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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.
- [ P ] mode is used for shooting in modes other than [ P ], [ Tv ], [ Av ], [ M ], [ C1 ], and [ C2 ]. However, some Quick Set and MENU settings you have configured in advance may be changed automatically.
- Movie recording is not possible.
- For convenience, iPhones, and iPads, 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.
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 OS 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
Please refer to the related information for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.
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.
- 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.
![](/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
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154868.gif) 1. Touch [Settings].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154868.gif) 2. Confirm that the smartphone is not set to [Airplane mode] ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095950.gif) ).
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154868.gif) 3. ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095951.gif) Touch [Wi-Fi], and then ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095952.gif) set the [Wi-Fi] switch to [ON].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 4. 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) 5. 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) 6. 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.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0211697.gif) ã
This nickname will be displayed on [Select a Device] screen when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
If the [Device Nickname] screen is displayed, press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) ], [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201384.gif) ] button.
You can change the device nickname (display name) that is displayed on the camera. To change the nickname, press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100112.gif) ], [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0100113.gif) ] buttons to choose [Change Device Nickname] and press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201384.gif) ] button. Then, select the input field and press the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201384.gif) ] button. Use the keyboard displayed to enter a new nickname.
![](/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) ], [ ![](/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 [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201384.gif) ] button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 8. 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 [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201384.gif) ] button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 9. The cameraâs SSID is displayed on the screen.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154870.gif) 10. 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/G0227515.gif) ] tab ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201126.gif) [Wi-Fi Settings] ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201126.gif) [Password] ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201126.gif) [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) 11. 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) 12. 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 [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201384.gif) ] button.
*[my phone] is shown in the example image above.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 13. 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 [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0201384.gif) ] button.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 14. The following screen appears.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0154869.gif) 15. 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.
- 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.
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