Page 2 - Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.; Image Transfer Overview
2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1A enable your EOS digital camera to send the captured images to an FTP ser ver via a wireless or wired LAN.It works with IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g wireless LANs and 100 Base-TX Ether net wired LANs. EOS digital cameras c...
Page 3 - Item Check List
3 Introduction Check that all the following items have been included with the WFT-E1A. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. * Battery Pack and Battery Charger are not included. If necessary, purchase them separately (p.18). * Be careful not to lose any of the items included with the WFT-E1A....
Page 4 - Conventions Used in this Manual
4 ¡ The instructions in this manual assume that the proper settings for the wireless LAN or wired LAN and FTP ser ver have been completed. For details on how to set these settings, consult the manufacturer of the respective equipment. ¡ The menu screens are based on the EOS-1Ds Mar k II’s. ¡ Terms i...
Page 5 - Contents
5 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction Item Check List ....................................................................................................................... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................................ 4 Safety War...
Page 7 - Safety Warnings
7 Introduction Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and acce...
Page 8 - Handling Precautions
8 Product Care and Storage ¡ The WFT-E1A is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. ¡ The WFT-E1A is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If it gets wet, detach the battery and promptly consult your nearest Canon Ser vice Center. Wipe off any water droplets w...
Page 10 - DHCP Server Setting
10 ¡ If you will not use a DHCP ser ver, select [ Use below IP address ] and enter the [ IP address ], [ Subnet mask ], and [ Gateway ] text fields. ¡ If you will use a DNS ser ver, checkmark the [ ¢ Use DNS server ] box and enter the DNS server address. ¡ If you use a DHCP ser ver, the DNS server ad...
Page 11 - FTP Settings; Target Server Settings
11 1 Creating the Settings File ¡ Enter the target FTP server’s [ Address ] or [ Server name ] and [ Port No. ]. If you enter both the [ Address ] and [ Server name ], the [ Address ] will override the [ Server name ]. ¡ Enter the name of the target FTP ser ver’s [ Target folder ]. If this is left b...
Page 12 - Wireless LAN Settings; Basic Settings
12 [SSID] ¡ Enter the SSID (or ESS-ID) that has been set for the wireless LAN access point or wireless LAN adapter. If the wireless LAN access point is set to ANY connection, set the SSID for the wireless LAN access point. [Conn. Method] ¡ Select either [ Infrastructure ] or [ Ad hoc ] for the conne...
Page 13 - Authentication and Encryption; Settings Protect
13 1 Creating the Settings File Wireless LAN Settings Set the [ Authentication ], [ Encryption ], and [ Key Format ] to the same settings as for the wireless LAN access point or wireless LAN adapter.The possible settings will vary depending on the combination as shown below. To prevent the camera fr...
Page 14 - Saving the Settings
14 You must now save the settings file to a memory card. Have a memory card on hand to save data. 1 Select the [TCP/IP] tab. 2 Click the [Save settings] button. a The Save dialog box will appear. 3 Save without changing the file name. ¡ If you save the file with a different file name, the camera will no...
Page 15 - Setting Up the WFT-E1A
15 2 2 Setting Up the WFT-E1A This chapter explains the WFT-E1A’s nomenclature and preparatory steps for image transfers.
Page 16 - Nomenclature
16 For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). Nomenclature USB port (p.22) IEEE 1394 port (p.22) Battery compartment cover (p.18) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.18) Antenna socket (p.21) Power lamp (p.22) LINK lamp (p.26) LCD panel (p.17) Power s...
Page 18 - Installing and Removing the Battery; Installing the Battery
18 The WFT-E1A can be powered by Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. The battery pack and Battery Charger CB-5L or CG-580 do not come with the WFT-E1A. Purchase them separately if necessary. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ¡ Push down the release lever and slide the cover to the l...
Page 19 - Removing the Battery
19 2 Setting Up the WFT -E1A Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life ¡ The battery life is based on Canon’s testing standards. The actual battery life may be shorter than the figures above depending on the operating conditions. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ¡ Push down the release le...
Page 20 - Using a Household Power Outlet
20 With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), the WFT-E1A can be powered by a household power outlet. 1 Connect the DC coupler. ¡ Connect the DC coupler’s plug to the AC adapter’s socket. 2 Connect the power cord. ¡ Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. ¡ Insert the plug into a power outlet. ¡ W...
Page 21 - Attaching the Antenna; Attaching the Normal Antenna
21 2 Setting Up the WFT -E1A 1 Attach the antenna. ¡ Turn the antenna’s base to screw it in. 2 Adjust the antenna’s direction. ¡ To maximize the signal strength for transferring images, set the antenna so that it is perpendicular to the ground. This is a high-performance antenna useful if the nor ma...
Page 22 - Attaching to the Camera; Power Management
22 The WFT-E1A has an IEEE 1394 por t and USB por t for connecting to the camera.Use an interface cable that suits your camera or use the interface cable that came with the camera. If you have an EOS-1D-series camera, use the IEEE 1394 por t. Images cannot be transferred via the USB por t. 1 Turn of...
Page 23 - Setting the LAN; Loading the Settings File to the Camera
23 2 Setting Up the WFT -E1A With the settings file you created in Chapter 2, you will enable the camera to be connected to the LAN.Although the sample menu screens shown are from the EOS-1Ds Mark II, other EOS digital cameras also use the same menu terminology.For the menu operation procedure, refer...
Page 25 - Selecting the LAN Type
25 2 Setting Up the WFT -E1A Set the image transfer for the wireless LAN or wired LAN. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. ¡ [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] will not be displayed if the WFT-E1A and camera are not connected and turned on. 2 Select [LAN type]. ¡ English will be displayed for a...
Page 26 - Checking the Connection Status; Checking the Connection Status of the Wireless LAN
26 You can check the status of the connection between the WFT-E1A and camera with the WFT-E1A’s LCD panel and lamp. Check the connection right near the wireless LAN access point (or wireless LAN adapter). Successful connection display ¡ The LCD panel, < 3 > lamp, and < 4 > lamp will ligh...
Page 27 - Identifying an Error No. Displayed on the Display Panel
27 2 Setting Up the WFT -E1A Checking the Connection Status If an error occurs, follow the procedure below to identify the error (p.48) and take suitable steps to resolve the error. To resolve an error, you must be knowledgeable about the wireless LAN, wired LAN, and FTP ser ver. 1 Select [Image tra...
Page 28 - Setting the Power Save Mode
28 Checking the Connection Status The WFT-E1A enters the power save mode if do not use the WFT-E1A for a set period of time. When you start shooting again, the power save mode will be canceled automatically and images will be transferred.During the power save mode, only the < D > and < P &g...
Page 29 - Transferring Images
29 3 3 Transferring Images Besides transferring images automatically as you shoot, you can also send images in a batch after shooting.Also, when you shoot in the RAW+JPEG mode, you can send only the JPEG image or RAW image or both images.This chapter assumes that the WFT-E1A is already connected to ...
Page 30 - Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot
30 You can transfer the image automatically to an FTP ser ver right after it is taken. You can continue shooting even while an image is being transferred.Be sure to inser t the memory card in the camera when shooting. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Automatic transfer]. ¡ Select ...
Page 31 - Checking the Image Transfer History
31 3 T ransf erring Images Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot During continuous shooting, you can check how many images are remaining to be transferred. Select [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] on the menu and the number remaining will be displayed.If you select [ Cancel ], the transferring an...
Page 32 - Image Batch Transfer After Shooting; Selecting Images to be Transferred
32 After you finish shooting, you can select the best images and transfer them in a batch. Or you can send images which have not been transferred or which failed transfer.You can continue shooting even while an image is being transferred. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Image sel....
Page 33 - Checking the Image Transfer History for a Folder or Memory Card
33 3 T ransf erring Images Image Batch Transfer After Shooting 4 Transfer the images. ¡ Select [ Transfer ]. ¡ During the image transfer, the < 4 > lamp will blink. With the left screen displayed in step 2, you can check the number of images to be transferred as well as the image transfer hist...
Page 34 - Transferring Images in a Batch
34 Image Batch Transfer After Shooting 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [Image sel./transfer]. ¡ Select [ All ]. 3 Select the desired option. ¡ You can select the images in a folder or memory card which have not been transferred or which failed the transfer. ¡ If your camera cannot...
Page 35 - Menu Operation During Image Transfer
35 3 T ransf erring Images Image Batch Transfer After Shooting 4 Transfer the images. ¡ Select [ Transfer ]. ¡ During the image transfer, the < 4 > lamp will blink. You can use the menu even during image transfers. However, the following menu operations cannot be done during image transfers si...
Page 36 - Transferring RAW+JPEG Images
36 For RAW+JPEG images, you can select which image format to transfer. This option is convenient when you want to first send only the JPEG images that have a smaller file size. 1 Select [Image transfer (LAN) settings]. 2 Select [RAW+JPEG transfer]. 3 Select the desired option. Transferring RAW+JPEG Im...
Page 38 - DHCP Server
38 [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ TCP/IP ] / [ DHCP server ]: Select Use or No use. [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ TCP/IP ] / [ IP address ]: Enter number ¡ Enter the number in the same way as for the [ Date/Time ]. [ Image ...
Page 39 - Setting the DNS Server; DNS Server
39 4 Changing the LAN Settings with the Camer a [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ DNS server ] / [ DNS server ]: Select Use or No use. [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ DNS server ] / [ Address ]: Enter the number. ¡ Enter the num...
Page 40 - Setting the FTP Server; Target Server
40 [Server name] [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ FTP server ] / [ Target server ] / [ Server name ]: Enter server name or address. [Port No.] [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ FTP server ] / [ Target server ] / [ Port No. ]: Ent...
Page 41 - Login name
41 4 Changing the LAN Settings with the Camer a Setting the FTP Server Switching between the entry field and keyboard: Press the < h > button to switch between the entry field and keyboard. Moving the cursor in the entry field: Turn the < c > dial. Deleting a character in the entry field: Pr...
Page 42 - Passive Mode
42 Setting the FTP Server [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ FTP server ] / [ Passive mode ]: Select Use or No use. [Proxy] [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ FTP server ] / [ Proxy ] / [ Proxy ]: Select Use or No use. [Address] [ I...
Page 43 - Setting Wireless LAN; SSID
43 4 Changing the LAN Settings with the Camer a [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ Wireless LAN ] / [ SSID ]: Enter the SSID. You can set the connection method, authentication method, encr yption, etc.[ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] ...
Page 44 - Protecting and Saving the Settings; Protect Settings
44 [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ LAN setting ] / [ Set up ] / [ Protect settings ]: Select On or Off. ¡ Select [ On ] to prevent the LAN settings from being modified inadvertantly. ¡ Select [ Off ] if you want to change the LAN settings with the camera. [ Image transfer (LAN) settings ] / [ L...
Page 45 - Reference
Page 46 - Troubleshooting Guide; Software; Power Source
46 If you think there is a problem with the WFT-E1A, first read the probable causes below. Also read the troubleshooting section in your camera’s instruction manual. ¡ Your personal computer does not meet the software’s operating requirements. a Use a personal computer that meets the software’s opera...
Page 47 - Menu Functions; LAN Functions
47 5 Ref erence Troubleshooting Guide ¡ The WFT-E1A is not connected to the camera and both are not turned on. a The LAN menu options will appear only if the WFT-E1A is connected to the camera and both are turned on (p.23). ¡ You selected an interface language not compatible with LAN menus. a Englis...
Page 48 - Error Number Description
48 If there is a problem with the LAN connection, one of the error numbers below will be displayed on the WFT-E1A’s display panel. You can also check the error number with the camera’s menu screen (p.27). Error Number Description Error Number Description 01 Problem with camera cable connection 21 No...
Page 49 - Specifications
49 5 Ref erence • Type Type: Image transfer accessory compatible with IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g wireless LAN and Ethernet • Wireless LAN Standards Compliance: ARIB STD-T66 (data transmission system) IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g (wireless LAN standard protocol) Transmission Method: DS-SS modulation (IEE...
Page 50 - Index
50 A AC Adapter ............................................20 Ad hoc ......................................... 2 , 12 , 13 Address ..................................... 11 , 39 , 42 Advanced settings .................................43 Antenna ........................................... 16 , 21 ANY...
