Canon WFT-E8 Specifications

TYPE

Type

Image transfer accessory compatible with IEEE 802.11ac/n/a/g/b wireless LAN

Compatible cameras

EOS-1D X Mark II

COMMUNICATION

FTP Mode

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)


FTPS (File Transfer Protocol over SSL/TLS)

EOS Utility

EOS Utility-based control of cameras over a network

WFT Server

Browser-based remote capture and downloading of images / movies over a network

Smartphone

Smartphone connection via Canon Camera Connect App

Linked shooting

Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to a master camera

FTP TRANSFER

Compatible operating systems

*The operating system must enable the computer to be set up as an FTP server in advance.

Root Certificate Settings

Reading of the root certificate from a card


Checking of the root certificate information (issuer, issuing source and expiry date)


Deletion of the root certificate

Image transfer

(1) Automatic transfer


(2) Image sel./transfer


*Selection of desired images for transfer after shooting


*Supports transfer by selecting folders


*Supports batch transfer of all images on a card


(3) Transfer with SET


*Transfer of the currently displayed image using the SET button


(4)Transfer with caption


* In EOS Utility, users can create and save up to 15 different captions of 31 characters each


*A selected caption can be added to the last captured image before manual transfer


*Captions added to images can be checked by examining the Exif information, in the user comments.

Automatic retransfer of images

Yes

Image transfer for media-specific

The size and type of images to transfer automatically can be


specified when using media-specific recording or when recording


simultaneously in RAW and JPEG format.


(1) Size of JPEGs to transfer: [Larger JPEG] or [Smaller JPEG]


(2)Size of RAW images to transfer: [Larger RAW] or [Smaller


RAW]


(3) RAW+JPEG images to transfer: [JPEG only], [RAW only] or


[RAW+JPEG]

Checking image transfer status

During image transfer:


The <LAN> lamp blinks to indicate that image transfer is in


progress


Selecting the [Communication settings] menu item displays the following information on the camera LCD monitor: connection method, link speed, file number of the image being transferred, and number of images remaining to transfer


After shooting or image transfer:


Selecting [Sel.Image] in the [Image sel./transfer] menu displays an icon near the upper-left corner of the image that indicates the image status: not selected, pending transfer, transfer failed or transfer complete

EOS UTILITY

Pairing feature

The pairing feature of EOS Utility automatically detects and connects EOS-1D X Mark II on a network

Compatible software

EOS Utility


*All features available when connected via USB are also available, except firmware update

WFT SERVER

Remote capture

(1) Camera control - Detailed settings can be configured for Live View shooting, focusing and shooting functions


(2) Simple control - Only Live View shooting and focusing are supported


(3) Still photo shooting - yes


(4) Movie shooting - yes


(5) AF function setting - yes


(6) Live View image magnify display - yes

Image viewing

'(1) Display format


- Thumbnails


- Single image display + thumbnails


selected images can be downloaded to the computer one by one


(2) Automatic update of viewed images - yes


(3) RAW images playback - embeded JPEG images are displayed


(4) Movie playback - yes, MOV and MP4


(5) Image browing button - yes


(6) Folder selection list box - yes

Simultaneous access

One camera can be accessed by up to three computers at once

Port number

Can be changed

Supported languages

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean and Japanese

SMARTPHONE

Compatible devices

Smartphone or Tablet with Canon Camera Connect App installed


*NFC function is not supported

Compatible OS

iOS and Android (depends on Canon Camera Connect App specifications)

Remote Control

Full functionality depends on Canon Camera Connect App specifications

Simultaneous connectability

1 camera

Connection method

(1) Using the smartphone and the camera directly


(2) Using the Camera Connect App, connect to the access point to which EOS-1D X Mark II is connected via a wireless LAN

Applicable images

(1) JPEG


(2) RAW


(3) MP4 (MOV not supported)

Image viewing options

(1) All images


(2) Images from past days


(3) Select by rating


(4) File number range

LINKED SHOOTING

Slave cameras

Max. 10 - The following device combinations are compatible: WFT-E8, WFT-E7 ver2, WFT-E7, WFT-E6, WFT-E5, WFT-E4 II and WFT-E2 II with EOS cameras that support Linked Shooting

Transmission range

Approx. 100 m / 328 ft. from the master camera (when signal


strength is favorable).

WIRELESS TIME SYNC

WIRELESS Time sync

Master camera (WFT-E8 + EOS-1D X Mark II) time is set for the EOS-1D X Mark II units (up to 10 units) connected in the wireless LAN


Setting margin of error with master camera: Maximum approx. ±0.05sec.

WIRELESS LAN

Standards compliance

IEEE 802.11ac


IEEE 802.11n


IEEE 802.11a


IEEE 802.11g


IEEE 802.11b

Modulation

OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11ac, n, a, g)


DS-SS modulation (IEEE 802.11b)

Transmission range

Approx. 150 m / 492 ft.


With no obstructions between the transmitting and receiving antennas and no radio interference

Transmission frequency

Version Frequency Channel

(central frequency)

WFT-E8 A


2412 - 2462 MHz 1 - 11 ch


5180 - 5320 MHz 36 - 64 ch


5745 - 5825 MHz 149 - 165 ch


WFT-E8 B


2412 - 2472 MHz 1 - 13 ch


5180 - 5700 MHz 36 - 140 ch


WFT-E8 C


2412 - 2472 MHz 1 - 13 ch


5180 - 5320 MHz 36 - 64 ch


5745 - 5805 MHz 149 - 161 ch


WFT-E8 D


2412 - 2462 MHz 1 - 11 ch


5180 - 5825 MHz 36 - 165 ch


WFT-E8 E


2412 - 2472 MHz 1 - 13 ch


5180 - 5825 MHz 36 - 165 ch

Wi-Fi Protected Setup methods

(1) Push button method


(2) PIN code method

Connection method

Infrastructure, Ad hoc, Camera access point mode

Link speed (max.)

IEEE 802.11ac: 433 Mbps


IEEE 802.11n: 150 Mbps


IEEE 802.11a: 54 Mbps


IEEE 802.11g: 54 Mbps


IEEE 802.11b: 11 Mbps

Signal strength display

Indicated on a scale of one to four on the rear LCD panel of cameras, with an antenna icon

Link speed display

Indicated on a scale of one to 433 Mbps on the camera LCD monitor


(1 -433 Mbps) 1/2/5.5/6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54…433 Mbps

Connection restrictions for security

Supports SSID and MAC address filtering

Receiver

Wireless LAN access point or adapter compatible with IEEE802.11ac, IEEE802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

WIRED LAN

Standard

No (built-in the EOS-1D X Mark II)

LAN SETTINGS

Settings

20 types of settings can be set and registered regarding image transfer, and the wireless and wired network, as well as the FTP server and smartphone connections. 10 settings can be saved to a memeory card

Configuration methods

Using connection wizards or menu functions on the camera

Error messages

An error number and corresponding message is displayed on the


camera LCD monitor

BLUETOOTH

CONNECTED GPS DEVICES

Compatible GPS devices

Built-in the EOS-1DX Mark II

INTERFACE

Camera connection

System extension terminal

POWER SUPPLY

Power supply

Powered by the camera

Power switch

None

Power-saving features

If [Enable] is set for the [LAN power save] option, the device logs


off from the FTP server and the wireless LAN is set to a sleep state


after the FTP transfer is completed.

Possible shots

Wireless LAN


1030 at Normal Temperature (+23°C/73°F)


900 at Low Temperature (0°C/32°F)


*Using a fully charged LP-E19


*Under Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) conditions for testing shooting capacity, when using automatic image transfer with images that are approximately 5 MB


*Fewer images can be transferred if the wireless LAN transfer speed drops, and for consecutive image transfer over wireless LAN


* If the remaining battery level drops below 19%, captured images cannot be transferred or backed up to external media

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Body Materials

Magnesium alloy and engineering plastic

Color

Grey

Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm

Approx. 24.7 x 57 x 34.1

Weight (Body only)

Approx. 38g

Operating Environment

0 to +45 °C, 85% or less humidity

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Disclaimer

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated

Subject to change without notice

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated

Subject to change without notice