topic Re: Encryption key - can it remain the same all time in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS 5D Mark IV Encryption key - can it remain the same all time?

TomTom64 — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:13:20 GMT

When connecting to Wi-Fi it would be great if the Encryption key could remain the same as it will be more easy to repeatedly connect to the camera.

As it is now I have to change the settings (Encryption key) on my I-pad each time when connecting to the cameras Wi-Fi .

Maybe a new setting in camera menu : new Encryption key or keep old Encryption key

Re: Encryption key - can it remain the same all time

Stephen — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:36:06 GMT

Hey there! I'm not a tech, but I do have a camera and use WiFi. When you push the button on your camera to start the mobile transfer (usually a Wi-Fi symbol, a squiggly line, or a phone), it should present you with some options—one of which should be "Connect to Smartphone (Tablet)," which will give you the option to connect to your iPad - without asking you for a new encryption key.

If you connect from your iPad, it may ask you to re-pair your iPad & your camera.

Re: Encryption key - can it remain the same all time

Danny — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:28:14 GMT

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Re: Encryption key - can it remain the same all time

TomTom64 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:58:02 GMT

Uppdate I’m using EOS 5D mk IV , Sorry to miss that information in my post

Re: Encryption key - can it remain the same all time

TomTom64 — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 06:15:54 GMT

I found i used the setup in a wrong way. Hoewer can the camera allways bee with the wifi hotspot turned on ready to connect ?

Re: Encryption key - can it remain the same all time

NatalyaP — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:49:55 GMT

Greetings TomTom64,

I'm sorry but the EOS 5D Mark IV camera does not have the ability to keep Wi-Fi active and ready to connect at all times. It does require for the user to initiate the connection on the camera in order for the mobile device to connect to it.

Re: Encryption key - can it remain the same all time

TomTom64 — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:51:14 GMT

Can i program the camera so a button on the body i.e. m.fn turns on the Wi-Fi so i don't have to go in to the menu to activate Wi-Fi ?
If yes is there a guide ?