Connecting to Smartphones and Computers
Connect to an iOS or Android smartphone or a Windows or Mac computer to upload pictures or control the camera remotely. We offer apps for each application and situation; read “Details” for more information before downloading the app that’s right for you.
The menus and other displays referenced here may differ from those on your camera.
Connecting to Smartphones
Use your smartphone or tablet to control the camera remotely or to view the pictures on the camera and download all or selected pictures.
These features are accessed using the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app.
Connect to the camera via Bluetooth ® or Wi-Fi (if you pair your device with a Bluetooth-equipped camera, you can also automatically connect via Wi-Fi and download pictures).
Tethered Shooting
Connect to cameras that support tethered shooting and take pictures remotely. The pictures are automatically downloaded to the computer. Depending on the camera and software used, you may also be able to control the camera remotely from the computer.
Tethered shooting is available with FUJIFILM X Acquire tethered shooting software, with Adobe ® Photoshop ® Lightroom ® plugins such as FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO or FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in, or with HS-V5 for Windows ® tethered shooting software.
| Software | Supported OS | Free? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUJIFILM X Acquire | Windows/ Mac | Yes 1 | Simple photography and picture download |
| FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in 2 | No 3 | Standard tethered shooting | |
| FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO 2 | Advanced tethered shooting | ||
| HS-V5 for Windows ® | Windows | No 4 | Standard tethered shooting 5 |
1. Available from the FUJIFILM website.
3. Can be purchased from the Adobe Add-on site.
4. Distributed on physical media.
5. Comes with software for browsing, comparing, and organizing images.
The camera connects to the computer via USB (some cameras can also connect via Wi-Fi).
Choose FUJIFILM X Acquire tethered shooting software if you only need to download pictures automatically.
HS-V5 for Windows ® is not available for Mac.
Downloading Pictures to a Computer
Photos and movies can automatically be downloaded to Windows or Mac computers via Wi-Fi.
This feature is accessed using FUJIFILM PC AutoSave computer software.
Establish a Wi-Fi connection between the camera and a wireless router.