CamFi Pro User manual
Contents
Chapter 1: CamFi Pro at Glance .................................................................................................... 1
Packaging List .................................................................................................................................. 1
CamFi Overview ................................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2: Getting started ..............................................................................................................3
Charging Battery ..............................................................................................................................3
Quick Installation ..............................................................................................................................3
How to replace the battery? ...........................................................................................................5
Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 3: Using the iOS App ........................................................................................................6
Remote capture ................................................................................................................................7
Browse photo .................................................................................................................................. 13
Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 4: Working with Sony Cameras .................................................................................... 16
Connection ...................................................................................................................................... 16
PC Remote mode ........................................................................................................................... 17
MTP mode ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 5: Precautions and FAQ ................................................................................................. 19
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 19
FAQ ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 1: CamFi Pro at Glance
Packaging List
CamFi Overview
1. CamFi Pro
2. 3200 mAH battery
3. Mini USB cable for connecting to the camera
4. Micro USB cable for charging the battery
5. Quick start guide
USB port
ON/OFF
Charging port
Reset
5G Wi-Fi
USB
Power
Battery
Hot shoe screw
Battery compartment
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Power Light
Battery Light
5G Wi-Fi Light
USB Light
Turned on when the system is starting up
The light is red when the battery is low.
The light is orange when the battery is charging.
The light is green when the battery is fully charged.
The WiFi starts up normally, when the light is on.
Turned on when the USB is connecting.
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Charging Battery
Use the micro USB cable to connect to a mobile phone
charger or the USB port of a computer to charge the
battery of the CamFi device.
Micro USB
Connect to CamFi Pro
USB
Chapter 2: Getting started
Quick Installation
1. Connect CamFi Pro to your camera
Connect the CamFi Pro device to your camera using the mini USB
cable, then turn on the CamFi Pro and your camera.
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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 ™ , Mac and Windows®. For a full list
of supported devices, visit:
http://www.cam-.com/download.html
1. On your smartphone or your computer browser, visit:
http://www.cam-.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 Pro
After you turn on CamFi Pro and the system status indicator light turns a constant
green, you can nd and connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot of the CamFi Pro with the name
prexed with “CamFi-Pro”on your smart phone or your computer.
Start CamFi App
Launch the CamFi app on your smart phone or your computer.
CamFi-Pro-xxxxxx
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How to replace the battery?
Step 1：
Detach the battery cover from A, B, C.
A
D
B
C
Step 2:
Release the buckle from D.
D
Watch the video
Step 3:
Completely separate the battery cover from A.
Firmware Upgrade
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How to upgrade the firmware?
Please connecting the WiFi signal of CamFi
Pro, open the app, tap the Settings-> Upgrade
Firmware.
DoneSettings
About
3.216.329Firmware Update
Network Settings
Access Password
AP modeConnection Mode
Print Settings
Camera Information
Transfer Settings
Auto download (Sony only)
Confirm Photo
Auto download (Sony only): Download the photos automatically
when shooting
100%9:41 AM
CamFi
Upgrade
Cancel
New firmware is available
Current version: 3.1.16.323
New version: 3.2.16.329
Please disconnect the camera
before upgrading.
Firware upgrade
Chapter 3: Using the iOS App
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 signicant dierences exist will be called out.
The user can slide the toolbar to show more buttons.
Camera status bar
Exposure mode，
shutter speed，
aperture，ISO，EV
Open live view
Toolbar
Browse photo mode Auto view mode
Capture
Settings
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Live view
Change the capture settings
Tap the “Live view” at the center of
the screen or the “View On” button at
the bottom to start the live view.
Tap the shutter button at the bottom to remote control the camera to capture.
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.
Open live view
Live view switch
Tap to set the exposure mode,
shutter, aperture and ISO
Remote capture
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Time-lapse
Quick mode
Advanced Mode
There are two modes for time-lapse: the quick mode and the advanced mode.
It has two options, 3s and 10s. You can use it for quick self-portrait.
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
Manual Focus
Show and hide the grid.
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.
Manual focus
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Auto Focus
Tap the viewnder 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 on，double 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 eld species the
camera property to be varied. There
are three options, Shutter Speed,
Aperture, and ISO.
Focus stacking
Increasing the depth of eld by taking a series of photographs with dierent 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
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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EXIF info
Thumbnail
Share and save
The raw le format is also supported, and it uses a
smart-view technology to view the raw les, which
is much faster than other technology types.
The transmit speed for Auto View is about 2-3MB/
S and the speed is dependent on the transmit
distance and signal interference.
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Browse photo
Browse photo
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.
View the photos
Share and save Select all
Delete
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 les 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.
While viewing thumbnails, tap Select, select items, tap the delete button on the
bottom center to delete the selected photos in the camera.
Download
Delete
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.
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To change CamFi’s settings, please tap the top right Settings icon to open the
Settings view.
Settings
App settings
• Go to Settings → Wireless
• Change the SSID of the CamFi
• Set the password of the CamFi
• Change the channel of the CamFi
• Go to Settings->Network
• Change the IP address of the CamFi
• Change the subnet mask
• Change the gateway
• Change the DNS
Wireless Settings
Network Settings
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Chapter 4: Working with Sony Cameras
Connection
CamFi supports MTP mode and PC Remote mode. Please choose a specic 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 control（This
mode is for live view, wireless transmit and wireless tether）
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MTP mode：Go to the menu—> USB connecting—> MTP mode（This 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-.
com/en/spec_camera_list.html
PC Remote mode
CamFi supports automatic transmit and show photos on connected devices（mobile, PC
or iPad）as 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 III.
Live View: Cam supports the connected devices（mobile, PC or iPad）to be your
viewnder. 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 iPad）automatically as soon as they are taken. Both JPG and ARW are supported.
The latest a6500 and a9 support only transferring JPG and saving RAW on SD card.
Please follow the steps below to change the setting:
Notice: Exposure step 0.5 is not supported.
Only transfer JPG and save RAW on SD card ( Supported by a6500, a9 and a7r III).
1. Press the menu button of the camera. Set the quality to RAW & JPEG
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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 III、a7R III*、a7R II、a7R**、a7S II、a7S、a7 II、a7**、a6500、a6300、a6000**、
a5100**、a5000**、a3500、a3000**、a99 II、a99**、a77 II、a68、a9
The cameras marked as grey will be supported later.
Camera support list
Chapter 5: Precautions and FAQ
PRECAUTIONS
Battery charging and maintenance
Hardware connection
Transmit speed
a. Please recharge the CamFi for the rst use or if it is left unused for a long time. The
requirement for a charger is 5V/1A, 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.
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.
The transmission of the CamFi is the standard IEEE802.11bgn and the fastest speed
is 150Mbps. 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 o 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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