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Supported cameras

Camera models with built-in FTP upload that work with ZenTransfer.

Last updated 2026-05-24

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Most professional Canon, Nikon, and Sony bodies with built-in networking support FTP upload to ZenTransfer.

Network connectivity

Cameras need Wi-Fi or Ethernet access. Common field setups:

  • Smartphone mobile hotspot
  • Dedicated portable 5G/Wi-Fi router
  • Venue Wi-Fi (less reliable for breaking news)

Canon

The R-series lineup including R1, R3, R5 (Mark II and C variant), R6 (Mark II), and R. The 1DX series (Mark I through III) is also supported.

Canon publishes FTP setup in camera manuals. Example: Canon R5 network FTP guide.

Sony

Recent Alpha cameras including Alpha 1, Alpha 9 series (through III), Alpha 7R series (III through V), Alpha 7 series (III and IV), and Alpha 7C series (II and CR variants).

Nikon

Professional Z series: Z9, Z8, Z7 (I and II), Zf, Z6 (I and II). Selected DSLRs including D5, D6, D7200, D750, D780, D810, and D850.

FTP behaviour notes

  • The FTP server is write-only — you cannot list or download files from the upload endpoint.
  • Successfully processed files are removed from the temporary upload storage.
  • Status sidecar files may appear during upload (.processed~filename or .error~filename).

Security note

Standard FTP is unencrypted. ZenTransfer uses temporary upload-only credentials and removes files from the upload server after processing. For encrypted upload, use FTPS or SFTP where your camera or client supports it.

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