Page 1
FTP Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII This guide explains how to transfer images to an FTP server. 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.
Page 3
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.
Page 4
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.
Page 5
F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 6
For details on how to read the QR Code using the Transfer & Tagging add-on, refer to the following support page. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/macaddress/index.php The Transfer & Tagging add-on is only available in certain countries and regions. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 7
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.
Page 8
When tethering with a smartphone, turn off the Bluetooth function. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 9
FTP Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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.
Page 10
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. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 11
Bluetooth communications. Be sure to pair the camera and the smartphone using the Bluetooth function beforehand. For details, refer to the website for “Transfer & Tagging add-on” below. https://www.sony.net/ttad/ F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 12
FTP Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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.
Page 13
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. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 14
FTP Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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.
Page 15
If you start to record a movie during image transfer, the transfer will be paused. The transfer will resume when movie recording ends. When the [Connection Error] screen appears, the network connection has been lost. Check the connection status with the access point. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 16
FTP transfer complete FTP transfer failed Note You cannot select the next image to be transferred while image transfer is underway. When [ Recover Image DB] is executed, all transfer statuses for that slot are cleared. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 17
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. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 18
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. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 19
Select [Reset] on the [Display FTP Result] screen. The entire transfer history of the selected slot will be deleted. Note When [ Recover Image DB] is executed, all transfer statuses for that slot are cleared. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 20
[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]. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 21
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. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 22
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]. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 23
The authentication expires after 24 hours. Encrypted communications can only be made with devices that are configured correctly. Communications with other devices are not encrypted. For details on the IPsec configuration, consult the administrator of the network for your device. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 24
The root certificate saved to the memory card is read by the camera, and then the root certificate on the camera is updated. Note Do not remove the memory card from the camera during read operations. When the network settings are reset, the root certificate on the camera is reset as well. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 25
FTP Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter]. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 26
Delete the existing settings using [Delete], or overwrite them. Only Slot 1 is used for saving or loading data. You cannot change the saving/loading destination slot. You cannot load settings from a camera of a different model. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Find the DHCP server on the network and correct the DNS server notification setting. (Contact the network administrator.) The DNS server has frozen or is down. Restart the DNS server on the network. (Contact the network administrator.) F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...
Page 28
α7SIII Recommended pages 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. F-079-100-11(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation...