Introduction Communication Software for the Camera EOS Utility Contents Ver. 3.0 1D X 1D C 5D Mk III 6D Camera Settings Instruction Manual Content of this Instruction Manual EU stands for EOS Utility. Camera model is displayed as an icon. Remote Shooting Y P O Text inside < > indicates a camera switch name or C Example:EOS-1D X 1D X As for 6D icon, it indicates all models EOS 6D (WG)/EOS 6D (W)/EOS 6D (N) respectively.
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Introduction Introduction EOS Utility (hereinafter EU) is software for communication with your EOS DIGITAL camera. By connecting the camera and computer with the cable provided with the camera, you can download to your computer images saved in the camera’s memory card as well as set various camera settings or shoot remotely from EU on your computer. System Requirements Main Features of EU From EU, you can control the camera remotely and perform the following main features.
Contents Introduction ................................................................ 2 Main Features of EU..................................................... 2 System Requirements .................................................. 2 Supported Camera ....................................................... 2 1 Downloading Images to your Computer ................. 5 Connecting the Camera and Computer ........................ 6 Starting up EU ..............................................................
Flash Shooting........................................................... 59 Registering Background Music to a Camera Memory Card ........................................................................... 62 Setting Web Services ................................................ 65 4 Preferences .......................................................... 67 Preferences ............................................................... 68 Basic Settings ........................................................
1 Downloading Images to your Computer Introduction Basic operation such as preparing for downloading images to your computer (connecting your camera and computer), starting up EU, downloading images from your camera to your computer and quitting EU are explained here. Connecting the Camera and Computer..................... 6 Starting up EU ........................................................... 7 LAN Connection with EU ..............................................
Connecting the Camera and Computer To download to your computer images shot with your camera, you will need to connect your camera and computer using the interface cable provided with the camera. Introduction Contents the large plug of the cable into the USB port 1 Connect of your computer. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings For the location and direction of the USB port, refer to the user’s manual for the computer. 2 Connect the small plug of the cable into the terminal on your camera.
Starting up EU Introduction When the camera’s power switch is set to , EU will start up, and the camera and computer will be able to communicate. 1D C 5D Mk III , you can operate the camera With 1D X and download images saved on the memory card inserted in the camera to your computer. Refer to your camera’s Instruction Manual for details. Set the camera’s power switch to < ON >. 1 2 Click the [EOS Utility] icon on the Dock.
Before starting the procedure to establish a LAN connection, make sure to perform the following confirmation. LAN Connection with EU The Wi-Fi/LAN connection pairing function of EU is used for LAN connection. up EU before connecting the camera and the 1 Start computer. Establish a connection following the procedures on Wireless File Transmitter Instruction Manual, and Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual or Wired LAN Instruction Manual supplied with the camera.
Batch Downloading Images to Your Computer You can batch download to your computer all the images saved on the memory card inserted in the camera that you have not already downloaded. The downloaded images are sorted by date into folders and are then displayed in the main window of Digital Photo Professional version 4.x (RAW image processing, viewing and editing software) (hereinafter DPP), which is linked to start up automatically, where you can check them immediately.
5 Introduction Check the downloaded images. Downloading Selected Images to Your Computer DPP Main window From the images saved in your camera’s memory card, you can select the ones you want and download them to your computer. 1 Click [Select and download]. Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings Check the downloaded images in DPP. For details on using DPP, refer to the “Digital Photo Professional Version 4.x Instruction Manual” (PDF electronic manual).
2 View the images and checkmark images to download. Viewer window 3 Click the [Download] button. Introduction Contents The download image dialog box appears. the save destination and then click the [OK] 4 Specify button.
Downloading and Erasing GPS Log Files from a Camera The images downloaded to your computer are displayed in the [Quick Preview] window. Introduction 6D(WG) EOS DIGITAL cameras with built-in GPS have a function for saving GPS log files. Using EU, you can download to your computer GPS log files saved in the camera’s internal memory or on the camera’s memory card. You can also delete GPS log files saved in the camera’s memory card.
Introduction Operating the Camera to Download Images to Your Computer 1D X 1D C Downloading Images with a Card Reader 5D Mk III If your camera has a direct image transfer function, you can download to your computer the images saved on the memory card inserted in the camera by operating the camera. Refer to your camera’s Instruction Manual for details on its direct image transfer function. Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.6).
Quitting EU Introduction 1 Click the [Quit] button. Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings The window closes and EU quits. Turn the camera’s power switch to < OFF >. 2 3 Disconnect the cable from the camera and computer. Do not pull on the cable; hold the plug and pull out.
2 Setting the Camera from Your Computer Introduction This section explains how to set the camera’s functions with EU. Settings with the Camera Settings Window ............... 16 Items Settable with the Camera Settings Window...... 17 Applying Picture Style Files to the Camera ................ 18 Registering Lens Aberration Correction Data for the Lens in the Camera .............................................. 19 Saving White Balance to your Computer ....................
Settings with the Camera Settings Window Settings specified with the camera settings window are explained here. Most functions set with the camera settings window requires to be set before shooting. 3 Click the required setting and specify each one. Introduction Contents your camera and computer, and then start 1 Connect up EU . 2 Click [Camera settings]. (p.7) 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings The camera settings window appears.
Owner’s name Items Settable with the Camera Settings Window Setting Firmware update Date/Time/Zone Setting Registering lens aberration correction data Register Picture Style Owner’s name/Author/Copyright holder Personal white balance settings WFT Captions Register Background Music Web Service Settings *1 Cannot be set with *2 Cannot be set with 5D Mk III . 6D 1D X 5D Mk III 1D C 6D *1 – – *2 *2 You can enter and set up to 31 characters as the camera owner’s name.
Applying Picture Style Files to the Camera You can register up to three Picture Style files downloaded from the Canon Web site or created with Picture Style Editor (Picture Style file creating software) (hereinafter PSE) and saved to your computer, as user-defined settings in your camera. 1 2 Select a tab from one of [User Def. 1] to [User Def. 3]. Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Click [Register Picture Style File]. 3 Click the [ The [Register Picture Style File] dialog box appears.
4 Introduction Select a Picture Style file and then click the [Open] button. Registering Lens Aberration Correction Data for the Lens in the Camera You can register lens aberration correction data for the lens to the camera, or delete registered data from the camera. For 1D C (firmware version 1.3.0 or later), lens aberration correction data for EF Cinema lenses (CN-E lenses) can be registered to the camera. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images 1 Click [Register lens aberration correction data].
2 Introduction Select the lens category for which you want to register correction data. Register lens aberration correction data window Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings A list appears showing only the selected lens category. the lens for which you want to register 3 Select correction data and click the [OK] button. C Y P O Remote Shooting Preferences Reference Index To use this function, the EOS Lens Registration Tool must be installed.
2 Saving White Balance to your Computer 1D X Select the white balance to be saved to your computer and click the [Save] button. 1D C Contents You can save the adjustment results for an image’s white balance to your computer as a white balance file (extension “.WBD”). White balance files saved to your computer can be registered in the camera as personal white balances (p.22). Register the white balance adjusted in the [Remote Live View window] to the camera beforehand.
Registering Personal White Balance in the Camera 1D X 3 The white balance file is loaded. The white balance files that you can register to the camera are files with the “.WBD” extension. 1D C White balance files created by adjusting the white balance of an image and saving the results can be registered in the camera as personal white balances. 1 Click [Personal white balance settings]. Open the folder containing the saved white balance file, select the file and then click the [Open] button.
Function Settings with Shooting Menu of the Capture Window Function settings specified with the shooting menu of the capture window are explained here. Most functions set with the capture window are those tend to be changed during shooting. 3 Click the [ ] button. Introduction Contents your camera and computer, and then start 1 Connect up EU . 2 Click [Remote shooting]. (p.6) 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings The capture window appears.
Introduction 4 Click the required setting and specify each one. Items Settable with the Capture Window Example of menu display ( 5D Mk III ) Setting Picture Style JPEG Quality WB (white balance) SHIFT HDR Mode 1D X 1D C – 5D Mk III 6D – Picture Style You can set a Picture Style and apply it to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera (p.25). JPEG Quality Available settings are displayed for the camera that is connected.
Setting Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera You can set and apply Picture Styles to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. You can change the values for [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] of each Picture Style and register up to three of your own Picture Styles in the camera as userdefined settings.
Changing Picture Style Settings and Applying to the Camera 3 You can set your own Picture Style [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] and apply them to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click the [Return] button. Introduction Contents The settings are applied to the camera, and the display returns to the [Shooting menu]. Click [Detail set.]. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings The [Detail set.] dialog box appears.
Introduction Setting JPEG Quality and Applying to the Camera 1D X Adjusting White Balance and Applying to the Camera You can adjust white balance, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1D C You can set the JPEG image quality and apply it to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click [WB SHIFT]. 1 Click [JPEG Quality]. Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings The [JPEG Quality] window appears. 2 Click the setting value.
3 Remote Shooting by Controlling the Camera from Your Computer Introduction From EU, you can control the camera remotely, and by viewing the subject in the EU window, you can set the camera and shoot. You can also shoot by directly operating your camera even during remote shooting, or preset a time allowing the camera to shoot automatically with timer shooting. Remote Live View Shooting ..................................... 29 HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting.....................
Remote Live View Shooting You can control your camera remotely from EU and shoot still images from your computer screen. Also, the shot images are saved directly on your computer and you can recheck them using the linked software Digital Photo Professional version 4.x (hereinafter DPP). This function is effective for shooting large numbers of shots with fixedframing such as for studio shooting. 1 2 Click [Remote Shooting].
3 *1 If you checkmark [Change settings using mouse wheel on capture screen] (p.69) on the [Remote Shooting] tab sheet on the [Preferences], you can also select settings with the scroll-wheel on your mouse. You cannot use the scroll-wheel in the mirror lockup menu or under [Image saving location]. Set the camera. *2 You can click the Exposure level/AEB level item while holding down the key and perform AEB setting using the key + scroll-wheel.
4 Click the [ ] button. 5 Introduction Set the Live View function. Click [Live View/Movie func. set.]. Contents Click 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings Y P O The [Live View/Movie func. set.] window appears. For details on specifying settings, see the next page. C Remote Shooting Preferences Reference Index The [Set-up menu] appears.
Introduction Live View/Movie func. set. window 1D X 1D C Select [Stills] for [LV func. setting] and a setting for [Exposure simulation], and click the [OK] button. Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings Select 5D Mk III Click 6D Select [Enable] for [LV func. setting] and the setting for [Exposure simulation], then click the [OK] button.
6 Click the [Live View shoot.] button. 7 Click the [ ] button to shoot. Introduction Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images The [Remote Live View window] appears. The shot image is transferred to your computer and displayed in the [Quick Preview] window. Then, DPP starts up automatically. You can quickly review the shot image in the [Quick Preview] window displayed before DPP starts up. You can also resize the [Quick Preview] window.
Introduction You cannot operate the camera when the [Remote Live View window] is displayed. Pressing the Live View shooting button will also display the Live View image on the camera’s LCD monitor, allowing you to view the image while operating the camera. You can shoot by operating the capture window, even if the [Remote Live View window] is not displayed. To perform exposure simulation (p.41) with [Remote Live View window] or enable display of histograms (p.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting 5D Mk III 6D You can shoot photos with a wide dynamic range where clipping in highlights and shadows has been reduced, and photos that appear like paintings. This is suited for scenes such as still-life and landscape. In HDR shooting, one shot is taken using three images shot with different exposures (negative exposure, standard exposure, positive exposure), and they are combined into a single image automatically. Shot HDR images are recorded in JPEG quality.
2 Introduction Take a shot. Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings The HDR mode cannot be set if you use any of the following functions: AEB, white balance bracketing, Multi Shot Noise Reduction, multiple exposures, flash exposure, bulb exposure, or movie shooting. HDR shooting of a moving subject is not recommended because the movement of the subject will appear as afterimages in the merged image. HDR shooting is recommended for still subjects.
Remote Live View Window Functions These pages explain the functions available in the [Remote Live View window], including checking the camera settings and focusing while viewing your subject on the computer screen. See also the list of [Remote Live View window] functions at the end of this manual (p.81, p.82). 3 Click the [ ] or [ ] button. Contents The section you selected in step 2 is displayed enlarged in the [Zoom View] window.
4 Introduction Adjust the focus. Focusing Using AF In Quick, Live, Face Detection Live, and other AF modes, images can be focused automatically in the same way as on the camera itself. Contents Focusing Using Quick Mode 1 Select [Quick mode] from the list box.
3 Introduction Click the AF point in the position where you want to focus. Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Click Camera Settings If [Automatic selection] is selected in step 2, all the AF points are automatically selected. If [Manual selection] is selected in step 2, only the selectable AF points are displayed. 4 Click the [ON] button. C Y P O Remote Shooting Preferences Reference Index AF is executed.
Focusing Using Live Mode 1 3 Select [Live mode] or [FlexiZone – Single] from the list box. Click the [ON] button. Introduction Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images AF is executed. When focus is achieved, the camera makes a beeping sound and the AF point turns green. If focus is not achieved, the AF point turns red. The AF point appears. You can switch between showing and hiding the AF point by clicking the [ ] button.
Introduction Focusing Using Face Detection Live Mode 1 Select [Face Detection Live mode] from the list box. Checking the Depth of Field and Exposure You can check the depth of field and exposure in the [Remote Live View window]. Click the [ON] button. When a face is detected, an AF point appears. When there is a face other than the face detected in the scene, a new AF point appears if you move the cursor to the position of the other face. The AF point is selected by clicking that position.
Introduction White Balance with the Remote Live View Window You can change the white balance of an image in the [Remote Live View window] and register the changed white balance in the camera. Contents 1 Select the white balance to apply to the image. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings C The selected white balance is applied to the image displayed in real time and you can check it in the [Remote Live View window]. 2 Checkmark [Apply to shot images].
Introduction Displaying an Electronic Level You can display an electronic level in the [Remote Live View window] to check the tilt of the camera. 1 Click the [ Contents ] button in the [Remote Live View window]. An electronic level is displayed in the [Remote Live View window]. 2 Check the tilt of the camera. Displayed contents may differ depending on the connected camera.
Introduction 1D X Changing the Aspect Ratio As with the camera’s Live View function, it is possible to shoot with a feeling similar to film-type medium-format/large-format cameras such as 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 4.5 cm and 4 x 5 inches. Depending on the connected camera, there are the following differences. 1D C 1 Click the [ 6D ] button and select the aspect ratio. In the [Remote Live View window], the vertical lines of the aspect ratio you selected are displayed.
Introduction 5D Mk III 1 Click the [ Audio Recording Setting ] button. The [Specify Aspect Ratio/Cropping Info] dialog box appears. 2 Set [Add aspect ratio information] or [Add cropping information]. You can set the audio recording level when shooting movies in Remote Live View shooting. This function can be set only when the camera is in P, Tv, Av, M, or B shooting mode. Also refer to the pages related to “Setting the Sound Recording” in your camera’s Instruction Manual.
2 Wind Filter Function Specify settings. Sound recording list box Wind filter function When you want to reduce the sound of the wind recorded while shooting outdoors, checkmark the Wind filter function box to enable the Wind filter function. It will function only when using a built-in microphone. However, when enabled, low bass sounds are also partially reduced, and it is recommended that you remove the check mark from this box in locations with no wind, to disable the Wind filter function.
Overlaid Display Function An image saved in your computer can be overlaid on top of the image displayed in the [Remote Live View window]. As this function allows you to accurately align angles, it is useful when shooting several images at the same angle, such as when shooting product photos. Images loaded from your computer are only displayed, and are not included in the shot. 2 Select the image you want to display as an overlay and click the [Open] button.
Enlarging/Reducing an Overlay Image An image displayed as an overlay (the overlay image) can be enlarged/ reduced from 25 to 200%. Use the Enlarge/Reduce slider to set the enlargement or reduction. Drag the Enlarge/Reduce slider left or right. Introduction Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings An overlaid image (the overlay image) can be displayed enlarged/reduced, rotated, or with its composite ratio adjusted (p.49). the camera and subject to compose your 3 Move picture.
Rotating an Overlay Image An image displayed as an overlay (the overlay image) can be rotated from -180° to +180°. Use the Rotate slider to set the rotation. Drag the Rotate slider left or right to set. Setting the Composite Ratio of an Overlay Image The composite ratio (transparency) of an image displayed as an overlay (the overlay image) can be set from 0 to 100%. Use the Composite Ratio slider to set the composite ratio. Drag the Composite Ratio slider left or right to set.
Moving an Overlay Image Displaying a Different Overlay Image An image displayed as an overlay (the overlay image) in the [Remote Live View window] can be moved to a new position. You can also use the cursor of your mouse to enlarge/reduce or rotate the image. An image displayed as an overlay (the overlay image) can be changed to another image. 1 Click the [Open] button in [Overlay]. 1 Click the [Move overlay image] button.
Introduction Hiding an Overlay Image Displaying Grid Lines Hide an image displayed as an overlay (the overlay image). 1 Remove the check mark from [Show overlay image]. The overlay image is hidden. You can display grid lines in the [Remote Live View window] in the same way as the camera’s Live View function, to check the camera’s horizontal/vertical alignment. the [Compose] tab sheet and checkmark 1 Select [Show grid] in [Grid].
Shooting by Operating the Camera 2 Select a display method for the grid lines from the [Grid] list box. Even when remote shooting is set, you can still operate the camera and shoot – as when shooting with only the camera. Also, since the shot images are saved to your computer’s hard disk, you can shoot large quantities without having to worry about the capacity of the memory card. 1 Display the capture window . 2 Press the camera’s shutter button and take a shot. Introduction Contents (p.
Shooting Movies Introduction You can control your camera from EU and shoot movies from your computer screen. Note that you cannot shoot movies without a memory card in your camera. 1D X 1D C 1 Prepare for Live View shooting. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 for “Remote Live View Shooting” (p.29). 2 Click [Live View/Movie func. set.]. The [Live View/Movie func. set.] window appears. C [Movies] for [LV func. setting], and select the 3 Select movie recording size from the list box.
5 Click [Live View shoot.]. After you click the [Download] button, the file names of the movie files appear in a list. Introduction Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images The [Remote Live View window] appears. 1D C , specify audio recording settings as On 1D X needed. For specifying audio recording settings, see “Audio Recording Setting” (p.45). Camera Settings Adjust the focus (p.37, p.38). 6 7 Click the [ ] button and begin shooting.
5D Mk III When setting the movie recording size, click [Live View/Movie func. set.], and display the [Live View/Movie func. set.] window before setting. 6D 1 Prepare for Live View shooting. Follow the procedure of step 1 to step 2 for “Remote Live View Shooting” (p.29). 6D , set your camera’s Live View shooting/ On 5D Mk III Movie shooting switch to < >. 2 Click the [ Introduction Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ] button. Camera Settings The [Remote Live View window] appears.
The following movie compression formats can be selected on 5D Mk III 6D . • ALL-I (I-only): Compresses one frame at a time for recording. Although the file size will be larger than with IPB, the movie will be more suited for editing. Compresses multiple frames at a time efficiently • IPB: for recording. Since the file size will be smaller than with ALL-I, you can shoot longer. 6D Video Snapshot shooting on is not available with EU. 3 Adjust the focus 4 Click the [ (p.37, p.38).
Timer-controlled Shooting Introduction Two types of timer shooting are available where the camera automatically takes shots at a specified time or a specified number. Interval Timer Shooting You can automatically take shots by setting the interval between shots and the number of shots to be taken. Timer Shooting You can automatically take a shot when the specified time elapses. (p.30) Display the capture window (p.30). 1 2 Click the [ ] button. 3 Enter a delay time and click the [Start] button.
3 Bulb Exposures 1 Display the capture window . 2 Click the shooting mode icon and select [BULB]. Set the desired aperture. (p.30) Introduction Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings Y 4 P O C5 Click the [ ] button. Remote Shooting Preferences The [Timer shooting settings] dialog box appears. Enter the exposure time and click the [Start] button. Specify the following settings for cameras other than 1D X 1D C . • For cameras with < B > (bulb) on the Mode dial, set to < B >.
Flash Shooting From EU, you can set the camera’s flash functions, as well as EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) compatible with flash function setting, in order to perform flash shooting. For more details on setting items, also refer to the Instruction Manuals provided with your EX-series Speedlite and with your camera. 4 1 Prepare your camera and flash. your camera and computer, and then start 2 Connect up EU . 3 Click [Remote shooting]. Click the [ ] button.
5 Introduction Click [Flash function settings]. Flash control menu Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings The [Flash function settings] window appears. 6 Specify settings. Y P O Flash function settings window The window displayed differs depending on the connected camera and flash. C Check that this box is checkmarked Remote Shooting Preferences Reference Click setting items, and select settings from the menu that appears* [Wireless func.
Introduction 7 Click the [ ] button to shoot. Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images If the [Flash control] menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor, EU’s [Flash function settings] window automatically closes. You can use modeling flash by clicking the [Modeling flash] button. You should only use modeling flash for a maximum of 10 times continuously. (For more information, refer to the Instruction Manual provided with the flash.
Registering Background Music to a Camera Memory Card 6D You can register WAV-format music files, saved to your computer, to the camera’s memory card as background music. Registered background music can be played together with a Video Snapshot Album or slideshow played on the camera. 1 Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Connect your camera and computer. Start up EU and click [Camera settings]. The [Camera settings] window appears.
Changing the Playback Order of Music Files Select a music file in [List of background music to register], and then click the [ ] or [ ] button. Editing Track Names of Music Files Select a music file in [List of background music to register], click the [Edit Track Name] button and enter a track name up to 25 characters (single-byte). Then, click the [OK] button. Introduction Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings The order of the music files changes.
Adding EOS Sample Music Click the [EOS Sample Music] button. 5 Click the [Close] button. Introduction Contents The [Register Background Music] window closes. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings The EOS Sample Music on your computer is added to [List of background music to register]. This operation cannot be performed if EOS Sample Music is not installed on your computer. 4 Click the [Register] button.
Setting Web Services 6D(WG) Introduction 6D(W) How to register Web services to the camera is explained here. You can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to show shot images in online photo albums and use a variety of services. CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is also a site that serves as a bridge for sending images wirelessly from your camera to other Web services such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and email.
3 Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. 5 Enter your login name and password for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, and then click the [Login] button. The [Edit Web Services] window appears. 4 Set Web services to use. C Follow on-screen instructions to set the Web services to use. When setting of the Web services is completed, click the [Finish] button at the bottom to close the [Edit Web Services] window. The [Web Service Settings] dialog box appears. Apply Web service settings to the camera.
4 Preferences Introduction You can change each of the EU functions on each window of the preferences window to make them easier to use. Preferences ............................................................. 68 Basic Settings............................................................. 68 Destination Folder ...................................................... 68 File Name ................................................................... 69 Remote Shooting............................................
Preferences Introduction 1 On the main window, click the [Preferences] button. the required settings and click the [OK] 2 Specify button. The [Preferences] dialog box appears. Destination Folder You can specify the save destination folder of images downloaded from your camera or of images shot remotely. The settings are applied to EU. Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Basic Settings You can specify the operation when EU starts up.
Introduction File Name Remote Shooting You can specify the file name of images downloaded from your camera or of images shot remotely. You can set operations performed during remote shooting. Contents 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings C When specifying an image’s file name, select a naming rule for the file from the list box. (If [Do not modify(Download Images)] is selected, images are saved with the file name set in the camera.
Introduction Linked Software Time Settings From the list box, you can select the linked software that starts up when images are downloaded from the camera or when images are shot remotely. Also, you can register third-party software as linked software by clicking the [Register] button. You can specify settings for clock time when connected to a camera.
Reference Introduction This reference section is intended to enhance your experience using EU. An index is provided at the end of the chapter for you to easily find information you are looking for. Troubleshooting....................................................... Folder Structure and File Names in the Memory Card ..... Uninstalling the Software......................................... Fixing the Plug to the Camera ................................. List of Viewer Window Functions......................
Troubleshooting Introduction If EU is not operating correctly, see the items below. EU and the camera are not communicating Installation could not be completed correctly You cannot install software unless you are logged into an account with Administrator privileges. Log in again into an account with Administrator privileges. For how to log in and how to specify Administrator settings, refer to the User’s Manual for the Macintosh computer or for Mac OS X.
Introduction Communication between EU and the camera disconnected Contents If you do not perform any operation while the camera and computer are connected, depending on the computer system, a confirmation message may appear on the screen asking whether you wish to continue communicating with the camera. If you do not perform an operation while this message appears, communication with your camera is discontinued and EU shuts down.
Folder Structure and File Names in the Memory Card Uninstalling the Software Images shot with the camera are saved in the memory card’s [DCIM] folder with the following folder structure and file names. Refer to the following when copying images to your computer using a card reader. Click the [ ] icon on the menu bar of the desktop and select [Quit]. Before starting the software uninstallation, quit all programs you are using.
Fixing the Plug to the Camera 1D X Cable protector attached. 1D C Fasten the plug to the camera with the cable protector to prevent it from detaching during remote shooting. 1D X 1 Introduction Contents 1D C 3 Remove the cable protector in the order (1), (2). Check the direction of the < in. > mark on the plug and push it 2 Attach the cable protector in the order (1), (2).
List of Viewer Window Functions (p.
List of Register Data Window Functions for Lens Aberration Correction (p.19) Introduction Contents Displays all the categories Lens category 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings C Y P O Remote Shooting Preferences Displays lenses selected in [Select a lens category] by category Reference Index Displays only the registered lenses No. of lenses registered in the camera/No.
List of Capture Window Functions Introduction Displayed items differ depending on the model and settings of the camera connected. For *1 to *10 explanations, see the next page. Contents Flash ready*2 AF mode Warning lamp*3 Rotates shot images*4 Shoot button*5 (p.
1 * When using the battery, the charge level is displayed. *2 Appears after flash charging is complete and the cursor is moved to the Shoot button. 3 * Turns red when shooting was unsuccessful or is impossible. Also blinks during countdown for self-timer shooting. *4 Each time you click the button, the shot image rotates 90 degrees. To make this function available, checkmark [Rotate image] in preferences ([Remote Shooting] window) (p.69).
List of Flash Function Settings Window Functions Zoom/focal length Flash metering (p.
List of Remote Live View Window (Live View Tab) Functions (p.29) Enlargement display frame Sets the color temperature Introduction Controllers 1 Selects the white balance (p.42) Click white balance AF mode (p.38 to p.41) Lens drive (p.38) AF point Checks the depth of field (p.
List of Remote Live View Window (Compose Tab) Functions Overlay image filename (p.47) Introduction Overlay image controllers Contents Opens an overlay image (p.47) Moves and displays the overlay image (p.50) Enlarge/Reduce slider (p.48) Rotate slider (p.49) Composite Ratio slider (p.49) Resets the overlay image (p.48 to p.50) C Y P O Grid display (p.51 to p.
List of Zoom View Window Functions Moves the display position (p.37) Sets the color temperature Introduction Controllers 1 Contents Selects the white balance (p.42) Click white balance AF mode (p.38 to p.41) Lens drive (p.38) Moves the display position Moves the display position C Y P O Checks the depth of field (p.
Index A Adjusting the Horizontal Alignment of the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting) ............................................................. Adjusting the Vertical Alignment of the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting) ............................................................. Adjusting the White Balance ............................................................... Applying Personal White Balance....................................................... Attaching the Cable Protector ...................
Introduction Shooting by Operating the Camera .................................................... 52 Shooting Menu (Capture Window)...................................................... 22 Shooting Movies ................................................................................. 53 Specifying Preferences ....................................................................... 68 Basic Settings...............................................................................
