Operating the camera from a computer (Remote Shoot Function)

Uses a Wi-Fi or USB connection, etc. to control the camera from a computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer.

When the camera and a smartphone are connected, you cannot control the camera from a computer. Make sure that the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand.

For details on [Remote Shoot Function], refer to the following URL:

https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/imagingedge/l/instruction/4_1_connection/index.php

The following is the procedure for connecting the camera to your computer using a Wi-Fi connection via a Wi-Fi access point. If you will use another connection method, refer to “How to connect the camera and the computer using a method other than a Wi-Fi access point.”


  1. Select MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On] to connect the camera to the Wi-Fi access point.
    • Connect the computer to the same Wi-Fi access point.
  2. Select MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Remote Shooting] → [On].
  3. Select [Access Authen. Info] to display the information such as the username, password, and fingerprint.
    • You can check the information by selecting MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info].
  4. Launch Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote) on the computer, and then enter and confirm the access authentication information.
    You can now operate the camera using Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote).

Menu item details

Remote Shooting:
Sets whether or not to use the Remote Shooting function. ([On] / [Off])
Connect without Pairing:
Selects whether to connect the camera to a computer without pairing when connecting the camera to a computer via a wired LAN or Wi-Fi access point. ([Enable]/[Disable])
Pairing:
When connecting the camera to a computer via a wired LAN or Wi-Fi access point without using [Access Authen.], pair the camera with the computer.
Wi-Fi Direct Info.:
Displays information for connecting the computer and the camera via Wi-Fi Direct.
Sync. Release Set.:
When setting this camera as the main camera and using the sync release function, set the linkage method between the main camera and sub camera(s). ([Normal]/[Hold])


How to connect the camera and the computer using a method other than a Wi-Fi access point

When connecting with Wi-Fi Direct

Use the camera as an access point, and connect the computer to the camera directly via Wi-Fi.

Select MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display the Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera. Connect the computer and the camera using the Wi-Fi connection information displayed on the camera.

When connecting with a USB cable

Connect the USB Type-C terminal on the camera to the computer with a USB cable (commercially available).

Next, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)] on the screen displayed on the camera.

When connecting with a wired LAN

Set [Wired LAN Connect] to [On] and connect the camera to the computer or a switching hub using a commercially available LAN cable. The camera and the computer need to be paired in advance if [Connect without Pairing] is set to [Disable].

Connect the camera and the computer or switching hub using the LAN cable, and select [Pairing] under [Remote Shoot Function] on the camera, then use Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote) to pair the camera and the computer. Select [OK] on the pairing confirmation screen displayed on the camera to finish pairing.

  • Pairing information is deleted when you initialize the camera.


Hint

  • In [Remote Shoot Setting] under [Cnct./Remote Sht.], you can set the save destination and saved format of still images for remote shooting.
  • When [Access Authen.] is set to [Off] and you are connecting via a Wi-Fi access point, you need to pair the camera with the computer. Select MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Pairing] after Step 1, and then pair the camera and the computer using Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote) on the computer. Pairing information is deleted when you initialize the camera.

Note

  • When shooting continuously using [Remote Shoot Function], the update interval of the live view display on the computer may become longer.
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