You can check the shooting screen and shoot remotely using your smartphone.
IMPORTANT
- In the following explanation, smartphone setting procedures are indicated by the
icon, and camera setting procedures are indicated by the icon.
- The camera works in [
] mode during remote shooting. However, some FUNC. and MENU settings you have configured in advance may be changed automatically.
- Movie recording is not possible.
- For convenience, iPhones, iPads, and other compatible devices are collectively referred to as "smartphones".
- In camera settings, the smartphone must be allowed to view camera images.
- In order to use a smartphone to control the camera remotely, the Camera Connect application must be installed on the smartphone.
If a Wi-Fi connection to the camera cannot be made using Camera Connect, please refer to The camera cannot be connected via Wi-Fi using Camera Connect.
Getting Started The procedure for using a smartphone to control the camera during remote shooting is explained in the following four steps. Proceed in order from Step 1.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0176926.gif) Step 1: Confirming the iOS version
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0176927.gif) Step 2: Installing Camera Connect on the smartphone
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0176928.gif) Step 3: Connecting the camera to the smartphone
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0176929.gif) Step 4: Using the smartphone to control the camera during remote shooting
Step 1: Confirming the iOS version
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154408.gif) 1. Check the smartphoneâs specifications.
- To check the iOS version information, touch [Settings]
[General] [About].
IMPORTANT
- The camera can connect via Wi-Fi to smartphones running the following operating systems :
iOS 7.0-7.1 / 8.0-8.4 / 9.0-9.2 (as of March 2016)
Step 2: Installing Camera Connect on the smartphone
Download and install Camera Connect from the App Store.
If Camera Connect is already installed on the smartphone, please proceed to
Step 3: Connecting the camera to the iPhone.
NOTE
- The example procedure is shown on an iPhone installed with iOS 8.1.
- The example screen images from the smartphone are used to explain the setting procedures and may differ from the screens shown on other models.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154868.gif) 1. Touch the [App Store] application on your smartphone to access the App Store.
IMPORTANT
- The Camera Connect application is free, but separate connection charges for accessing the App Store may be applicable.
- An Apple account is necessary to download Camera Connect.
- Downloading Camera Connect using a cellular network may take longer than downloading via Wi-Fi.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154868.gif) 2. Touch the search icon.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154868.gif) 3. ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095950.gif) Enter [Camera Connect] in the search field, and then ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095951.gif) touch [Search].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154868.gif) 4. Choose [Camera Connect] from the displayed search results, and install it on the smartphone.
After installation has been completed, tap the [Home] button to return to the Home Screen.
Step 3: Connecting the camera to the smartphone
NOTE
The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the camera model you use.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154868.gif) 1. Touch [Settings].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154868.gif) 2. Confirm the smartphoneâs settings.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095950.gif) : Make sure that [Airplane mode] is not set.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095951.gif) : Touch [Wi-Fi].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095952.gif) : Set the [Wi-Fi] switch to [ON].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 3. 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.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 4. Press the <Playback> ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0040112.gif) ) button to turn the camera on.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 5. Press the <Wi-Fi> ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0137918.gif) ) button.
NOTE
When setting up Wi-Fi for the first time, the camera nickname registration screen will be displayed.
This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi. Touch within the frame and then enter a nickname (up to 16 letters and numbers) with the displayed keyboard.ã ([my camera] has been entered in the example image above.)
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 6. Press the < ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) >< ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) >< ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099806.gif) >< ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099807.gif) > buttons to choose [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0122486.gif) ], and then press the [FUNC./SET]( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073038.gif) )button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 7. Press the < ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) >< ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) > buttons to choose [Add a Device], and then press the [FUNC./SET]( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073038.gif) )button
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 8. The cameraâs SSID is displayed on the screen.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154870.gif) 9. Choose the SSID (network name) displayed on the cameraâs screen from the list of detected access points displayed on the smartphone.
NOTE
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) For better security, you can require password input by accessing MENU and choosing [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0186449.gif) ] tab > [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Password] > [On]. In this case, enter the password displayed on the camera in the password field on the smartphone when it is displayed.
- After confirming that the iPhone and the camera are connected, touch the [Home Button] to return to the [Home Screen].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154870.gif) 10. Tap the [Camera Connect] application icon ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201687.gif) ) on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 11. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) ], [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) ] buttons to choose the smartphone 's nickname, and then press the [FUNC./SET]( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073038.gif) )button.
*[my phone] is shown in the example image above.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 12. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099806.gif) ], [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099807.gif) ] buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the [FUNC./SET]( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073038.gif) )button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 13. The following screen appears.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 14. Once you have connected to the smartphone, a screen like the one below will appear.
Step 4: Using the smartphone to control the camera during remote shooting
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154870.gif) 1. In Camera Connect on the smartphone, choose [Remote shooting].
IMPORTANT
The camera lens will come out. Do not press near the lens, and make sure no objects will obstruct it.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154870.gif) 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.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154870.gif) 3. Use the smartphone to control the camera. Press the ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095950.gif) button to shoot.
NOTE
- Any jerky subject motion shown on the smartphone due to the connection environment will not affect recorded images.
- No AF frames are displayed. Capture a test image to check the focus.
- Captured images are not transferred to the smartphone. Use the smartphone to browse and import images from the camera.
- Remote control is also possible from the smartphone assigned to the [
] button.
The camera cannot be connected via Wi-Fi using Camera Connect The information registered to the smartphone for CameraWindow cannot be used for Camera Connect. Therefore, it will be necessary to re-register connection information for Camera Connect.
The procedures for making connections with Camera Connect are explained below.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 1. Press the [Playback] ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0040112.gif) ) button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 2. Press the [Wi-Fi] ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0137918.gif) ) button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 3. A list of settings registered to the camera will be displayed. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099806.gif) ], [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099807.gif) ] buttons to display the [Select a Device] screen.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 4. Press the[ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) ] [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) ] [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099806.gif) ] [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0099807.gif) ] buttons to choose [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0122486.gif) ], and then press the [FUNC./SET] ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073038.gif) ) button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 5. Press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) ], [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) ] buttons to choose [Edit a Device], and then press the [FUNC./SET]( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073038.gif) )button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 6. Choose the name of the smartphone you installed the Camera Window app on, and then press the [FUNC./SET] ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073038.gif) )button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 7. Choose [Erase Connection Info], and then press the [FUNC./SET] ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073038.gif) )button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 8. Choose [OK], and then press the [FUNC./SET] ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073038.gif) )button.
9. When the [Select a Device] screen is displayed, perform the procedures explained from step 8 in Step 3: Connecting the camera to the smartphone to complete the settings.
NOTE
When you have registered multiple smartphones to the camera, the [Edit a Device] screen will be displayed if connection settings are erased. In this case, press the [MENU] button to display the [Select a Device] screen, choose [Add a Device], and then press the [FUNC./SET]( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073038.gif) )button.
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