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FTP (Wireless) connection for Canon DSLR

Updated

I. Setting Up on Mobile

  1. Open Zno Instant and select the desired Event from the “Event(s)” list.
  2. Under “Connection” choose “FTP Connection” and proceed to the upload page.
  1. Note the:
  • IP Address
  • Port
  • Account
  • Password

 

Special Notes:

  1. Do not close the transfer page during FTP transmission.
  2. Avoid switching network environments during usage, as it may change the phone's IP address.
  3. A single phone can support connection to a maximum of 3 cameras with FTP capabilities.
  4. When setting up an Android phone hotspot or Wi-Fi, it's recommended to set a numerical password. (The hotspot/Wi-Fi name must be in pure English, otherwise some cameras may not recognize it.)
  5. After a successful FTP switch, the mobile device will display the "IP address", which needs to be configured on the camera side. (The IP address will only be displayed when Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot is enabled.)

II. Camera Operations (Demonstrated with Canon 5D4)

  1. Set the image quality on the camera, ensuring it includes JPEG format.
  1. Access the camera's "Communication Settings."
  1. Click on "FTP Transfer Settings."
  1. For "Automatic Transfer," choose to enable or disable it. If disabled, enabling it requires pressing the SET button.
  1. Choose the "Transfer Type/Size" based on the image quality set on the camera, selecting either "Larger JPG" or "JPEG Only" mode (JPEG format size affects FTP transfer rate).
  1. After settings, return to "Communication Settings" and select "Built-in Wireless Settings".
  1. Enable "Wi-Fi/NFC" and uncheck NFC; click Enable after setup.
  1. Click on "Wi-Fi function" and select "Transfer images to FTP server".
  1. Choose the settings to be changed by clicking “Review/change settings” then “Change set.” then “FTP server” and then change “Directory structure” to “Default”.
  1. Go back to “FTP Server” and access “Target server”. 
  1. Return to the settings page, click on the “Connection wizard”.
  1. In “Select a network” choose the Wi-Fi or hotspot name for connection. If the Wi-Fi or hotspot name is not found, change the Wi-Fi name to English.
  1. After successful connection, choose "Auto Setting" for IP address and "FTP" for FTP mode.
  1. Click on "Address Settings", input the IP address provided by the mobile device. Then click on "Port number Setting" and input the port number information prompted by the mobile device. After inputting, click OK.
  1. Choose "Disable" for Passive Mode.
  1. For proxy server, click "Disable."
  1. Choose "Login password" under “Login method”, and input the username and password provided by the app.
  1. Under “Target folder”, select "Root folder".
  1. Once the "Connected to FTP server" prompt appears, click OK to start shooting and uploading.
  1. After shooting, check the upload status indicators in the app. These should now appear green.
  • Friendly Reminder:

When a camera and phone have successfully connected before, they will be saved as a preset on the camera. Next time, you can directly select the server connection. If the phone's IP address changes, then it will need to be reconfigured.

 

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