How to Transfer Sony A7V Photos WIRELESSLY!, by Shy Young on YouTube. 4 min 29 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 29 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Install the Sony Creators' App from the App Store or Google Play, open it, and allow the permissions it asks for, including Bluetooth and photo access.
On the A7V, press Menu, open the Network tab, choose Smartphone Connection, then pick Sel. on Smartphone.
Turn on Bluetooth on your phone, then in the app tap Connect and choose your A7V from the list of nearby cameras.
If the app asks, scan the QR code shown on the camera screen and confirm the pairing on both devices.
Wait for the camera to switch on its own Wi-Fi link, and keep the phone within a couple of metres of the camera.
In the app, tap Import or View and Import, then select the photos or the date folder you want to copy.
Tap the download icon, choose 2MP for quick sharing or Original for full quality, and let the transfer bar finish.
Open your phone's Photos or Gallery app to check the images saved, then turn off the camera's Wi-Fi to save battery.
Tips and common mistakes
Send 2MP versions for quick social posts and keep the full-size files on the card for editing.
If the camera does not appear, switch Bluetooth off and on again and keep the app open in the foreground.
Set a longer power save start time on the camera so it does not sleep halfway through a transfer.
Wireless copying is slower than a card reader, so use a reader for large batches.
Questions
Do I need internet to transfer the photos?
No. The app uses a direct Wi-Fi link between the phone and the camera, so no mobile data or home network is used.
Can I transfer RAW files?
Yes, the app can send RAW and HEIF originals, but some phones cannot preview them, so JPEGs are easier to share.
Does this work on an iPhone as well as Android?
Yes. The Sony Creators' App is available for both iOS and Android, and the pairing steps are the same.
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