Nikon

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to Frame.io with NX MobileAir (Supported Cameras Only)

Supported Cameras

This feature is available with:

  • Z9 cameras
  • Z8 cameras
  • Z6III cameras
  • ZR cameras

Pair NX MobileAir with Frame.io to transfer pictures (photos/videos) from the camera as they are shot to Frame.io with NX MobileAir. Pictures on the camera’s memory card can also be manually transferred with NX MobileAir.

Pairing NX MobileAir with Frame.io

Follow the steps below to pair NX MobileAir with Frame.io.

  • Sign in to the Frame.io website (https://frame.io/) via computer or smart device web browser in advance.

  1. Camera: Connect the camera with NX MobileAir.

  2. Smart Device: Tap the (menu) button in the album list and tap [Frame.io].

    This will display the [Camera to Cloud] dialog.

  3. Smart Device: Tap [Acquire the pairing code].

    A pairing code will be displayed.

    • The pairing code will refresh after a certain amount of time.

  4. Smart Device: Tap [Start pairing].

    Frame.io options will be displayed in NX MobileAir. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your e-mail address and other information. After confirming time synchronization, cable connection, and other settings, NX MobileAir will be paired with Frame.io.

    • Configure auto transfer and other settings, including the type of pictures to transfer, in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog (0Configuring Frame.io Transfer Settings).
    • If an access permission screen is displayed, review the content and grant permission.
    • You can also access the Frame.io website via computer or other device and enter the pairing code to pair NX MobileAir with Frame.io.

Configuring Frame.io Transfer Settings

Configure auto transfer and other settings, including the type of pictures to transfer, in the NX MobileAir’s [Camera to Cloud] dialog.

Enabling or Disabling Auto Transfer

Turn [Auto transfer] on in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog to enable auto transfer to Frame.io. Pictures shot while the [Camera to Cloud] dialog is displayed will be automatically transferred to Frame.io.

Selecting the File Format of Pictures to Be Transferred

Tap [File format] in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog to select the file format of pictures to transfer.

  • RAW videos cannot be transferred.
  • Voice memos appended to pictures are not transferred.
  • Selecting the [H.264 8-bit(MP4 Including Proxy)] file format includes MP4 proxy videos that are recorded alongside RAW videos with Nikon digital cameras.
  • Only [MOV] (excluding ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit) and [MP4] video formats can be selected for cameras with older firmware versions.

Automatically Transferring Pictures to Frame.io as They Are Taken

Follow the steps below to automatically transfer pictures from the camera to Frame.io as they are taken.

  1. Camera: Connect the camera with NX MobileAir.

  2. Smart Device: Tap the (menu) button in the album list and tap [Frame.io].

    This will display the [Camera to Cloud] dialog.

  3. Camera: Shoot.

    The pictures taken will be automatically transferred to Frame.io. For videos, transfer starts when recording ends.

    • Only the current file’s transfer status is displayed in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog. Tap [Transfer status] in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog to view the transfer status of other files.
    • To cancel the current transfer, tap . To cancel all remaining transfers, tap the (menu) button on the [Transfer status] dialog and select [Cancel all transfers].

    Transfer Failure to Frame.io

    • If "Paused" is set on Frame.io, NX MobileAir cannot start a new transfer. Pictures that started transferring before Frame.io was "Paused" will still be transferred. For details on the "Pause" feature, refer to the Frame.io on-line help.
    • Picture transfers to Frame.io may fail if the camera’s date and time settings are not correct. Turn [App options] > [Sync clocks] on in NX MobileAir to synchronize the camera clock with the smart device when the camera is connected to that device (0The Settings Display).

Manually Transferring Pictures from the Camera Memory Card to Frame.io

Use NX MobileAir to select pictures from your camera’s memory card and transfer them to Frame.io. Tap [Select files to transfer] in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog to view pictures on the camera memory card in a thumbnail list (0Camera Picture List).

Transfer Restrictions

The following restrictions apply when transferring pictures. Please wait until the transfer is complete.

  • The camera picture list does not refresh while picture transfer is in progress.
  • Items in the camera picture list may become inaccessible if [Select files to transfer] is tapped in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog during picture transfer.

Camera Picture List

Slot/Folder Name

Display the current memory card slot and folder name.

  • Slot: Tap to toggle slots in the picture thumbnail list.
  • Folder Name: Tap to display the folder selection dialog. Select the folder to display in the picture thumbnail list.
[Select]

Tap to switch to selection mode (0Selecting Pictures in Selection Mode).

Thumbnail

Tap to display the thumbnail in single-frame view (0Single Frame View).

Transfer Status Icon

An icon showing transfer status to Frame.io. No icon will be displayed if no transfer to Frame.io is in progress.

  • : Awaiting transfer
  • : Transferring
  • : Transferred
  • : Transfer failed
Recording Time (Videos Only)
Display the video recording time.
The File Name
The image file name.
The Criteria Button
Tap to display a menu to configure criteria for filtering the display of pictures in the camera picture list. Filter criteria can be selected using the radio buttons and check boxes.
The Number of Pictures Displayed
The number of pictures in the album. If filtering is enabled, the number of pictures in the album that meet the current filter criteria is shown.
The Filter On/Off Switch
Tap to enable or disable the filters selected in the filter criteria display. Changing the criteria when filters are off automatically turns filters on. Pictures are filtered by date, file format, rating, and protection.

Camera Picture List

  • Disconnecting the camera from NX MobileAir or removing or inserting the camera memory card resets the transfer status and filtering criteria.
  • The camera picture list instantly updates if pictures are added to or deleted from the camera memory card, or if the protection settings on pictures have changed on the camera. Rating changes are reflected on the list after connecting the camera, or when removing and inserting a memory card.
  • Pictures with HLG tone mode and those unable to be displayed on the camera monitor cannot be viewed in the camera picture list.

Single Frame View

Transfer Status Icon

An icon showing transfer status to Frame.io. No icon will be displayed if no transfer to Frame.io is in progress.

  • : Awaiting transfer
  • : Transferring
  • : Transferred
  • : Transfer failed
Thumbnail (Display Zoom)

Zoom in on the thumbnail. Video playback and rotation are not available.

The Shooting Data

The shooting data, including the recording date and file size.

[Transfer to Frame.io]

Tap to transfer the current picture to Frame.io.

Manual Transfers

  1. Tap [Select] in the camera picture list.

    This will switch the camera picture list to selection mode.

  2. Tap thumbnails to select them for transfer to Frame.io.

    • Pictures are transferred in the selected order.
    • Tap [Select all] to transfer all pictures. The pictures will transfer starting from the top left of the camera picture list.

  3. Tap [Transfer to Frame.io].

    The selected pictures will be transferred to Frame.io.

    • A notification will appear at the bottom of the display when the transfer is complete.
    • Confirm the transfer status in the [Camera to Cloud] or [Transfer status] dialog.

    Transfer Failure to Frame.io

    • If "Paused" is set on Frame.io, NX MobileAir cannot start a new transfer. Pictures that started transferring before Frame.io was "Paused" will still be transferred. For details on the "Pause" feature, refer to the Frame.io on-line help.
    • Picture transfers to Frame.io may fail if the camera’s date and time settings are not correct. Turn [App options] > [Sync clocks] on in NX MobileAir to synchronize the camera clock with the smart device when the camera is connected to that device (0The Settings Display).

Pairing NX MobileAir with Frame.io

Follow the steps below to pair NX MobileAir with Frame.io.

  • Sign in to the Frame.io website (https://frame.io/) via computer or smart device web browser in advance.

  1. Camera: Connect the camera with NX MobileAir.

  2. Smart Device: Tap the (menu) button in the album list and tap [Frame.io].

    This will display the [Camera to Cloud] dialog.

  3. Smart Device: Tap [Acquire the pairing code].

    A pairing code will be displayed.

    • The pairing code will refresh after a certain amount of time.

  4. Smart Device: Tap [Start pairing].

    Frame.io options will be displayed in NX MobileAir. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your e-mail address and other information. After confirming time synchronization, cable connection, and other settings, NX MobileAir will be paired with Frame.io.

    • Configure auto transfer and other settings, including the type of pictures to transfer, in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog (0Configuring Frame.io Transfer Settings).
    • If an access permission screen is displayed, review the content and grant permission.
    • You can also access the Frame.io website via computer or other device and enter the pairing code to pair NX MobileAir with Frame.io.

Configuring Frame.io Transfer Settings

Configure auto transfer and other settings, including the type of pictures to transfer, in the NX MobileAir’s [Camera to Cloud] dialog.

Enabling or Disabling Auto Transfer

Turn [Auto transfer] on in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog to enable auto transfer to Frame.io. Pictures shot while the [Camera to Cloud] dialog is displayed will be automatically transferred to Frame.io.

Selecting the File Format of Pictures to Be Transferred

Tap [File format] in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog to select the file format of pictures to transfer.

  • RAW videos cannot be transferred.
  • Voice memos appended to pictures are not transferred.
  • Selecting the [H.264 8-bit(MP4 Including Proxy)] file format includes MP4 proxy videos that are recorded alongside RAW videos with Nikon digital cameras.
  • Only [MOV] (excluding ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit) and [MP4] video formats can be selected for cameras with older firmware versions.

Automatically Transferring Pictures to Frame.io as They Are Taken

Follow the steps below to automatically transfer pictures from the camera to Frame.io as they are taken.

  1. Camera: Connect the camera with NX MobileAir.

  2. Smart Device: Tap the (menu) button in the album list and tap [Frame.io].

    This will display the [Camera to Cloud] dialog.

  3. Camera: Shoot.

    The pictures taken will be automatically transferred to Frame.io. For videos, transfer starts when recording ends.

    • Only the current file’s transfer status is displayed in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog. Tap [Transfer status] in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog to view the transfer status of other files.
    • To cancel the current transfer, tap . To cancel all remaining transfers, tap the (menu) button on the [Transfer status] dialog and select [Cancel all transfers].

    Transfer Failure to Frame.io

    • If "Paused" is set on Frame.io, NX MobileAir cannot start a new transfer. Pictures that started transferring before Frame.io was "Paused" will still be transferred. For details on the "Pause" feature, refer to the Frame.io on-line help.
    • Picture transfers to Frame.io may fail if the camera’s date and time settings are not correct. Turn [App options] > [Sync clocks] on in NX MobileAir to synchronize the camera clock with the smart device when the camera is connected to that device (0The Settings Display).

Manually Transferring Pictures from the Camera Memory Card to Frame.io

Use NX MobileAir to select pictures from your camera’s memory card and transfer them to Frame.io. Tap [Select files to transfer] in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog to view pictures on the camera memory card in a thumbnail list (0Camera Picture List).

Transfer Restrictions

The following restrictions apply when transferring pictures. Please wait until the transfer is complete.

  • The camera picture list does not refresh while picture transfer is in progress.
  • Items in the camera picture list may become inaccessible if [Select files to transfer] is tapped in the [Camera to Cloud] dialog during picture transfer.

Camera Picture List

Slot/Folder Name

Display the current memory card slot and folder name.

  • Slot: Tap to toggle slots in the picture thumbnail list.
  • Folder Name: Tap to display the folder selection dialog. Select the folder to display in the picture thumbnail list.
[Select]

Tap to switch to selection mode (0Selecting Pictures in Selection Mode).

Thumbnail

Tap to display the thumbnail in single-frame view (0Single Frame View).

Transfer Status Icon

An icon showing transfer status to Frame.io. No icon will be displayed if no transfer to Frame.io is in progress.

  • : Awaiting transfer
  • : Transferring
  • : Transferred
  • : Transfer failed
Recording Time (Videos Only)
Display the video recording time.
The File Name
The image file name.
The Criteria Button
Tap to display a menu to configure criteria for filtering the display of pictures in the camera picture list. Filter criteria can be selected using the radio buttons and check boxes.
The Number of Pictures Displayed
The number of pictures in the album. If filtering is enabled, the number of pictures in the album that meet the current filter criteria is shown.
The Filter On/Off Switch
Tap to enable or disable the filters selected in the filter criteria display. Changing the criteria when filters are off automatically turns filters on. Pictures are filtered by date, file format, rating, and protection.

Camera Picture List

  • Disconnecting the camera from NX MobileAir or removing or inserting the camera memory card resets the transfer status and filtering criteria.
  • The camera picture list instantly updates if pictures are added to or deleted from the camera memory card, or if the protection settings on pictures have changed on the camera. Rating changes are reflected on the list after returning to the album list screen, or when removing and inserting a memory card.
  • Pictures with HLG tone mode and those unable to be displayed on the camera monitor cannot be viewed in the camera picture list.

Single Frame View

Transfer Status Icon

An icon showing transfer status to Frame.io. No icon will be displayed if no transfer to Frame.io is in progress.

  • : Awaiting transfer
  • : Transferring
  • : Transferred
  • : Transfer failed
Thumbnail (Display Zoom)

Zoom in on the thumbnail. Video playback and rotation are not available.

The Shooting Data

The shooting data, including the recording date and file size.

[Transfer to Frame.io]

Tap to transfer the current picture to Frame.io.

Manual Transfers

  1. Tap [Select] in the camera picture list.

    This will switch the camera picture list to selection mode.

  2. Tap thumbnails to select them for transfer to Frame.io.

    • Pictures are transferred in the selected order.
    • Tap [Select all] to transfer all pictures. The pictures will transfer starting from the top left of the camera picture list.

  3. Tap [Transfer to Frame.io].

    The selected pictures will be transferred to Frame.io.

    • A notification will appear at the bottom of the display when the transfer is complete.
    • Confirm the transfer status in the [Camera to Cloud] or [Transfer status] dialog.

    Transfer Failure to Frame.io

    • If "Paused" is set on Frame.io, NX MobileAir cannot start a new transfer. Pictures that started transferring before Frame.io was "Paused" will still be transferred. For details on the "Pause" feature, refer to the Frame.io on-line help.
    • Picture transfers to Frame.io may fail if the camera’s date and time settings are not correct. Turn [App options] > [Sync clocks] on in NX MobileAir to synchronize the camera clock with the smart device when the camera is connected to that device (0The Settings Display).