What Can I Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions? (EOS 70D)

Last Updated : 26-May-2015
Issue Number : 8201846100

Solution

This camera’s wireless LAN functions let you perform a range of tasks wirelessly, from sending images to Web services and other cameras to controlling the camera remotely, simply by connecting to a Wi-Fi network or other device supporting this camera’s wireless LAN functions.

What You Can Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions

Transfer images between cameras

Transfer images between this camera and other Canon cameras with built-in wireless LAN functions.

Connect to a smartphone

View saved images or operate the camera from your smartphone. Install the dedicated application "Camera Connect" on your smartphone to use these functions.

Print images using a Wi-Fi printer

Connect the camera to a wireless LAN compatible printer supporting PictBridge (DPS over IP) to print images wirelessly.

Operate the camera remotely using EOS Utility

Connect the camera and a computer wirelessly and operate your camera remotely using the provided software EOS Utility.

Send images to a Web service

Upload your images to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo service for Canon users (free registration required), to share them with family and friends.

View images using a media player

Display images on the camera’s memory card on your TV set, by using a media player supporting DLNA* via a wireless LAN.

* Digital Living Network Alliance

IMPORTANT

・CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services are not supported in certain countries and areas.

・Settings for "Send images to a Web service" may not be performed from a computer in certain countries and areas.

Wi-Fi Function Flowchart

NOTE

Connection methods explained on this page:

・Camera access point mode:

A simple wireless LAN mode where a camera and smartphone, or a camera and printer can be directly connected via a wireless LAN.

・Infrastructure mode:

A wireless LAN mode that connects to each Wi-Fi device via a wireless LAN access point. In this mode, communication to a distant Wi-Fi device can be established as long as a wireless LAN access point is located nearby.

・Ad hoc mode:

A wireless LAN mode that connects directly to a computer with built-in wireless LAN functions. To connect using this method, the computer’s wireless LAN functions must be set to ad hoc mode.