I understand that I cannot use Camera Remote API beta to access Sony Cameras using USB. Is there any other API available? I found that somebody has already posted a question regarding this on another Sony camera api forum which is closed now. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Kumar
It is not possible to use Camera Remote API beta via USB. The Camera Remote API is based on HTTP and JSON and is only available over Wi-Fi.
The API itself is http/JSON based so it is platform independent so the only issue would be connecting by WiFi.
Ref: https://developer.sony.com/develop/cameras/
Related
I am wondering if it's possible to use the Sony Sony Camera Remote API beta SDK / AddOn SDK / Smart Extension API to control action cameras functionality by my application side via BlueTooth (no Wi-Fi).
My goal is to write an extension which will mainly:
Mandatory: start and stop video saving on camera internal memory
Optional: , insert allarms, set video acquisition parameters, ecc.
Does anyone have:
the information if this SDK is the right choice to control this type of Sony device
if it's possible to reach my described goal with it or if there are any impossibilities
other related information or special requirements for controlling Sony cameras via bluetooth.
Thanks
Unfortunately you will only be able to use Wifi to control cameras with the camera remote API.
While Sony teases new camera models to customers (UMC-R10C, UMC-S3C) and mentions both API access and USB connectivity (rather than wifi) - the Sony Camera Remote API currently only mentions wifi. Is there any information on how to use those upcoming cameras? Some 'selected' developers are integrating them already (see: http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/sony-3dr-announce-new-enterprise-camera-for-solo) but independent developers are left in the dark.
Will the API be the same as the current Camera Remote API?
What kind of USB connection will it have. Just a USB network interface?
+1 on question/request. A lot of DIY'ers are interested in (buying and) controlling Sony cameras via USB. WiFi in 'noisy' environments is problematic.
Good Evening,
I'm starting the develop of an App with the Action Cam FDR-X1000, and I have 2 questions about the capabilities of the system:
- can I manage the camera (using Camera Remote API) by the usb interface instead the Wifi?
- using the wifi interface, if I'm operating with the camera by, for example, a smartwatch, can I connect a smartphone to the same camera and send commands to retreive stored images, etc?
Thank you for the attention
Andrea Carapezzi
To answer your questions.
You will not be able to communicate with the camera using the camera API over usb
You will be able to connect your camera to a smartphone and get images from the camera using the camera remote API. You can visit the Camera remote API landing page to find out more: https://developer.sony.com/develop/cameras/
I know the page containing the supported devices for the Camera Remote API Beta. But I wonder if maybe it is possible to use the Remote API Beta with the DSC-H300/DSC-H400 as well, even though they are not declared as supporting the API.
Thanks for your help.
Cameras DSC-H300 & DSC-H400 do not support Camera Remote API beta.
Both DSC-HX60 & DSC-HX400 long zoom cameras support the Remote API.
More info:
https://developer.sony.com/devices/cameras/
Best Regards, Prem, Developer World
I've been looking through the API docs and support forum. Based on what I've been reading, there are two big holes in the Sony camera stack:
1) Cameras ONLY support master mode (peer-to-peer) wi-fi connections. They do not support infrastructure mode allowing the camera to connect to existing wi-fi networks.
2) API does not support moving files off the camera.
My questions: Does Sony plan to address add these capabilities? If yes, what is the timeline?
Thanks,
Graham
Thank you for your interest.
(EDITED: multi Wi-Fi connection is used by Live View Remote LVR & Camera Remote API is officially NOT supported in multi Wi-Fi mode).
Sony lens style cameras QX1, QX30 and ActionCams HDR-AZ1, HDR-AS100V can connect to existing Wi-Fi networks (Multi Connection Wi-Fi mode). Please check if your Wi-Fi network is compatible with connection method used. Newer QX1, QX30, HDR-AZ1 cameras support content transfer API. Please check API Reference document for exact APIs. Best Regards, Prem, Developer World team.