2.3. Importing images using a USB PC remote connection (Android only)

Connect the camera to the smartphone using a USB cable to import images via a USB PC remote connection. You can continue to shoot while importing images.

  • This function is only supported on some camera models. Check “Supported Cameras” to determine if you can use this function on your camera.
  • It is not possible to select the images to be imported manually. Only auto import is supported.
  • The imported images are always stored in internal memory.

To use USB PC remote connection, your device must meet the following requirements.

Mobile device:
Smartphone or tablet with support for USB host function, USB-C® connector, and mass storage device class. Refer to the “Verified mobile devices” page for a list of verified models.
USB cable:
Commercially available USB Type-C® cable (Type-C to Type-C). If the camera came with a USB cable, it can be used in combination with a commercially available USB Type-A (female) to Type-C (male) conversion adapter to connect to the Multi/Micro USB terminal on the camera.

Preparation

Make the following settings from the camera menu.

When using the ILCE-7CR/7CM2

  • (Network) > [FTP Transfer] > [FTP Transfer Func.] > [FTP Function] > [Off]
  • (Network) > [Cnct./PC Remote] > [PC Remote Function] > [PC Remote] > [Off]
  • (Setup) > [USB] > [USB Connection Mode] > [Sel. When Connect] or [PC Remote]
  • (Setup) > [USB] > [USB LUN Setting] > [Single]
  • (Setup) > [USB] > [USB Power Supply] > [Off]

When using another camera

  • (Network) > [FTP Transfer] > [FTP Transfer Func.] > [FTP Function] > [Off]
  • (Network) > [Cnct./Remote Sht.] > [Remote Shoot Function] > [Remote Shooting] > [Off]
  • (Setup) > [USB] > [USB Connection Mode] > [Sel. When Connect] or [Remote Shooting]
  • (Setup) > [USB] > [USB LUN Setting] > [Single]
  • (Setup) > [USB] > [USB Power Supply] > [Off]

Operating procedure

  1. Display a list of images in Transfer & Tagging.
  2. Connect the camera to the smartphone using a USB cable.
  3. If a message for selecting the USB connection mode is displayed on the camera, select [Remote Shooting] or [PC Remote].
    • If you already made the selection during preparation, this step is omitted.
  4. Follow the instructions on the smartphone to start importing images.