| Article ID: ART168571 |
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Date published: 10/05/2017 |
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Date last updated: 10/05/2017 |
Description
Controlling the Camera Remotely from a Smartphone
Solution
Controlling the Camera Remotely from a Smartphone
Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi
You can shoot as you view a shooting screen on your smartphone.
• Privacy settings must be configured in advance to allow viewing of all images from the smartphone.
1 Secure the camera.
• Keep the camera still by mounting it on a tripod or taking other measures.
2 Connect the camera and smartphone
• In the privacy settings, choose [Yes].
3 Choose remote live view shooting.
• In Camera Connect on the smartphone, choose [Remote live view shooting].
• Once the camera is ready for remote live view shooting, a live image from the camera is displayed on the smartphone.
• At this time, a message is displayed on the camera, and all operations except pressing
the power button are disabled.
4 Shoot
• Use the smartphone to shoot.
! • Movie shooting is not available.
• 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.
Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth
You can use a Bluetooth enabled smartphone for remote shooting and switching of image display.
This is convenient if you want to connect quickly while shooting, or if you will control playback while connected to a TV.
1 Prepare the camera.
• Set the shooting mode and the shooting functions on the camera.
• Keep the camera still by mounting it on a tripod or taking other measures when shooting.
2 Connect the camera and smartphone.
• Make sure that the Bluetooth connection has been established.
3 Choose Bluetooth remote controller.
• In Camera Connect on the smartphone, choose [Bluetooth remote controller].
• The smartphone screen changes to a screen for remote control via Bluetooth
4 Shoot and switch images.
• Use the smartphone to shoot in Shooting mode and switch images in Playback mode.
[Bluetooth remote controller] is not available when connected via Wi-Fi.
You can check the Bluetooth connection status by referring to the icon on the screen.
