Using an Android Smartphone to Control the Camera and Shoot Remotely (PowerShot SX730 HS)

Introduction

IMPORTANT

• In this article, Android smartphones and tablets are collectively referred to as "smartphones".
• Before connecting to the camera, you must install the free dedicated Camera Connect app on the smartphone.
• Connections require that a memory card be in the camera.
• Privacy settings must be configured in advance to allow image viewing on the smartphone.
• Movie shooting is not available.
• Keep the camera still by mounting it on a tripod or taking other measures.

NOTE

• In the following explanation, smartphone setting procedures are indicated by the icon, and camera setting procedures are indicated by the icon.
• Do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area with your hands or other objects. Covering the antenna may decrease the speed of image transfers.
• On the screen, wireless signal strength is indicated by the following icons :

[ ] : high ] , [ : medium ] , [ : low ] , [ : weak ]

Step 1-A : Connect via Bluetooth

1-A-1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.

NOTE

• Please refer to the related information for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.
• The setting procedures and items may differ depending on the Android OS version installed on your smartphone.

1-A-2. Download Camera Connect from Google Play and install it on the smartphone.

IMPORTANT

• The Camera Connect application is free, but separate connection charges for accessing Google Play may be applicable.
• A Google account is necessary to download Camera Connect.
• It is not possible to download Camera Connect to smartphones not equipped with Google Play.
• Downloading the application via a cellular network may take longer than downloading via Wi-Fi.

1-A-3. Press the power button.

1-A-4. Press the [MENU] button, choose [Wireless settings] on the [ ] tab.

1-A-5. Press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to choose [Nickname], and then press the [ ] button.

1-A-6. Press the [ ] button to access the keyboard, and then enter a nickname.

1-A-7. To return to [Wireless settings] after pressing the [MENU] button, press the [MENU] button again.

1-A-8. Choose [Bluetooth settings], press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to choose [Pairing], and then press the [ ] button.

1-A-9. A screen is displayed indicating that the camera is waiting to connect.

1-A-10. Touch the [Canon Connect] () application icon on the smartphone to start [Camera Connect].

1-A-11. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.

1-A-12. Press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to choose [OK] after the confirmation message on the camera, and then press the [ ] button.

1-A-13. Press the [ ] button when the screen at left is displayed.

IMPORTANT

• Battery life may be shorter when you use the camera after pairing, because power is consumed even when the camera is off.
• Before bringing the camera to places where the use of electronic devices is restricted, set [Bluetooth] to [Off], to avoid having the camera ready for Bluetooth communication even when it is off.

â¢Proceed to Step 2-A : Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth.

Step 1-B : Connect via NFC

IMPORTANT

<When using NFC, keep the following points in mind>

• Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone. This may damage the devices.
• Depending on the smartphone, the devices may not recognize each other immediately. In this case, try holding the devices together in slightly different positions. If connection is not established, keep the devices together until the camera screen is updated.
• If you attempt connection when the camera is off, a message may be displayed on the smartphone reminding you to turn on the camera. If so, turn the camera on and touch the devices together again.
• Do not place other objects between the camera and smartphone. Also, note that camera or smartphone covers or similar accessories may block communication.

NOTE

• If the camera is off or in Shooting mode when the devices are touched together, you can choose and send images on the image selection screen. Once the devices are connected, you can also shoot remotely while viewing a shooting screen on the smartphone . It's easy to reconnect to recent devices, which are listed in the Wi-Fi menu.
• If the camera is in Playback mode when the devices are touched together, you can choose and send images from the index display shown for image selection.

1-A-1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.

NOTE

• Please refer to the related information for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.
• The setting procedures and items may differ depending on the Android OS version installed on your smartphone.

1-B-2. Press the power button.

1-B-3. Install Camera Connect.

1-B-4. Touch the N-Mark [ : N-Mark ] on the smartphone with Camera Connect installed against the camera's N-Mark.

NOTE

• If the [Device Nickname] screen is displayed, press the [ ] button.

• This nickname will be displayed on [Select a Device] screen when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
• To change the cameraâs nickname, press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to choose the [Nickname] field, press the [ ] button to display the keyboard, and then enter the desired nickname. After you have finished entering the nickname, press the [MENU] button to return to the registration screen, press the [ ] button, choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button.

1-B-5. Adjust the privacy setting.

REFERENCE

• You can now use the smartphone for remote live view shooting, or to browse or transfer images on the camera.
• Once you have registered a smartphone, you can change privacy settings for it on the camera.

1-B-6. The following screen is displayed when the connection with the smartphone is established.

â¢Proceed to Step 2-B. Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi.

Step 1-C : Connect via the Wi-Fi Menu

1-C-1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.

NOTE

• Please refer to the related information for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.
• The setting procedures and items may differ depending on the Android OS version installed on your smartphone.

1-C-2. Download Camera Connect from the App Store and install it on the smartphone.

IMPORTANT

• The Camera Connect application is free, but separate connection charges for accessing Google Play may be applicable.
• A Google account is necessary to download Camera Connect.
• It is not possible to download Camera Connect to smartphones not equipped with GooglePlay.
• Downloading the application via a cellular network may take longer than downloading via Wi-Fi.

1-C-3. Press the power button.

1-C-4. Press the [ ] button,

NOTE

• If the [Device Nickname] screen is displayed, press the [ ] button.

• This nickname will be displayed on [Select a Device] screen when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
• To change the cameraâs nickname, press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to choose the [Nickname] field, press the [ ] button to display the keyboard, and then enter the desired nickname. After you have finished entering the nickname, press the [MENU] button to return to the registration screen, press the [ ] button, choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button.

1-C-5. Press the [ ] , [ ] , [ ] , [ ] buttons to choose [ ] , and then press the [ ] button.

1-C-6. Press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to choose [Add a device], and then press the [ ] button.

NOTE

• Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. You can easily connect again by pressing the [ ] , [ ] buttons to choose the device and then pressing the [ ] button. To add a new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the [ ] , [ ] buttons, and then configure the setting.
• If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose MENU -> [ ] tab -> [Wireless settings] -> [Wi-Fi Settings] -> [Target History] -> [Off].

1-C-7. The camera's SSID and password are displayed.

1-C-8. Wi-Fi setting menu, choose the SSID (network name) displayed on the camera to establish a connection.

NOTE

• To connect without entering a password in step 8, choose MENU -> [ ] tab -> [Wireless settings] -> [Wi-Fi Settings] -> [Password] -> [Off]. [Password] is no longer displayed on the SSID screen (in step 7).

1-C-9. Touch the [Canon Connect] () application icon on the smartphone to start [Camera Connect].

1-C-10. On the camera selection screen displayed on the smartphone, choose the camera to begin pairing

1-C-11. Adjust the privacy setting.

REFERENCE

• You can now use the smartphone for remote live view shooting, or to browse or transfer images on the camera.
• Once you have registered a smartphone, you can change privacy settings for it on the camera.

1-C-12. The following screen is displayed when the connection with the smartphone is established.

â¢Proceed to Step 2-B. Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi.

Step 2-A : Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth

2-A-1. On the smartphone, select [Bluetooth remote controller] from the Camera Connect menu screen.

REFERENCE

• [Bluetooth remote controller] is not available when connected via Wi-Fi.
• Set the shooting mode and the shooting functions on the camera.

NOTE

• Bluetooth connection status is indicated by one of the following icons ().

- [ : Connected ] , [ : Disconnected ]

• To check the information of the smartphone connected via Bluetooth in [Check/clear connection info], choose MENU -> [ ] tab -> [Wireless settings] -> [Bluetooth settings]. Choose [Address check] to check the camera's Bluetooth address.

2-A-2. The smartphone screen changes to a screen for remote control via Bluetooth.

2-A-3. Use the smartphone to shoot in Shooting mode.

Step 2-B : Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi

2-B-1. On the smartphone, select [Remote live view shooting] from the Camera Connect menu screen.

2-B-2. Once the camera is ready for remote live view shooting, a live image from the camera is displayed on the smartphone.

REFERENCE

• At this time, a message is displayed on the camera, and all operations except pressing the power button are disabled.

NOTE

• Focusing may take longer.
• Image display or shutter release may be delayed, depending on the connection status.
• Any rough 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 transfer images from the camera.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

- Press the[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to choose a key labeled with a character, and then press the [ ] button repeatedly to enter the character you want.

- Choose [ ] or [ ] and press the [ ] button.

- Choose [ ] and press the [ ] button.

- To switch to other kinds of characters (such as numbers or symbols) on this screen, choose and press the [ ] button.

- To enter uppercase letters, choose [ ] and press the [ ] button.

- Choose [ ] and press the [ ] button. The previous character will be deleted.

- Choosing [ ] and holding down the [ ] button will delete five characters at a time.