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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KayConstandse:
Nexus 7 (2013) connectivity problems

Hello everyone,

I have recently bought the new Nexus 7 (2013) to use as a field monitor for my Canon 5D mark II.

But after installing the program and getting the right cables, I'm having connectivity problems.

When booting the program it gives me the following error:

"Could not find a compatible camera on either Wi-Fi or USB[.....]".

My camera is on and not in sleep mode. All cables are new (I've also checked different cables) and connected propperly.

Even after rebooting both camera and N7, this error reoccurs.

Does anyone have any idea what I'm doing wrong? (Is this program compatible with the new Nexus 7?)

In short:

Canon 5D mark II (Firmware version 2.0.4)

Nexus 7, 2013 (Android version 4.3)

All new cables.

Kind regards,

Kay

P.S. please excuse any bad grammar. English is not my first language.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] msatter:
...might open up more unsupported devices. With the CX-919 attached to the camera you can use an other Android device that native does not support the USB connection to the camera.

---------- Post added at 12:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:22 PM ----------

Your English excellent. You are doing noting wrong and the new Nexus 7 seems not to support direct connection to a camera on the moment and lets hope that will change in the near future.

In the meantime you could use the Wifi solution for non supported Android devices. With a CX-919 attached to the camera you can use an other Android device which connect through Wifi to the CX-919.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Try4Ce:
Sorry if it has been discussed before, didnt have time to read through all those pages since I am at work right now.

I am pretty new to DSLR photography and own a Canon EOS 450D (pretty good starter cam!). My phone is a HTC One with the most recent Sense leak based on 4.3 which fully supports USB OTG (finally!).

I saw that the EOS 450D is marked as "works 'ok'". I understand that it could be limited due to the os running on the 450D. But can anyone tell me what exactly is the limited functionality of the 450D in combination with this app?

I just wanna know how far I can push the App - Smartphone - Cam combination before I go ahead and buy this brilliant piece of software.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] plaktoets:
Just stopping by to say thanks...Got my 60D last weekend as a replacement for my old, worn 350D.

I started making macrophotos at home from my laptop which is awesome, but i had no idea this would be possible from my tablet as well.. but then i came across this...and it works flawelessly on my Nexus 10! Using that ultra sharp high res display for taking pics is just amazing

and i must admit i am giggling to my apple fanboy colleague here - who frantically began searching for something like this on his iPad...doesn't exist!

So once again android wins :)

Best 7 euros ever spent!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ivantest:
Problem

I get the application...i have eos 50 D, galaxy tab 2 10.1, usb samsung

All seem good with the device, but Dslr controller would not detected the camera ..

Someone can tell me what's wrong ?

Thank you
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bellrb19:
Usually it's the otg or usb cable. Even if it works well charging and syncing it might not work for the app.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] uberpixel:
Wi-fi connection with Canon WFT-E4?

Has anyone successfully connected their Canon WFT-E4 (for 5D mkII) with their Android device to use this app?

If so, what are the appropriate settings? I played around for an hour last night and couldn't figure it out.

I've been able to connect to my iPad using the WFT-E4 in FTP mode with the Shuttersnitch app, but I'd really like to be able to use this app to preview images on my android phone...

-uberpixel
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ivantest:
Dslr controller on Galaxy tab 2

Do you think i need to change the usb cable ?

Thank you for your help
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dave2525:
Hi all, does this app (whilst connected via WIFI) provide live streaming view during video recording? If so is the latency high? :eek:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] frednet24:
galaxy s4 mini

Hey guys.

i got a problem with a Samsung galaxy s4 mini, i9195.

i bought 2 differents otg cable, one of them works well on a sony xperia.

It can't work with the samsung, the application doesn't recognize my camera. (Canon 5d Mark II) but i'm sure i got the correct cable.

Does the application not support yet my phone, or did i missed something?

I got the last version of dslr controller : 0.99 beta.

Thank's for your help.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheHighlightGuy:
I have the 450D and I think it works "magnificently", at least with the Nexus 7 (original).

My advice: buy it.

Sent from my SPH-D710 running PACMan v23.0.0 + Operation KillJoy, JB 4.2.2. :cool:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] PaulTopol:
Galaxy phone and Note 8. Need.2 licences??

Bought the app via my new Note8. Now want it on my Galaxy s2 phone so as to link the two.

Do I need to buy the app twice?

Cannot connect to 5dmk3. Is it the cable?

where is the best place to get the right cable?

Thanks for any help.

Paul
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fuzzylogics:
Feature request - please, add the possibility to use captured image as overlay in liveview mode. It will be very useful for studio, macro and landscape photography. Thank you.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bellrb19:
All apps bought on google play can be installed on multiple devices.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] opiate5:
MXplayer issue with decoders

Is it possible to make DSLR controller use H/W decoder when playing back videos from dslr on MXplayer? At the moment it always uses S/W decoder and I need to change it to H/W+ manualy every time. An option to chose which decoder to use would be welcome.

Great app by the way.

(5D mk III + nexus 7)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] svenk:
Read post 1, install 2.3.4 stock ROM (or Villainrom) and download the app from the market.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nexxer:
Upgraded my Galaxy S2 to 2.3.4 KG6 via Lightning rom 5.0 just to try this and it works fine with my Canon 550D.

Great job Chainfire! It looks very promising and I will explore it more during the weekend
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rafynet:
I also have the Dell Streak, I'm a Canon 5D Mk2 as well as Canon Xsi user...

I WANT THIS APP to work... how? who can help? PLEASE!!!!

I'd pay way more for this app then any other apps I've purchased. I do product photography and to have a DSLR control on my Dell Streak where I can quickly review readjust and retake photos would be awesome... NO MORE LAPTOP!!!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bluefrog:
I guess the first question would be whether DJ Steve has included the necessary Android bits in StreakDroid 1.9.1 to make the USB Hosting work. I know he's enabled it but I don't know what the method is.

His "Gingerstreak" ROM is based on 2.3.3 I believe. So even then it doesn't look too promising.

The next question would be whether anything else is missing that would be required. Unfortunately I'm expecting the worst.

We may have to hope for someone to do a 2.3.4 ROM or maybe 3.2 for the Streak to be able to use this app. Frustrating but such is life :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pixelk:
I just found out that the combinaison of Chainfire3D + DSLR Controller works fairly well. This addresses one of my requests (the "full red shades for astronomers"-mode). You'll become the new star of many astronomers in the future (and I know for a fact most of them are canonists - it has to do with the noise level of the CMOS sensor and a few other titbits).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] PuterPro:
Asus Transformer & Canon 50D works great!

Just wanted to weigh in and lets you know it works fine on a Asus Transformer Tablet with my 50D.

It was a bit "sluggish" but I think that my have been due to background apps, particularly my Live Wallpaper which I found is a CPU hog.

I have killed the Wallpaper and placed it's disassembled bits in the proper bit bucket for recycling, and I'll try the DSLR App again tomorrow.

GREAT app, WELL worth the price. Under $10 ? :cool:

Come-on now folks, if you can afford the Camera this is aimed at, you can afford the price of a cup of coffee and a danish at Starbucks! Get real.

Suggestions for future - 1. PLAYBACK of images in camera. 2. Storage to android device's SD card.

Can't wait for time lapse!!

PuterPro
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jaoropez:
this thread has become my homepage
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] knoxploration:
Not that I'm a fan of Apple in the least, but it seems to me they don't really *need* something like this. Apple is entirely in control of the hardware and operating system (or at least, if you modify the operating system in any way, as far as Apple's concerned you're dead to them and they'd probably prefer it that nothing worked for you any more.)

That's the one advantage of a walled garden system, although for me the disadvantages outweigh the benefit. Since Apple is entirely in control of the hardware and OS, they and every developer know exactly what every device is capable of, and what services it provides.

With an open system like Android, it's not so simple, and hence a (somewhat) sophisticated system is required to help developers keep tabs on which devices can support their products, given that they can't possibly have test copies of every device (nor the time to manually test them all.)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jaoropez:
one bug/setting i found, which i believe is as a result of the app, is the review timer sets to off. normally i have it set to 4 seconds, but after tethering and running the app, the setting goes to off. would be nice if it didnt change this setting, or if it has to changes it back when done somehoe
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Known issue, but this is needed at the moment. It does attempt to set it back to whatever it was once you disconnect, but apparently that didn't work for you :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ed_sargent:
I know you are working on Cannon then Nikon, any plans for Sony Alpha's?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rafynet:
hey triondave. I know this app would be killer on the Streak. Just as a side-note though ... I just bought the "remote your cam" app and it's pretty neat, off course it requires a laptop usb connected to the camera. But on the plus side the phone becomes a 'wireless' remote control.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] msatter:
Focus peaking

I found a forum posting on a site about focus peaking and it works with High-Pass filtering as I thought.

link: www luminous-landscape.com/forum/index.php?topic=56246.0

I think this will also help the auto-focus when you have to check if the focus is as expected, especially on little screen as on the smart-phones.

A few more postings and then I can post real URL's and not broken up as for now.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
That is remarkably similar to something my photographer friend (who I borrow most of the equipment I test with from) suggested weeks ago - the edge mode at least.

Will be looking at this once I get to that point on the to-do list.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lorenzo353:
these camera are running VxWorks and not Dryos, PTP implementation is certainly different.

http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/P-ID

I suggest "EDSDK API" with google

Lorenzo
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] daviator:
Forgive me if this has been covered but..

I have three Android devices (10" ViewSonic Gtab, Archos 70i (with 250GB HDD) and HTC Sensations 4G) and I'd be happy to spend the money on the beta but I cannot seem to find the app for any of them as the Market hides it from incompatible devices.

I'd REALLY love to see it become available for the Archos especially since the Archos has the large HDD to also store images. I'm dying to get this working and make a custom bracket to attack to my tripod.

Forgive my lack of Android hardware knowledge but why is it not at least available for the HTC Sensation 4G as it's such a new device?

Thanks,

David
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Nice link, that indeed gives a nice overview of which devices should and shouldn't work with the current implementation.

I've had that SDK for a long time, it helps in figuring stuff out.

The latest official Android version for phones does not actually support USB host. The Samsung Galaxy S2 does only because Samsung backported those parts from the latest tablet OS. I have no idea why they did that, but I sure am happy they did.

Similarly the GTab and Archos are missing needed Android parts as well. I hear they do support USB host somehow - without the relevant API parts - and there might eventually be a way to get it to work. But really, those manufacturers should just include the right Android APIs. If you aren't running the very latest firmwares for these tablets, make sure you get those and try with that. If it is still not supported, complain to ViewSonic and Archos to make an update that properly supports USB host :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Scorchiooo:
Hi Chainfire. Firstly, great work. I have been waiting for something like this to be released. If only Samsung would hurry up and release 2.3.4 so I can give it a go.

I do have a question about the manual focus and scripting. I would like to alter the focus gradually (focus pull) while making a timelapse. I was wondering what kind of resolution you are able to get from the AF motors. So, how many steps would it take to get from minimum to maximum focus?

Also, is this the kind of functionality that you are expecting to add to the scripting? Ideally I would like to be able to set the camera in bulb mode and execute a script that would allow me to change the shutter, aperture, ISO and focus.

Millisecond bulb timing rather than the standard 1/3rd stop exposure jumps would be a really cool addition too. I am not sure how easy that would be to implement though.

Scorch
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
I have a pretty big update almost ready, unfortunately one of my private testers just informed it didn't fix the focus issue on the 5D mk II. So it's going to be delayed a bit more, as I hope to be able to borrow a 5D mk II tomorrow.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
I'm back from vacation and slowly picking up work. Probably some of you have emailed me, I have over 2000 support emails to go through, I'm trying to answer them as fast as I can.

Nice find. Call me a noob but I can't find the right cable that isn't out of stock ... ?

Experience with this cable ? I'd be especially interested in [MENTION=911109]pspilot[/MENTION] using a 2m cable to see how well it works, as he appears to be radioactive and disturbing all electronics near him ;)

Added to the wish list, but with very low priority (sorry)

Not at this moment, but bulb-ramping has been on the list for some time. So has an API. But ramping or even entering a list of exposure/captures to run is much more likely to be implemented sooner.

I'm completely unsure what is going on here. It might well be USB host isn't working right - this is common for Nexus devices at least for the first 2-3 OTA updates. It appears nobody at Google ever bothers testing USB host support before they ship.

That being said, I've gotten conflicting reports from various people saying it does or doesn't work, and from those who claim it does, I am unsure if they're even testing USB or Wi-Fi. My own new Nexus 7 should arrive tomorrow (sent over from the USA by friends, it's not for sale in my country) so I hope to start testing soon.

FTP mode is not the same as remote control. The only WFT I've ever tested (and coded against) is actually the newest, for the 5DmkIII, I'm completely unsure how other WFT's work, so I'm afraid I can't help you there.

It's on the list.

Interesting, back when I implemented it, MX player wouldn't work with H/W decoding for 5DmkIII video on *any* device I tried (and I have quite a few), so I just forced it in software mode. I will revisit this and see if I can somehow save the value you last used for next time.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] shaggy-h:
I bought this one: http://www.lindy.co.uk/cables-adapt...cable-black-type-micro-b-to-mini-b-p7277#7428 Interestingly, the same cable on their international site shows up as costing €0.00 but it still lets me add it to the cart! (the 2m cable says sold out when added): http://www.lindy-international.com/...htm?websale8=ld0101.ld020102&pi=31718&ci=8005

The cable itself seems to be well constructed though perhaps a little stiff. I wouldn't feel comfortable bending it very tightly, though that's probably a good thing anyway. I have only done fairly limited testing with it but so far it has worked flawlessly on my HTC One (running the stock GE 4.3 ROM) and Canon 5Dmk3 and I'm happy with the purchase. It's certainly nice to not have to deal with the fiddly extra connection that had a habit of coming astray in my previous dual-cable setup.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KayConstandse:
Thank you for your reply. Please keep me informed about your own findings when your new Nexus arrives. (I know the feeling. It isn't for sale in my country either).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pspilot:
My most sincere condolences. Long time ago I had a bit shareware on the market (my nick 'pspilot' comes from the PalmPilot :)) and I know what it means ...

:laugh: !!! Well, I'm a hardware developer and I live indeed in an environment with alot of mean electricity around me :). But seriously, I'm very happy with the 1m Lindy - wrote a short statement in post #2748. In short words, the best cable I ever had. So far I didn't miss the 2m cable and the 0,5m was hard to get, when I ordered the 1m. But eventually I will buy them both. I will report.

If I remember right, even a well known German computer magazine - the "c't" - reported the problems with USB-Host in Android 4.3 and/or with various Nexus devices. They have a quite actual list here regarding USB-host compatibility. I found it interesting that there are different 'levels' of compatibility. USB-host yes/no is one fact, but a USB-host obviously doesn't guarantee both reading and writing external devices. The article is German only, but the table is easy to read. The columns right of the model name are 1st "Android version", 2nd "USB-host yes / no", 3rd "external memory read / write" and 4th "peripherial devices like mouse, keyboard, controller yes / no".

I'm not sure what functions you need for DSLR Controller, but may that missing write capability on the Nexus 7 is an issue?!?

P.S.: Also only in German, sorry, I found that report about various USB-host problems with 'newer Nexus devices', as they put it. Last update of the article from August, 15th, says Google is 'internally escalating the problem' and they can fix it quickly because of their fast update cycles - whatever that means. c't also talks about restrictions of rooted 4.3 devices regarding root-apps that add drivers to the unit for certain USB-devices. I'm sure there are also English articles about that, just wanted to point in the direction. There's something going on ... :).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] msatter:
I think you meant to write "sympathy" instead of "condolences". ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Nicko_lefevre:
Hello all. I'm really impatient to receive my EOS 700D ! I noticed that my 2 devices are compatible to use this app. I just have to buy an adapter USB/mini USB, right ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Nicko_lefevre:
Thanx a lot for this explanation. I'll have it tomorrow
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mohammedsb19:
How about NIKON cameras ? we need this for our nikon cameras please
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
If you're using the new Nexus 7, please response to this thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2379965 , first post on the second page of that thread explains what to post!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
UPDATE: I fixed my own devices, but I need more guinea pigs to come out with a definite fix! Please report to the quoted thread if able and willing to help. Note that this is all a Google/Nexus issue, not a DSLR Controller issue.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] skyjuicerz:
Great App for DSLR users !

Greetings to all :D

Firstly I would like to thank Chainfire for this superb app :good:

Just bought this today, and tested it out quickly before I got out to work, currently using a samsung galaxy s2 and a nexus 10 tab.

Both devices work fine in communicating with my dslr (600D) tested some basic functions and it worked fine, very pleased with the overall usage. :)

Except one thing that I noticed is the frame rate kind of drops after I hit the record button (on both devices with the same camera), it is quite noticeable and I've seen video reviews on youtube where the recording seems much more smoother. I've browsed around the thread but it seems that other users have better performance. Just trying to pin point the problem here, is it my decives, the kamera or maybe the cable ? :confused:

Thanks once again and by the way this is my first post on XDA :victory:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] PaulTopol:
Thanks for the reply. Now loaded on phone and Note.

Bought a bunch of different cables and connectors so as to be ready to swap around.

And that is what I needed. Some worked and others didn't. WHY!!???

Must be a wiring problem?

Surely each internal wire is soldered to the correct terminals at each end.

Is it the quality of wire or plug?

And these are all new cables.

Any complaints about Lindy? Is that the only RELIABLE manufacturer?http://xdaforums.com/images/smilies/confused.gif
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rossyuk1:
DSLR Controller app, Canon 7D & my Samsung Note 10.1

Sir, I have purchased your software app and I need some HELP....please

I have purchased the DSLR Controller app and have connected my 7D to my Note 10.1 using a host USB cable, returned my 7D to factory settings and still the app says it cannot locate the camera.

I am totally flumuxed now as I had it working (only once though) but now nothing :(

Can anyone assist please - come here as I have read the DSLR website, F&Q'S and how to area's etc

Simon
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
The older lower end models (I'm not 100% sure about the 600D, but I'm sure about the 550D) send video data in a different format than liveview data, which takes a lot more data on the wire. USB speed is limited both by your Android device and the camera. That's probably just it, and there's not really anything you can do about it.

Quality comes in to play, and so does OTG. Some cables may not actually be OTG. I've not heard a single negative comment regarding LINDY cables as of yet, but I've not tested them myself.

I'm really not sure. Are you sure it's not the OTG adapter? Is it a Samsung official one or a cheap knockoff? It could also be the firmware or the cable...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
After some feedback from various others, as well as my own attempts, there doesn't seem to be a surefire way to get it to work. I've written a fairly extensive guide covering all the steps that seem to make USB start working for at least one person.

You can read it here:

http://dslrcontroller.com/guide-2013-nexus-7.php