Sony Enhances Remote Camera Functionality with Latest SDK Updates, Expanding Compatibility and Features

Sony Enhances Remote Camera Functionality with Latest SDK Updates, Expanding Compatibility and Features

(IN BRIEF) Sony has announced the upcoming release of Version 1.13 of its Camera Remote SDK, set to launch on October 16, 2024. This update expands compatibility to include new camera models such as the ZV-E10 II, PXW-Z200, and HXR-NX800, and introduces key features like Absolute Position Settings for optical zoom, allowing for quicker adjustments with a single command. Additionally, the Camera Remote Command list will be updated to Version 2024.1.0, enhancing connectivity through PTP-IP support and adding over 100 new commands for improved control. These updates aim to streamline remote camera operations and enhance the user experience across various applications.

(PRESS RELEASE) WEYBRIDGE, 14-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Sony is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Version 1.13 of its Camera Remote SDK, set to launch on October 16. This latest iteration is part of Sony’s commitment to enhancing its remote camera ecosystem, empowering users across various fields to remotely access and control Sony cameras.

The Camera Remote SDK update introduces compatibility with new camera models, including the ZV-E10 II, PXW-Z200, and HXR-NX800. Notably, it also features Absolute Position Settings for optical zoom, allowing users to seamlessly move the zoom to a desired position with a single command, significantly improving efficiency.

In conjunction with this release, Sony will also provide a new version (2024.1.0) of the Camera Remote Command list on the same date, expanding the range of compatible models and introducing PTP-IP support for enhanced connectivity.

Key Features of Camera Remote SDK – Version 1.13:

• Expanded Camera Compatibility: New models now supported include the ZV-E10 II, PXW-Z200, and HXR-NX800.
• Absolute Position Settings for Optical Zoom: Users can now adjust zoom positions with a single command, saving valuable time during shoots.
• Remote Emulation Capability: This feature allows users to receive display information from the camera remotely, providing control akin to direct manipulation.
• Exposure Notification Timing Adjustment: Creators can receive exposure signals prior to capturing still images, facilitating better synchronization with flash lighting.
• Enhanced Video Recording Workflow: New functionalities aim to streamline video production processes.
• Background File Transfer: This enables simultaneous remote control and file transfer, boosting the efficiency of remote production.
• Recorded Video Preview: Users can preview a lightweight proxy version of recorded video files on a PC without the need to transfer full data.
• Remote Firmware Updates: Users can now update their camera firmware remotely through an application, simplifying future updates without the need to disassemble their setup.

Camera Remote Command – Version 2024.1.0:

• New Camera Models Added: This update supports additional models such as the FX6, BURANO, α9 III, and ZV-E10 II.
• PTP-IP Support: This feature enhances flexibility by allowing users and developers to control their Sony cameras via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, removing the necessity for USB connections.
• Expanded Command Set: Over 100 new commands have been introduced, including memory card slot switching and ISO AUTO adjustments to suit varying shooting environments.

This innovative update reaffirms Sony’s dedication to enhancing the user experience in the realm of remote camera operations. For further details and insights, stay tuned for the launch later this month.

About Camera Remote Toolkit

Sony’s Camera Remote Toolkit takes complete control over Sony’s range of cameras and lenses in every environment with the Camera Remote SDK and Camera Remote Command. ​

Users can develop software that allows them to remotely change camera settings and perform live view monitoring such as shutter release, framing, and focus, and it can be used for cutting-edge content creation, inspections, and surveys in a wide range of fields such as e-commerce, public institutions, medical care, and education.

For more information and to download Camera Remote Toolkit, please click here. ​

Europe：https://pro.sony/en_GB/digital-imaging/camera-remote-toolkit

US：https://pro.sony/ue_US/digital-imaging/camera-remote-toolkit

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SOURCE: Sony