yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
Chainfire, here are some pointers to think about for future versions:

C1-C3 user preset support or in app quick select settings presets.

Gateway support for tethering the mr3040 network.

Image overlay option for product photographers.

File transfer type in setup not every filetransfer.

Auto image copy / sync to android storage

Volume button support / configurable

.........

These are just wishes and suggestions. I don't know how difficult it is to implement such options.

I'm using your app on a weekly basis and it has become an integral part of my company.

As a fellow countryman: "Chapeau"
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rebelj12a:
Ah totally understandable. If its not the same across the board that could get quite tedious.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dirgl:
canon eos5dII thetered to samsung tab 3 what is a mm.1 file i expected cr2

hi i am a photographer. I was coming back from first job with dslr controller. showed every pic the client on the tablet-fine!

BUT...unluckily I miss some cr2 raw data files. raw data is the base of my work....:crying:

Instead I can see some .mm1 files. they also have an own,following number. when parallel raw and jpg shooting still worked it is always a 100.jpg and 100cr2 file for example.

I cannot open mm.1

I sent the raw and jpg to rhe cf card in the camera. so this thing frightens me. I thought if there would be an issue with tethered shootin with dslr controller and tablet this never will affect my cf-card data on camera.

only thing in the web i did found this happens may when bracketing and tehetered shooting together.

may anyone can give advice. (sorry for bad english, also iI am tired)

by the way may I have used mirror lock up. i have to since i have critical exposure times when using no miror lock up pics will be not sharp anymore
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
Never send the RAW files to the tablet. Unles there is a specific need for it, it's useless. Keep them saved on your camera memory card.

Transfer the JPG, to the tablet for previewing. The quality of the JPG can be set in the camera. It's a fast transfer. RAW files take to long to transfer.

Lesson 1 in digital photography. "NEVER delete files from your memory card, unless you have unloaded at your workstation and can format the card."
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dylansmith:
hi guys,

i've been tearing my hair and trying to make this app work well with my 6D + galaxy note 3. i've done all the necessary setup, connected via WIFI Smartphone mode and managed to see liveview on the App itself.

i've also changed custom function for Shutter and AF-ON to both AF.

There are two issues to address:

1. Auto focus does not work. I tried all 3 AF modes and the dialog would just say 'Focusing' when really in fact, nothing is moving at all. However, when I try manual focusing from the app, it controls my 24-70ii very well.

2. Capture Fail - the shutter is triggered and mirror slaps, but dialog says 'Capture fail'.

any idea what is wrong with my setup?

i really want this to work! :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Those mm1 files appear regularly when tethered shooting - they are not related to the missing CR2 files, though. DSLR Controller does not control or influence how the camera saves files unless you tell it to, and it certainly doesn't remove files for you 'automatically'.

That's not to say they may not be related - it could be a problem with the firmware surfacing when shooting with DSLR Controller, etc. How many CR2s are missing? All of them shot through DSLR Controller? Or just some?

What lens are you using? Does the same problem happen with a different lens?

I've not heard/seen this issue before, I don't really have any idea what could be going on yet.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
PS is anyone using a v2.3 MR3040 succesfully?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dylansmith:
Hi Chainfire,

I was using the Canon 24-70 f2.8L II. tried other lenses - such as my 135L, or the sigma 35 f1.4 and the same occurred as well. remote manual focus works, but not remote AF. :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
I know this is a major pain in the ass, but would it be possible to completely reset the camera's setting to factory conditions and see what happens then?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dylansmith:
just tried - gave me the same issue. if it helps, remote AF + capture worked perfectly fine in the default EOS remote app though.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Which auto-exposure mode are you shooting in? P, Av, Tv, M ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Partlycloudy:
No, but I wish I was. I'm only connecting on a intermittent basis. The software doesn't find the camera most of the time. I've tried restarting the camera, tablet and router, disabling and reenabling live view. I have noticed that it connects successfully when I launch the software just as lcd power saving mode starts.

I'm using a 650d, asus transformer 101 running 4.0.3 and mr3040 with v2 firmware. I use P & Av modes, doesn't seem to make a difference. The only thing that does it timing, I realise this just may be coincidental, but I cannot identify the factors that enable a sucessful connection to the camera.

When it works its an absolutely brilliant application, its enabled me to take shots I never could before.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dylansmith:
i tried both M and Av mode.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cc1995:
Does anyone know if the DSLR Remote App will work with my LG G2 on Kit Kat. I have a Canon 6D and I know that is compatible but I don't see the LG G2 mentioned at all. I know that the Nexus 5 (Which is essentially a LG G2 hardware with Stock android is compatible, but I don't know if the LG G2 Skin causes a problem. Wondering if anyone on here has used it on an LG G2.

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dirgl:
OK I check everything:

In the beginning I got jpg and cr2 to the cf card. that was good for 105 shots.

then, while i used canon t/se 90mm with an canon extender 1.4 II it changed suddenly as i can see in cf card. jpg was send to cf card but no cr2 any more.

instead of cr2 this .mm1 data was send to cf card.

I was not aware of that.

I realize know that I once changed the setting for the 'Large' jpg-quality, how it is stored by camera. I did change from Large Size low quality(compressed) to Large size with higher quality (not so much compressed). With old setting everything was ok but when i see bigger jpg-data on cf-card this is the very momnet where cr2 is not anymore there but .mm1 comes in.

That seems to be a strong relation to me.

This must have been changed on camera 5dII.

after 14 times getting jpg and mm.1, there was only jpg and nothing else on cf card. may this was the client ;-o or voodoo or by miracle me. there was a new location, may some things where changed by moving stuff. But I would never shoot anything than raw with consciousness.

I have tested now to change quality of jpg while shooting tethered but this time everything was fine.

In general I tried also several things and tested auto exposure bracketing while this shooting with the mm1 data. but I was not convinced, seems it overrides or does not work with mirror lock up or selftimer. but shooting with mirror locked is an absolutely must when shooting longer exposures from 1/15 s with an slr. otherwise the mirror will cause pictures which are not sharp.

that is what I can say today. still like the software.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
[MENTION=5856503]dirgl[/MENTION] & [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]:

Could it be that Canon uses the MM1 file format for streaming the image-data to the CF card and on completion/verification it renames them to CR2?

Then, could it be the DSLR controller software that if the connection gets separated the camera's write to card process gets interrupted and the partly streamed file remains on the CF card as an MM1 file?

I shoot allot with 5DII on DSLR controller and have never seen an MM1 file yet. The cards I use are 60MB/s Sandisk CF cards.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] peejayw:
Macro Focus stacking

Anyone doing this successfully? I am using a Canon 650D/Canon EF100mm USM combo but I am having problems getting the shots in focus, lens seems to hunt a lot. I'm sure its my lack of understanding, if anyone can point me in the right direction with the settings to put in would really appreciate it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] VaporCloud:
Random issues, Galaxy note 12 Pro compatibility

Hey there,

So just FYI the app works perfectly with the Galaxy note 12.2 Pro .

I did experience an issue where the camera would disconnect once in a while, and the app would show a blank control screen (greyed out play button and camera shutter button) and would not connect even after restarting the tablet, wifi server, and camera.

The only solution was for me to plug the camera in wired (for a second) and it would connect and the screen would reset to liveview with functional buttons. Then i would disconnect again and reconnect wirelessly and it functioned.

I'll post later today to confirm/deny compatability with the galaxy tab pro 8.4, (note 12.2 is out for repair for a cracked screen)

Im really hoping that at some point the wifi in my 6D Will function with dslr controller!!!

FYI

My setup used to comprise of DUAL LOCK (super velcro) on the battery grip area, And a tablet, or Wifi server, attached to the back of the camera on the battery grip.

Now i have the wifi backpack on a cheese plate + hot shoe along with an EZO power battery pack (9v) powering my dslr (youtube: 9 hour dslr battery) Which helps ALOT! And not i dont need the grip so the setup is smaller! And the EZO can charge the wifi backpack at the same time!

THanks for making the worlds most EPIC app!!

I bring lindy cables to shoots all the time and i find Canon camera owners with android phones and BLOW THEIR MINDS by gifting them the cable to connect their two most expensive toys together! ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] adelgary:
TL-MR3040 Vs. cheap Android phone

Hello, this is my first post here. I have a question that I hope somebody can offer some advice/thoughts on. (I searched and didn't find any relevant results). There's a tl;dr at the end.

I can't wait to start using DSLR Controller wirelessly for the first time. I intend to use my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 as the controller/viewfinder, and I need to buy a device to provide the wireless connection to my Canon 650D.

When I first learned about the TP Link TL-MR3040 I was super excited to have an affordable option that seemingly works so well, but before buying it I thought maybe I should look into getting a cheap Android phone instead, which would be a little more expensive than the MR3040, but would ultimately be a more useful and versatile device (has a screen, can use all kinds of other Android apps, and can be a temporary backup phone in case I lose/break my main one).

So I looked around and the cheapest Android phone locally appears to be the Samsung Galaxy Star S5280, which was released in May 2013 and runs Android v4.1.2. The cost of the phone here is around $80, compared to $55 for the TL-MR3040 (I live in Jordan, these are converted prices).

My main concerns are the battery life and signal range/reliability. The phone has an 1200mAh battery compared to 2000mAh in MR3040, and I wonder how battery consumption would compare between the two while running DSLR Controller in wireless mode. For what it's worth the phone is said to be optimized for battery life by Samsung and is rated at "Up to 320 hours of stand-by time" and "Up to 14 hours talk time" and its battery life is one of the few positive things noted about it in a few reviews that I've seen.

Could this phone (or another entry-level Android phone) possibly provide comparable battery life to the TL-MR3040? And any reason to think its Wi-Fi 802.11n signal in hotspot mode would be significantly worse than the TL-MR3040?

I know that it might be difficult to give an informed/accurate answer to these questions, but I would appreciate any guesses or personal advice.

tl;dr: Do you think a phone like the Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 would work comparably well, better, or worse for DSLR controller than the TP-Link TL-MR3040?

Thank you!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
[MENTION=5868872]adelgary[/MENTION]: the mr3040 has excellent batery life. you'll get at least 5 hours of work on one charge. Any android device on continuous tether or any wifi transmit wont last anywhere near that long. The mr3040 is the perfect solution.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] documentary:
2 problems

Hi!

I have two questions:

1- how can I stop the app from automatically downloading the taken photo to the tablet?

2- how can I get my tablet to remember the dslrcontroller password (for when the network is established in the control panel)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Keldig:
I've had this ongoing issue and drive me crazy for a while and I finally broke down and here I am.

I can't seem to keep the connection, it turns to Google play every after every shot. Anyone else have this issue and solve it? I'm using an hp touch pad and a 5D mark II. I'm using the TP wireless solution. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] evilboygenius:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]

How about adding it to amazon appstore? Im sure a lot of people here has amazon coins credit left unused. Please consider. :good:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] msatter:
Try to buy the app on Google Play if you not did that already. This behaviour occurs if a non-official version is used.

---------- Post added at 09:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:24 AM ----------

You could try first:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.remoterelease

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.usbhostdiagnostics

---------- Post added at 09:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:42 AM ----------

It only gets a preview. You can check in the setup if "Image storage location" is set to "Camera Only"

On the second DSLRcontroller does not remember the WiFi password and the Android system does. On top of that you DSLRcontroller communication between the DSLR-stick or MR3040 which is remembered by DSLR controller.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] marcbkk:
Has anyone discovered a good and inexpensive way to attach the TP-LINK TL-MR3040 to a tripod? I see that CamRanger uses a small bag to hook onto the tripod.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] msatter:
BlackRapid Bryce and if you really want to go cheap use a little washing net bag.

Looks like this:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Keldig:
Yes I bought this software a long time ago! But I cleared the cache and still no luck so I bought it again and so far so good :/
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] msatter:
That is strange and can it be that you wrote earlier about here or on twitter? Only Chainfire or Google can help you on this double purchase.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Keldig:
Thanks msatter, I may look into this. Happy to just finally try this out!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] marcbkk:
Many thanks. Good advice.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] segelfreak2:
EOS Utility & DSLR Controller with the same cameraside WiFi connection settings?

Hello!

I'm searching for a solution to use DSLR Controller as well as the EOS utility with the SAME WiFi connection setting at my camera. Currently, I set up a WiFi connection at my camera and when I was told to start the EOS utility now to bind the two devices, I started DSLRController and the camera connected successfully. But to use the EOS utility I had to set up another (second) WiFi connection in my camera, and as soon as I was told to fire up the EOS utility I did that and voila, it worked.

But now I have two setting profiles in my camera, the first one working with the EOS utility, the second one with DSLRController. The first one is bound to a device called "GT-I9100" and the second is bound to a device called "DSLRController". I tried to alter the devicename of the EOS utility under /data/data/jp.co.canon.ic.eos.eosremote/shared_prefs/jp.co.canon.ic.eos.eosremote_preferences.xml (keyDeviceName) to "DSLRController", but this did not help. EOS Utility did not recognize the camera when the camera was set to the DSLRController Setting.

I think I need to exchange the pairing IDs also. But I do not know where I can find the actual pairing ID of DSLRController. It is not saved in /data/data/eu.chainfire.dslrcontroller

So I'm asking here: Is there a way to get both utilities to work with one and the SAME WiFi setting at camera side?

If it is only possible by altering the system files on my smartphone... no problem, it is a rooted one.

Many thanks in advance,

Chris
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jimzepellin:
I've got a few of these for gripping stuff. It's for phone but works great with the MR3040. It's got a 1/4 20 female that will connect to plenty of photo gear and adapters.

Sorry can't post links yet but go to ebay and search for

1/4’’ cell phone Holder Clip slot f HTC Iphone 4s/5 Samsung Galaxy S3 S4 Note II
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kernelmoron:
Amazing app, have it for about a month or two now. Working great on a RAZR HD running CM11 with a Canon t2i / 550D.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sandrael:
Compatability issue

Hello, first of all thanks for developing sucha a useful tool for photographers, however after buying DSLR Controller I ran into the issue of connectivity. I have canon 70d and moto G, whenever I create a Wi-Fi point via 70d and connect my phone to it, I start the app and it constantly tells me that it can't find any compatible cameras...

Is there anyway to fix it? Any feedback would be highly appreciated, btw moto is running on kit kat.

Thank You!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ebulb:
got the app the other day and just recieved the MR3040 today.. worked pretty much right out of the box.

I noticed though there were a few glitches with stopping video recording.. I press the button and it didnt seem to stop reliably.. I tried shutting the app down and restarting it and that is enough to force stop on record and it seems to re open ok so that is workable if need be, but would be good to see it become more reliable.. im using canon 70d with acer tablet..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] hackstuff:
Video recording without connection

First of all I would like to thank Chainfire for an absolutely awesome app. It works really well with the TP-LINK TL-MR3040. I got it working fine by just following the instructions using the TP-Link modem and using a Galaxy S3 or Nexus 2013 to run the app.

There is however the following feature which would make it even more fantastic for video;

####

When using the TP-LINK and recording a video allow the recording to continue when the DSLR Controller application on the connected tablet closes or loses network connection. Currently the recording appears to stop on this connection but a preferred behaviour would be for the recording to continue until such point DSLRController sends a command to stop recording. This would give the benefit of video recording continuing if the network connection is lost and also allow the tablet/ phone user to only power up the tablet/ phone when wanting to review a recording which continues whether monitored or not.

Is this possible and/ or likely to be implemented.

####

For info I have found it works well for longer videos to install Magic Lantern on the camera and ask Magic Lantern to restart video if it stops due to the camera storage limit being reached. This appears to work well.

Thanks,

Paul
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] adelgary:
I agree this would be a very useful feature. I was thinking the other day that I would like to shoot a video with DSLR Controller, then exit the app and shoot another video simultaneously with the phone that I was using the app on, kind of like a "B Roll" or to provide a different camera angle that I can later edit and splice together with the main footage. But if the camera stops recording after I exit/minimize the app, then I can't achieve this.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gadgetfl:
Here is my hand held PCB Ring Flash Rig with my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 running DSLRC. I use a PCB Vagabond Mini Lithium on a belt rig to go portable. I have to give special kudos to the the RetiCAM XL and the Enlight Frio. Both have exceeded my expectations. Keep in mind that I hand hold this rig and rotate from landscape to portrait. This can create enough force to launch the phone and CC off their brackets unless they are really secure. I have the Reticam on a quick release mini ball head to allow me to quickly hand hold the phone. I am working on a idea to add an additional Reticam Standard by swapping with the Frio to hold my TP-Link.

ALL PHOTOS

Equipment:

A) PCP ABR800 Ring Flash

B) Canon 5D MK III

C) PCB Cyber Commander

D) PCB CyberSync Transmitter

E) PCB CyberSync Receiver Plus - CSRB+

F) RetiCAM Smartphone Tripod Mount XL

G) Enlight Frio Locking Cold Shoe V2

H) Samsung Galaxy Note 3

I) Ziotek ZT1311550 7.5" USB 2.0 Type A Male to Type B Mini 5-Pin USB Cable

J) aLLreli Micro USB 3.0 OTG Cable

K) Promaster BH23 Ball Head

L) Custom Brackets CB Digital-T

M) Manfrotto 323 (3299) Rapid Connect Adapter

N) Hyperion TPU Case for the Extended Battery

O) Anker 6400mAh Extended Battery

P) HoodEYE Eyecup

Not Shown:

PCB Vagabond Mini Lithium

PCB 30-inch Moon Unit
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] xnesteax:
Nice
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wachkds:
DSLR controller shutter activation on camera

Hello

Does DSLR controller used with with TPLINK TL-MR3040 allows that the shutter is activated on the camera itself and to view the image on the tablet or smartphone remotely ?

Best Pierre W
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gogua:
Hello !

I have a Canon EOS 70D and Samsung GT-I9505 with kitkat 4.4.2 custom rom.

I have installed EOS Remote and DSLR Controller.

In camera i have configured two wifi sets,

SET1 = wifi Acces point

SET2 = wifi Router conected.

With SET2 i have no problem to conect with EOS Remote and DSLR Controller

With SET1 i can connect without problems with EOS Remote, but with DSLR Controller, sometimes says me that can't find any devices, and some times connect but S4 screen gets blocked with DSLR controller screen without all options/icons. I can't manage app i have to kill app.

Any idea ??

thank you.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MotorworldHype:
6D & 70D Audio Level Display?

Can the DSLR Controller app display the audio level bars for either the 70D and/or 6D while recording? I know it can't manipulate audio options but I just want to know if you can see the bars themselves while recording?

I would like to be able to use my tablet as a monitor while shooting video but since neither the 70D or 6D have a headphone jack or in instances where I am on my own but want to interview someone on camera it would be nice to see the audio level bars so I know if my microphones plugged in/working correctly.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] retox:
I know that you asked this over a month ago and maybe have updated the software since then - but I just set up my MR3040 v2.3 with my T3i and Note 3 (4.4.2) today and it seems to work fine. Granted I have not used it that much but as long as the camera isn't asleep when I power the app on, it connects just fine.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Casastr:
+1