Canon 5D Mk IV and Camera Connect Application on Apple iPod / IOS

[nardes]

I was playing around with Canon’s “Camera Connect” app (on our Apple iPod 5th Generation) and the Canon 5D Mk IV. The connect via Wi-Fi process seemed straightforward.

However, the 5D Mk IV would not AF via the iPod, the error message indicating that some Custom setting was active, so it would not AF.:rolleyes:

From memory, I’m pretty sure the error message was related to Custom Control and not Custom Function, Custom Quick Control or Custom Shooting Mode (C1, C2 or C3).

Anyhow, I performed a re-set (Custom Controls only) and set the Custom Controls to their Default and hoped for the best.:)

Sure enough, it worked, and I could now AF via the iPod Touch.:th3:

But, I “lost” my bespoke “Custom Quick Control” screen (Q Button). However, I found it again – it had not bee re-set, just replaced by the Canon Quick Control Screen, so I unchecked the Canon one and my Custom Quick Control Screen displayed instead.:)

From memory, the only Custom Control I can recollect experimenting with, was switching between AI Focus and AI Servo.

Cheers

Dennis

[jim]

Glad we could help :)

[nardes]

LOL! - thanks Jim, I was looking to use the iPod Touch as a wireless remote which it now does very well, including remote Live View with adjustment of certain camera settings.

Couldn't find a wired remote with a cable length of 300 feet.;)

Cheers

Dennis

[Tannin]

Just so, Dennis. They haven't made 300 foot cables for nearly 50 years. Sadly, you just can't buy them anymore. I've tried, but the shops only carry hundred metre ones.

[nardes]

Initially, I was snookered.:confused013

The iPod Touch has Bluetooth (4.1), the 5D Mk IV does not.:rolleyes:

The 5D Mk IV has NFC, the iPod Touch doesn not.:rolleyes:

But.....both have Wi-Fi.:)

Cheers

Dennis

[Fedgrub]

Ahh, the old iPod touch. My first Apple device!