procedure for selecting images is the same as the one for when the USB connection cable is connected. (Printing)
To terminate the connection, press [].
For details about PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) printers, contact their manufacturers. When [Auto Transfer] in [Bluetooth] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Function] is not available. |