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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] hexmax:
First of all thank you very much for this great app. It's been one of the main reasons for me for buying an Android tablet.

I'm using the app on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Android 3.2, stock ROM,

not rooted) with an EOS 1100D.

Basically the app works great but I'm experiencing some stability problems.

To be more specific, from time to time the app seems to freeze my cam. When

this happens the app still responds (but no live preview anymore)

but the cam seems to hang. Even the power

switch of my cam doesn't work then. When this happens the only solution is to

remove the battery pack from my cam.

I've still not been able to properly reproduce the problem. But it seems that

such cam freezes are in some way associated with focusing (I'm using Quick-

Focus most the time). Maybe it's also somehow caused by pressing the

focus controls (the buttons appearing at the top after focusing) - but I'm not

sure about that.

In addition I have the following question: is it normal that setting an

exposure correction does take up to 10 seconds?

Apart from these issues this app is simply great.

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I guess that I'm now able to reproduce the freeze of my cam:

1) starting the app after connecting the cam

2) focusing by tapping on the screen (Quick AF)

3) after focusing tap one of the focus controls appearing

4) tap somewhere on the screen to make the focus controls disappear

5) focusing again freezes the cam

Hope this information helps somehow.

Btw: just discovered another small problem: the app obviously doesn't

recognize switching from AF to MF on the lens (or vice versa). I need to

tap the focus mode button and for example select Quick AF again. After this

the UI is updated accordingly (if this helps somehow: I've tested this

with the Canon kit lens).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jguerdat:
I got one off eBay. Cheap and fast.

Edit: Shoulda said it was a generic one...

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I'll verify if you will confirm my earlier question about needing to have LV in Exposure Simulation mode for viewing exposure changes. :p

Yes, video works fine on 5DII and Toshiba Thrive. Maybe the problem is like my question - proper settings in camera needed? I used Stills + Video, Movie Display to check.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Juvenall:
For those using this app to take HDR shots, does the app handle the bracketing or is it just triggering the camera's built in function? Right now, my 500D only allows for three exposures and I'd like to try experimenting with a few more (without having to touch the camera and risk ghosting).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] hexmax:
The app allows you to specify the number of shots to be taken. Hence, it's not the

built in bracketing. I tried it today with 6 shots.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] apsphoto:
feature request

Hi,

One feature I would like to see is to be able to use bulb exposures in the timelapse mode. I use bulb for night time exposures and also for astrophotography, be nice to have multiple long exposures over time. I would think that would be needed for bramping as well as some sort of way of reading the camera sync signal.

Looking forward to more updates.

Thanks,

Alan
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DJsCrIBbLe:
Been using beta for a bit, works great for a beta. Even on my vxworks xsi. Works even better with the intended dryos cameras like my bosses t3i , great job cf. Truly a master developer!

Sent from my Acer Iconia A500
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rmacdo:
HDR

I got 30 bracketed shots with one push of the button. Very awesome!!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] vishal.l:
USB HOST : XPERIA ARC or NOVO 7 PALADIN

Okay I know I should have checked that I just didn't have a thumb-drive to test with. I will remedy that today.[/QUOTE]

mouse and keyboard also not detected by XPERIA ARC or NOVO 7 PALADIN

I don't have OTG cable?

Is OTG cable is required?

observation: Using USB HOST Controller Software(Available in Android market)

1) For NOVO 7 Paladin : USB HOST MODE is ACTIVE

:Keyboard, mouse not detected

2) For XPERIA ARC : USB HOST MODE not available or not Active

:Keyboard, mouse not detected
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] agentweez:
Disable Liveview?

On my Canon T2i, when shooting long videos, i get a temp warning from the sensor.

I was wondering if it was possible to turn off the lcd on the camera while still using live view with DSLRController on a tablet or other device.

Theoretically, the heat not being generated by the screen should help the sensor not heat up so quickly. That's my thinking anyways.

I'd appreciate if anyone could answer this, I'm trying to decide if I should buy a Tab 8.9 or not and my decision hinges heavily on whether or not I can use DSLRcontroller in this way to disable liveview on the camera lcd.

Edit to add: I'm just trying to decide if I want to spend the extra money on the tab 8.9, or just get a much less expensive 7" tablet. If I can disable the lcd while using dslrcontroller, then my decision is made.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jguerdat:
On my 5DII I can use the LiveView button on the back of the camera to turn the cmer's LCD on and off. Does the T2i have such a button? In any event, I doubt it would help much but I'd love to be proven wrong.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] scottath:
t2i = 550D.

Hit the DISP button. should turn it off.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] opmaroon:
I'm very interested in this app for my new tablet, the Ainol Novo 7 Aurora.

It is listed as compatible in the market, has ICS, OTG support and as far as I know should meet all requirements to run the app.

Unfortunately it doesn't detect my camera (Canon 7D).

I'm very new to android so if anyone could point me in the right direction I'd be very appreciative! I don't know where to start to even diagnose the problem!

Some more detail: tablet does nothing when connected to camera, with or without app running. With app running it tells me that it can't detect a compatible camera. Various other devices tested and working fine through OTG such as hard drive, other peripherals. Device is running ICS 4.0.3 and is rooted as far as I know.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DJsCrIBbLe:
Connect and turn your camera on and it should prompt to open dslr controller. If it doesn't you may need root? Try just opening dslr controller without camera connected see what it says. Also if it doesn't ask you to open dslr when you connect and turn your camera on, manually open the app and see what it says. If I'm not mistaken dslr will detect if the kernal has host support and tell u if it is not compatible?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] agentweez:
Yeah 550D.

On my camera, in video, hitting display doesnt turn off liveview. It just toggles the amount of onscreen info.

EDIT: Did you mean the DISP button should turn it off with DSLRController turned on and connected?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Aikje:
after a bit of trying I got it to work on my EOS :D

it's funny how I never felt a need for an remote, but I kinda like it ^^
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] geek65535:
onion skinning for stop motion

DSLR Controller is a great app. There's just one thing I'd like to see added: an onion skinning feature to make it easy to do stop motion animation. Basically, just overlay the last shot at a user-definable opacity on the live view. Optionally, the last image could be shown in 'difference' mode to make it easy to spot changes between frames.

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] msatter:
I have a similar device and with ICS 4.0.3 installed it will not work and with Gingerbread DSLR controller works.

We have to wait that the complete support for DSLRcontroller is implemented in ICS or added.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pspilot:
That's a great idea with a lot of potential, not only for stop-motion.

Another 'complaint' of mine :): would it be possible to leave the focus rectangle where it just sits and just move it relatively to the finger movement? I find it hard to position it exactly, when the finger has to be exactly on/over it. In other words, just prevent it to jump under the finger, when touching the screen anywhere else for that longer trigger time (to move it). I hope I could make myself clear.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] scottath:
hmm - seems your right.

I didnt try it and just assumed that it would be the same as in photo-mode where you can turn it off using DISP - sorry.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] agentweez:
Yeah, it's strange. I thought the same thing.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] opmaroon:
I get no prompt when plugging the camera in. The app is telling me there's no compatible camera detected.

I'm running a rooted 4.0.3.

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Interesting, thanks. Can anyone tell me whether the dev is working on this now? I'd rather not re-flash with Gingerbread if support is on its way...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] eboman:
I have the same issue on the qware pro 3 7-inch, camera says busy when connecting it but the app says no camera found. Using a USB-stick works. It is now on ICS 4.0.3 , it worked with Gingerbread.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CamTheSnapper:
Hi guys, an update for you. I've upgraded my SGSII to Lite'ning Rom 6.1 (ICS 4.0.3) (see http://files.cameronlaird.com/0G1m0I430I1q0g1Y3q1S) and DSLR controller is working like a champion.

Just a heads-up for those interested.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pspilot:
Hmm ... but it's working on rooted SIIs already. So there's no reason to wait for ICS.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CamTheSnapper:
I realise that, I was using it on rooted SII (Lite'ning 4.1) and it was working perfectly but thought I would let those who are thinking of upgrading to ICS that it will still work perfectly.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pspilot:
Oh ok, sorry, I didn't think from that side. For any reason I had no doubt it'll work, but you're right, that's not necessarily obvious :).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] flingy:
hi chainfire, i really like your great job on dslr controller. my 50d controlled nicely in sgs2 ics lpb without any root.

anyway one problem i found, since i don't have any long usb cables, i've bought 10m usb extension yesterday. when i connecting my dlsr to sgs2, it shown that dslr busy, but then nothing happen. i believe there's something wrong with my usb extension, it gives power, but somehow it dropped its connection.

so, would you share with me what kind of usb extension compatible with dslr and dslr controller? is 10m usb cable extension too long to control dslr? or should i bought a usb with a repeater or self powered usb? any response will be very appreciated.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pspilot:
Jeez - where did you find a passive 10m USB extension? That's WAY too long. 5m is the longest for USB2 even for good 'drivers', like a PC. Active extensions 'can' work, but make sure your device (tablet, phone) can power it properly and be aware it's shortening battery life. Someone here quite some pages earlier mentioned using a certain active extension.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gadgetfl:
Droid Bionic Working

I have successfully used DSLRC v0.88 on my Droid Bionic.

I had to use a USB Host cable, Y-Cable and AC External USB Port Power Adapter.

I am Rooted on Eclipse 2.2 .902 and I also tested it successfully on ICS4BIONIC ROM BETA 4.0.3

I am going to eventually get a New Trent Arcadia Pack IMP70D 7000mAh USB External Battery Pack. It has a 2.1a output.

I still prefer to run DSLRC on my Xoom, but I can see it may be useful for "In the Field" Bracketing and Bulb control.

The Y-cable I have is very short, about 16", so without a coupler and USB extension cable it is not much use for anything else.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] romanocy:
Hi Chainfire,

I just bought your application from Android Market and I can't wait until I will reach my home to go and put it to work. From what I seen in the videos, it does wonder, and your developer reputation in here is the best guaranty for further support, so THANK YOU.

Now I have a couple of questions (if somebody else asked the same before you already answered, I apologize)

1. Is there any chance to incorporate in the future versions of your software an option to import the photos in the tablet, for viewing and for in the field backup of the memory cards? On the Asus EEE Pad Transformer we have the option to expand the storage of the tablet by using one microSD slot, one SD slot, and even external hard disk drives, so for us, having all that extra storage, an option like that will come more than handy.

2. An option to set a sort of electronic follow focus from within the software will be heaven for us. What I mean: to be able to setup a focus plane A and then a focus plane B and then to have the software command the camera to switch focus from focus plane A to B, at focus speed we can set up in the software, wow, that will be a dream come true! Is there any chance to implement something like this?

And a suggestion: if you will be able to port your DSLR Controller software to WebOS, you will make a lot of people happy, as after the firesale, there is a big flood of those tablets, the battery drain on WebOS is way batter than running Android on those, quality of the screen and hardware is more than decent and if DSLR Controller will work on those tabs, by sure will be a big flood of income coming your way :-)

Thanks,

Sorin
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jguerdat:
Here's the cable I have used successfully:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002D6QJO/ref=oh_o06_s00_i01_details
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] romanocy:
DSLR remote will trigger the shooter continuously

I wonder if anybody experiences this symptoms: when I press the iris icon on the DSLR Controller, the sofftare will start triggering the shutter of the camera, continuosly, shot after shot, without to have an option to stop it, and it will go like this until the camera memory card will get full. The only way to get out of that is to exit the software.

The kit I am using: Assus EEE Pad Transformer with keyboard/doc and running the latest ICS stock ROM distributed OTA by ASUS, and the camera is a Canon 5D MKII.

Did I missed something in the settings,etc?

I dont have the rig near to me now, but I believe that the camera drive selector was set to multiple shots, and not to single shot, this may be the reason?

Thanks,

Sorin
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Gahn:
Hi all,

New device to add to the list, Advent Vega, rooted and running VegaICS Beta1 working well with my 40D (standard usb cable, A - mini B, came with camera or ps3:), only limitations i've found so far are due to my 40D rather than the app. if anyone wants me to tests anything specific let me know.

Keeps up the good work

cheers

G
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] opmaroon:
New device confirmed as working!

I finally got this running on the Ainol Novo 7 Aurora and 7D. Now working on rooted Gingerbread, it's laggy - just need to increase the per-app memory limit. Apart from that all functions seem to be working fine.

I've now re-flashed ICS 4.0.3 all the way up to v0.9 Alpha with no success.

Am I right in thinking I need to wait for Ainol to sort their firmware out before I can run this on ICS? :confused: Gingerbread is OK but I much prefer ICS...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kindsma1:
This is really wierd.

As stated before Ainol Novo Elf 4.01 works straight out of the box. What could be the difference? makes me not want to upgrade to 4.03....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] opmaroon:
Weird indeed, I wasn't aware the Elf worked straight out of the box on 4.0.1.

I believe there are 4.0.3 ROMs based on the ELF that work on the Aurora (same spec) so that might be worth a try :confused:

Really though I have no idea, this is the first device I've re-flashed and I'm new to Android. I'm hoping some later builds of ICS from Ainol will fix the issue as I'd rather go back to ICS eventually.

For now though I'm happy to stick with Gingerbread. At least it's lightning fast and the status bar auto-hides :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] eboman:
USB Host diagnostics

I ran chainfire's USB Host diagnostics app, here is the output (do not know if this helps).

Device crane-evb

Model GT-I9100 (custom)

Build ID IML74K

Fingerprint samsung/GT-I9100/GT-9100:2.3.4/GINGERBREAD/XXKH3:user/release-keys

Android API

Claims support no

Classes found yes

Device detected no

Rooted API

Claims support yes

Device detected yes

Kernel

Claims support yes

Device detected yes

Verdict

OS support Yes

3rd party apps rooted.

I will also try an OTG cable, just for fun..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jamullian:
I want to believe ...

I have been using DSLR Controller through the various updates for a matter of months now with my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (US) GT-P7510, stock ROM, Android 3.2; Canon 5DMkII.

And I really really want it to work. The HDR function with eg 7 bracketed shots is just fabulous for me in my interior shots work.

But it just does not work reliably for me. Following this thread the only advice seems to be "use another USB cable" - and I certainly have. 4 different ones. Long, short, thick, thin. They all have exactly the same problem:

I might be able to take three or four bracketed shots before the app starts going haywire on me, usually locking up on the Tab. Sometimes the Tab requires a hard reset, sometimes just a force close, reconnect twice and then things seem to be fine but the HDR functioning hangs at "Capturing". Or just says "An error occurred". I have even managed to lock up the camera require a battery pull reset.

I would like to be able to offer a more detailed report of the exact circumstances, but when I'm out on a shoot I'm under pressure and need my equipment to just work! So after a few attempts I usually give up and use the camera bracketing instead which is much less effective. It seems once it goes haywire on me on a given day after the first few shots I can't get it back even for a few more after resetting everything.

And I really really would like this to work!

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pspilot:
Did you really try a real short one? Like max. 15cm or so? I have one that came with a usb card reader just to connect to a laptop. ONLY with that cable I get a 100% reliable operation. But with this cable it works 100% right. Now that's all with my Galaxy Note. I got Galaxy Tab 7.7 recently, but have no OTG cable yet (ordered). Once I tried that I'll judge more about the situation. I could swear, I didn't have all these cable 'issues' before a certain version of DSLR Controller. But Chainfire says, he has no influence on the USB communication regarding the hardware. So my impression remains a wild guess :).

Well, I guess we'll see more when the 'unholy' ICS is finally out. Chainfire seems to be a bit 'tied' in the moment :D ...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] GlobularMass:
Suggested Cables

I am looking forward to be able to use this but have not been able to get it to work yet. I have an Asus Transformer Prime with keyboard dock running Android 4.0.3 and am connecting it to a Canon 7D. Everything I have seen says it should work but I have only managed to get it to shoot one photo so far, since then it stopped showing live view, fails if I try to capture, and occasionally it stops responding and asks if I want to force close or wait. After turning the camera off and back on it lets me change camera settings but still does not show live view or let me capture.

The only thing I can think of that is causing the problem is the cables i have tried are too long...? I've tried the 3 mini to standard USB cables that I have, the one that came with the 7D which is about 7' and 2 others that are about 5' each. So before I go out buying random cables does the developer or maybe other people with the same setup have any suggestions? The DSLR Controller website just says "Connect to keyboard dock, or Asus USB Adapter" and Asus USB Adapter is just linked to a search on ebay that doesn't really help.

I really want to play around with this, especially the HDR capture, so any help/suggestions will be appreciated.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
First off all, sorry for leaving you having for a bit there. I was on vacation for about 10 days, and after that I've mostly been sick, and still am. Not to mention I have a lot to catch up on, and this is not the only app that needs maintenance ;) I do read everything you guys write but I simply had not replied yet though.

Such a feature has actually been on my list for a long time, just never gotten round to implementing it. As for the cables, I doubt it's DSLR Controller's fault they're out of stock ;)

It appears that is correct, yes.

I have put bulb exposures for time lapse on the todo list. This will be one bulb time you set, and every picture will use this. It will not vary like it would using bulbramping feature (if I ever get around to finishing that, haha). You are correct, the engine does already support it internally.

As far as I know, you cannot turn off the on-camera-liveview during recording on the 550D.

It's on the evergrowing to-do list.

Noted. Will be adjusted in a future version.

If the app did work on Gingerbread but does not on ICS, that means the ICS build is broken. Many devices have broken ICS builds, unfortunately. There is nothing I can do about this.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
(1) This will be in a future update

(2) This is under development, but it will have a lot of drawbacks - it will not be ideal in operation

As for WebOS: not going to happen.

If the camera's drive mode is in continuous shooting, pressing the shutter button will start continuous shooting. Press it again to stop shooting.

Unfortunately I do not have a 5D mk II to test with, but I will borrow one again soon to do some testing with. This is probably a timing issue, however I don't hear this problem often. Do you have the latest firmware on your 5D mk II ?

It does sound like a cable issue but not necessarily. As with the 5D mk II it may be time I do some specific 7D testing again, it seems a lot of 7D users are seeing problems.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SadlerJohnson:
I have just had success with my 600D after I upgraded the firmware to 1.0.1. This is now working on an Advent Vega running VegaComb update 3. Regular USB cable. Using shuttle tools to go into USB host mode.

DSLR Controller would never connect to the camera with firmware 1.0.0. The release notes for 1.0.1 mention changes to USB control. So excited I had to post before doing much testing but I've managed to take photos, focus and have a live preview.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
This is the official Vega ICS 1.0.1 , or ... ? Can you link to the official firmware page ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SadlerJohnson:
You talkin to me?:cool:

Advent Vega: Vegacomb 3.2 Build 9n - Update 3

Canon 600D: Firmware 1.0.1

Can't speak for Gahn but I guess he's using the unofficial Vega ICS Beta 1 over at tabletroms. I haven't taken that plunge yet.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Ah it's the 600D that needs the 1.0.1 firmware! Understood and thanks for the info :)