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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] postbox@olofthiel.se:
My android was working perfect with DSLR Controller when suddenly it refused to work!

Hi,

I am a very satisfied user of DSLR Controller with my Canon D5 MkII and an Samsung G4 android device

BUT yesterday I made an attempt to attach an headset to the camera to be able to use audio monitoring.

Unfortunately that did not work and the screen went blank. Afterwards I could not make contact with the DSLR Controller - only got the message that the Controller could not find any device to attach to....:mad:

I now know that the attempt to use a headphone for audio monitoring did not work because Canon had a different wiring setup for the input into the camera. Could this in any way make the contact with the Controller to not work - I was warned that using a headset with an non Canon cable could in some cases damage the camera....

I also use Magic Lantern with the camera AND it worked very well with the DSLR Controller :) - ML on the camera screen and the Controller on the android one!

I would be so very happy to get this thing working again - looking forward to any hint that could help me get it going again :good:

Yours

olof thiel

stockholm

sweden
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] strlng:
back to Nvidia Shield K1

So far not much has been said about DSLR Controller and the Nvidia Shield tablet. Has anyone tried that yet? I too am looking for a tablet to pair with my DSLR (7DII). Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] damaset:
Canon 5ds compatibility

Hello, dslr controller is compatible with the new Canon 5ds and 5dsr

Thank you
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
Chainfire, just installed DSLRController on my new Nvidia Shield K1. I only get half of the working screen with black center.

Android 6.

On my old Galaxy S4 with Android 4.3 it works flawless.

Both connected through the TLlink router.

Is this an Android 6 compatibility problem or is it the Nvidia Shield K1?

Update: Tested this over USB-OTG and your app works fine.

So it's the connection over the tplink MR3040 router that's having problems with the Nvidia Shield / Android 6??

Leaving for a trip to photograph the Northern Lights in 3 days.

Bought the shield for this trip..

Could you please have an quick response to my problem please?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] BetterSense:
Focusing in the dark

Hi, this is my first post. I haven't understood if there is a single thread about DSLR controller, or there are others, but where? I apologize, but was not able to find others. So I post here.

Since two weeks I use DSLR controller with my EOS 5D2 and a Google Nexus 5 smartphone running Android 6.0.1, connected by USB cable, and I am very satisfied. But I have a problem that I can't resolve.

The camera is in manual mode, and the lens is in manual focus. I usually focus with the pilot lamps of the strobes, then I shoot pressing the Nexus 5 "iris" button. But it is not easy at all: to focus on the Nexus under the pilot lamps I have to set a relatively long exposure time and a wide diaphragm; then, to shoot with strobes the right time is obviously short and the diaphragm is very narrow. If I set the Nexus to this second time/aperture couple I am unable to see anything and

to focus, because it is obviously too dark. Neither I can focus through the camera viewfinder, because the mirror is locked up in the "live-view mode" that DSLR controller activates.

Changing continuously time and diaphargm (or ISO number) before and after each shoot is really boring. Maybe I am wrong with something, and maybe there's a way to overrun all that.

Can somebody help me, please? Many thanks! :o
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] strlng:
re: experience with Nvidia Shield K1

Deadbeef, thanks for the post. I am strongly considering a Nvidia Shield K1 and would like to use DSLR Controller with my 7DII. So, in your experience so far, the tablet and the app have performed well with your camera? Thanks again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] carp46120:
Running on HTC One M9/ 7d MkII w/TPLink

The TPLink came today from Amazon.com. $30 free shipping with Prime. Downloaded the firmware for version 2.x and it installed with no problems. The program worked first time as advertised with my HTC One M9 but I couldn't get Bluestacks Android to open without internet access so haven't gotten it working on my MS Surface Pro. DslrController wouldn't install on my Verison Ellipsis tablet at all. If anyone knows what I should do to make it work there I would appreciate any advice. I can't believe that some are complaining about the price. For forty bucks I have a system that costs around four hundred for a dedicated hardware setup. Now I can finally take some pictures of myself with my car without having to worry about my drunk neighbor dropping my camera, lol.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] croesus:
I have a Canon 100D I tried the app via USB cable and it was working. I bought a tp-link mr3040 device and flashed the firmware (v2). The app doesn't find the camera via wi-fi.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
Back from my trip into the arctic circle. Extremely frustrated that I couldn't use the K1 with the TPLink MR3040 during this expedition.

With cold hands and 5 feet high snow I could have made more accurate shots using the tablet.

http://kennethtan.nl/Media/Photos/AuroraBorealis-Pano.jpg

So what have I found out:

Nothing on the K1 was altered after the Marshmallow upgrade (not rooted). So it's a factory K1 Shield.

Upgraded all firmware on the TPLink MR3040.

On both camera's it's not working (Canon 1DSMIII and Canon 5D2) (same results consistently)

Tested all situations on K1 Shield and Galaxy S4 phone. K1=Android 6.0. Galaxy S4=Android 4.2

Conclusion: (so far)

DSLR Controller works on K1 shield IF connected directly through OTG cable.

DSLR Controller does not work on K1 shield IF connected through TPLink MR3040 with DSLRController firmware.

DSLR Controller works on S4 IF connected directly through OTG cable.

DSLR Controller works on S4 IF connected through TPLink MR3040 with DSLRController firmware.

So far my conclusion is that the firmware of DSLRController with the use of Android 6 has a problem.

I have a second TPLink MR3040 with DSLRDashboard firmware installed.

With this firmware, everything works fine. Alle devices work, OTG or Wifi connected.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gone_bush:
Which cable?

Quick, and hopefully easy, question.

It's been a long time since I've used DSLR Controller. It works well with my 5D3 and Samsung Galaxy S5 connected via an OTG cable.

But when I try the 3040 WiFi device, DSLR Controller cannot find the camera.

Q: What type of cable should I use between the camera and the 3040 - OTG or normal?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
Use a good USB cable. Shorter is not always better. It has to be a good one. How to test it? You need to connect and test the camera. Because it's a mini-USB, you should have many lying around.

Only if you connect directly you should have an OTG cable. You always should have an OTG cable with your phone for connecting devices.

So, in short, I think you should use a better USB cable.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wdst:
can ipad or iphone use dslr controller wirelessly with mr3040?

Hello guys.. Is anyone ever try an iPad or iPhone to control the dslr wirelessly with dslrcontroller? Is it work? Or it just work with android?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 9467688258:
Nice app
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheShamsMan:
Hi! So, is this app pretty much FINAL beta? Anymore updates coming? I'm about to buy the full version. Just curious.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
No more answers from Chainfire. On this thread or PM's. A bit disappointed I am...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheShamsMan:
Aw! That's a shame! I love his work!

I feel this app, along with my Nexus 10, would make an excellent monitor substitute for filming.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
It does, but it doesn't work with my TP-Link MR3040 router with his firmware. Via directlink the tablet works, but I need it to work via Wifi. Doing a lot of product photography and image stacking with flash, so being able to move around is key. Works with my Galaxy S4, but that display is to small.

The Nvidia Shield K1 tablet is the perfect mix of speed, size and weight.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheShamsMan:
Shooting RAW over wifi? Would that even work?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
Yes it works but it is extremely slow on smartphone and tablet.

I use the jpg sidecar file to preview the Raw image on tablet. This is good enough to adjust the camera settings, framing and focus.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheShamsMan:
I'd have to use a wifi SD card for my camera anyways. So I'd stick to just OTG for viewing speed. It would seem that this app is still the best.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] neonmaus:
Chainfire, please release the source code for the OpenWRT DSLR controller, so that we can port it to other devices
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
Very disappointed in Chainfire. I've bought the app. Use it professionally. I'm now having problems with it, but for months now there is no response from him. Not even a "sorry I'm busy" message.

I know he's a legend in the Android world, but if you sell a product you need to keep a finger on things.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] magostinelli:
Hello, You can search on this treath, there is a Chainfire message, he says that this app is not longer supported. Search that message to read the explanation.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
Search this threat for this message?

He should post/update that on the first post in this threat, on his website AND remove DLSRControler from the Google Playstore, if it is correct what you say. As long as he's selling the product AND I'm a paying customer I am entitled to a certain degree of support.

Pleas can you post a direct link to this forum post?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] darethehair:
I was curious about the same thing, so I went looking. Perhaps post #3639?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] magostinelli:
I don't have the link, just a short memory regarding this app. I agree with you, but is not my fault, I hope chainfire will put here some update regarding this issue.

Inviato dal mio Find7 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] neonmaus:
Ok if that is true, that was my last app I purchased from Chainfire
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] amadill:
Device not discovered - have to reset camera.

Nexus 7 2012 Version - stock OS

Canon Rebel T3i 600D

When I first plugged it in it discovered the camera with no problem. On the second try it said device not discovered. I tried a variety of cables with no success. Rebooting the tablet didn't help. Finally reset the camera to defaults and it started working again. This has happened a number of times. It seems to start if I try a different cable? I'll keep looking for a trigger and report back.

Other than that the app works great when it works. I managed to slave my Nexus 4 via wifi and that is impressive. Now for the feature requests. I got the app because I want to use it for astrophotography. I will have a different app that tells me where the camera is pointed but it seems I can't background the DLSR app even when it is in slave mode. So I can't use both at the same time. It's still useful for fine tuning the focus etc but it would seem that I'm limited to the cable remote when taking pictures as I can't flip between the screens.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 20pictures:
Overlay & Crop Masks

Would like to bump this request made a while back. I'm a bit of a mask fanatic & as I shoot stills, I find the boxed masks of not much use. Could we see 1:1, 10:8, 6:4, 2:1 & my favourite 16:10 masks in future, or even better, custom mask uploads? I use Magic Lantern & find custom masks very useful with that software.

On that note, integration with ML to display on the external monitor would be superb ...but I'm sure impossible?

Great app.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheShamsMan:
Man.. that would be freakin' awesome!! Definitely not holding my breathe for it though. ChainFire isn't even replying. I'm sure he's got better things to do. :S
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
Maybe if Chainfire has halted the development of this app it's time to make it open source so others can work on this great app.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Yannis_h:
2 Q: Preview monitor only & app support

(1) Is it possible to use the app ONLY as a preview monitor and alternatively also as a remote controller? Many of us would like to control the camera normally - and enjoy a preview monitor without having to pay for one. This would make the app far more popular - and since working simply as a preview monitor could work on more devices, it would also add potential.

(2) Is it true that there is no support anymore for the app? If yes, is it stated so in Play Store? And... is it right not to have support for an app that is sold?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] amadill:
It would be nice if it was OS but the developer has put a lot of time and effort into it and is still getting paid for it on the app store. I paid for it and got my moneys worth. I also have the free trial of Helicon and I'll probably pay the $48 for it. The developer could do a little more work and support it and charge the same... Meanwhile I'll use it to set the camera clock and focus the camera and then use to the remote to take photos. I agree, it's a great app.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] eagle9252:
Canon T6i

I have used DSLR Controller with a cable on a Canon T5 with no problems.

I had someone that was using the same app on a Canon 7D but using WIFI. I sold the T5 and upgraded to a Canon T6i because it had built in WIFI but found out it will only control pictures.

So I purchased the correct WIFI router and set it up correctly, in hopes to be able to control it by WIFI. It will not work. It will not even see the camera.

So I hooked up the cable and it will not control it fully. It will allow you to see the image and start/stop recording but no focus, no image magnification. so in short it's in limp mode.

I did go into the settings and make sure they were set as instructed in the FAQ

dslrcontroller.com/guide-wifi_mr3040.php

any help would be great
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jbman100:
Galaxy Tab A or Tab E

Can anyone tell me if DSLR Controller will work with a Galaxy Tab A or Tab E ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ishaanshah:
Compatibility with rebel t5

Can i use canon rebel t5/1200d with asus zenphone 5 using OTG cable.

Help would be appreciated. :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 90c4:
Can DSLR Controller be used to view and transfer images on a camera's CF card without shooting via the app? Basically, a friend is looking for a solution to get images from his camera to his phone in the field, quickly. He's a professional photographer and will only be shooting through his camera's viewfinder. I'm pretty sure the answer is no but figured I'd check
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mauzi:
Somebody has used the app with xiaomi mi5? Does the app work with a type c adapter?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elhennig:
Hi, I hope my question has not been answered and I was just to stupid to find it:

Is there a way to use DSRL Controller as backup tool to sync pictures to the phone's storage? I am looking for a solution that downloads my files as backup during my vacation just tp prevent loss of images in case the memory card fails
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheShamsMan:
I don't think so. Once your camera is connect to the app, the app takes complete control. The pictures you then take will be saved to the tablet, but it isn't a "sync".

This app could stand to use a serious update. I don't like the idea of losing functionality through my camera when using my tablet and this app merely as a monitor.

Not gonna lie, I paid money for this app and now Chainfire won't even reply to any messages. Pretty lame.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] russellsnr:
App not supported

Makes many of us!! Said it before 'the developer stepped out the room and never came back'

For those who want an app that is supported and basically does the same thing as this one try QDSLR Dashboard.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheShamsMan:
A bit pricey, but the app works quite good! I haven't had a chance to really explore it in depth, but I don't think I like how the focus works on qDslr. I don't get any indication that it is in focus. You seeing this too?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] russellsnr:
Focus?

Hi, To be honest I think for the effort put in by the developer of QDSLRDashboard the price is very good(not going to break the bank:good:)

For focus I have no problems as the on screen box turns green. If I as far as focus goes could change something it would be the option to as in DSLRController just tap the screen to set focus and get the focus box to go to the edge of the frame all round.

As this is a forum for the DSLRController I would rather ask and answer any questions on the forum of QDSLRDashboard.:good:

Russ
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheShamsMan:
Haha! Fair enough bro.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] russellsnr:
Hi, (tap the screen to set focus ) asked the question on the Dasboard Forum and got the answer!!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] duigor:
AUDIO monitoring with dslr controller?

Hello

Is there any tip how to monitor audio while waching and monitoring a screen. I cant use magic lantern option because the AV usb port is in use for Dslr Controller. I have T3i (600d) and nexus 7 2013
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dmjudo:
Is there a way to use the app so that it doesn't display the picture taken on my phone? It takes a while for the image to "upload" to my phone and I'd rather be shooting the next frame.

Specifically, I'm shooting a 5 bracket HDR exposure sequence as part of a panorama. It will take the first 5 images fairly quickly but then makes me wait until the jpeg preview shows up in my phone before I can take the next set of images in the sequence. I'm wanting to just turn the pano head and keep shooting.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jcdslr:
DSLR Controller is eating GBs of home network bandwidth

I have had DSLR Controller installed on my Nexus 7 tablet since April 2016. No problem with it controlling my Canon 5D3 but there is a big problem with DSLR Controller eating tens of Gigabytes of wifi bandwidth when idle.

I use DSLR Controller both as attached directly via USB to my camera and via wireless remote from a TP-Link TL-MR3040.

It is when I am not using DSLR Controller at all that it causes me big problems. It constantly downloads "something" via my internet connection. I have screenshots of my Nexus data usage but as a new member here I am not allowed to post links, so I can not attach those three images.

I have no idea why DSLR Controller was connecting to my home wifi or what is was downloading but I know it was downloading nearly 40Gb of data per month, whenever my Nexus was switched on and connected to my home wifi.

I contacted DSLR Controller via their contact page on their website at the end of May 2016 but they did not reply. Since contacting them I have kept my Nexus mostly switched off, switching on only when I want to use DSLR Controller.

Today I hope I have found a workaround - I have installed Mobiwol firewall on my Nexus and refused network permission to DSLR Controller. I might have to change that setting when I next want to use the wireless remote connection to the TP-Link TL-MR3040 and then change the setting back when I am finished.

My home internet bandwidth allowance is not unlimited. I have fixed allowance at different times of the day and week. From 6am to 6pm on weekdays 2.5Gb would count as more than 80% of my monthly download, whereas evenings, nights and weekends allow as much as several TBs if at certain hours. This means a rogue app can easily eat my entire month bandwidth allowance if 10s of Gb are downloaded at peak times.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Keerthisuraj:
DSLR controller not working on Micromax canvas p290

Hi..

Could you please help me on this..

I'm not able to control my camera through this app on my tablet (Micromax Canvas P290)..

I'm able to launch the app.. And able to connect my camera through WiFi.. BTW.. My camera is Canon 70D..

But I'm not able to control anything.. The screen is stuck and not able to click anything..

Please help..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bradotto:
DSLR Controler ev not working in manual mode

I am using a Canon 7D wired directly to a Nexus 7 and the ev is not highlited naturally in Manual mode, but there should be someway to get a reading to know how many stops you are over/under exposed. On my camera you push the shutter half way down to focus and get a reading, why does it not give you a reading while clicking on or doing the focusing? Or am I missing something. From the forums I have read DSLR Dashboard has it always active, which is better than nothing, even though it uses more battery on the camera. Am I missing something? Please let me know how to do this if you know how. Everything else is great with this application. Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] malowz:
Anyone tried with Canon 80D?

works perfectly with 70D (i use mostly for instant fullscreen preview) but with the 80D it shows "waiting for new files..." and never show any new taken pictures...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Frip0uille:
Can it record raw video ?

Hi,

Great application it seems.

But I have a question, already asked but not answered : can this app record in raw video mode ?

I mean, record the image as with zoomed liveview.

The main advantage of such a function is for astronomy (like eosmovrec software), to record just the center of the sensor (the size of the HD resolution), with a very small loss of information. It is really usefull for planets.

Of course it can be done with a PC but an android device is much more convenient on site.

Thanks in advance for your help !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dharampaul:
Hi, I tried with 80D and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, most of the part works but when pressed shutter button, the app freezes with message "Capturing". I have to manually kill the app and restart.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] p4f:
LG G5 compatibility

I have been using DSLR Controller in my LG G3 with great success until yesterday when my phone died. Now I'm thinking on buying a LG G5 to replace it.

Anybody knows if DSLR Controller is working with LG G5?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheShamsMan:
People, don't bother with this app anymore. The dev hasn't made any updates in 2 years and doesn't even bother replying to anyone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.qdd&hl=en This is the app you want for your dSLR. Works amazing!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] p4f:
qDD focus point selection doesn't work with my Canon 5D MkIII even after reseting Custom Controls. In qdd forum nobody has a clue about what is going on. So I just gave up. At the end DSL Controller work like a charm for me even with back focus set.

Edit - Also I forgot to mention: Windows stopped recognizing my camera after I installed qDD for Windows. I spent countless hours trying to recover the original Windows driver. So if you ask me, qDD sucks and it doesn't matter whether the developer is active or not . The program is simply too bugged to deserve any respect .