Camera-to-Cloudfor Photography Teams
A wireless tethering alternative for sports, news, and event teams. Upload via FTP, FTPS, or SFTP directly from your Sony a9/a7, Canon R5, or Nikon Z9 into cloud storage while you shoot.
Camera-to-cloud in three steps
Keep the shooting workflow familiar. Change where the files land.
Point the camera at Rilavek
Use the camera or transmitter's built-in FTP, FTPS, or SFTP support. No laptop, card runner, or custom capture software required.
Organize by shooter and event
Assign unique Sender credentials and use Smart Paths so every file lands in the right folder structure automatically.
Editors see files immediately
Images land in your review or archive destination as they are captured, so downstream teams can start work before the shoot ends.
Camera-to-cloud vs manual handoff
The biggest difference is timing. Manual handoff starts after the shoot or at the next break. Camera-to-cloud starts while you are still shooting.
| Question | Rilavek Camera-to-Cloud | Manual Card / Tether Workflow |
|---|---|---|
| When do editors get access? | During the shoot | After handoff or ingest |
| Extra hardware needed? | No laptop required | Often yes |
| Per-shooter separation | Built into credentials and paths | Often manual |
| Backup timing | As files are captured | After cards are collected |
| Works with venue or hotspot connectivity | Yes | Depends on the ingest workflow |
No laptop needed. Camera uploads directly to the bridge over 5G, LTE, or Wi-Fi.
Editors get images seconds after you press the shutter.
Supports common Sony, Canon, Nikon, and transmitter-based FTP workflows.
Send smaller selects fast, back up RAWs, or do both in parallel.
Automate field delivery without extra hardware
Stop worrying about delayed handoff and single-card risk. As you shoot, images transfer to cloud storage in the background, so editors, reviewers, or archive systems can start working right away.
- No cables required (Wi-Fi Tethering)
- Instant client delivery access
- Works as redundant backup
- Freelancer Friendly: Unique login per shooter
See the workflow
Rilavek can organize incoming files with Smart Paths and route them into one or more cloud destinations depending on how you configure the workflow.
What production camera-to-cloud workflows actually need
It is not just about connectivity. Teams need fast delivery, clean organization, and a reliable archive path.
Built on camera-native transfer
Use the FTP, FTPS, or SFTP features already present in cameras and wireless transmitters.
Per-shooter identities
Separate freelancers, staff photographers, or event lanes with distinct credentials and paths.
Immediate review delivery
Files appear in a review or ingest bucket while the event is still happening.
RAW and JPEG friendly
Support archive-heavy workflows, fast-select workflows, or both depending on the destination setup.
Archive plus handoff
Send one copy for editors and another to long-term storage without changing the shooting behavior.
Field-ready connectivity
Use venue Wi-Fi, mobile hotspots, or other portable connectivity options that fit the assignment.
Supported Cameras
Sony Alpha
- Sony a9 III / a9 II
- Sony a1
- Sony a7R V / IV
- Sony a7S III
- Sony a7 IV
- Sony FX3 / FX6
Canon EOS
- Canon EOS R3
- Canon EOS R1
- Canon EOS R5 / R5C
- Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- Canon 1D X Mark III
- Canon WFT Transmitters
Nikon
- Nikon Z9
- Nikon Z8
- Nikon Z6 III
- Nikon D6
- Nikon D5
- WT-6 Wireless Transmitter
Others
- Fujifilm GFX100 II
- Fujifilm X-H2S (File Transmitter)
- Leica SL3
- Panasonic Lumix GH6
- Phase One IQ4
* Any camera supporting standard FTP Active/Passive, SFTP, or FTPS protocols is supported.
What teams care about after the first event
Once the basic workflow works, the next questions are usually about reliability, organization, and who gets access to what.
Per-shooter separation
Keep event coverage organized by photographer, outlet, or lane.
Fast review path
Get selects to editors immediately without waiting for card collection.
Cloud archive path
Create a second destination for backup or long-term retention while the shoot is still active.
Simple field setup
Rely on camera-native transfer settings instead of a more fragile laptop-based ingest chain.
Common questions
How do I connect my camera to FTP?
Most pro cameras have a dedicated 'Network' or 'Communication' menu. You'll need to create a new Connection Profile, select 'FTP', and enter our server details (Host: ftp.rilavek.com, Port: 21).
Does this work over a mobile hotspot (5G/LTE)?
Can I upload RAW files or just JPEGs?
Is this secure for client work?
Do you preserve file metadata (EXIF/IPTC)?
Can I trigger automations like Slack notifications?
Get images off the field while the event is still happening.
Use camera-native transfer, route files into your cloud workflow, and give editors a head start without extra ingest hardware.
Free plan includes 10GB of transfer. No credit card required.