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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Canon 50D:
If you mean android market app than yes, if you mean android market online (http : //market.android.com), than no.

I had originally purchased dslr controller from android market app on my thrive and then when I got cm7 up and running on my TP I tried to just go to the online android market (http : //market.android.com) and install it from there but it said "no devices associated or compatible" or something like that.

I then read that in order to dl and install from android market online you had to FIRST associate the device you are trying to install it on and the only way to associate the device is thru android market app (it will not associate online) so I had to install the market app on my cm7 TP and associate my device with the app and then I was able to install dslr controller from the android market app.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] softimage69:
Playbook

If the Remote Release app installs and launches, does that mean it will work? I have to try it out on my friends Playbook tomorrow without the cable.

Also, for the app to work on either the Playbook or Novo7 Adv, will it require an OTG cable?

Thanks again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bsailer:
Here's the link: support.google.com/ics/nexus/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2386439&topic=2375623&ctx=topic
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zpeverman:
Any chance this is possible? Just curious because it would be nice to be able to set the app up how we need before actually hooking up the whole rig, such as at the office before a shoot. Let us know. Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chrxss:
HTC Desire users please look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=702742&page=18

You can get your device to work with the DSLR controller!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] unholyhippie:
looking forward to using this app for my upcomming shoot! I have borrowed a tablet just to play with it until i get my own...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] softimage69:
I am guessing this would require alot of technical knowledge to get this USB Host mode running on a Desire? I have one, but I am not technically saavy when it comes to Android Devices, as this is my first one.

Perhaps this may be way over my head to even try?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] crammond:
A question about this app (since I'm just about to buy the Galaxy Tab 10.1 (not the "v" version).

It will be connected to a Canon 5D.

99% of the time it will be used for monitoring the video recording.

On the DSLR Controller page it says "Colors during video recording (some models)" - Does colors work on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 while recording? Can someone please confirm this?

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jefftse:
I have sg2, xoom with 3.2.1 root, usb host cable (it worked since I tested with a usb thumb drive and xoom reads it), and and 7d.

In xoom, it said that it couldn't find a compatible camera; in sg2, it said that the phone didn't support the usb host cable.

I read all tje faq and my device should be fine. Can someone help?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chrxss:
Well you would need to learn how to root your device and install an alternative rom (such as cyanogenmod). After that, it is a piece of cake (since Tim and Sven did all the hard work).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] madjpm:
Hello, I bought this app on the market but it's not working one my nexus one (Android version 2.3.7 and cyanogen).

Got the message: "Your device is not compatible with USB Host mode"

Is there a way to get it work on my device ?

Thx
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] keith_f:
Hi,

I have just bought the Medion Lifetab P9514 from Aldi.

I have also bought the DSLR controller..mm but it cannot see my Canon 5dMkII..

I have so been waiting to use this app on a tablet... Has anyone got the Lifetab working with this software?.

Android version 3.2 with micro USB..

I have tried all manner of cables.. but haven't tried a powered lead yet.. any help out there.. I have searched this thread and no-one has mentioned the lifetab.. so I am starting to loose hope... :eek:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ShreddinPB:
HDR bracketting limits?

Hey there, I tried to find the information in the thread but couldnt seem to wrangle it..

Where are the HDR limits set? Is that in camera?

I used the app to shoot hdr the other night and my limits (the red thin lines)were -7 to 0, I couldnt shoot any EV above 0.

I was in M mode, 5D MkII, Motorola Xoom 3.2 rooted
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
This information is wrong. The Nexus S does NOT support USB host, certainly not "powered" USB host. Again, there may be a hack available that allows you to use USB host if you also connect a powered USB hub, but this isn't very practical.

Not at the moment, maybe in a future version.

If you've never done anything like this, yes, it is a bit complicated to get working. On the other hand, it's not rocket science either. If you're comfortable with reading a lot of tech and messing around, do it. If you aren't, don't.

The app does not work with the Canon 5D, it does work with the 5D mark II.

Colors work on all devices, but with some camera models the colors had too much red in them in the older version. This has been corrected.

The combination of hardware should work. On the Xoom is a fairly easy test:

- Turn off the camera

- Connect the camera USB cable to the camera on one end, and to the USB host connector on the other end

- Make sure your Xoom's screen is on

- Plug in the other end of the USB host connector cable into the Xoom

- Turn on the camera

You should get a popup now, giving you the choice to launch Gallery or DSLR Controller. If you do not get this popup, the Xoom did not detect the camera at all, and you likely have a cable problem.

Most SGS2 firmwares require root, but it also depends on the specific SGS2 you have. Is it the international version? The AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint versions of the SGS2 all have faulty software that breaks USB host.

(Yes, it seems OEMs are happy to advertise USB host support for their devices, but none of them actually test if it works... sad, really)

No, the Nexus One is not compatible with USB host mode out of the box. I do believe there is some hack to allow USB host mode if you also connect a powered USB hub, but that's not very practical.

I don't know anything about this device.

The HDR limits are a product of the camera settings. In Av/Tv modes, the exposure compensation setting is used, in M mode the shutterspeed is varied.

Just look at the available shutterspeeds. If you have for example ONLY these shutterspeeds available:

1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and you set the camera to 1/2, HDR mode in M will allow you -3 EV to 0 EV.

From what you write, it sounds to me like you have your shutterspeed set to the longest shuttertime available.

On the other hand, it could also be a bug. In which case I won't solve it, because the entire HDR logic is being rewritten for the next release (the code will support exposure compensation, shutterspeed, aperture, iso and bulb bracketing). So if it is a bug, you'd have to try and test it again after the next update.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ShreddinPB:
Cool man, thanks for the answers.. I will take a look today.

A quick request since its being rewritten ;)

Can it stay on the HDR screen till you exit it? Instead of exiting automatically?

I shoot HDR Panoramas, so with this incarnation, I have to go to the HDR mode, shoot brackets, rotate camera, go back into HDR mode, shoot more brackets.

I know its not a huge deal, but workflow is important ;)

And this is totally just an idea.. but what about a way to send a signal to another device? Like an arduino thru the usb also? That way I could have my pan/tilt head move a certain amount and have auto pano hdr ;)

That is my dream lol
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] reneph:
I asked this some pages before - this will be included in the next version :)

EDIT: May you can add a focus-stacking function to your todo-list?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Canon 50D:
I have a Toshiba Thrive and a canon 50D.

When I use AEB on the camera itself while not attached to the thrive and not using dslr controller my high speed continuous shooting of my 3 exposure bracket is VERY fast. Like less than 1 second for all three shots.

When I connect to the thrive and use dslr controller and use the HDR function for the same 3 AEB shot it takes a LOT longer, like one shot per second.

Is the slowness part of dslr controller, the usb connection and/or a combination?

I think it's the HDR function on dslr controller because when I use AEB on dslr controller without using the HDR function it is much faster (almost as fast as my camera alone) BUT everytime I use the AEB feature it locks up dslr contoller and my camera constantly says "busy" until I turn dslr controller off.

Will any of this be fixed with the next re-write of the HDR logic?

I've learned that high speed HDR shooting is a must in order to avoid "ghosting" (or at least to minimize it) so the HDR function in dslr controller will only really be useful if it works as fast as the camera alone does.

I second this.

I second this.

DSLR controller is great but if it can only really do the same functions as what's on your camera already than it is very limiting.

Where this software really shines is being able to "automate" or 'batch process" functions that your camera can't do.

I just read the "planned functions" of dslr controller and I think this is what they mean by "Scripted capture"

So I too think automated functions like focus stacking, HDR AEB are where this product will really shine.

The possibilities are endless. How about a built in hyperfocal distance calculator?

How about automated focus stacking to pre programed hyperfocal distances, all in HDR.

Have like three or four automated functions "stacked" on top of one another in order to create HDR pano's with hyperfocal focus stacking. So in the end the final image in photoshop will be like a combination of 20 or 30 shots that were all taken together with the press of one button. :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] koks12:
Hi all.

I got recently released 7" Huawei Mediapad, also known as T-Mobile Springboard.

I have the same issue, as described in some posts above: couldn't connect tablet with camera (500D, 550D) (camera: "BUSY" on screen message for a couple of seconds, and then works in its normal mode; app: "no compatible device....". I have already tried different firmwares such as Honeycomb, Honeycomb rooted, ICS beta not rooted - the result is the same. I have also tried to use additional power supply (Y-cable) - no result. At the same time USB sticks, mouses, keyboards work perfectly. Has anyone know how to solve the problem, or maybe someone have had no problem with connection of the same device?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
It's because it works completely differently. The camera itself can take advantage of a lot of information DSLR Controller (or any remote control software) does not have. Like if the images has been written to buffer and the next shot can be taken, for example.

AEB in DSLR Controller is exactly the same speed as it would be on the camera, because exactly the same thing happens. In essence, all DSLR Controller does in that case is hold the shutter button for you. This is completely different from HDR mode, which is a programmed sequence controlled by DSLR Controller, not by the camera. They are two completely different things, even if the end-results can be similar :)

As for DSLR Controller locking up; if you are shooting in continuous mode, DSLR Controller's default operation is for the shutter button to be a switch. First press is start shooting, second press is stop shooting. At the same time, if AEB is configured, on most cameras continuous shooting mode will only shoot the number of shots configured for AEB. The result is that the shutter button remains pressed but no pictures are begin taken. Solution? Try tapping the shutter button (in the app) a second time to stop continuous shooting. This is documented in several places.

It's not broken so it cannot be fixed. While I will be working on some speedups, it will never ever approach the speed of AEB capture on the camera itself - that is simply not possible.

That being said, currently there can be up to an additional 300ms delay between snaps that should be gone in the next update.

As for really useful - for you.

As has been stated several times on the previous pages, this is already changed and will be in the next update.

As has been stated several times, focus stacking is problematic because the camera doesn't tell the remote object (in this case DSLR Controller) anything at all about focus, and remote focus control is completely unreliable (understatement) on most lenses.

I have been looking at several ways to make this work, but none of those will be particularly easy or reliable to use. In other words, you'll have to use your own head as well. I won't even go there until a lot of other things on my to-do list are done.

Some day... don't underestimate how much work it is to build any of these things.

Various devices are known to have this problem. It appears to be a kernel issue stopping non-kernel software to use the USB (sticks mice and keyboards are handled by the kernel directly), but I'm not completely sure, as I've not had one in my hands to personally test with.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] toes2:
A feature request that I don't see in the list on your FAQ page. Sorry if it's already been mentioned and I missed it!

It would be nice if the capture button could be set to only trigger a couple of seconds after it was tapped (bonus points for a programmable delay). It would be a big help for shooting self-portraits with the app.

Thanks again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Your camera already has this ... Select a self-timer drive mode (left bar, 5th button from the top, 4th button from the bottom). Usually set to to single shot (single rectangle) or continuous shot (three rectangles). Most models have at least a 2-second and 10-second timed shot as well. Some models the delay is programmable, but I haven't yet bothered to reverse engineer that.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jeffp25:
Unexepected problem with Samsung Skyrocket

I used DSLR Controller with an Acer Iconia A500, and it works well. Recently, I bought a Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket phone. One reason I chose this phone was because it supports USB Host mode. When I plug in a USB thumb drive, with the microUSB to USB Host adapter, I get a USB icon on the phone, the drive powers up, and I can copy files between the thumb drive and the phone. I can plug in a card reader with the adapter and open CR2 files from a CF card using PhotoMate. So, I know that the Skyrocket has a fully functional USB Host port. However, if I run DSLR Controller on the phone, it reports "Your device is not compatible with Android's native USB Host mode."

Is the message coming up in error - after all, the phone does appear to have a perfectly functional USB Host port?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Does it say it may work if you root it ? And if so, have you tried ?

Gingerbread based devices do not support the APIs needed so need root. Will probably work out of the box after an update to ICS.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jeffp25:
Ah, it does say that and I didn't know that this was a Gingerbread, not a hardware/software issue. The phone is under two weeks old, so I have no intention of rooting it yet (I need to make sure that the hardware is OK before I mess with that). However, it is on the list to get ICS "early", so I'll wait a while and decide what makes the most sense.

Meanwhile, I suppose I should look for a rooting method for this phone.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
That's odd, I would have sworn the first post of this thread, the description on the Android market, and the About page on the DSLR controller website state exactly that you need to be rooted on most Android 2.3 devices. The error message even tells you this is the problem.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jeffp25:
Well, I read through the whole thread back last Fall/Autumn, when I bought DSLR Controller for use on my Iconia. Obviously, the 2.3x problem didn't occur on my Iconia, and I didn't go back and re-read the whole thread when I got the phone this month. As for the error message reporting the need to root, I assumed that if I could read/write to a CF card with phone over the USB port, the error message was in error (because the USB Host port is clearly functional)!

But thanks for your quick replies.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
I don't mean to be an asshole - really, it isn't my intention. However, I get this very same question about 20 times per day if you include PMs and emails. There are a lot of people who think they know better than the error message. (They never do).

The error message needs rewording ... suggestions ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jeffp25:
Thanks for understanding that your reply could have been seen as a little "aggressive". It was almost like you were saying "if you'd just read subsection 256.3, paragraph 17, in the microtype below the little smiley face, you'd have clearly seen that it says ...."

But seriously, I've worked in tech support, and understand that it can be frustrating to get the same question over and over again, when it is on the first page of the manual (in this case, I went back to the first post in the thread and now see it says that Gingerbread devices need rooting).

Maybe the error message can include "Android prior to 3.0 does not support DSLR Controller without rooting. Even if the USB port functions with keyboards, card readers, and other devices, your device may need to be rooted to work with DSLR Controller."

Meanwhile, I'll keep promoting DSLR Controller for use on Android 3.0 and higher devices, and I've posted about the Gingerbread limitation (and the solutions) on DPReview. Hopefully the latter will reduce the repeats of my question.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
The problem is this isn't technically correct either. On some Android 2.3 devices and firmwares, it actually works without the need for root. On Android 3.0, it always needs root (if it works at all). On Android 3.1, it's anybodies guess, some devices need root, some don't, some devices need Android 3.2 to have it working without root.

Even Google's flagship phone, the Galaxy Nexus, shipped with broken USB host and needed two updates (and a lot of lobbying on my part) for Google to fix the problem.

*sigh*
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jeffp25:
Maybe then "Most devices with Android versions prior to 3.2 do not support DSLR Controller without rooting ..." As for the Galaxy Nexus, I read that the problem was the lack of hardware for a micro SD card. Without the hardware, the phone can't support any additional memory devices, which include the USB Host support, and Google were going to have to come up with a way around a basic design limitation of Android. Personally, I think that as a flagship model, it should have had a micro SD slot and a fully supported USB Host port. The big issue is that USB Host support is almost an unknown feature, so there's very little demand. Even when a phone has it, you'll have a hard time finding that information (I resorted to taking an adapter cable and a thumb drive with an LED to local phone stores and testing phones myself - the store staff knew nothing about USB Host support and were happy to let me test phones.)

So, we all need to post about the importance of this function on as many sites as we can and get the phone manufacturers to realize there is a market for this feature.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
The USB host and SD card thing (USB storage) are completely unrelated. Every online discussion about one of them seems to bring up the other, though. I do agree it should have had an SD card slot, but it's completely unrelated to the USB host situation. It's easy to fall into this trap when searching for information, because very few people who talk about this problem actually have any idea what they're talking about.

The only thing that was wrong with the Galaxy Nexus USB host support was a simple configuration entry in the build process. Literally a 0 that had to be set to 1.

And that's the problem - USB host support is well known enough for manufacturers to actually advertise it's support, but nobody bothers to actually test it before shipping the hardware. It's not just the Google Nexus... take for example the Sprint Galaxy S2. USB host doesn't (at least didn't) work at all, but support for it was actually advertised !

I am planning a bit of a PR thing regarding Android USB host with another developer. Should be taking off in a few weeks, if all goes well!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jeffp25:
Thanks for the clarification. I talk about technology in several fora, and it is good to have the correct information.

Well, as someone who recently went looking for a new phone, and who wanted something with USB Host support, I have to disagree. I didn't find anything about this features on the AT&T, Verizon or Sprint Web sites - it may be there, but it's buried pretty deep. In addition, none of the staff I spoke to at the stores knew anything about it. When I asked, the typical response was either "none of them do that" or "they all do that", and then I went ahead and connected my test USB drive and showed that they were wrong!

Great. Meanwhile, we all need to keep spreading information about what it is and why everyone should want it on their phone. (If only so that they can transfer music between phones using a thumb drive!)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] trakuna:
Hello guys and girls,

I just purchased the app on the android market after checking with "Remote Release" that this kind of software is working with my Hardware (Odys Xpress Tablet with Android 2.3.1 rooted).

Unfortunately it turns out that the software closes right after the start. I hear the shutter of my camera (sounds like switching to live view) and then the app crashes. I can't even press on the "Send report" button fastly enough to look up the error source...

Oh, and just a quick info in case it is of any interest for someone: The "dalvik-per-app-memory-limit" is set to 192m.

Any help on this would be highly appreciated.

EDIT: I managed to hit the button and made a picture of the Stack trace:

img600.imageshack.us/img600/4210/imag0046a.jpg

(Sorry, not enough posts to insert regular pictures/links)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Thanks for the report. Problem found and fixed. PM me your email address!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] toes2:
Oh! Maybe it's a thing with older cameras. DSLR Controller doesn't fire the shutter on my 1Ds Mk3 if I set the timed shutter on the camera.

No worries...it was just a "nice to have" thing.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MrKwatz:
I've gotten some great use out of this so far.

Any sort of ETA on the Time Lapse function? Starting a project soon and it'd be nice to not have to shoot it manually ;)

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
That's interesting... Have you tried all the different modes available (from DSLR Controller) ? Usually there are 2 or 3.

"Soon" is all I can say. (I was working on it, but then refactoring the HDR mode came in between, because I actually need that to finish basic timelapse)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] togad:
This looks awesome - great work. I'll be buying it as soon as I can get hold of the cable.

Bit of a long shot, but any chance of getting it to work wirelessly?

I've got a 1D Mk IV with the wireless file transmitter.

If your software could be made to work with this, it would be amazing.