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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
First results

Did my first shoot today with the DSLR controller connected to the TP-Link MR3040.

Great results, with twice a disconnect from the camera. Had to restart DSLR controller once and once needed to power cycle the Canon 5DM2.

Using RAW on camera storage and JPG-Fine on Galaxy note 10.1 tablet is fantastic.

Have a few hardware add-ons that are cheap and give extra features for iMobile Paparazzi's.

Joby tight grip: This power tool grips the MR3040 in the side grooves and holds it whatever happens. ( http://www.amazon.de/Joby-JB01254-B...TF8&qid=1390334095&sr=1-3&keywords=tight+grip )

Hotshoe screw mount: For attaching the MR3040 with the tightgrip on top of your camera. ( http://www.amazon.de/Zoll-Gewinde-B...id=1390334038&sr=8-1&keywords=hotshoe+adapter )

Gewindeadapter 1/4 auf 1/4 Zoll: for attaching the tightgrip on the bottom of your camera. ( http://www.amazon.de/PROFOX-Gewindeadapter-auf-Zoll/dp/B008C7FGJS/ref=pd_sim_ce_3 )

Attached are some photo's.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Cables matter a lot! But that doesn't mean you have to find the most expensive cable imported from halfway across the world. It seems the experience differs per person, but I probably have about 25 different USB cables that came with different devices, and of those only two don't work well for me with the camera. Others seems to have great difficulty finding just one cable that works right. I think people in the latter category have high-resistance USB ports (or something like that, I'm not an electrical engineer) on their Android devices. It's impossible to say what the case is for you.

I'm not even sure what you mean with (2).

Not sure about the delayed HDR, but if your camera supports it, the horizontal level meter is an option under "grids" (right row of icons, 3rd or 4th from the top).

Have you read the focus bracketing guide ? http://dslrcontroller.com/guide-rmf_focuspull.php

If you have setup A or B, and you go to the focus bracketing option, it does fill in the numbers for you. As for switching between step-size and auto-changing the values, I can see how that would be benificial in some cases, but it can't be done. The ration between the different step-sizes is not a constant and depends on the lens/camera combo.

I am not aware of any new EOS M firmware that allows for USB remote control. As far as I know, it is not enabled on the M2 either (which is only a minor departure from the original M). I *do* actually expect it to work on the rumored M-Pro, should it ever be released.

Not really sure about this. Seems like you have a lot of wireless interference, but then I'd still find this odd. I have not seen or heard of this issue before.

Well, if you disable live view, it is not surprising live view doesn't work. These settings however differ per camera model, it would be impossible to catch them all without owning and being able to test with every single camera model Canon puts out.

So turn on mirror lock-up on the camera when you go macro shooting? I'm not understanding the problem.

If you focus first and the app will lock focus and you can quickly capture a number of images without changing focus (until you tap the screen again to release focus). There's nothing stopping you from just pressing the capture button at any time when you aren't focussed - that would just tell the camera to focus *and* capture like fully pressing the shutter button on the camera.

It is not designed in the same way as the touch-screen on your camera because they are generally used in different ways - also, DSLR Controller was around and working like this long before Canon's came with touch-screens in the first place.

The MR3040 is currently the only supported router.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Trixman:
Thanks for the response Chainfire. I've ordered the official one listed on the site, fingers crossed that works without drop outs.

Re: Number 2.

What I mean is that I cannot preview the video I have taken.

It simply doesn't load.

It prompted me to download MXPlayer to view the videos when I tried the first time. I did so, but when the video loads up its just a blank file (yet i can download it and play it on the computer so it records fine).

Essentially - I cannot preview video within the app, which is a big deal of course.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Maybe MXPlayer doesn't support your device? Seems like there's very little I can do about this issue from my side.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Trixman:
Its a Galaxy S4, with a Canon 7D… both happily recognised as compatible.

Maybe I'll try removing MXplayer… though would be great to hear from anyone with Android to see which player launches when you try to preview video?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] alexrus_777:
horizontal level meter

First, with TP-Link now it is not so necessary to have 2/10 delayed shot. :good:

At "digitalcameraworld.com" I found such info:

Camera support: can your DSLR help you get a level horizon?

Canon DSLRs

Canon 1100D – Grid Display (Yes – Live View); Spirit Level (No); Virtual Horizon (No)

Canon 600D – Grid Display (Yes – Live View); Spirit Level (No); Virtual Horizon (No)

Canon 60D – Grid Display (Yes); Spirit Level (Yes); Virtual Horizon (No)

Canon 7D – Grid Display (Yes); Spirit Level (Yes); Virtual Horizon (Yes)

Canon 5D Mark II – Grid Display (Yes – Live View); Spirit Level (No); Virtual Horizon (No)

How to understand what camera models or may be firmware support this level meter feature with DSLR Controller?

No one screen view with this option!

All the best,

Alex
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ile85:
Since posting original message my router was in fail safe mode, just managed to finally restore original firmware and now I'm back again on one from dslrcontroller com page :)

The problem still occurs, I tried to turn of my home router to see if wireless interference is messing it up, but no help.

I've recorded a video of this strange behavior, I'll post it here in few mins after upload finishes. This is a brand new router and I don't know if it's hardware or software problem. I'll send a message directly to TP-Link, hopefully they'll know more.

I also attached an image of error when I try to connect to DSLRController again after the connection fails.

EDIT: A video that shows this behavior can be found on youtubeDOTcom/watch?v=Zpll5plCt4w
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ile85:
I guess these that have "Spirit Level (Yes)" are able to display level meter
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] alexrus_777:
The problem that there is no this level meter at DSLR Controller with my Canon 7D (2.0.5 firmware) - there are just free places at right row of icons, 3rd and 4th from the top. Both variants the same - cable and WiFi. :confused:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
If your camera actually sends this information of USB to the app, you can get it here:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] prboon:
connecting two Andriod devices to TP-link Mr3040

Hi Chainfire, i have a request can you add a manual refresh option to DSLR Controller's Gallery App, the reason i ask, i have camera connected to TP-Link router and a Sammy note 2 running DSLR Controller to control the camera, with the option to transfer jpeg's from the camera to the phone turned on. I also have a Nexus 7 connected via WiFi to the TP-link router.

Currently i have a samba server running on the Note2 sharing DSLR Controllers folder that holds the images transferred from the camera and I sync's the files from the phone to the Nexus 7 in the background.

When i run DSLR Controllers gallery app on the Nexus 7 to view the images the first time the app is run it displays the files in the folder correctly along with histogram and other information as expected, however once the app is running when new images are sync'ed to the Nexus 7 the DSLR Gallery App does not see the new images, unless i manually go into the tablets settings and clear DSLR Gallerys Data ( i appreciate this is how the apps is written and ment to work). if there was a option to Manually refresh or if this was done automatically when new images were detected so the NExus 7 could be used as a follow shot monitor it would be great. I know other users would also find this feature a natural progression of having a the DSLR camera connected to a wifi router in having multiple device connected to the router.

Currently i have a working solution of using the Nexus 7 as a sort of follow shot monitor by using another Gallery app that can connect over CIFS and that scans the phones shared folder every 30 or so seconds and then displays any images it finds since it last connected but does not show the histogram and blinkies that DSLR Gallary shows

Whilst it would be nice if DSLR Gallery could connect over wifi/Samba to access images on the device being used to control the camera i do not expect this, however it would be cool if there could be a manual refresh option in the gallery app so it can be put to a great use.

sorry for the long post.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] alexrus_777:
Sorry to disturb, any idea to make camera to give this information?

Do you have 7D with this option?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
Error 70 on Canon 5Dm2

I've had the same error 70 today.

Was using my tablet on a shoot for a customer. Testshooting the setup (camera,router and tablet) resulted in an unstable connection, with DSLR controller quitting or producing black screen with some of the control icons on the side after returning from previewing an image that was shot. At a certain point the camera quit with the error 70. rebooting the camera (5dM2) solved the problem. After that I was able to shoot for 30 minutes without a hitch.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] NÜrbman:
Hi,

I am using a Canon EOS 50d and a Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 with Android 4.1.2

I got a mr3040 and wanted to install the new firmware. At first i wasn't able to because i was stupid as hell :rolleyes: , but then i found a tutorial from the developer of the DSLR Dashboard App, where he explains everything nicely and I downloaded the openwrt from his website.

Video:youtubeDOTcom/watch?v=Our-AxmrDJM

His HP where the openwrt is from: codeDOTgoogleDOTcom/p/dslrdashboard/downloads/list

In his Video he explains how to set up the Wifi with its name and how to add a password etc. With this tutorial i was able to get DSLR Dashboard running, but the DSLR Controller App won't connect.

I get the following message: "No Wi-Fi device was found and your Android device is not compatible with Android'd USB host API. A newer firmware for your device MAY fix the Problem."

The USB host API is not supported in the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, the bigger versions have it but mine doesn't. Im trying to get a connection via Wifi, could this still be a problem?

So then I found this thread and thought maybe there are some differences in the openwrt versions between the one I downloaded and the one i was supposed to download from dslrcontroller.com. I though maybe i will be able to get around that problem by setting the WiFi up to the default settings as described in the manual on the site dslrcontrollerDOTcom/guide-wifi_mr3040.php

That didn't work.

So now i am sitting here and i am asking myself, is it possible to "re-install" OpenWRT , this time with the installer from dslrcontroller.com ? I am a bit paranoid about bricking it.:p

Greetings

NÜrbman

PS: Sorry for the editing, but i am not allowed to post links ,since i am a noob here :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 90c4:
This would be useful to me as well, as I use it for low light action photography so the subject is moving and I'm at f 1.4 usually, so being able to save a half a second could make the difference between an in-focus versus an out of focus shot.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ile85:
There is a difference and I am not sure what exactly is different (besides visual interface) and why is it different, or why it doesn't work if you install original firmware from openwrt website (this one works with dslrdashboard app, but the one downloaded from dslrcontroller website doesn't work with other app).

I tried both of them.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bkling:
Just upgrade my Note 3 firmware to Kitkat 4.4. A lot of problems with 0.99.4. I could not change the ISO and it always at Auto ISO. When I press the AV button, it turned black. Almost every few minutes, it will just switch to google play. It become unusable for note 3 kitkat.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] starbase64:
Hi,

i've installed cyanogen mod 11 (4.4.2) on my galaxy tab 2, but no problems here.

regards

starbase64
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
The camera either sends this information or it doesn't. If the option I showed you the screenshots of is not available, then your camera does not send this information. There is nothing you can do about this (except getting a different camera).

If you install any other version that the one from the DSLR Controller web site, it will not work. I can't understand why people keep installing "random firmware X from site Y" and expecting it to work. That doesn't make any sense.

I'm not sure about the other issues, but it going to the Play Store is because Play is telling the app you're running an unlicensed copy. So either you do not have the same account associated with the Play store anymore, or something is wrong with Play. Try clearing it's data and rebooting, if you are sure you have the right account (the one you used to purchase DSLR Controller) setup in Play.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Have you read my response to his comment? If not, please do, and try to actually explain what the problem is. I'm not standing next to you or looking over your shoulder, so whatever may seem obvious to you (what/how you're doing the focussing/shooting) is not something I can even begin to guess.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nielsgeode:
How do I use mirror lockup with focus bracketing to A (or B)? I am asking because at the magnifications I (and slow shutter speeds) I use, I have to use mirror lockup or I will get significant loss of sharpness in my photos.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Have you tried turning mirror lockup on on the camera, then seeing what happens if you focus bracket ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] D0CTOR:
TP-Link TL-MR3040 v2 Connection Issues

I have a Canon 60D running the latest firmware, a TP-Link TL-MR3040 updated with the v2 Firmware from the DSLR Controller website and three Android devices that I cant't get to connect. I've also tried 3 different USB cables with no luck.

Here's what I'm doing so maybe some kind soul might be able to help me out:

Turn on the TP-Link with the switch already set to 3G/4G mode.

Wait to see WiFi light come on.

Connect any of my android devices and set WiFi to connect to DSLR Controller.

Turn on Canon 60D. It's in "M" Manual mode, (I've tried other modes as well) and plug into the USB cable.

Plug in the other end to the TP-Link and see the connect LED come on.

Try to connect from the Androids using the "Remote Release" app adn get the toast saying that it can't find a compatible camera on either WiFi or USB.

More info:

All of the cable work with a direct connection to my Windows 7 laptop using the Canon software.

Android devices I've tried:

Rooted Nexus 7 2012 with CyanogenMod 11 v4.4.2

Rooted Samsung Galaxy S4 running A Touchwiz based rom using the stock kernel. Android v4.3

Rooted Motorola Droid Bionic Stock factory rom, running Android v4.1.2

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!

Doc
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] odlan:
Flash compensation not working

Hello,

I use a TP-Link TL-MR3040 V2.x with a 5D Mark III and Flash 600ex

I have bought your app and is working fine for me except for Flash compensation that is not working. I hope in the next release you can fix it and, last but not least if you could add gps feature from android phone to exif photo it would be very useful

Thank you
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mmidgley:
I have successfully tested the free Remote Release app with my hw setup: Rebel SL1, Nexus 5 (stock), and USB otg cable. GPS geotagging needs to be added. I don't know the complexity of that feature but hope to see it.

Edit: I finally bought the app and will test it out soon. It still has not been updated since last year. :(

thanks,

m.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] airlion:
Well I downloaded the firmware and followed the instructions on DSLR Controller web site.

But I still can't get the WIFI communacation between the untis working. Does that make any sense?

And I'm still hoping to get any help or feedback on my original post from 21.12.

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ile85:
Hello Chainfire,

Regarding my issue with unstable connection, I just had a chat over the weekend with a TP-Link tech support, here's what they say:

Then I asked if 2.1 is also designed just for 3g/4g modem, here is what they say:

To me, it doesn't make sense that usb port is designed only for 3g/4g modem. Do you know if there are any users here on the forum that have no issues with 2.2 version or 2.1?

Thank you,

Ilija
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] odlan:
I have 2.2 version of TP-Link TL-MR3040 and for me there is not issue except Flash Compensation

Inviato dal mio Nexus 4 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Deadbeef:
As a samsung galaxy user I found a good way to test for a good USB cable is to install the app "galaxy charging current".

It shows you the charging current and this current varies with the quality of the cable on my S4 a good cable charges with 1200 ma/H, the worst cable only charges at 300 ma/H.

Its a free quality tester.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nielsgeode:
Yes I have tried that. It does not work, there is no noticable delay between mirror shutter. The camera just works in 'normal' mode, inducing a lot of mirror vibrations. For the moment, I use live view and do my stacks manually (because if you take a picture starting from live view nothing moves before the picture is taken). However, this is quite inconvenient, especially if it is a stack of 100 to 200 photos...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] richardginn:
I have no problems connecting a Canon D700 / T5i to the TP-Link running 2.2 and everything works. I've used some of the functions, but not all, and I will test any of them that you want. I don't use an external flash. I use the app for bracketing photos and it does this very well.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bkling:
OK. I have reset my note 3 and changed it back to the old google account. The play store thingy has gone. However, the 0.99.4 didn't fully work on Android 4.4 with my Canon 5D Mk II. I could not manually change the ISO and when I pressed the AV, the screen turned black. Was this version been fully tested in Android Kitkat version?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ile85:
Actually it's not completely true that it doesn't make any sense. First, I downloaded a firmware from official OpenWrt website and it did work with one other app so I expected it to work with your app, but then I realized it only works with the one downloaded from your website. I also think you should put a warning on your website that it will work ONLY with firmware downloaded from your page.

Cheers,

Ilija
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sids911:
For the users of this app on a nexus 7 device, how are you using it with a tripod?

I mean, I intend to do some time lapse stuff and holding the nexus all the times near the DSLR would defeat the purpose. I would rather have a plastic intervalometer dangling from the camera.

Please let me know,

thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] D0CTOR:
Bump - Anyone?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fotorex:
maybe you can take this as an inspiration: http://www.traumflieger.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=961

Frank
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] prboon:
nexus 7 with tripod

This is what I Started out using to mount my Nexus 7 to my Manfrotto Tripod,

The 11 inch arm to clamped on to tripod

http://goo.gl/c1aor

The clasp to hold the tablet, this screws on to the arm

http://goo.gl/XSrn6K (edited due to broken link, now fixed)

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Although now i use a customized Hard case for the Nexus 7 witha Manfrotto Quick release plate attached to it and have the quick release adapter screwed onto the end of the arm mentioned above.

I also have a another version of the arm mentioned above smaller 7inch version with a Manfrotto quick release adapter screwed onto it that i use to hold the the (TP-Link Mr3040 and Duracell battery pack) these are inside a harddrive zip locked carry case http://goo.gl/rrZRK5 that has a Manfrotto quick release plate connected to it also.

Manfrotto quick release adapter

http://goo.gl/rZLdvW

Sun shade used in connection with the Nexus 7 to allow use in harsh light conditions

http://goo.gl/vgh65a

hope this information helps
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sids911:
Thanks prboon! the information certainly helps, and brings a couple of ideas to me on how I can go about it.

Your second link for the clasp isnt opening though. Can you resend it again? Would really like to see the clamp that I can plug in with a hard case.

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] prboon:
re Broken link to tripod mounting solution

I have added some extra information to my original replay and also updated all the links, have also added external URL to the portable hard drive case i use to hold the TP-Link Mr3040 and the external battery pack and cables to connect to camera etc

again hope this helps
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thedouganaut:
Force closing with t3i and Nexus 7 over wifi

I just connected my newly acquired tplink portable router with dslr controller and it keep starting and stopping the camera and app, causing a lot of force closings as well. Anyone else having this problem? It works fine with a direct usb connection. Any suggestions?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dumshd:
I would suggest to use bicycle holder and attach it to tripod leg. I think there are several options available on ebay (some waterproof). I'm not allowed to post direct links, just search for "Nexus 7 bicycle mount"
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] prboon:
Do you know what version of the TPLink MR3040 you are using and version of the firmware you have used, more information may help get you an answer to you issues?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thedouganaut:
I have version 2.2, and I used the 2.x firmware on the dslrcontroller website under the tutorial. I have the 2013 fhd model of the nexus 7 as well.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dspot70:
DSLR Controller vs EOS Remote on Canon 6D

I have been looking for this info but even in searches for 6D, the threads that come up aren't really addressing my question.

What are the benefits of DSLR Controller over EOS Remote on the 6D.

Since I already have the ability to control shutter and some other items remotely from my Samsung telephone and tablet? Are there specific benefits here with DSLR Controller. I am not familiar enough with EOS Remote to say this is lacking here, there exists in DSLR Controller. Ie enhanced ability for long exposure, greater access to all camera controls. Specifically for users of it, what have you seen to be the greatest benefits over EOS Remote on the 6D?

Any info would be greatly appreciated or if you know of another link that compares and contrasts them, I'd be appreciative if you pass it along.

Thanks!