The steps below are for a simple and quick way to get started with Wi-Fi tethering.
For more detailed instructions and alternative connection methods, see this in-depth help article from Sony and select the camera model you are using at the top of the page.
You will need the following to get started:
- A strong WiFi access point that both your camera and computer can connect to
- A supported Sony camera
- Capture One 15.3 or newer
Supported cameras:
Sony A9 II / A7R IV/A / A7C
1. Setup 'PC Remote Function'
- MENU →
(Network) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off] - MENU → (Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
2. Set your Wi-Fi access point.
- Select (Network) → [Wi-Fi Settings] → [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] to perform pairing of the camera with the Remote application.
If [Connect without Pairing] is available on the camera, set it to [Enable] to connect without pairing.
Wait a few seconds whilst 'Wi-Fi Standby' appears on the display – a list of access points will then populate. Connect to the access point that your workstation is also connected to.
3. After successfully entering your Wi-Fi password, you should see a checkmark next to the access point you wish to use.
4. Check in the PC Remote Function menu and ensure that your camera is connected to the desired Wi-Fi access point, whilst also checking that your PC Remote preferences are set correctly as below.
5. Once your camera is connected, see here
Sony A1
1. Setup 'PC Remote Function'
- MENU → (Network) → [Smartphone Connect] → [Smartphone Connection] → [Off]
- MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
2. Set your Wi-Fi access point.
- Select Network → Wi-Fi > Access Point Set to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
- On the camera, set 'Connect without Pairing' to enable to connect without pairing to Sony's Remote application
3. Once your camera is connected, see here
Sony A7 IV
1. Setup 'PC Remote Function'
- MENU → (Network) →［Transfer/Remote］→［PC Remote Function］→［PC Remote］→［On］
2. Set your Wi-Fi access point.
- Select (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] to perform pairing of the camera with the Remote application.
3. Once your camera is connected, see here
Sony A7S III / FX III
1. Setup 'PC Remote Function'
- MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off]
- MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
2. Set your Wi-Fi access point
- Select (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] to perform pairing of the camera with the Remote application.
3. Once your camera is connected, see here
Sony ZV-E10
1. Setup 'PC Remote Function'
- MENU → (Network) → [Smartphone Connect] → [Smartphone Connection] → [Off]
- MENU → (Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]Set your WiFI access point
2. Set your Wi-Fi access point.
Select (Network) → [Wi-Fi Settings] → [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
3. Once your camera is connected, see here
Once your Sony camera is connected:
1. Double-check that your computer and camera are both connected to the same access point and that they are running on the same frequency (2.4GHz or 5 GHz)
2. In Capture One Pro, go to the Camera tool and click the dropdown menu where it should say 'Select camera...' and then select your camera from the list.
If you are seeing 'No camera available' then it's still worth checking the dropdown menu, as this can prompt a refresh of available cameras.
3. You should now be able to capture images wirelessly - your images will be stored in the destination set in the 'Next Capture Location' tool
Keep in mind that it will certainly take longer to download and display incoming images when shooting wirelessly. If you need instant feedback, or are talking multiple frames in a short period of time, then you may find a wired connection will serve you better.
Comments
3 comments
Too slow to use. With A7IV, it takes around 10 sec to transfer one image.
Benjamin Kim What's your setup look like? I had a somewhat frustrating experience when I had a wall between myself and the router and was shooting in the highest quality RAW format. I had a better experience when connecting the camera directly to the iPad (not using the router) and shooting in RAW + JPEG – the JPEGs came in as quick as they would display on the back of the camera and I felt like I could shoot more confidently.
I've since switched to Hasselblad as my primary studio camera, but I briefly shot (~10 shoots) wireless tether using my Sony A1 using pretty much all compression types and sizes. If your camera has it, make sure to switch to 5GHz wifi. My A1 was transferring medium and small RAW images to Capture One in less than 3 seconds, and about 5-7 seconds for compressed RAW. My A7C on the other hand averages around 10 seconds even with 5GHz enabled.
Needless to say, I really like this feature, and hoping Capture One expands to include any camera that can connect to your computer via WiFi.
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