Canon 70D tip: Connect to a Mac via Wi-Fi
A post on how to connect a Canon EOS 70D to a Macbook Prorunning Mavericks via Wifi (no cable needed!)
WHY to do this?
- - To control the camera wirelessly. You can configure the camera, shoot remotely via the computer, even set-up the 70D for timelapse.
- - To download pictures wirelessly, without a need to remove the SD card.
What do you need before starting??
- A Macbook with Canon’s EOS utilities installed. It helps to have the last version, so check the canon website for updates. If the pop-up (see video) doesn’t appear, most probably this software is your issue. To fix, completely remove all EOS applications with an application like AppCleaner and reinstall directly from the Canon website.
The link today to download 70D software in US English is:
- A Canon EOS 70D (wifi version), should be model Canon 70D (W) as in the manual it seems there is a non Wifi version call ed Canon 70D (N). It should have a charged battery. Basic knowledge on how to enter the menu and navigate through the menus is needed.
- A Wifi network and the information needed to connect to it. Both devices will not connect directly to each other, but via a wifi network (i.e. your home router network name and password)
What are the steps?
- Boot up your Mac, ensure it is connected via Wifi to the network you want to use.
On the Canon 70D:
1) Turn on WIfi by:
- Turn on the Canon 70D
- Press the menu button
- Navigate via the left / right arrow keys on the multicontroller until you reach the settings (wrench symbol 3)
- Go down also via Multicontroller to “Wi-Fi”. Change to enable.
- Enter the option below "Wi-Fi" to “Wi-Fi function”
2) Set-up the Canon to connect to the network
- Within Wi-Fi function select the computer symbol, where it says “Remote Control (EOS Utility)
- In the next screen, connect to your router as you normally would. There are 3 options, via “Find network” (scans for available networks or lets you enter a network ID manually) or via “WPS” if your router supports this either via PBC or a PIN.
- Follow the next screens to enter the details of your router. They will be different depending on the connection option you chose.
- After it will ask if you should set a manual IP or have your router set it automatically for you. Use your router settings (most probably automatic).
- It will display “Start pairing devices”. Press OK
- When the Canon 70D has on it’s screen “Start pairing software on computer screen”, move onto Step 3 which is setting it upon the Mac
3) Set-up the Mac:
- On the Mac, if you are connected to the same Wifi network and have the EOS utilities installed, a pop-up will appear top right saying “EOS Pairing”. Click on it and a window will appear.
- You should see a line with Canon 70D on it. Press “connect”. It will tell you to validate on the camera.
4) Authorise on both devices:
- On the Canon 70D it will say “ found. Connect to the PC.”. Press OK to validate
- You can set a name for the connection on the Canon 70D if you want. There are 3 slots for having more wifi connections.
5) ENJOY!
Ensure you have this video in HD to see the text of the Mac desktop. Youtube allows you to configure this pressing the gear button on the bottom right of the video screen.
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