Which Canon or Nikon cameras can automatically upload photos to an FTP server after shooting?
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I’m looking for a Canon or Nikon setup that can automatically send each photo to an FTP server immediately after capture, without needing a laptop tethered to the camera. I know the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV supports this, but are there other Canon or Nikon bodies or practical alternatives that would work for a portable custom workflow?
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Are there any Canon or Nikon camera models other than the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV that can upload to ftp automatically after a photo is taken?
We are trying to build a custom workflow. Currently we are doing it with an attached laptop, but it would be nice to have portability.
Magic Lantern has FTP capabilities for Canon EOS 6D.
The website NikonHacker has less developed firmware for Nikon and suggests qDSLRDashboard where an Android, iOS, or Windows application can control some of the camera's features; since source code is available you can make suitable modifications. A cellphone will be more portable than the laptop and can offer extremely fast uploads using LTE.
There's an APP on Play Store called "Camera Upload to FTP", while originally intended to transfer the phone's camera's photos you can change the folder; thus enabling automatic EyeFi transfers to be trampolined. Further searching along those lines is bound to turn up more options.
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Based on the replies, there isn’t a clear list of mainstream Canon or Nikon bodies beyond the EOS 5D Mark IV confirmed here for direct automatic FTP upload. Two practical alternatives were suggested:
- Canon EOS 6D with Magic Lantern: community firmware reportedly adds FTP capability.
- Nikon via qDSLRDashboard plus a phone/tablet: instead of direct in-camera FTP, use a mobile device or computer to control the camera and handle uploads. This can be more portable than a laptop, especially using a phone with cellular data.
A phone-based workflow may be the most flexible portable option if direct in-camera FTP is limited on your target body. It also gives you more control over networking and upload behavior.
If this workflow is mission-critical, verify compatibility carefully before buying: FTP support can depend on camera model, firmware, wireless transmitter support, or third-party firmware/apps.
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