Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E5A, E5B, E5C, and E5D) in various areas around the world (p.8). For convenience, we refer to the product in this manual simply as “the transmitter,” without reference to versions A, B, C, or D.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 is an accessory for EOS 7D camera. It gives the camera wireless and wired LAN functionality and adds a USB port, enabling the following operations. It also includes a vertical-grip shutter button for convenience in vertical shooting.
Functions When Connected via USB External Media Record or backup images onto external media GPS Add the latitude, longitude, altitude, date and time, and other shooting information to images 3
Conventions Used in this Manual These instructions should be followed only after your wireless or wired LAN and FTP server settings are complete. For details on configuring these settings, refer to the documentation provided with the respective equipment. Terms in brackets [ ] indicate button or icon names or other software elements. Brackets also denote camera menu items. Page numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find additional information.
Chapter List Introduction 2 1 Basic Network Settings 19 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server 33 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility 47 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server 53 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server 65 6 Linked Shooting 69 7 Managing Settings Information 73 8 Using External Media 79 9 Using GPS Devices 91 10 Troubleshooting 99 11 Reference 117 5
Contents Introduction Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................................................... 4 Chapter List........................................................................................................................................ 5 Contents............................................................................................................................................. 6 Areas of Use and Restrictions ....................
Contents 6 Linked Shooting 69 Setting Up Linked Shooting ............................................................................................................. 70 Arranging the Slave Cameras.......................................................................................................... 72 7 Managing Settings Information 73 Checking Settings ............................................................................................................................
Areas of Use and Restrictions To comply with local radio wave regulations in various areas around the world, Canon offers four region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E5A, E5B, E5C, and E5D) as described below. Please do not use your model (version) of transmitter in regions it was not designed for. For information on other areas where the transmitter can be used, contact Canon’s Customer Service Center.
Areas of Use and Restrictions The following actions may be punishable under law. Disassembling or modifying the transmitter, or removing the certification label on it. Do not use the transmitter near other devices that emit radio waves, such as medical equipment or electronic devices. The transmitter may interfere with operation of these devices. Use the transmitter only with a compatible EOS DIGITAL camera.
Safety Warnings The following precautions are intended to prevent harm to you and others as well as damage to equipment. Become familiar with the precautions before using the transmitter to ensure correct and safe operation. Be sure that you fully understand the safety precautions contained in the instruction manuals for the battery, charger, and AC Adapter Kit before using them.
Nomenclature Protective cover Positioning pin Battery compartment cover release lever Terminal cap holder * Turn the attachment knob to remove.
Nomenclature LCD panel CF card loading indicator External media selection mark CF card selection mark External media connection indicator Wired LAN connection Wireless LAN connection Recording quality at [Rec. separately] setting Battery level indicator Waterproof/dustproof USB cap * Attach this cap before connecting the USB cable in rainy weather or under other adverse conditions.
Attaching to the Camera Load a charged battery into the camera. Before attaching the transmitter to the camera, set the camera’s power switch to . The transmitter does not have a power switch. It is turned on and off in conjunction with the camera’s power switch. Before removing the transmitter, set the camera’s power switch to . 1 Remove the terminal cap from the camera. 2 Attach the transmitter. Peel off the terminal cap on the camera bottom to remove.
Vertical Shooting Controls Setting the vertical-grip switch to enables the vertical-grip shutter button and other controls. These controls for shooting can still be used even when batteries are not loaded in the transmitter. Attaching the Hand Strap E1 The Hand Strap E1 (sold separately) is attached as shown in the figure. 1 4 2 5 3 6 After the hand strap is attached, check that all the slack at the buckle is removed and that there is no looseness at the buckle even when pulled tight.
Installing and Removing the Battery Use one Battery Pack LP-E6 to power the transmitter. When replacing the transmitter’s battery, be sure to first set the camera’s power switch to before opening the transmitter’s battery compartment cover.
Installing and Removing the Battery Battery check The remaining battery power is displayed when the camera is turned on. A blinking battery icon ( ) indicates that the battery will be depleted soon. Icon Level (%) 100 – 70 69 – 50 49 – 20 19 – 10 Number of images that can be transferred 9–1 0 Approx. number of images LAN At Normal Temperature (23°C / 73°F) At Low Temperature (0°C / 32°F) Wireless LAN **** **** Wired LAN **** **** Using a fully charged LP-E6.
Using a Household Power Outlet When the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately) is used, a household power outlet can be used to power the camera without worrying about the battery level. 1 Connect the DC coupler plug. 2 Connect the power cord. 3 Insert the DC coupler. 4 Close the cover. Connect the DC coupler plug to the socket of the AC adapter. Connect the power cord as shown. Insert the plug into the outlet. After usage, unplug from the outlet.
Subsequent Organization of This Manual Click one of the following chapter titles to view the corresponding page. 1 Basic Network Settings (p.19) 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server (p.33) 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility (p.47) 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server (p.53) 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server (p.65) 6 Linked Shooting (p.69) 7 Managing Settings Information (p.73) 8 Using External Media (p.79) 9 Using GPS Devices (p.
Basic Network Settings Complete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen.
Getting Ready [FTP trans.], [EOSUtility], [WFTserver] The connection instructions help you follow the steps to connect the transmitter to an existing wireless or wired LAN. To connect to a wireless LAN, prepare the wireless LAN terminal (wireless LAN access point or wireless LAN adapter) and computer in advance so that they are ready for you to connect the transmitter to the wireless network. When configuring the basic network settings, bring the transmitter within 3 m / 9.8 ft.
Displaying the Connection Wizard This section describes the process of following the connection instructions. If an error is displayed, refer to “Troubleshooting” in Chapter 10 (p.99) and check the settings. Pressing the shutter button or other camera controls during configuration by the connection instructions will close the connection instructions. Do not press the shutter button or other controls until configuration is finished. On the [5] tab, set [Auto power off] to [Off].
Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type Selecting the Communication Method Turn the <5> dial to select the communication method, and then press <0>. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to the next screen. • FTP trans. Choose this option to transfer captured images to an FTP server. Images can be automatically transferred as you shoot them, or you can select images to be transfered later. Computer Operating Systems Operation via [FTP trans.
Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type • WFTserver Choose this option for remote capture over a wireless or wired LAN with the transmitter acting as a server. Additionally, images on a CF card in the camera can be viewed and downloaded to a computer. The camera can be accessed like browsing a webpage, by users at up to three computers. Computer Operating Systems Any computer with a web browser can be used, regardless of the operating system.
Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type Selecting the LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, refer to page 69. Note that no information about [LinkedShot] is given in this chapter. Turn the <5> dial to select the type of LAN, and then press <0>. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to the next screen. Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is displayed. [Connect with wizard]: See p.25 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.27 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.
Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection Selecting the Wireless Network When you select [Connect with wizard], active wireless LAN terminals in your area are listed, accompanied by information about them. Select the SSID (or ESS-ID) of your desired wireless LAN terminal. 1 2 3 4 1 Select [Connect with wizard]. 2 Select the wireless LAN terminal. Turn the <5> dial to select [Connect with wizard], and then press <0>. To select the wireless LAN terminal, press <0>.
Using the Wizard to Establish a Connection Entering the Wireless LAN Encryption Key Next, enter the encryption key of the wireless LAN terminal. For details on the encryption key, refer to the device’s instruction manual. Note that the screens displayed in steps 1 to 3 below vary depending on the authentication and encryption of the wireless LAN terminal. 26 1 The [Key index] screen is displayed only if WEP encryption is used by the wireless LAN terminal.
WPS Connections (PBC Mode) This is a connection mode when using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) makes it easy to establish a connection between the camera and the wireless LAN terminal by pressing the WPS button on the wireless LAN terminal. Note that if multiple wireless LAN terminals are active in your area, it may be harder to establish a connection. In this case, try using [WPS (PIN mode)] to establish a connection.
WPS Connections (PIN Mode) This is a connection mode when using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). In PIN code connection mode (PIN mode), an 8-digit identification number specified on the camera is set on the wireless LAN terminal to establish a connection. Even if there are multiple wireless LAN terminals active in your area, this is a relatively reliable method of establishing a connection using a shared identification number.
Configuring Network Settings Turn the <5> dial to select how to configure the network settings, and then press <0>. Select [OK] and press <0> to go to the next screen. [Auto setting] Settings otherwise configured with [Manual setting] can be configured automatically. However, the IP address and similar settings must be automatically assigned and configured in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions.
Configuring Network Settings Completing Settings for the Communication Method The following instructions are for settings screens that vary depending on the communication method (FTP Transfer, EOS Utility, WFT Server, or Media Server), as shown below. Read the page that introduces the selected communication method. FTP trans. Chapter 2 (p.33) EOSUtility Chapter 3 (p.47) Windows Vista Users Before performing the operations from page 47, perform the operations below.
Configuring Network Settings Virtual Keyboard Operation The virtual keyboard is displayed during entry of the encryption key, server name, and other information. Switching to other input areas To switch between input areas, press the button. Moving the cursor To move the cursor, turn the <5> dial. You can also move the cursor using <9>. Entering text In the bottom input area, turn the <5> dial to move the cursor and press <0> to enter text. You can also move the cursor using <9>.
Transferring Images to an FTP Server With FTP transfer, you can automatically transfer each image to the FTP server as you shoot or transfer a set of shots together.
Configuring FTP Communication Settings These instructions are continued from Chapter 1. 1 Turn the <5> dial to select [Address setting], and then press <0>. 2 If you have set the DNS server setting to [Disable], the screen at left is displayed. Press <0> to select the input position, and then turn the <5> dial to enter the IP address of the FTP server. If you have set the DNS server IP address setting to [Auto assign] or [Manual setting], the screen at left is displayed.
Configuring FTP Communication Settings 6 Complete the [Login method] settings. Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], and then press <0> to go to the next screen. 7 Complete the [Target folder] settings. Select [Root folder] to have images saved in the root folder as specified in FTP server settings. (p.45) Select [Select folder] to specify a subfolder in the root folder. If no folder exists, a folder will be created automatically.
Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot An image can be automatically transferred to the FTP server immediately after shooting. You can also continue shooting even while images are being transferred. Before shooting, be sure to insert a CF card in the camera or connect external media (p.79). If you shoot without recording images, they cannot be transferred. Note that automatic transfer of movie is not supported. Transfer the movie after shooting, as described on pages 39-43.
Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot Selecting Particular Sizes or Types of Images to Transfer In automatic transfer during shooting, you can choose which images to transfer if different sizes of images are recorded to the CF card and external media (p.85), or during RAW+JPEG shooting. 1 In [WFT settings], select [Set up]. 2 Select [Transfer type/size]. 3 Select the size and type of images to transfer.
Transferring Images Individually Simply select an image and press <0> to transfer it. You can also add a caption before transferring images. You can also continue shooting even while images are being transferred. Transferring the Current Image 38 1 In [WFT settings], select [Set up]. 2 Select [Transfer with SET]. 3 Select the image. Select [Enable]. On the camera body, press the button. Select the image to transfer, and then press <0> to transfer the image.
Transferring Images Individually Adding a Caption Before Transfer You can add a registered caption to each image before transfer. This is effective if you want to inform the recipient the printing quantity, for example. The caption is also added to images stored on the camera. For instructions on creating and registering captions, refer to page 120. You can check for captions added to images by examining the Exif information, in the user comments. 1 2 Take the picture.
Batch Transfer After shooting, you can select multiple images as desired and transfer them all at once. You can also transfer unsent images or images that could not be sent previously. If both a camera CF card and external media are used at the same time, images are transferred from the source specified on the menu [5] tab, in [Recording func.+media select] [Record/play]. You can also continue shooting even while images are being transferred.
Batch Transfer 4 Transfer the images. Select [Transfer]. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen displayed next. X A transfer progress screen is displayed. During image transfer, the lamp blinks. Menu Operation During Image Transfer You can use the menu even during image transfer. However, to prevent transfer problems, some menu items are unavailable during transfer, including [WFT settings], [Protect images], [Erase images], [Format], and [Recording func.+media select].
Batch Transfer Batch Transfer of Images in a Folder 1 In [WFT settings], select [Image sel./ transfer]. 2 Select [Sel.n]. 3 Select [Folder images not transfer’d]. 4 Select a folder. 5 Transfer the images. To transfer images that could not previously be transferred, select [Folder images failed transf.]. Select [Transfer]. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen displayed next. X A transfer progress screen is displayed. During image transfer, the lamp blinks.
Batch Transfer Batch Transfer of Images on CF Cards 1 In [WFT settings], select [Image sel./ transfer]. 2 Select [All image]. 3 Select [Card images not transferred]. 4 Transfer the images. To transfer images that could not previously be transferred, select [Card images failed transfer]. Select [Transfer]. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen displayed next. X A transfer progress screen is displayed. During image transfer, the lamp blinks. Selecting [Clear card’s transf.
Checking Image Transfer History Checking the Transfer History of Individual Images To check the transfer history, in [Image sel./transfer], select [Sel.Image]. Image not selected for transfer (no icon) Image selected for transfer Image could not be transferred Image transferred Checking the Transfer History of CF Cards On the [Image sel./transfer] screen, you can check the number of images for transfer as well as the transfer history of images in the CF card.
Viewing Transferred Images Images transferred to the FTP server are stored in the following folder as specified in the FTP server settings. Windows Under the default settings of the FTP server, images are stored in [C drive] [Inetpub] folder [ftproot] folder, or in a subfolder of this folder. If the root folder of the transfer destination has been changed in the FTP server settings, ask the FTP server administrator where images are transferred. Macintosh Open the [Macintosh HD] [Users] folder.