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| ==== Trigger ==== | ==== Trigger ==== |
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| Possible Methods to Capture Shutter Events or Trigger a Ring Light on Cameras: | Possible methods to capture shutter events or trigger a ring-light on cameras: |
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| - **Hot Shoe Interface** | - **Hot Shoe Interface** |
| - **USB Shutter Interface** | - **USB Shutter Interface** |
| * USB 10-pin or 15-pin shutter plug via breakout board | * USB 10-pin or 15-pin shutter plug via breakout board |
| - **Software-Based Triggering** | - **Wireless remote controls** |
| * Camera control software (e.g., Sony Camera Remote SDK or automation tools) | * Bluetooth/WiFi shutter |
| - **Sony Live‑View Remote Units** | * Sony Live‑View Remote Units: RM-LVR2 / RM-LVR3 (check camera compatibility) |
| * RM-LVR2 and RM-LVR3 (check camera compatibility) | - **custom Software-Based Triggering** |
| | * Camera control software (e.g. Sony Camera Remote SDK or automation tools) |
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| For cameras with no hot shoe or 3.5mm connector (like Sony A5100), consider going for number 3. \\ | For cameras with no hot shoe or 3.5mm connector (like Sony A5100), consider going for number 3. \\ |
| Somebody already [[https://picsngeek.at/constructions/combined-charger-and-trigger-cable-for-sony-mirrorless-cameras-like-a6400/|created a DIY cable]] and put [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4279366|3D print files for the connector on thingiverse]]. \\ | Somebody already [[https://picsngeek.at/constructions/combined-charger-and-trigger-cable-for-sony-mirrorless-cameras-like-a6400/|created a DIY cable]] and put [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4279366|3D print files for the connector on thingiverse]]. \\ |
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| | Having access to the Multiport via MCU, we can add remote control and get states back, e.g. for an external recording indicator light. \\ |
| ===== modified battery as USB-C dummy ===== | ===== modified battery as USB-C dummy ===== |
| There is an expensive //Sony DC-Coupler DC-C1// (for NP-FW50 / NP-FZ100) or aftermarket dummy batteries for cameras that cannot be powered w/o battery - like A5100. | There is an expensive //Sony DC-Coupler DC-C1// (for NP-FW50 / NP-FZ100) or aftermarket dummy batteries for cameras that cannot be powered w/o battery - like A5100. |
| Caution: Do not accidentally cut into the LiPo battery! Beware of health issues. \\ | Caution: Do not accidentally cut into the LiPo battery! Beware of health issues. \\ |
| Battery uses 2x 3.6V cells with BMS. Replace those cells with electronics to get ~7.2V and add a diode for safety. \\ | Battery uses 2x 3.6V cells with BMS. Replace those cells with electronics to get ~7.2V and add a diode for safety. \\ |
| [[projects:usb-c-ify|Read here how to do it.]] \\ | [[projects:usb-c-ify|Read here how to do it.]] \\ |
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| ===== Software ===== | ===== Software ===== |
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| [[https://www.playmemoriescameraapps.com/portal/|Official playmemories apps have been discontinued August 31, 2025]].\\ | [[https://www.playmemoriescameraapps.com/portal/|Official playmemories apps have been discontinued August 31, 2025]].\\ |
| There is something like Magic Lantern (Canon) for Sony too, called //OpenMemories//. | There is something like [[projects:camera#canon_cameras|Magic Lantern (Canon)]] for Sony too, called //OpenMemories//. |
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| [[https://github.com/ma1co/OpenMemories-Framework]] \\ | [[https://github.com/ma1co/OpenMemories-Framework]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/ma1co/OpenMemories-Tweak]] \\ | [[https://github.com/ma1co/OpenMemories-Tweak]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/ma1co/Sony-PMCA-RE]] \\ | [[https://github.com/ma1co/Sony-PMCA-RE]] \\ |
| Also see [[https://github.com/ma1co?tab=repositories|the complete repo of ma1co]] for apps and store, etc. And [[https://github.com/ma1co/OpenMemories-AppList/blob/master/apps.yaml|see OpenMemories appList]] \\ | Also see [[https://github.com/ma1co?tab=repositories|the complete repo of ma1co]] for apps and store, etc - and the [[https://github.com/ma1co/OpenMemories-AppList/blob/master/apps.yaml|OpenMemories appList]]. \\ |
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| | [[https://github.com/schnatterer/pmcaFilesystemServer]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/ThibaudM/timelapse-sony]] \\ | [[https://github.com/ThibaudM/timelapse-sony]] \\ |
| [[https://www.stg-uploader.xyz/]]: upload files into Google Photos directly without a computer \\ | [[https://github.com/Bostwickenator/STGUploader]] and [[https://www.stg-uploader.xyz/|its homepage]]: upload files into Google Photos directly without a computer \\ |
| ==== A5100 ==== | ==== A5100 ==== |
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| [[https://github.com/gphoto/gphoto2]] \\ | [[https://github.com/gphoto/gphoto2]] \\ |
| | [[https://github.com/Novex/pmca-livestream]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/jdesfossez/sony-remote]] \\ | [[https://github.com/jdesfossez/sony-remote]] \\ |
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| ===== Samsung NX cameras ===== | ===== Samsung NX cameras ===== |
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| | [[https://sites.google.com/site/nxcryptophotography/diy-firmware]] \\ |
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| [[https://op-co.de/blog/posts/samsung_nx_archaeology/]] \\ | [[https://op-co.de/blog/posts/samsung_nx_archaeology/]] \\ |
| [[https://op-co.de/blog/posts/modding_the_nx300/]] \\ | [[https://op-co.de/blog/posts/modding_the_nx300/]] \\ |
| | [[https://op-co.de/blog/posts/rooting_the_nx300/]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/ge0rg/samsung-nx-hacks]] \\ | [[https://github.com/ge0rg/samsung-nx-hacks]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/ge0rg/nx-remote-controller-mod]] \\ | [[https://github.com/ge0rg/nx-remote-controller-mod]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/ge0rg/samsung-nx-emailservice]] \\ | [[https://github.com/ge0rg/samsung-nx-emailservice]] \\ |
| | [[https://github.com/ge0rg/nx-ks-mod]] \\ |
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| [[https://github.com/ottokiksmaler/nx500_nx1_modding]] \\ | [[https://mewlips.github.io/nx-remote-controller-mod/]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/mewlips/nx500_nx1_modding]] \\ | [[https://github.com/mewlips/nx500_nx1_modding]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/mewlips/nx-sftp-mod]] \\ | [[https://github.com/mewlips/nx-sftp-mod]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/mewlips/nx-netfs]] \\ | [[https://github.com/mewlips/nx-netfs]] \\ |
| | [[https://github.com/ottokiksmaler/nx500_nx1_modding]] \\ |
| | [[https://github.com/ottokiksmaler/gear360_modding]]: Gear360 modding \\ |
| [[https://github.com/jdieter/nx300m-autobackup]] \\ | [[https://github.com/jdieter/nx300m-autobackup]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/ajavamind/Multi-NX-Camera-Control]] \\ | [[https://github.com/ajavamind/Multi-NX-Camera-Control]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/blueringlab/NXLensControlTest]] \\ | [[https://github.com/blueringlab/NXLensControlTest]] \\ |
| [[https://github.com/blueringlab/SamsungNXBodyFake]] \\ | [[https://github.com/blueringlab/SamsungNXBodyFake]] \\ |
| | ===== Canon cameras ===== |
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| | [[https://www.magiclantern.fm/#supportedcams]]: Magic Lantern \\ |
| | [[https://chdk.fandom.com/wiki/CHDK|CHDK (Canon Hack Development Kit) for compact cameras]] \\ |
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