camfil CamFi 3 Remote Camera Controller User Manual

: June 13, 2024
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Table of Contents

CamFi 3 Remote Camera Controller
Product Information:
Package Contents:
Appearance:
Indicators:
- Product Usage Instructions:
Getting Started:
Using Apps:
Working with Sony Cameras:
Working with Capture One and Lightroom:
Precautions and FAQ:
Mounting the CamFi 3 with Flash:

CamFi 3 Remote Camera Controller

Product Information:

The CamFi 3 Remote Camera Controller is a device designed to
remotely control your camera using a USB interface. It is
compatible with USB3.0 and supports the LP-E6 battery type. The
controller has a compact size of 1027224mm and operates on DC
5V/2A input. It features Wi-Fi connectivity with 802.11ac protocol
and operates at a frequency of 5.8GHz, providing a wireless range
of approximately 60m.

Package Contents:

CamFi 3
USB cable (Mini USB, micro-USB, Type-c, USB 3.0)
Mini ball head with a hot shoe mount adapter
Quick Start Guide

Appearance:

The CamFi 3 Remote Camera Controller has the following
components:

External power indicator
Switch
External power port (Type-C)
Indicator group
USB port
4G USB dongle port
SD card port
Wi-Fi antenna
Screw Hole
Battery lock
Reset hole
Battery compartment

Indicators:

The CamFi 3 Remote Camera Controller has the following
indicators:

Power Indicator: The white indicator stays on when the battery
is almost fully charged. It flashes red slowly during firmware
upgrades.

Product Usage Instructions:

Getting Started:

1. Connect the CamFi 3 to a USB interface of version USB3.0.

2. Install a 4G USB dongle (optional).

3. Download the CamFi app.

4. Connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot of the CamFi 3.

5. Start the CamFi app.

6. Perform firmware upgrades if necessary.

Using Apps:

1. Use the app to remotely capture photos.

2. Browse through the captured photos.

3. Adjust settings as needed.

Working with Sony Cameras:

1. Establish a connection between the CamFi 3 and the Sony
camera.

2. Use PC Remote mode or MTP mode for camera control.

Working with Capture One and Lightroom:

To work with Capture One and Lightroom, follow the instructions
provided for these software applications.

Precautions and FAQ:

Please refer to the user manual for precautions and frequently
asked questions regarding the CamFi 3 Remote Camera Controller.

Mounting the CamFi 3 with Flash:

To mount the CamFi 3 on the camera when using a flash, please
follow the instructions provided in the user manual.

2023.05.05
USER MANUAL
CamFi 3 Remote Camera Controller
CamFi Limited

Information

The product shall only be connected to a USB interface of version USB3.0 CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Extreme temperature: -20~40 degree centigrade.

Declaration Of Conformity Hereby, CamFi Limited Declares that this CamFi 3 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1995/5/EC.

FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IC warning statements: -English Warning Statement: “This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.” The digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B). -French Warning Statement: “Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.” Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Specification Size1027224mm Input: DC 5V/2A

Support Battery typeLP-E6

Wi-Fi802.11ac, 5.8GHz

Distance: about 60m

Contents
1 Chapter 1: CamFi 3 at Glance
1 CamFi Overview 2 Packaging List 2 Appearance 3 Indicators
4 Chapter 2: Getting started
4 Quick Installation 4 4G USB Dongle (Optional) 5 Get the CamFi app 5 Connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot of the CamFi 3 5 Start CamFi App 6 Firmware Upgrade
7 Chapter 3: Use apps
8 Remote capture 14 Browse photo 16 Settings
18 Chapter 4: Working with Sony Cameras
18 Connection 19 PC Remote mode 20 MTP mode
21 Chapter 5: Working with Capture One and Lightroom
26 Chapter 6: Precautions and FAQ
26 PRECAUTIONS 27 FAQ

Chapter 1: CamFi 3 at Glance CamFi Overview
CamFi 3 Wireless Camera Controller (hereinafter referred to as CamFi 3) has a builtin 5.8GHz Wi-Fi hotspot, and the transmission speed can reach 15MB/s. You can transfer the photos taken to your mobile phone or computer through a direct hotspot connection, or you can use a Wi-Fi bridge or insert a 4G network card to transfer the photos to the cloud. SD card can be inserted as a photo backup. In the past, when users of Sony cameras used software such as Capture One, the transferred photos were not stored in the SD card of the camera. After inserting the SD card into the CamFi 3, the captured photos can be stored in the SD card. The newly designed power supply system of CamFi 3 can be used directly by plugging in an external power supply, or it can be used with an LP-E6 battery. Supports uninterrupted battery replacement solution, just connect the external power supply to CamFi 3 before replacing the battery. Note: Some countries and regions do not support the use of the 5.8GHz frequency band, please use it reasonably after understanding local laws and regulations.
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Packaging List
1. CamFi 3 2. USB cable * 4 (Mini USB, micro-USB, Type-c, USB 3.0) 3. Mini ball head with a hot shoe mount adapter 4. Quick Start Guide
Appearance
1.External power indicator 2. Switch 3. External power port Type-C 4. Indicator group 5. USB port 6. 4G usb dongle port 7. SD card port 8. Wi-Fi antenna 9. Screw Hole 10. Battery lock 11. Reset hole 12. Battery compartment

Indicators
Power Indicator
The white indicator is stead on: Battery is almost fully charged Red flash slow<30 min. Red flash fast<5 min.
Wi-Fi Indicator
The white indicator is steady: Wi-Fi On. The white indicator flashes: In transmission . The white indicator is off: Wi-Fi Off.
USB 1 & 2 Indicator
The white indicator is steady: USB connected The white indicator is off: USB disconnected
4G USB Dongle Indicator
The white indicator is steady: 4G USB dongle is connected. The white indicator is off: No 4G USB dongle or another device.
Remote transmission indicator The white indicator is steady: Remote network connection is connected. The white indicator flashes: Data is transferring to the remote server. The red indicator flashes: Remote network transmission error The light is off: The remote transfer mode is not set.
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Chapter 2: Getting started Quick Installation
1. Please press the red button to install the LP-E6 battery. Note: Battery is not included in the package. Please order the LP-E6 battery via camfi.com or other stores yourself. Or you can use a power bank(5v/2A) to power this device with the Type-C USB cable.
2. Connect the device to your camera using the USB cable, then turn on the CamFi and your camera.
4G USB Dongle (Optional)
Insert the 4G USB dongle into the top USB port. After setting up the APP, you can directly upload the captured photos to the cloud server via the internet. (4G USB dongle needs to be prepared by the user). You can check the list of the supported 4G USB dongles via https://www.cam-fi.com/en/product/ camfi3.html
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Get the CamFi app
You will need to install the CamFi app on your smartphone or your PC. The CamFi app is available for iPhone®, Android TM , Mac and Windows®. For a full list of supported devices, visit: https://www.cam-fi.com/download.html 1. On your smartphone or your computer browser, visit: https://www.cam- fi.com/download.html 2. Follow the instructions to install the CamFi app on your smartphone or your computer.
Connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot of the CamFi 3
After you turn on CamFi 3, waiting the power indicator and Wi-Fi indicator turn on, then you can find and connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot of the CamFi 3 with the name prefixed with”camfi3-5G”on your smart phone or your computer.
camfi3-5G-xxxxxx
Start CamFi App
Launch the CamFi app on your smart phone or your computer.
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Firmware Upgrade
How to upgrade the firmware?
Please connecting the WiFi signal of CamFi 3, open the app, tap the Settings-> Upgrade Firmware.

CamFi

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Settings

Connection Mode Access Password Network Settings

100%
Done
AP mode

Confirm PhotoFirware upgrade

New firmware is available
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before upgrading.

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Upgrade

Camera Information

Print Settings

Firmware Update About

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Chapter 3: Use apps
The CamFi app supports iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac. We’ll only introduce the iOS app to illustrate the use of CamFi. The apps on the other platforms are similar, and any parts where significant differences exist will be called out. The user can slide the toolbar to show more buttons.

Camera status bar
Exposure mode shutter speed apertureISOEV

Settings

Open live view

Toolbar Browse photo mode

Capture

Auto view mode

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Remote capture
Tap the shutter button at the bottom to remote control the camera to capture.
Live view
Tap the “Live view” at the center of the screen or the “View On” button at the bottom to start the live view.
Open live view
Live view switch
Change the capture settings
To change the capture settings, please tap the top area of the screen where shows the exposure mode, shutter, aperture and ISO. It will pop up a setting window. User can drag the sliders to change the settings. Note: the exposure mode for Canon camera cannot be set.
Tap to set the exposure mode, shutter, aperture and ISO
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Time-lapse
There are two modes for time-lapse: the quick mode and the advanced mode.
Quick mode
It has two options, 3s and 10s. You can use it for quick self-portrait.
Advanced Mode
After switching to the advanced mode, you may change the following properties: · Start-up time · Shooting interval · Shooting numbers · Bulb mode · Bulb time After setting, tap the Start button to begin capture.
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Grid
Show and hide the grid.
Manual Focus
Please tap the Manual Focus button to change the focus manually. Manual Focus can only be used when the lens is set to AF mode and the live view is on.
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Auto Focus
Tap the viewfinder and the camera will try to focus automatically. Auto Focus can only be used when the lens is set to AF mode and the live view is on. 1. For Canon, you need to change the AF options to the live mode by using the camera’s menu button. Quick or Face Detect Live modes are not supported by the app. 2. For Nikon, it will not work if the AF area mode is Face priority or Subject tracking. Please change the mode to Wide area or Normal area.
Zoom in / Zoom out live view
When live view is ondouble taping or spreading gesture can zoom in live view. The “White Capture” button changes to “Record” and pressing the “Record” button will start and then stop the recording of a video. The camera should not explicitly be put into a separate movie mode if such a mode exists, whether through a dial or switch. Note: movies cannot be downloaded to the iOS device.
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Advanced bracketing
Advanced bracketing can be used to generate a series of photos with varying exposures. · Advanced bracketing is only enabled
when the camera is in Manual mode. · The Property field specifies the camera property to be varied. There are three options, Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Focus stacking
Increasing the depth of field by taking a series of photographs with different focus settings. Focus stacking can only be used when the lens is set to AF mode.
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Video
Tap the video button to change the camera to video record mode. The white capture button will change to red when it is in the video mode. Tap the button will start and then stop the recording of a video.

Video button
Auto view
Tap the Auto View button to start the Auto View mode. Once the app is in the Auto View mode, the photos captured by the camera manually can be streamed to mobile phones, tablets, and PCs. This feature can be used to show the photos immediately to the client or model on a large screen as the photos are taken.

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The raw file format is also supported, and it uses a smart-view technology to view the raw files, which is much faster than other technology types. The transmit speed for Auto View is about 10-15MB/s and the speed is dependent on the transmit distance and signal interference.

Share and save

Thumbnail EXIF info

Browse photo
View the photos
Tap the thumbnail in the lower left to start the browse mode. After entering the browse mode, you may tap the thumbnail to view a large image.

Browse photo

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Share
While viewing thumbnails, tap Select, select items, tap the action button on the bottom left, and select Share to share the photo to your social networks.

Delete Share and save

Select all

Download
While viewing thumbnails, tap Select, select items, tap the action button on the bottom left, and select Original or Standard to download the selected photos. Original is for downloading the raw files or JPEG photos. Choosing this option will download the photo to the album just like the camera. When you select Standard, the photo will be resized to a smaller size and saved to the album as JPEG.
Delete
While viewing thumbnails, tap Select, select items, tap the delete button on the bottom center to delete the selected photos in the camera.

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Settings
To change CamFi’s settings, please tap the top right Settings icon to open the Settings view.
Connect CamFi
Show currently connected CamFi. If there are multiple CamFi devices in the current local area network, you can enter to switch CamFi devices
Connection mode
You can change the connection mode of CamFi. The type is hotspot mode or bridge mode.
Access password
Set the access password of CamFi.
Network Settings
You can set the Wi-Fi name, Wi-Fi password and channel of the wireless network of CamFi. You can also set the wired network of CamFi.
Confirm image
After you enable it, and then take photos the photos taken are automatically displayed for viewing.
Automatic downloadSony Fuji
For Sony and Fujifilm camera, after it is turned on, it can automatically download the photos taken to the mobile phone.
Automatic backup to SD card
The captured photos will be automatically backed up to the SD card in the CamFi3.
Only save JPG to SD card
Only the JPG are automatically backed up to the SD card in CamFi3.
Transmission settings
Set the format for transferring the photos on the camera to the mobile phone. You can set whether to directly transfer to the mobile phone album. You can set whether to transfer the compressed image or the original image. You can set remote transmission to Dropbox or FTP.
Camera information
Check the camera model, Lens, serial number, and memory card type.
Print settings
Set the network address.
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Third-party online shooting Service
After starting, the camera can be remotely controlled by the original software of the camera. You cannot use the CamFi software after enabling it. (CamFi Professional Edition must be purchased and upgraded to all-round edition before use)
Clear Cache
Clear the photo cache of the CamFi APP.
Firmware Update
Upgrade the CamFi firmware.
About
You can perform a speed test. Check the current software version, firmware version, and information about our company.

Chapter 4: Working with Sony Cameras Connection
CamFi supports MTP mode and PC Remote mode. Please choose a specific mode before you connect the CamFi device to your camera. To connect your camera with CamFi, please use the Micro USB 2.0 cable (the charging USB cable in the box), then turn on the CamFi and your camera.
PC Remote mode: Go to the menu–> USB connecting–> Remote camera controlThis mode is for live view, wireless transmit and wireless tether
MTP modeGo to the menu–> USB connecting–> MTP modeThis mode is for browsing the photos on the sd card
You need to re-plug and unplug USB when you switch between “Computer Remote” mode and “MTP” mode.
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To check full features supported by Sony cameras, please refer to http://www .cam-fi. com/en/spec_camera_list.html
PC Remote mode
CamFi supports automatic transmit and show photos on connected devicesmobile, PC or iPadas they are taken. The photos can then be sent directly to client devices. To be noticed, the photos will not be saved on the memory card. Except a6500, a9 and a7r Live View: Camfi supports the connected devicesmobile, PC or iPadto be your viewfinder. It can stream live view from the camera to your devices remotely. Auto focus is not supported for the limitation of the Sony camera. Some of Sony cameras do not support live view, please check this link to get more details. Change the capture settings: To change the capture settings, please tap the top area of the screen, the exposure mode, shutter, aperture and ISO settings will be displayed Note: the EV can only be adjusted when the ISO is set to Auto ISO. Wireless remote capture: Tap the shutter button at the bottom to remotely control the camera to capture. The photo will be transmitted to the client device automatically. Auto View: Photos could be transmitted and shown on the connected devices mobile, PC or iPadautomatically as soon as they are taken. Both JPG and ARW are
Notice: Exposure step 0.5 is not supported. Only transfer JPG and save RAW on SD card ( Supported by a6500, a9 and a7r III).
The latest a6500 and a9 support only transferring JPG and saving RAW on SD card. Please follow the steps below to change the setting: 1. Press the menu button of the camera. Set the quality to RAW & JPEG
supported. III.
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2. Select the PC Remote Settings.
3. Set Still Img. Save Dest. to PC+Camera and RAW+J PC Save Img to JPEG Only.
MTP mode
You can browse and download photos from the camera via CamFi remotely, then share them to your social network instantly. Both JPG and ARW are supported. a7 IIIa7R III*a7R IIa7Ra7S IIa7Sa7 IIa7a6500a6300a6000 a5100a5000a3500a3000a99 IIa99**a77 IIa68a9 The cameras marked as grey will be supported later. Camera support list
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Chapter 5: Working with Capture One and Lightroom
Get CamFi Plus App
http://www.cam-fi.com/download.html
Attention:
· After opening the wireless tethering mode, you will be able to remotely control the camera using Capture One,Lightroom and original camera software. CamFi official software cannot be used after it is enabled.
· Except for the connection with the camera, other USB port cannot be used. · If the SD card is plugged into the CamFi 3, you need to take out the SD card.
MAC version attention:
· Mac users are now upgraded to Mac OS 12(Monterey) to support the all-round Wireless tethering.
· MacOS 10.9.5 / 10.10 / 10.12 / 10.13 / 10.14 / 12.0 is supported. · We recommend that you upgrade Big Sur system to Mac OS 12 as soon as possible.
When the third party tethering service is running, you can remote control the camera with Capture One, Lightroom and cameras’ native software. Please turn it off if you want to use native CamFi app. The third party tethering service support Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Pentax, Panasonic, Olympus…Wireless tether all the cameras support USB tethering. Camera support list, please refer to: http://www.cam-fi.com/en/support/camera_ list_for_plus.html
For example:
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Wireless tethering with Capture One and Sony camera
Change the settings of the Sony camera by press the menu button. 1) Turn off the USB Power Supply; 2) Set the USB Connection to the PC Remote control mode;
· Install and open the CamFi Plus Client. Connect the CamFi Plus and camera with a USB cable.
· Connect to the Wifi signal of CamFi Plus with the computer, and turn on Third party tethering service. The client will automatically detect the camera.
Open Capture One, control the camera by the left control panel.
Note: 1. Capture One may not detect camera sometimes. Please unplug the USB cable and plug it again if the camera is not detected. 2. Please refer this link to check the supported cameras.
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Wireless tethering with Lightroom and PENTAX camera
Check the camera firmware is above 1.30. If not, please upgrade the camera firmware version to 1.30. http://www.ricoh- imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_digital.html
Change the settings of the PENTAX camera by press the menu button. Set the USB Connection to the PTP.
Download and install the PENTAX Tethered Capture Plug-in for Lightroom. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_digital.html
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Note: After the installation is completed, please confirm whether the “PENTAX Tether Plugin” is installed and enabled. Lightroom “File Plug-In Manager”.
Connect to the Wifi signal of CamFi Plus with the computer, and turn on Third party tethering service. The client will automatically detect the camera.

Open the Lightroom, File Tethered Capture Start Tethered Capture, start tethering.

Chapter 6: Precautions and FAQ
PRECAUTIONS
Power and maintenance
a. The requirement for power is 5V/2A, and the usual charger for a mobile phone like an iPhone or iPad can also be used. b. The working temperature for the CamFi is -20~50 Celsius degree and the relatively humidity is 0%~95%. Low temperature may cause degradation to the battery. c. Charging your mobile phone through the CamFi is not recommended, as this will cause degradation to the battery. d. Please keep CamFi from high temperature, moisture and water.
Hardware connection
1. It is strongly recommend that you use the provided USB cable of the camera to connect the CamFi. Low quality USB cables will cause unstable or poor connection and unexpected problems. 2. You can use the lanyard in the accessories to hang the CamFi to the tripod or use the hot shoe screw to install the CamFi.
Transmit speed
The transmission of the CamFi is the standard IEEE802.11ac and the fastest speed is 15MB/s. The transmit distance is the same as a usual WiFi equipment. The actual transmit speed of the CamFi is dependent on the camera, wireless network environment and distance. You can take the following measures to improve the transmit speed. 1.Turn off other Wi-Fi devices. 2. Remove the obstacles between CamFi and controlled terminals, especially those
like metals and concrete. 3. Try to place the CamFi on a higher position. 4. Try to use the CamFi with a full battery. Low battery may cause the instability the
transmission. 5. Try to use the original USB cables provided instead of other compatible USB cables.
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FAQ
How to upgrade the firmware?
Please connecting the WiFi signal of CamFi 3, open the app, tap the Settings-> Upgrade Firmware.

CamFi

9:41 AM
Settings

Connection Mode Access Password Network Settings

100%
Done
AP mode

Confirm PhotoFirware upgrade

New firmware is available
Auto downloCaudrr(eSntovneyrsoionn:ly3).1.16.323

New version: 3.2.16.329

Auto download P(Sloenayseondlyis):cDoonwnnelcotadthtehecpahmoetorsa automatically

when shooting

before upgrading.

Transfer SeCtatinncgesl

Upgrade

Camera Information

Print Settings

Firmware Update About

3.216.329

What is the difference between CamFi 3 and CamFi CF 102?
CamFi 3 uses the 802.11ac protocol, and CamFi CF102 uses the 802.11n protocol. In the wireless transmission speed, CamFi 3 is about 3 times faster than CF102 , more suitable for professional photographers wireless shooting needs. In addition, the CamFi 3 board uses 5.8g frequency band, has good anti- interference, suitable for use in exhibitions, event show, and other WIFI signal environment.
What to do if the upgrade fails?
Use a toothpick to press the reset pinhole for 8 seconds and then release it. After the USB lamp flashes 8 times, the device will restart automatically. After the restart, connect WIFI, and then open the APP to re-upgrade.
What should I do if I forgot my password?
Please press the reset pinhole for 3 seconds with a toothpick and release it. After the USB flashes 3 times, the device will automatically restart and clear the password.
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If I want to use the flash, how to mount the CamFi 3 on the camera?
You may use our L type bracket or use a dual hot shoe apater to mount the device and the flash on the camera at the same time.
Why is it slow for my D800, D810 or D850?
Some Nikon cameras with USB 3.0 may encounter slow speed issue when connecting with CamFi 3. The USB blue light will not blink when the issue occurs although the photo can be still transfered, but will be in a very slow speed. Please just plug the USB cable again, make sure the USB blue light is on if you have this issue.
How to connect CamFi 3 with PC?
CamFi 3 uses 5.8g wireless band, desktop PC can use a dual-band wireless network adpater to connect to the device, such as TP_LINK Archer T2UH 600Mbps USB wireless WiFi network Adapter Purchase Link
How to share photos quickly without switching Wi-Fi?
Some users feedback that they have to switch networks before sharing photos on Facebook, and they feel it is inconvenient. Actually, most high end mobile phones like iPhone and most of Samsung mobile phone do not need to switch WiFi to share photos directly through Ftp or Facebook. The reason is because these models support MultiPath TCP (MPTCP) protocol, and will automatically switch to another network available in case one does not work. Setting as follows: (It may use mobile bandwidth. Generally, to share a single image size will not exceed 1M bytes) Steps: 1.Find the IP address setting item in the wireless network setting of the mobile phone system;
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2.Switch DHCP to static IP; Set IP address to 192.168.9.xx (xx to 1~255), the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, leave the gateway and DNS blank
3.After re-launching App, you are no longer required to switch the network to share photos. And the next time you are using this CamFi, you do not need to set it again.
Does CamFi 3 use my mobile broadband? Can CamFi 3 be used for outdoor purposes? How about the transmission distance?
CamFi 3 is a wireless remote controller for DSLR cameras. It is a Wi-Fi transmitter, and as such, it will NOT need your mobile broadband.You can connect a CamFi 3 device to a DSLR camera with a USB cable, then use your mobile phone to connect to the
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CamFi 3 device over the Wi-Fi to remotely control the DSLR camera, which allows you to view, focus and shoot photos. It supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology, and has a high transmission speed and wide signal coverage. The Wi-Fi signal can be up to 50 meters in a barrier-free environment.
Can the photographs be transmitted between the two floors?
It is related to the structure of the building because the signal may be weakened through the wall. we recommend that you use the wi-fi signal amplifier, or use a cable to connect the devices when the signal is weak.
How to receive pictures by using tv?
There are two ways: 1. By using a pc or laptop connected to the tv through our pc client to display the photographs in a photo shoot. 2. By using an amazon fire tv stick or other android tv stick. after having installed our tv client app, you can use an lcd tv to show your photos as they are taken.
Why does the D3 and the D3s cameras do not auto focus?
Please try to change the following settings, Menu -> Shooting menu -> Live view mode -> Tripod.
Why does the focus function not work?
1. For Canon, it needs change the AF options to Live mode by using the camera’s menu button. Quick mode or Face Detect Live mode is not supported by the app. If the auto focus still does work after the above steps, please check if the AF-ON button is customized. It needs to restore to the default setting if it is customized.
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2. For Nikon, it will do not work if the af area mode is face priority or subject tracking. please change the mode to wide area or normal area. how to set af area mode on your nikon 7100 (link) illustrates the steps thoroughly.
Can I use a CamFi 3 with the flash lamp or flash trigger at the same time?
Putting the CamFi 3 on the hot shoe is just for fixation, it is not necessary to always be on the hot shoe. If needed, you can hang CamFi 3 on a tripod or on your wrist, and you can also buy a dual shoe bracket on Amazon, then you can put the flash trigger and the CamFi 3 on the bracket at the same time.
The USB cable of CamFi 3 does not fit for my camera, what shall I do?
The cable of CamFi 3 is designed for standard mini USB 2.0 which is used in most of DSLR cameras. Some new cameras use USB 3.0 port such as Canon 7D Mark II, 5DIII, 5D S, Nikon D810. And some Nikon cameras uses special size for the USB port, such as Nikon D3200, D5100, D7100. So for these cameras, please just use their original cables to connect to CamFi.
Why does the app always pop up a window asking to input IP address?
It is always caused by that the client device does not connect to the CamFi 3’s wifi hot spot. To solve this issue, please tap the home button, tap the Settings->WLAN, select the network named CamFi-Pro-XXXXX, then restart the app.
How to connect CamFi to another WiFi router?
1. Connect to the CamFi’s Wi-Fi, open the CamFi app 2. Tap the Settings, select Connection Mode 3. Select Bridge Mode and select your existing Wifi in the wifi list 4. Input the password and save the setting 5. Turn off the CamFi 3 and restart it again.
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6. Connect to your existing Wifi router, and open the app again. It will try to connect to your existing wifi when rebooting.
Which Sony cameras can support focus control?
Sony added focus control since Sony a7 iii and a7 r iii. The earlier cameras cannot support this feature.
Can Sony A7 rii save the raw photo on the SD card?
Sorry, Sony only add this feature for the cameras after a6500, such as a6500, a9, a7 riii, a7 iii. The ealier cameras do not support this feature yet.
CamFi 3 cannot start up, only the power light is on, what can I do?
There is a low-voltage protection circuit in the CamFi 3, it may deactivate the device if the valtage is too low . To activate the device again, please follow below steps: 1. Take out the battery. 2. Use a mobile charger connecting with CamFi 3 directly, and turn the CamFi 3 on. After the reboot, the 5G light should turn on. Then place the battery back again.
What is the fastest way to preview the photo on computer or tablet?
With CamFi 3, you can get more than 10M bytes/seconds transferring speed. But it is still affected by the read/write speed of memory card. For a faster preview of the shooting, we suggest: 1. Using the high speed memory card. 2. Using dual slots, one is for JPG, another one is for RAW, and only transfer the JPG to the client device.
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