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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
So, regarding flash, when it times out, if it wakes up again - does it need to recharge? Or is it immediately ready to go? I'm thinking about how to fix this. Somehow HDR mode does something that wakes up the flash (we'll need to figure out what/why, exactly), but then what ?

Right now the strobe recharge delay is counted from capture time, but I think we need to set it before the next shot. In other words, with a 10 minute interval and a 30 second strobe recharge delay:

Currently:

- Capture

- Strobe recharge delay (30 seconds)

- Wait (9:30 minutes)

- Capture

...

Wanted:

- Capture

- Wait (9:30 minutes)

- Wake up flash

- Strobe recharge delay (30 seconds)

- Capture

...

Yes, no ?

Regarding battery: yes, liveview eats battery like crazy - especially on the camera. My tablet can go about four times as long as the camera. Turn off liveview when you're not using it (top-left button in DSLR Controller) as it's the main battery drain. Plugging in the devices is another option.

Regarding orientation: not sure what's going on there. The app should be locked into landscape display, it should never even display in portrait mode.

Nope.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] klau1:
Data usage counter includes only 3 G usage. But the fact is i have not even started using DSLR controller, only installed it remotely by the desktop version of play store on my computer.

so I was surprised to see any data usage at all.

It's almost as if this program is a virus secretly sending information from my phone.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] klau1:
Upon further inspection there appears to be something wrong with the data usage monitor. It is indicating usage on days prior to installation of the program itself.

However the total data usage is accurate as verified by my cell phone service provider. something is using the data.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SerJR2D2:
I wonder what would happen
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tornadolf:
I don't think it's needs to recharge, just to wake up. But a recharge is nearly instantaneous with freshly charged batteries and I popped mine in just yesterday.

I need to scare up a some half-dead batteries and see if HDR mode forces a recharge before shot.

Yes. I think 5 seconds would be more than enough, but then again - if you just move delay from after to before shot it still going to be adjustable.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] m4sta2k:
Im trying it v0.96 on 550D

on galaxy note 2 with usb host cable from ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170916819968?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

It doesent detect the camera at all, im I using the wrong cable ?

it detects memory cards
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] clckac:
HDR review of photos

Is there a way to shut off the review of photos after shooting HDR images? I shoot 12 RAW images and everything works get but every 4 or 5 sequence will cause the application to do a forced shutdown when trying to reload the images for review. The review is nice and all but it would be great if there was a way not to show (and send all that data back to the tablet) every time. I think that would stop the app from crashing.

Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] evelbug:
+1 on this. After my first shot in a location, I don't review my shots. Plus, A lot of times it's so bright I'm fighting to see the screen to work the hdr controls, much less chimp each shot in the hdr.

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Something I thought would be neat would be a horizontal or vertical guide line that you could put anywhere on the preview to check that your shot is level. Right now, I use the grid marks and that does pretty good, but it would be nice to slide a ruler right up to the horizon or other level/plumb part of the picture.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] torq1337:
Looks good!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] khanjan2khan:
Thanx..

Thanx a ton... really helpful... u rock
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Dan Tong:
Simulation Mode

Chainfire,

Would it be possible to have a SIMULATION mode which would allow the user to view the App without having a camera attached, simply to be able to study the menu interface. I find it extremely annoying that without a camera, the App, quits immediately, barely allowing a chance to read what version it is. It would be very useful for learning the interface to some extent.

It would also be nice to allow the user to Preset the configurations -ISO, Focus Mode etc. At the very least, it would be great not to have the program immediately exit without a camera connection.

Thanks,

Dan

PS

An ambitious version would allow SIMULATION to make the shutter sound when release is pressed, a simulated photo would come up, would allow one to zoom focus in simulated photo to allow practice etc. But, perhaps this would take too much time and effort.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cpmirl:
Ainol Novo 7 Aurora 2 & Nexus 7 ROM

Hi

I am new to Android and purchased the Ainol Novo 7 Aurora 2, to work with DSLR controller and my Canon 5DMKII.

It came with the OTG cable, so when I plug it, the app starts, I see the image in the camera, then the app shuts down.

Is there any way to debug whats going on ?

Be really great to get this working.

Cheers

CPM
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cpmirl:
I changed the cable and also had the unit powered by the mains, and I can get it work for a few minutes, then its disconnects. the camera still thinks its connected, because if I press any button its says busy. Then after a while, the shutter clicks, sensor cleaning starts, and sometimes DSLR Controller comes back to life...

I understand this might be hard to resolve...so does anyone have advice on which device is most likely to work ?

c
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] evelbug:
I was fooling around with this last night, and I found there is an option in the settings to turn off image review. You have to scroll dow a little in the settings menu. I don't have my camera and tablet with me, so I can't tell you exactally where it is.

I got to impress the person with whom I was shooting when I broke out the tablet to shoot hdr. :cyclops: Now I just wish I had a phone that worked with this so I don't have to lug the 10" tablet around with me.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aflocka:
Hey XDA!

First of all, a huge thanks to Chainfire for developing this awesome app. Lots of possibilities here!

Second, I do have a few questions/issues of enough importance that I felt it was time to make an XDA account. :cool:

1) I have a Motorola Atrix 2, running the just-released-OTA to 4.04 ICS, and I cannot get DSLR controller/my phone to recognize my camera, a EOS 600D/T3i. The thing is, DSLR controller "worked" when I was running 2.3 rooted. I say that in quotation marks because it ran rather poorly - I wasn't able to change the heapsize for greater memory-per-app, and I had to run it using external power (my understanding is Motorola devices do not provide power out, even with a OTG cable?)

After the upgrade, my Atrix 2 no longer seems to have any USB host control; it doesn't recognize flashdrives/mouse either. One thing I have noticed - I do get a notification that "DSLR Controller has been granted SuperUser permissions" when I turn the camera on while attached to the phone. However, DSLR controller insists it can't find a camera.

2) Because of all this, and because of the external power issue, I am in the market for an affordable10 inch tablet that will be able to run DSLR controller nicely. Any suggestions? DSLR controller will be the primary use.

3) I haven't been able to find a definitive answer to this, so I'll ask specifically. How much lag is there from camera to android device, and does distance affect it? I ask because I plan to use this setup as a remote control/monitor for a DIY camera jib I am putting together. The lag and framerate seemed rather poor on my phone, but again, that was not optimized at all.

Thanks for any help/suggestions!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] orthoplanar:
Using DSLR controller as a video monitor, the framerate is not that great with the Asus Transformer, compared to the rear LCD or an HDMI monitor. Is there a lot of difference in performance between the TF101 and an i9250 or will an S3 i9300 be visible better still? Or is the framerate limited by the USB connection rather than the processor speed?

Thanks, sounds good. Has anybody tried both i9250 and i9300? I read somewhere that when filming the framerate drops, even on a quadcore i9300, because of USB limitations. Can anyone with this phone confirm this? I was about to get the i9250, but now am tempted to get the i9300.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pakroid:
Its work!! Thx bro!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
You will always have more latency than with a monitor connected over HDMI. Period.

How much that latency is, depends on *both* the camera and the Android device. For example, the 5D Mark III produces noticably smoother liveview than a 50D. The S3 is one of the finest phones to run this on, but the Galaxy Nexus is not bad either. I would suggest the S3 over the Galaxy Nexus, BUT there's one snafu: IF video playback will ever be supported, it is more likely to be hardware accelerated on the Nexus than on the S3.

Framerate drops during filming is indeed a problem that has been reported (I think two times), but I do not have this problem on the S3 combined with the 5D Mark III, 50D, or 550D.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] evelbug:
I use an Acer A500 with my camera. It runs DSLRC pretty good, but every now and then, it will crash on start up. If you are planning on using this in a studio setting, it should be fine. However, I find the 10" tablet to be big and cumbersome when shooting in the field. I only use it with still, not video, so I can't comment on the framerate.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aflocka:
:D That would be amazing. I understand it is probably super difficult, so I'm not holding my breath, but yeah, that would be amazing. Regarding the input lag; understood. I mostly just was questioning whether people find the lag to be within acceptable limits.

I actually ended up picking up a 9" Lenovo Ideapad (don't have it with me so I don't recall the exact model number) at a local Best Buy because the price was very attractive, and because I just needed to see DSLR Controller in action. In the little I've been able to test it, it seems to run fantastically - autolaunches DSLR controller and runs quite smoothly, even with a 36 foot USB extension cable in the mix. A couple times it did sort of crash, i.e. DSLR controller would load up about half of the interface and then get stuck until exiting the app and restarting the camera, but overall I was pleased with the experience.

Just to add my experience to the mix, I have also noticed that the framerate does seem to drop some while actually recording.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] markdfink:
DSLR on PC tablet via Blue Stacks

Since my phone, a Motorola Droid 2 Global, isn't compatible with DSLR Controller, (it only runs Android 2.3.4), I was wondering if I could install Blue Stacks on my Acer tablet PC and run DSLR Remote from that. Blue Stacks claims to allow you to run just about any Android application on a PC, but I wonder how the communication over USB is handled. Has anyone tried this?

Thanks,

Mark
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bkling:
Nice setup. Care to share where u got the supporting frame and how much?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Ant-125:
Chainfire

Is it possible to add movie recording through USB function?

For cameras without video (5D, 40D, 450D).

Like it made there: http://sourceforge.net/projects/eos-movrec/
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mjs7295:
Hi,

I am new to DSLR Controller and already tried to find an answer to the question below.

My question: in the image review, how can I easily zoom to 100%?

Thanks.

Regards, Manfred
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rafaaroma:
Very nice man. Congrats!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Nikolek:
Top Notch app!

Thanks so much for this app... barely installed a day and I am in love! I'm using a Samsung S3 and an Asus Transformer Prime. My ultimate goal is to connect the camera to the phone, then control wirelessly with the tablet - waiting on my USB OTG cable for that. In the meantime, I was having no luck the other way around with the camera wired into the tablet - phone would never find the camera even though both phone & tablet were connected to the wi-fi network. I ended up connecting the tab to the phone using Foxfi and was able to finally get the phone to recognize & control the camera. Halfway there!

Looking forward to seeing how this app progresses.:good:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] omegote:
Can you change the focus points in quick AF Mode? I have a 5D MkII and if, for instance, I want to move from central point to the leftmost point, can it be done?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] joshnl:
So does this mean that dSLR Controller requires a data connection to work? Often times I'll be in remote areas taking landscape photos, and won't have access to 3G or WiFi.

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
At the moment it will display the used autofocus point, but it will not allow you to change it, no. (on the Android device that is, you can still use the buttons on the camera itself to change the point, of course)

DSLR Controller will work fine without a data connection.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bkling:
Dear chainfire

I am using canon 60D and 5D Mk II with SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 (firmware 4.02), it works perfectly on 5D Mk II, However, it always hang on 60D. Right after I pressed the capture button, it will hang forever. I gave tried to change cable and even using another galaxy s2 phone, something has happened. Any clue?

Thx.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] supermaz:
For me, it crashes on preview after some shots without using HDR at all. After 5 to 10 shots I keeps black for a little while after it tries to load the image from the camera and then crashes. I then need to start the App twice to get it working again. This is very anoying.

I have a 60D and a Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet, if that matters. I'll try to get the logs next time, if that helps.

But nevertheless, it's a great app!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pr126:
DSLR controller Beta and pricing.

I don't understand why people complaining about the price of this program.

If one can afford an expensive Canon DSLR and a Smartphone or a Tablet, then the 6 Euros is not that much, considering all the effort going into developing this complex and very useful application.

You are getting good value for your money.

I have a Nexus 7 and the Canon EOS 7 and the DSLR Controller is working brilliantly.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] prboon:
Hi Chainfire

Just wanted to say thanks for creating this great app, actually after realising the app would not work on my htc sensation, i went out and purchased a nexus 7 just to use the app with my Canon 600d, everything works like a charm so far only had one issue which is after taking a series of bracketed hdr shoots and after reviewing images, going back to change say for instance the aperture or shutter speed these buttons do not respond however pressing the settings menu button and then closing the settings menu everything continues to function as expected so no biggie.

Seriously can't wait for the file transfer options in the next beta as for me the only thing that is missing is the ability to transfer images from the cameras SD card to a external usb drive connected to the nexus 7 along with the camera through the mini cable hub. hopefully you will also support viewing transferred images as well as all the cr2 file viewers i have tried on Google play market have not been as slick and well written as dslr controller. if this feature is to be included it would speed up productivity in the field. and idea on when the next beta will be released??

for those with issues out in the field of using a 10" tab with the app due to its size grab yourself the Nexus 7 perfect all round size fits in the back pocket or jacket pocket nice screen size and resolution and works like a charm.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gadgetfl:
WiFi Pass through allows one compatible Wifi enabled device to "see" what another comparable wifi enabled device sees when connected to the DSLR using an Adhoc connection. As an example, I connect my Bionic to my camera with my 360 degree vertical lens attached. I can then leave the area or hide to compose shoot unobstructed 360 deg images on my Xoom. Other than battery issues, which I use an extra battle pack for the Bionic, no other tech is involved. I have used this setup to shoot farm real estate. I am only limited to my Wifi distance which I get about 400 with full line of site. Actually, the worse part is seeing the tablet in daylight. I have to use a cover or umbrella.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Eric-Red:
Is a data connection required?

Does this ("does not use your data connection outside of purchase verification on startup") mean that you have to have a data connection for DSLR Controller to function? This would preclude its use in the field where no data connection is available or on devices like a Nexus 7 where no Wi-Fi is available. I do a lot of work in remote areas. There is usually little data service and no Wi-Fi. Just got a Nexus 7, but haven't been able to get my hands on a micro-to-OTG cable to test it.

Eric
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] prboon:
I think you'll find that the purchase verification only happens the first time the app is run after you initial purchase the app, as i have a nexus 7 and use the app in the field (literally) miles away from a wifi signal and have no issues
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fernando02:
prints

In the features I can´t find possibility to make prints from tablet. Someone knows about it?

Thanks a lot.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zyj1023003926:
thanks a lot:p
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] block306:
DSLR Controller Beta cable

A silly question- I know an OTG usb cable is needed from the smartphone end but is the cable on the DSLR end the same one used for tethering?

Thanks.

:o
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
I connect my phone with OTG cable + standard Canon USB cable to my cameras ... the same cable you would use to connect your DSLR to your computer.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fernando02:
Hello Chainfire. I´m new in this forum and don´t speak english. The question should have been: Are you thinking in develop the possibility of make prints?

Thanks again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] shaggy-h:
Wifi support in the Canon 6D

An interesting video from Canon's Chuck Westfall, demonstrating their mobile app to control the new 6D:

http://www.petapixel.com/2012/11/01...6d-using-the-built-in-wi-fi-and-a-smartphone/
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
There goes my market ;)

Framerate will never match DSLR Controller, though.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] knoxploration:
Sounds like a good time to start building a product for another brand... Nikon? Pentax? ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] robbie1985:
USB Host issue missing S3C driver

Hi Chainfire,

Loving your work, the app looks fantastic and having been looking at spending over $200 on an external monitor for my Canon 550d, the idea of using my existing android tablet is amazing.

I downloaded the Remote Release test app onto my tablet (Scroll Extreme, rooted out the box, no mods whatsoever) and I get the error message saying no camera detected. Having read about a million forums (including this one) I found an app called USB Host Controller which tells me I'm missing 'S3C USB Host Driver' which I think may be causing my 550d to not be detected.

Any ideas on how I can fix this? I've tried searching forums for this answer but can't seem to find anything written in plain English. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated and result in me buying your app and recommending it to all my film making friends!

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] exb0:
Would help if you told us what tablet you are using..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
I doubt you'll be able to get this to work, unfortunately :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tornadolf:
I doubt that. The real value of your app is access to advanced functions not implemented in the firmware. Besides, it'll probably take a few years for the tech to trickle down into the consumer models.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] robbie1985:
Sorry I did say it's a Scroll Extreme, but probably should have mentioned this more specifically.

Hmm I fear you're giving up too easily as other Scroll users have posted success stories on other forums, but I can't seem to find a plain English explanation of how.

On a separate note, are there any plans to release a lite version which just has the live view function? I'd happily pay $8 for just that.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] otarinz:
Got my USB OTG cable today and have the app working quite well with my rooted HTC One X running a Jelly Bean ROM and Sense 4+.

Only problem I have is with video playback - I can open images fine in DSLR controller, but when I try to view a video, it just says loading and I get a black screen.

This is with a Canon 60D btw.

Other problem is force close if I start the app when the camera is already on and connected. But that's no problem, works fine if I connect the cable with the camera off then switch it on.

The main reason I bought the app was to rack A > B focus while recording in video mode. It works well, but there's a bit of a hiccup right in the middle of the rack. Any suggestions for how to smooth out the rack focus?

Amazing app though.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] expostfactor:
I got this working on HTC One X (Tegra 3 version) with Android Revolution HD 13.0 Rom using a Canon 50D

Working like a charm no bugs found so far.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] illyfilly:
Thanks for this.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area256:
Strange Galaxy Nexus problem

I have strange problem getting my Galaxy Nexus to work with DSLR Controller.

Here is the state of things:

I have a working OTG cable (tested).

I have been able to connect mice, keyboards, and memory cards.

Running "USB Host Diagnostics" with a mouse or memory card suggests my system is compatible.

When I plug in my camera (Canon EOS 60D), nothing happens, no USB device is recognized by any program. Running "USB Host Diagnostics" using my camera it says it isn't working.

I have tried with a friend's Canon EOS 7D, and the result is the same.

When running "USB Host Controller" it says "S3C USB Host Driver NOT found!"

I haven't rooted, and I'm using an OTA ROM.

My device information:

Device: maguro

Model: Galaxy Nexus

Build ID: JRO03C

Fingerprint: samsung/yakjuux/JRO03C/I9250UGLH1:user/release-keys

Android version: 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)

Has anyone seen this problem before? It's strange since for everything but the camera, the USB host is working just fine...

Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Video playback is not currently supported.

Not sure what is going on with the focus bracket, it might actually be too fast, so that it misses one beat. Doesn't happen on my units, maybe the 60D is a bit more sensitive. The timing is not currently configurable, maybe I should make that so.

First, the "USB Host Controller" app is for a specific kernel on some Galaxy device, it's not for generic use.

Have you tried switching the normal USB cable you use between the camera and the OTG cable ? It might make a difference.