Sony Alpha ILME-FX3 Reference guide

FTP Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILME-FX3 Ver.2 or later
This guide explains how to transfer images to an FTP server.
If your camera’s system software version is earlier than Ver.2.0, refer to the Help Guide at the following URL.
https://helpguide.sony.net/di/ftp_2035/v1/en/index.html
What you can do with the FTP function
You can connect the camera to a network via wired LAN or wireless LAN and transfer still images and movies to an
FTP server.
About the FTP transfer function
Connecting to a network
Connecting to a network via a wired LAN (USB-LAN)
Connecting to a network via a wireless LAN
Connecting to a network with your smartphone (USB tethering)
Connecting to an FTP server
Registering an FTP server
Connecting to an FTP server
Transferring images
About image transfer
Transferring images in a batch
Transferring images automatically while recording
Transferring a single image from the playback screen
Checking the transfer results
Setting up
Setting which files to transfer for still images
Setting which files to transfer for proxy movies
Using the FTP Power Save function
Security(IPsec)
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Updating the root certificate on the camera
Reset Network Set.
Save/Load FTP Settings
Troubleshooting
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FTP Help Guide
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About the FTP transfer function
You can connect the camera to a network via a wired LAN, wireless LAN, etc., and transfer still images and movies to an
FTP server.
By individually configuring the network connection settings and FTP server settings, you can flexibly switch between the
following transfer methods according to the shooting environment and data transfer environment.
Selecting the type of image to transfer, such as still images/movies, protected images, or yet-to-be-transferred
images, and transferring them in a batch
Transferring still images/movies automatically during shooting
Transferring playback images one by one
You can also choose the type of still-image/movie file to transfer, and save or load settings for the FTP function.
Note
The wireless access point or wireless router that relays the LAN connection is referred to as the “access point” in this manual.
Basic knowledge of FTP servers is required to use the FTP transfer function.
The explanations in this manual are based on the assumption that your network or FTP server environment is ready to use. For
information on how to prepare the network environment, check with the manufacturer of each device.
For details on the camera’s operations, see the “Help Guide” for the camera.
If your camera is lost or stolen, Sony bears no responsibility for the loss or damage caused by illegal access or use of the
registered access point on the camera.
Always make sure that you are using a secure wireless LAN to avoid hacking, access by malicious third parties, or other
vulnerabilities.
It is important that you set the security settings when using a wireless LAN. If a security problem arises because no security
precautions are in place or due to any inevitable circumstances when using a wireless LAN, Sony bears no responsibility for the
loss or damage.
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Connecting to a network via a wired LAN (USB-LAN)
Configure the settings for connecting the camera to the network using a commercially available USB-LAN conversion
adaptor.
(A) Camera
For the location of the USB Type-C terminal, see the “Help Guide” for the camera.
(B) USB-LAN conversion adaptor (sold separately)
Use a Type-C USB-LAN conversion adaptor.
We recommend that you use a gigabit ethernet adaptor. However, Sony does not guarantee the operation of all
products.
(C) LAN cable (sold separately)
Use a Category 5e or higher Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable with high shielding performance.
(D) Router (sold separately)
Menu item details
IP Address Setting:
Selects whether to set the IP address of the wired LAN automatically or manually. ([Auto]/[Manual]).
Display Wired LAN Info.:
Displays wired LAN information for this camera such as the MAC address or IP address.
IP Address :
If you have set [ IP Address Setting] to [Manual], enter the fixed address.
Subnet Mask /Default Gateway/Primary DNS Server/Second DNS Server:
If you have set [ IP Address Setting] to [Manual], enter each address according to your network environment.
Hint
For details on how to input using the software keyboard, see the “Help Guide” for the camera.
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MENU → (Network) → [Wired LAN] → desired setting.
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Connecting to a network via a wireless LAN
Set a Wi-Fi access point to connect the camera to a network via a wireless LAN. For details about the available functions
and settings of your access point, see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access
point.
Menu item details
WPS Push:
If your access point has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button, press the button to register the access point to the
camera.
Access Point Set. :
You can manually register the SSID name, security system, and password of the access point to the camera.
Display Wi-Fi Info.:
Displays information for the camera such as the MAC address, IP address, etc.
Hint
For details on each menu item, see the “Help Guide” for the camera.
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MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → desired setting.
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Connecting to a network with your smartphone (USB tethering)
You can connect the camera to a network using the Wi-Fi function of a smartphone or a mobile line.
Preparation
To connect to a network
When using the Wi-Fi function of a smartphone (Android only)
Enable the Wi-Fi function on your smartphone, and then connect to the network. Wi-Fi setup on the camera is not
required.
When using a mobile line
iPhone: Enable the internet sharing function under Settings.
Android: Enable USB tethering in the Network/Internet menu under Settings.
Hint
We recommend using a smartphone and USB cable that support USB-PD (USB Power Delivery). However, Sony does not
guarantee the operation of all products.
Note
Depending on the details of your contract with your communications carrier, tethering via a mobile line may not be possible, or
you may unintentionally incur communication costs.
MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → Select the following items.
[FTP Connect Method]: [USB Tethering]
[FTP Function]: [On]
The message “Completed preparations for connection. Connect the USB tethering device.” will appear on the
monitor of the camera.
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Connect the USB Type-C terminal on the camera to the smartphone with a USB cable.
If a message confirming permission to connect is displayed on the smartphone, allow the connection with the
camera.
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For information on how to set up the smartphone, refer to the smartphone instruction manual.
When tethering with a smartphone, turn off the Bluetooth function.
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Registering an FTP server
You can register FTP servers for FTP transfers to the camera. Up to nine FTP servers can be registered. As an example,
the method for registering [Server 1] is described here.
Menu item details
Display Name:
Input a name for the FTP server to be registered.
Destination Settings:
Configure the following items for the FTP server:
Host Name: The host name or IP address of the server
Secure Protocol: Set whether or not to execute secure FTP transfers
Root Certificate Error: Normally it is recommended to set [Does Not Connect]. If a certificate error is displayed,
update the root certificate and connect with the correct authentication.
Port: The port number of the FTP server
Directory Settings:
Set the destination folder on the FTP server.
Specify Directory: Set the destination folder.
For example, when “aaa” is specified as the destination folder name, jpeg files are transferred in the manner of
C:\interpub\ftproot\aaa\DSC00001.jpg.
When the folder is not specified, jpeg files are transferred to directly below the user folder in the manner of
C:\interpub\ftproot\DSC00001.jpg.
Directory Hierarchy:
[Standard]: Files are transferred to the folder set by [Specify Directory].
[Same as in Camera]: The folder configuration is the same as that of the memory card inserted into the camera.
If the camera has two memory slots, destination folder name is “A” for Slot 1 and “B” for Slot 2.
Example: C:\interpub\ftproot\A\DCIM\100MSDCF\DSC00001.jpg
Same File Name: When there is a file with the same name at the destination, set whether to overwrite the file. When
[Does Not Overwrite] is set and there is a file with the same name at the destination, an underscore and a number
are added to the end of the file name. (Example: DSC00001_1.jpg)
User Info Settings:
Input a [User] and [Password] to log on to the FTP server.
To select the server to be used for transfer
MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [Server Setting] → desired server.
MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [Server Setting] → [Server 1].
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Select each setting item and then input the setting value for Server 1.
Input each item using the software keyboard and then select [OK]. For details on how to input using the
software keyboard, see the “Help Guide” for the camera.
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Note
When you enter the password for [User Info Settings], note that unmasking your password risks revealing it to a third party. Make
sure that no one is around before unmasking.
It is recommended that you set [Secure Protocol] to [On]. When it is set to [Off], communications between the camera and the
FTP server may be intercepted. Also, user names, passwords, and file data may be leaked if the camera connects to an
unintended FTP server.
When [Connect] is selected by [Root Certificate Error], [Connected (Root Certificate Error)] will be displayed in the [FTP Transfer
Func.] screen. In addition, a connection is established forcibly even when a valid root certificate is not imported to the camera, so
the camera may be connected to an unintended FTP server.
The camera is not compatible with active mode FTP transfers.
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Connecting to an FTP server
Make the following settings to connect to the selected FTP server.
Selecting the method of connecting to the FTP server
MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [FTP Connect Method] → desired setting.
WireLAN(USB-LAN):
Connect to the FTP server using a commercially available USB-LAN conversion adaptor.
USB Tethering :
Connect the camera and the smartphone with a USB cable, and then connect to the FTP server using the Wi-Fi function
of the smartphone or the mobile line.
Wi-Fi:
Connect to the FTP server using a wireless LAN.
Enabling the FTP transfer function
MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [FTP Function] → [On].
Connecting the camera to the FTP server
If you select [WireLAN(USB-LAN)], set [FTP Function] to [On], and connect the camera to the router using the USB-LAN
conversion adaptor and the LAN cable.
If you select [USB Tethering], set [FTP Function] to [On], and connect the USB Type-C terminal on the camera to the
smartphone with a USB cable. After allowing the smartphone to connect to the camera, enable the smartphone’s internet
sharing function or tethering function.
If you select [Wi-Fi], the camera will automatically connect to the FTP server once the FTP server is registered and a
network connection is established.
When the connection method is [WireLAN(USB-LAN)] or [USB Tethering] and you have set [FTP Function] to [On], a
message appears on the camera asking whether to connect to the FTP server. Press [OK], and then connect the
camera to the router or smartphone.
About the connection status
Once the connection has been established, the (FTP connection) icon will appear in the recording standby
screen or the playback screen.
If connection fails, the (FTP connection) icon appears orange. Select MENU → (Network) →
[Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [Display FTP Error Info.] and check the displayed error details.
Displaying the connection error information
When the [Connection Error] screen appears, the network connection has been lost. Check the status of the connection
with the access point, the settings of the FTP server or the camera, etc. Select MENU → (Network) →
[Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [Display FTP Error Info.] to display the connection error screen again.
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Hint
When trying to establish an FTP connection via a wireless LAN, if the camera is not emitting radio waves after entering the FTP
power save mode, etc., the (wireless LAN) icon on the screen will disappear.
If connecting via a wireless LAN, make sure that you are near the registered access point.
You can also establish an FTP connection via a wired LAN (USB-LAN) even if [Airplane Mode] is set to [On].
Note
When connecting via a wired LAN (USB-LAN) or USB tethering, the Wi-Fi function of the camera cannot be used.
When a connection error occurs, check the following.
Make sure that the wired LAN cable/USB-LAN conversion adaptor/USB cable is not disconnected and the terminal is inserted
correctly.
If connecting via a wireless LAN but the registered access point cannot be found, move closer to the registered access point.
If the cable or adapter becomes disconnected or you turn off the camera while connected via a wired LAN (USB-LAN) or USB
tethering, you need to select MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [USB-LAN/Tethering
Connect] to connect to the FTP server.
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About image transfer
You can select and transfer the necessary images shot using the camera to a registered FTP server, and automatically
transfer images to a registered FTP server while recording. The [FTP Connect Method] setting and the destination server
can be specified separately, so that settings can be quickly changed according to the network environment and other
factors during recording and transfer.
Types of transfer that can be executed by this camera
Batch Transfer and One Image Transfer target the slot set by [Select Playback Media]. Auto Transfer targets the slot set
by [ Recording Media]/[ Recording Media] (default setting).
Batch Transfer:
You can narrow down the transfer target, such as protected images or non-transferred images, and transfer the
applicable images together as a batch.
Auto Transfer:
You can automatically transfer images during shooting.
One Image Transfer:
You can transfer only the image being played back.
Images that can be transferred
You can transfer images from the camera in the JPEG, HEIF, or RAW format for still images, and the XAVC S or XAVC
HS format for movies.
What you can do during transfer operations
You can record and play back still images/movies even during transfer operations.
If you press the shutter button halfway while the transfer underway screen is displayed, the display will change to the
recording screen.
If you select [Close] on the transfer underway screen, the playback screen will appear.
You can select [FTP Transfer Func.] from the MENU or press the custom key to which the [FTP Transfer] function is
assigned during the transfer to return from the recording or playback screen to the transfer underway screen.
You can turn the camera off during image transfer. If the camera is turned off during image transfer, the transfer will
resume the next time the camera is turned on.
To cancel FTP transfer
Select [Cancel Transfer] on the transfer underway screen.
Note
Basic knowledge of FTP servers is required to use the FTP transfer function.
The explanations in this manual are based on the assumption that your network or FTP server environment is ready to use. For
information on how to prepare the network environment, check with the manufacturer of each device.
Do not remove the memory card from the camera during transfer operations.
Images cannot be transferred from an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card if the write-protect switch or erase-protect switch is set to
“LOCK.”
Scheduled image transfers are canceled in the following situations.
The memory card containing the images to be transferred is removed from the camera.
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The battery pack is removed from the camera.
The camera is connected to a computer via USB and a Mass Storage connection is established.
When the [Connection Error] screen appears, the network connection has been lost. Check the status of the connection with the
access point, the settings of the FTP server or the camera, etc. Select MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP
Transfer Func.] → [Display FTP Error Info.] to display the connection error screen again.
If the image transfer becomes interrupted due to network disconnection, etc., the transfer will resume when the camera is
reconnected to the network. An image whose transfer was initially interrupted and is then transferred after reconnection will have
an underscore and numeric characters added to the end of the file name even if [Same File Name] under [Directory Settings] is
set to [Overwrite].
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Transferring images in a batch
On the playback screen, you can specify the scope of the transfer, such as still images/movies, protected images, or yet-
to-be-transferred images, and transfer only the necessary images together in a batch. Set MENU → (Network) →
[Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [FTP Function] to [On] in advance.
Image transfer status
You can check the image transfer status on the playback screen.
:
FTP transfer underway
:
FTP transfer complete
:
FTP transfer failed
Note
You cannot select the next image to be transferred while image transfer is underway.
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MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Select Playback Media] → desired slot.
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MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [FTP Transfer].
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Specify the FTP transfer target.
Target Group: Select from [This Date] (in case of Date View)/[This Folder] (in case of Folder View)/[This Media].
Still Images/Movies: Select from [All]/[Only Still Images]/[Only Movies]. (Available only for Date View)
Target Img (Rating): Select from [ ] - [ ] or [ ].
Target Movie ( ): Select from [All] or [Only Shot Mark Mov.].
Target Img (Protect): Select from [All] or [Only Protected Img.].
Transfer Status: Select from [All]/[Only Non-transfer]* or [Only Failed Transfer].
* [Only Non-transfer] also includes images for which transfer failed.
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Select [OK] and press the center of the control wheel.
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Select [OK] and press the center.
Image transfer starts.
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Transferring images automatically while recording
You can automatically transfer images to an FTP server while shooting still images or movies. For movies, you can also
automatically transfer only movies to which you have added Shot Marks while shooting or playing them back. Set MENU
→ (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [FTP Function] to [On] in advance.
To add a Shot Mark to a movie
Assign [Add Shot Mark1]/[Add Shot Mark2] to the desired key using MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] →
[Custom Key/Dial Set.] and press the custom key while recording a movie.
You can also add a Shot Mark during movie playback by assigning [Add/Delete Shot Mark1]/[Add/Delete Shot Mark2] to
the desired key with MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Custom Key Setting] and pressing the
custom key.
Note
When images are recorded with [Auto FTP Transfer] set to [On] but the connection with the FTP server could not be established
for some reason, the recorded images are automatically transferred when the connection with the FTP server recovers.
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MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [Auto FTP Transfer] → [On].
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MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [Auto FTP Target].
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Specify the target for automatic transfer.
Still Image: All still images are transferred automatically.
Movie: You can select from [All] or [Only Shot Mark].
All: All movies are transferred automatically.
Only Shot Mark: Movies to which you have added Shot Marks while shooting or playing them back are
transferred automatically.
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Record images.
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Transferring a single image from the playback screen
By assigning the [FTP Trans. (This Img.)] function to the desired custom key, you can transfer the image to the FTP
server simply by pressing that key at the playback screen. Set MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP
Transfer Func.] → [FTP Function] to [On] in advance.
Hint
When image transfer is currently underway, image transfer by the [FTP Trans. (This Img.)] function starts after that transfer is
complete.
Note
You cannot transfer the following images.
Group view images
Images not registered in the image database.
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MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Custom Key Setting] → Set the [FTP Trans. (This
Img.)] function to the desired key.
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Display the image to be transferred and press the key to which the [FTP Trans. (This Img.)] function was
assigned.
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Checking the transfer results
You can check the transfer results for the still images or movies within the selected slot transferred to an FTP server. It is
recommended that you check whether or not the transfer failed before turning off the power.
Items displayed
No. of Scs. Trn. Img.:
Number of FTP transfer successful files
No. of Fail. Trn. Img.:
Number of FTP transfer failed files
To delete the transfer results information
Select [Reset] on the [Display FTP Result] screen.
The entire transfer history of the selected slot will be deleted.
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MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [Display FTP Result] → desired slot.
The transfer results will be displayed.
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Setting which files to transfer for still images
You can select which file formats to transfer when transferring images recorded in the RAW & JPEG or RAW & HEIF
format to an FTP server.
Menu item details
JPEG & HEIF:
If the images were shot with [ File Format] set to [RAW & JPEG], JPEG images will be transferred, and if the images
were shot with [ File Format] set to [RAW & HEIF], HEIF images will be transferred.
RAW:
Transfers only RAW images to an FTP server.
RAW+J & RAW+H:
Transfers both RAW and JPEG images (or both RAW and HEIF images) to an FTP server.
Hint
When an FTP transfer is executed with [RAW+J & RAW+H] selected, the RAW image and the JPEG/HEIF image are each
counted as one image on the [Display FTP Result] screen.
Note
The [RAW+J/H Transfer Target] setting is applied only to images recorded with [ File Format] set to [RAW & JPEG] or [RAW &
HEIF].
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MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [RAW+J/H Transfer Target] →
desired setting.
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Setting which files to transfer for proxy movies
Set whether to transfer the low-bit-rate proxy movies or the high-bit-rate original movies when transferring movies to an
FTP server.
Menu item details
Proxy Only:
Transfers the proxy movies only.
Original Only:
Transfers the original movies only.
Proxy & Original:
Transfers both the proxy movies and the original movies.
Hint
You can configure the recording format and recording settings for proxy movies. For details, see the “Help Guide” for the camera.
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MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [ Transfer Target] → desired
setting.
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Using the FTP Power Save function
You can cut off the network connection when not executing FTP transfer to avoid running down the battery.
Menu item details
On:
Connects to the network only during FTP transfer. When FTP transfer is not executed for a certain time, the network
connection is automatically cut off.
Off:
Always connects to the network.
Hint
When the following operations are performed in FTP Power Save mode, the network connection is reestablished and FTP Power
Save mode is canceled.
When the FTP server to be used setting is changed.
When the connection is switched between wired LAN and wireless LAN.
When the LAN connection setting is changed.
When image transfer is executed using [FTP Transfer].
When an image is recorded with [Auto FTP Transfer] set to [On].
When [FTP Function] is set to [Off].
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MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] → [FTP Power Save] → desired
setting.
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