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Connect your Nikon camera to FrameFast

These cameras use Connect to smart device with Wi-Fi connection to create a hotspot. The camera shows its Wi-Fi SSID and password on screen, and you connect from your iPhone.

Supported models

What you need

  • FrameFast installed on your iPhone
  • A charged camera from the list above
  • File format set to JPEG or RAW + JPEG — FrameFast does not transfer RAW-only files
  • Your iPhone near the camera
  1. 1

    Show the camera’s Wi-Fi credentials

    On the camera

    1.1 Navigate to Connect to smart device. The menu location differs by model:

    • Z6, Z7, Z5, Z50, Z6 II, Z7 II, Z30, Zfc: Setup Menu Connect to smart device (make sure Connect to PC is off)
    • Z8, Z9, Zf, Z6 III, Z5 II, Z50 II: Network Menu Connect to smart device (make sure Connect to computer is off)
    Setup Menu — Connect to smart device

    1.2 Select Wi-Fi connection (make sure Pairing (Bluetooth) is off).

    Connect to smart device — Wi-Fi connection

    1.3 Select Establish Wi-Fi connection.

    Wi-Fi connection — Establish Wi-Fi connection

    1.4 The camera displays an SSID and Password on screen. Keep this screen open.

    Camera — SSID and Password displayed
  2. 2

    Join the camera Wi-Fi

    On your iPhone

    SettingsWi-Fi → select the network matching the camera's SSID → enter the password from the camera screen.

  3. 3

    Open FrameFast and select Nikon

    On your iPhone

    3.1 Open FrameFast → Capture tab → tap + → select Nikon.

    3.2 The app confirms you’re on the camera Wi-Fi. Tap Next.

  4. 4

    Pick an event and upload mode

    On your iPhone

    Select the event you’re shooting for, then choose an upload mode:

    • Real-time upload — photos upload to the cloud as you shoot. Requires internet.
    • Shoot offline — photos are saved locally and uploaded later when you’re back online.
  5. 5

    Connectivity setup (real-time only)

    On your iPhone

    If you chose Shoot offline, skip this step.

    If you chose Real-time upload and the app detects no internet, it walks you through configuring the network so your iPhone can reach both the camera and the internet.

    You only need to do this once per camera.

  6. 6

    Camera found

    On your iPhone

    FrameFast scans the network and finds your camera. Tap it to connect.

  7. Start shooting

    On the camera

    The camera shows Connected to smart device. Every photo you take now appears in FrameFast and uploads to your event.

    Camera — Connected to smart device

Troubleshooting

FrameFast can’t find the camera

  • Confirm your iPhone is on the camera’s Wi-Fi, not your regular network.
  • Check the SSID screen is still showing on the camera.
  • Go to Settings → FrameFast and ensure Local Network is enabled.

Connection drops

  • Move your iPhone closer to the camera.
  • Turn off Bluetooth temporarily.