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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bretac:
Can't wait to try it!

As a photographer and cinematographer, I've always wished I could use my phone to control my DSLR. I knew that there were iOS alternatives, but I'm an Android fan. It's great to finally see an app like this coming to Android.

I think the price is fully justified, and as soon as I find out if my HTC Sensation is supported, I'll buy it! Even if it's just useful for photography for now, it's completely worth it. If you need suggestions for what to include for video mode, let me know! I'm more than willing to test it all out.

One thing I'd like to see in general is a good manual follow focus mechanism. A software version of the Okii USB Follow Focus (http://www.gizmag.com/okii-usb-follow-focus-for-canon-eos/17856/) perhaps? This would be extremely useful for filming.

I'm also planning on buying a tablet in the next month. Does anyone know if the Asus Transformer and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 would support this app?

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Scorchiooo:
You're welcome. Glad it was of some help.

Yes the BRamper is just an advanced intervalometer with millisecond precision. The standard ones only have 1 second granularity. There are some others that have better resolution, but none I have seen that ramp. The BRamper is pretty unique, although a few people are working on alternatives.

It is quite an involved process. You do need to watch the histograms as you are always going to have to change the strength of the BRamp as the light curve changes. That is why I thought using the phones camera as an incident light meter to determine exposure would be cool.

As long as the histogram is displayed somewhere, camera or phone, it is not really a problem. Unless there is a reason you would need to have it displayed on the phone? Sure, it would be nice if all the information was in one place, but it's not essential.

As for the interface... I will have a think about it. Tom has pretty much nailed everything you need. As long as we can display the same information, have bulb and interval ramping buttons and the ISO stepping, that would be amazing. The most scarey part of the process is changing the ISO on the camera. One slight nudge and it could be the death of the whole shoot. I am guessing access to setting the values for the BRamp will be via the menu button.

Although we try and avoid flicker at all costs, we do have tools that can remove it up to a point. As long as it isn't to bad. So even if the best scenario is somewhere in the middle of the smoothness of the BRamper and the big exposure jumps of leaving the camera on full auto. It would still be a very useful tool. Especially for those that don't own a BRamper.

10 hours a day!? I feel guilty for asking so much now. Amazing work so far man.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheZuneLune:
Maybe I am a little naive, but couldn't you automate it, so you didn't have to watch the histogram? I mean the app read the histogram and adjust automatically.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] k-m-c:
@Chainfire: I'm running the stock KG3 (2.3.4) with your CF-root kernel on my S2 but cannot find DSLR controller in the market. Do you have any ideas how to make it show up or install it any other way? (For various reasons I'm not keen on updating to a KH* any time soon.)

Thanks for your support. Really looking forward to taking control of my 5D²...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Scorchiooo:
I did think about this, but I hit a problem. You would have to get the app to interpret the histogram in different ways, depending on your subject. Whether you are shooting into the sun or not, for example. Shooting into the sun will mean that some area of the image (the sun) will be clipped in order to maintain a good exposure for the rest of the shot. So the app would have to know that is what is happening and not try to stop the highlights from being clipped, thereby underexposing the rest of the image. Then it would have to deal with when the sun drops below the horizon. So some kind of manual input would probably be necessary anyway.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TheZuneLune:
I would think that the histogram translates into a number somewhere behind the scenes....I would think a formula could solve it, but I might be dreaming here. :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jell3d:
Ok, how about this? I've done my best to filter out the crap and just give you the relevant stuff. There are just tons of the dtun-rx signal messages which I don't think have anything to with your app.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
It appears it is how I had feared... The original SGS2 has a full HC port of the USB host funtionality - the Epic 4G Touch has a partial port, like the Xoom 3.1 has (not 3.2 that actually works). In other words, some parts of the system of USB host are working, others aren't.

This is double annoying as the parts that tell Market USB host is supported are working, but the USB host APIs themselves aren't... doh.

Very problematic. It could just be a glitch, either way I'd wait for the next E4GT firmware revision, see what happens there. It doesn't appear to be anything I can fix on my side. I did fix this specific crash in my code, by I strongly suspect it will just crash 3 lines further down my code, because of USB host APIs not being fully operational.

(Let's all hope I'm terribly wrong!)

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@all

I'll respond tomorrow to those other points.

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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jell3d:
Well, that is displeasant. If you need me to do a test, I'm happy to do so. This app actually weighed significantly into me buying the phone :) So either I hope it can be fixed, or I perhaps once we have a safe Root method maybe there will be a ROM with the necessary stuff... (I am speaking out of school, no idea whether that's possible)

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According to the Samsung page on the Epic 3g Touch, they do advertise the USB Host: http://www.samsung.com/us/article/tips--tricks-epic-4g-touch#USB

"USB Host

Attaching USB Devices to the Epic 4G Touch: With the optional USB adapter, you can connect devices such as keyboards, mice and thumb drives to the Epic 4G Touch. High-powered devices and charging another device from the Epic 4G Touch’s port are not supported. "

It would be very odd to think that they would advertise the host functionality and still put a reduced host functionality in the Sprint port of the ROM. Perhaps it is all there but they made some tweaks?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FatalityBoyZahy:
This is so cool, sadly, I don't have a Galaxy S II, or a $500+ camera -.-
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hampa_D:
does DSLR Controller work on the newest Nordic FW KI4?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Unfortunately, it seems it isn't.

EDIT: FFS, again the Market shows it as compatible !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hampa_D:
what a bummer, i was waiting for an official update so i could use my 600d.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Very big bummer, I had also hoped it would work. It seems only the leaked firmwares from the past few months support it. The E4GT also has this problem.

*sigh*
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hampa_D:
sure i can live with out it for sure just thought it would be cool to try it out. and thanks for the great support
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
I am going to try to fix that, though!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hampa_D:
sounds as good as cold beer on a hot summer day ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] k-m-c:
I was wondering if the Market app needs to be a specific version... mine is 2.3.6.

sorry if this Q is already answered, but I searched and cross-read this thread but couldn't find anything related...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] arthurbrownleeiv:
Chainfire, thanks so much for this app. It has been great for all my long exposure and multiple exposure work on my 50D.

Quick question though, would it be possible to implement a macro (not close up, but recording of actions) type ability to do HDR? Something like skipping 3 shutter speeds down for a bracket of 5 or 10?

I'm not sure how the camera works in liveview like that, but I would imagine it could be possible somehow.

Thanks again!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nepovem:
Great info, thanks chain.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sonnyshogun:
Upgrade for FW KI4 (Norway)

I appreciate that very much as well!

I have a S2, bought the USB-host and been waiting for the 2.3.4 Android upgrade for Norway. Today I got it! – but still Android Market says: “This app is incompatible with your Samsung GT-I9100.” :mad:

Please tell me if there is some testing or other things I can do for you.

Hoping for the best! - Thanks in advance!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jell3d:
Chainfire -

Theoretical question... since the source code for the Galaxy lines are all released, would it be possible to bake an e4gt rom that has the full USB host extensions like the euro models?

If so, would you consider chatting with the e4gt devs to tell them what bits you would like to see in a rom?

Again, I'm just tossing out ideas, I have no idea how easy/hard/possible any of that would be... it just *seems* logical to my utterly uninformed, but reasonably technical sensibilities. :)

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fearzum:
Canon 40D & Asus Transformer setup

The Transformer cable is USB B (male) connector. The USB input on the camera is the micro version. I used the cable supplied with the camera that takes it to a standard USB B connector. To mate the both, I put a Female to female connector in the middle. I do not get any response from the camera on the Asus device. Not sure if it is the cabling or what. I made sure LiveWire is activated and in Program mode. Power up the camera with the connection to the Asus but no response on the tablet. Any suggestions?

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I spoke too soon. Fixed the problem. I used the standard USB on the docking keyboard and it fired right up. Apparently the other USB port is USB 3.0 and does not like to be nice to other devices.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] augo:
It worked great on my Transformer using a Canon 1000D. Only problem that occured to me was a forceclose when i accidentally turned off my camera, and the fact that autofocus does not work, however, the manual focus works great!

Thanks for doing this great app, I'll show it off to all my photomates!

Worth every penny!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mindsocket:
Checking in

I finally upgraded the firmware on my Galaxy S2 yesterday (Cognition 1.5) and hooked up DSLR Controller to my 7D. So far so good! A couple of crashes at first but I couldn't reproduce them.

In terms of scripting etc, it would be quite useful if the app could background itself (and draw less power) whilst exposing intents to allow other apps (such as Scripting Layer 4 Android or Locale) to trigger the shutter (assuming everything in DSLR Controller was set up in advance), or perhaps control other aspects too. This might be a simple initial way of providing scripting to the propellor-heads amongst us in an extremely flexible way (you wouldn't have to write the scripting interface, CF). In addition to all the standard scripting needs (intervalometer, custom bracketing, bramping etc), such a setup could be used to enable SMS or email triggered photos (I'm still working on a use case for that though :p ).

Whatever happens, I'm looking forward to seeing where this app goes. Top work Chainfire!

- Rog

Sydney Australia
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elmagodeoz21:
thanks for the info
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] k-m-c:
Just FYI, the problem was solved when I received the automatic Market update to version 3.1.5. Now I could find, buy and install DSLR Controller. Great piece of work!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Avalon-99:
Hi,

I have a Samsung Galaxy SII I9100 with Android Market 3.1.5.

Today I upgraded Firmware to Android 2.3.4

PDA: I9100XWKI4

PHONE: I9100XXKI1

CSC: I9100DBTKH1

Build Info: Wed Sep 14 20:34:11 KST 2011

In Android Market I got the message: App isn't kompatibel

What could I do?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mindsocket:
Samsung removed the USB host functionality in the latest KI release, this is probably why it doesn't work.

I can't post links yet, but look up Chainfire's blog for details
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
I'm talking with various people @ Samsung about this.

However, I'm going to continue with non-SGS2 development until it is clear what is going to happen with this. I can actually make a workaround for the official SGS2 release and such, BUT it is a difficult and lengthy piece of code (which may ultimately not be needed if Samsung fixes the situation), and also requires root.

I advise SGS2 users to flash KH4 for the moment.

Pulser from VillainROM is also looking into possibly porting the USB host stuff between firmwares.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] moffe:
Hmm... USB host mode seem to work in KI1 (nordic official firmware). But not the app...

I can connect a usb memorystick or even a usb mouse/keyboard. They work fine with the newest firmware.

Doesn't this mean that USB host functionality works?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
As explained several times, there are two parts to USB host mode, the kernel part and the API part. The kernel part is still there, the API part is not. This means that you can connect USB sticks (which have direct kernel support), but APPS cannot use USB connectivity (beyond reading/writing files from said USB stick)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] moffe:
Aaah... sorry about that!

Thanks for the information, again then!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gualandd:
So, the api on KIx doesn't work... But on cooked roms base on KI3 and android 2.3.5?

Inviato dal mio fuma Apple: Galaxy S2 form Tapatalk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] L33Tree:
This is happening for me as well.....Is there an update on how or where to get the app for the S2?

Thanks in advanced.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] svenk:
Will you read the answer when I post it here? Cause you didn't read it when it was posted just one page back...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
It appears there will never be an end to the delays for the next version, doh.

It seems the minimum bulb shooting time is about 2 seconds on my 550D, about 0.75 seconds on the 50D. It just won't respond faster to bulb on/off requests over USB.

Does anybody know or have a list for what values are common for various models as minimum bulb shooting time ? If not, we're just going to have to make our own list by trying.

For those who have models that can shoot bulb from manual mode this will not be that big of an issue, the app can replace low bulb time values automatically with shutter times supported directly by the camera.

Not sure what to do with this for those using models that have a dedicated bulb mode, though ?

Ideas welcome.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] spideric:
I've upgraded my Haipad Tablet 107-R to Android 2.3.3

Kernel 2.6.35.7

MalaRom 1.0.1

'Your device is not compatible with USB Host mode', that's the error I'm getting.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 513:
Need 2.3.4
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gualandd:
Hi. I've installed Leomar75 2.7.1 rom, that have 2.3.5 plus KI3 kernel. With this rom the program says that my sgs2 device doesn't support usb hosting

Inviato dal mio fuma Apple: Galaxy S2 form Tapatalk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CamTheSnapper:
Hey Chainfire, the app has been working faultlessly with my 6 x EOS Rebel XS (1000D) time-lapse cameras but has suddenly stopped working. I've tried it on my 5D MkII's and 1D MkIII's and it is still working perfectly.

Any thoughts as to why it was working perfectly but has now stopped all together?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
It has stopped working only on all 6 1000D's? That is so weird. Did you change specific settings on the 1000D's by any chance? A C.Fn reset often fixes problems.

You can also try completely uninstalling and reinstalling DSLR Controller, sometimes that helps.

Really weird though this. Are you running v0.66 ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Luis M. Anibarro:
First of all, hello everyone.

Thanks a lot, chainfire for your work.

I use a Canon 5D mkII and 7D.

As long as they both have a Bulb mode, it will be great if a feature programing the desired exposure time could be set, to trigger the shutter.

Regards from Tenerife.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gualandd:
Hi, chain.

There are no possibilies to run this magnific apk on a ki3 kernel? I really need it for work!

Inviato dal mio fuma Apple: Galaxy S2 form Tapatalk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ajrogers111:
If this has been asked or answered before, I apologize..., but I was wondering if it would be possible to have video mode supported so that you could use a tablet as a video monitor?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pittcrew59:
Just purchased DSLR Controller. Really cool app! I plan on using it for aerial photography. Currently, I have to manually geotag the photos with an external datalogger. This is a cumbersome process and I am looking for a more streamlined solution. Is it possible to incorporate geotagging as a new feature of DSLR Controller and use the GPS metadata from the Android device to geotag photos as they are taken? Also, most dataloggers only attach lat/Lon and time. If it is possible to geotag, can other metadata also be included such as heading, speed and altitude?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] olegnet:
firmware for SGS2 and DSLR Controller

What is the best firmware for SGS2 to use with usb host cable and DSLR Controller?

Just updated my 2.3.3 to 2.3.5 from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and wonder why usb host cable even not worked any more (as it did with 2.3.3 for usb flash for example).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bravo s:
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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tby0:
Anyone tried to use this app on a touchpad with android installed? From what I gather...the HP touchpad has usb host support...and people are putting andriod on it. Any reason this wouldn't work with it?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] L33Tree:
Yes I can read and my issue was not answered as of yet. Thanks for your concern.

My gf has an un-rooted SGS2 which says is not compatible on the Android market. My phone is rooted, and past the compatible KI* stated in the post.

This is the reply I got from the DSLR website - "It depends on the firmware on your device. Unfortunately, Samsung has disabled this capability on various of their firmwares. I suggest complaining to Samsung about this!"

Any ideas?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Try KH4 !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gualandd:
I try to explain my needs in other words...

For work I need that your apk runs on my device but because in Italy will be installed Gingerbread 2.3.5 with KIx kernel (that not support USB Hosting from 3rd apps) I've flashed a Leomar75 rom for trying.

So, is possible to have a single pack with the removed api's for installing that on all systems?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
It should technically be possible, and some people are working on it, but no solution as of yet.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] L33Tree:
So I'm on KH4 now, I'm still getting the "your phone is not compatible" from the android market. It's weird that people on here have been able to get the app. The DSLR controller website says that the SGS2 is compatible.

The response I got from the website people is "complain to Samsung"

Where are all the SGS2 people getting the app from?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
KH4 works for me... try clearing all data and cache on the Market app, that may help. Are you using the old style market that has been available for a long time, or the new market ?

Re: complaining to Samsung, they removed a feature from your phone. I believe that warrants complaining. Various news sites have covered this as well.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] L33Tree:
Just tried from my phone to the market....still not compatible.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] OriginNG:
OK, flashed the KH4 kernel but no luck.

Model number: GT-I9100 OK

Android version 2.3.4 OK

Baseband version:I9100XXKI1 OK ??

Kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKH4-CL487028 OK ??

Buildnumber: GINGERBREAD.CEKI2 OK ??

Regards,

Joop
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] archosfan:
Hello,

i have a Galaxy S2 and the leomar Revolution ROM with Android 2.3.5.

A connected USB stick works, but the DSLR Controller App says my device is not compatible.

Is there a possibility to solve this problem or do i have to change the ROM?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] msatter:
Since a few day's I have DSLR controller installed however I did not have succes in using it with my 1D MKIV.

No camera connected the app runs fine and can be closed again. When I connect the camera the app starts and sometimes I have after a little wait the screen. No liveview despite it is activated in the menu on the camera for stills. I have mostly only the release button and the diaphragm button and only sometimes all buttons to change settings on the camera.

When I press the release button the camera takes a picture however still no picture on Galaxy S2.

The app crashes a lot and when I can reach the task-manager the color of the letters is red. When I can't reach the manager and waited more than 15 seconds I pull the battery to be able to start the Galaxy again.

I don't have an other camera with USB so I can't test if it is a camera related problem.

Firmware version on the camera 1.10 ( I can't revert to 1.08) and I have use KG5 unrooted and KH4 on my Galaxy S2.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] svenk:
Your question was answered here and here, just one page before your question and one posting after the question you quoted.

What I do not know is if those answers actually are correct since I am still on KG3 and this versions works.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ryusen:
Sorry if this has been covered already, but has anyone tried this on the new USA based GSIIs? Specifically the AT&T model or the new Archos Gen9 tablets?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
As far as I know, neither of those work.

For the moment, it is only very specific Euro SGS2 firmwares, and some tablets.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ryusen:
Darn, i figure the AT&T phone would be borked, but i had hopes for the Archos since it was 3.2. Thanks. Just don't want to buy a tablet, then find out your app doesn't work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Kurupt1:
chainfire, do you think there is a possibility this app will work on US Galaxy S 2 ever? It shows up in the market as if I have USB host, i really hope it will some day work.

EDIT didnt see response above

Fingers crossed i guess
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Yes... it'll just be a while. I'd bet good money that all Galaxy S2 variants will get an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich... and that it will not be that long before they do.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ryusen:
isn't that based on a hope that the US carriers don't stall the upgrade the way they did with Froyo?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
I'm not one to publish from the rumor mill, but no, I have good reason to believe this time around it will be different. Either way, we'll know more about that next week.