Canon Camera Connect
What is Canon Camera Connect?
Canon Camera Connect is a free iOS and iPadOS app for transferring images from compatible Canon cameras to a smartphone or tablet over Wi-Fi, either directly or through a wireless router. It also offers remote shooting with live view, adding location information to camera images, and Bluetooth-based connection and shutter release for compatible cameras.
Pricing. Canon Camera Connect is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Copying photos from a compatible Canon camera to a phone
- Shooting remotely with live view from a smartphone
- Adding phone GPS location data to images on a compatible camera
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Why this app is in A tier
Canon Camera Connect scores 89 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 93, App Store search rank 68, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Canon Camera Connect is an application to transfer images shot with compatible Canon cameras to smartphone/tablet. By connecting to a camera with Wi-Fi (direct connection or via wireless router), this application provides the following features: ・Transfer and save camera images to a smartphone. ・Remote shoot with live view imaging of the camera from a smartphone. ・Connect with Canon's various services. This application also provides the following features for compatible cameras. ・Acquire location information from a smartphone and add it to the images on the camera. ・Switch to a Wi-Fi connection from pairing status with a Bluetooth enabled camera. ・Remote release of the camera shutter with a Bluetooth connection. ・Transfer the latest firmware. *For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=cc -Operating System iOS 18/26 iPadOS 18/26 -Bluetooth System Requirement For Bluetooth connection, the camera needs to have a Bluetooth function, and your device needs to have Bluetooth 4.0 or later (supports Bluetooth Low energy technology). -Compatible File Types JPEG, MP4, MOV, CR3, CR2, HEIF ・RAW (CR3/CR
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | S | A |
| Score | 89 / 100 | 93 / 100 | 87 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 151K | 15.7K | 2.4K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.3 ★ · 20 reviews | 1.7 ★ · 12 reviews | — |
| Last update | 14d ago | 79d ago | 77d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | $59.99 |
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Questions about Canon Camera Connect
Which cameras does it work with?
The listing says compatible Canon cameras are required and refers to a Canon website for compatible models and features. It does not list the models in the description.
Which file types can be transferred?
JPEG, MP4, MOV, CR3, CR2 and HEIF are listed. RAW burst files cannot be imported, and MOV files and 8K movies shot with EOS cameras cannot be saved.
What are the device requirements?
The listing states iOS 18 or 26 and iPadOS 18 or 26. For Bluetooth connection, the device needs Bluetooth 4.0 or later and the camera needs a Bluetooth function.
Is Canon Camera Connect free?
Canon Camera Connect is free to download.
What is Canon Camera Connect good for?
Canon Camera Connect is built for copying photos from a compatible canon camera to a phone, shooting remotely with live view from a smartphone, adding phone GPS location data to images on a compatible camera. It sits in the photo transfer list on AppTierList.
Is Canon Camera Connect worth it?
Canon Camera Connect is A tier, ranked #4 of 15 photo transfer apps with a score of 89 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 150,720 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.
How does Canon Camera Connect compare to Simple Transfer?
Canon Camera Connect is A tier at 89; Simple Transfer is S tier at 93. Simple Transfer ranks higher. Canon Camera Connect is free to download, Simple Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Canon Camera Connect updated?
Canon Camera Connect was updated 14 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Photo Transfer (A tier, #4)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 89 / 100
- Rank in list
- #4 of 15
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 150,720
- Recent reviews
- 2.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (14 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Photo & Video
- Good for
- Copying photos from a compatible Canon camera to a phone, Shooting remotely with live view from a smartphone, Adding phone GPS location data to images on a compatible camera
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Size
- 54 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 12
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed