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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] russellsnr:
Lens Focused Distance

Hi, Would it be possible to add when in live view a lens Focused Distance?

As you probably no many of todays lenses do not have a distance scale and those that do are marked not very well, for example the Tokina 12-24mm only shows 12,15,18,20 & 24mm.

Easiest way for me to explain is if you have the Magic Lantern firmware installed and go to the FOCUS module it shows the lens attached,what mm it is set to in-between the above figures, F number, Focus distance, DOF near and DOF far this is only available when in live view in the module settings not when viewing the scene.

To be able to set the lens at a specific distance and see that on the live view screen would be very helpful.

Many Thanks for your time.

Russ
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] iepofanof:
shooting through camera with dslr controller

Today i bought the dslr controller app. Looks very nice. Before i used dslrdashboard. In dslr controller i cant get it work just like a monitor and alow me to shoot through the camera (ie holding the camera in my hand). I use the tp link wifi solution mounted on my camera so i can work wireless.

Thanks in advance :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 90c4:
Having an issue lately. App starts up fine then within a few seconds of connecting to my camera, a Google Play screen says can't connect, retry. I reinstalled but same issue
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] russellsnr:
DSL Controller

Hi, I use it like this with no problems, check that you have not touched the AV button on the screen as this disables live view.

Russ

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Hi, Happens sometimes. Try just re-starting camera or App this does the trick for me.

Russ
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Unfortunately this information is not sent down the wire. The camera knows, but it doesn't tell the app.

What exactly are you using the phone/tablet for then? Different use cases have different answers. If you want to view liveview on the Android device as well, enabling live view on the camera itself (with the button on the camera) will enable things like capture (from the camera) as well. If you want to review images, put the Android device in image review / follow shot mode, this will allow non-liveview camera operation.

Backed up and restored using some other app by any chance? If so, completely uninstall, then reinstall from the actual Play store.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TerryInLeesburg:
problem with galaxy s4 and canon 6d

Hey

I watched your video, and set up my devices.

But

when I connect to the camera, after about 4 seconds the phone disconnects with the message that the Internet connection is unstable.

Is there a way too tell the s4 not too try to connect to the Internet, just the camera?

This is probably a real noob question, but it is a wall for me and I can't use the app until I get this fixed.

Thanks in advance

Terry
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] russellsnr:
Internet

Hi, You do not need internet connection just connect to the Controller, and turn off internet connection.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
I think on Samsung's there's some advanced Wi-Fi options in Settings that control this (i.e. automatically disconnecting from what it considers bad networks and such)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FotosbyMike:
Change Image Size

I would like to be able to change the image size that is transferred back to my device especially for reviewing. This will speed up transfers over Wifi. I believe the CamRanger has this option.

Gear:

Canon 5D3 - shooting RAW

TP-Link TL-MR3040

Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] TerryInLeesburg:
Well I got it to work!

In case anyone else runs across this problem, here is what you have to do to fix it:

Go into Settings / Data Usage

Turn OFF Mobile Data (on my screen it is a box at the top.) This will allow you to connect to the camera without trying to use it as a portal to the internet.

Turn it back on when done.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Shoot in RAW+JPEG and select the smallest JPEG size you find acceptable for review. This is the image that will be transferred.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sefoma:
DSLR Cotroller don't recognize the camera

Hi Chainfire ,

i've just instal dslr controller from google play. I'd followed instruction to install new firmware downloaded from your site to tp-link 3040 v2, the settings are by default. The router is switched to 3g mode like your instruction in the official web site. When i'm using it via usb cable everything is ok and works great, but when i'm trying to connect by wifi the app don't recognize the camera. The tablet is correctly connected to DSLRController network with default password. Wifi control is most important to me because i'm wildlife photographer and will use the camera on the field try to capture birds and mammals controlling the camera from distance.

Error message:

Could not find compatible camera on eithe wi-fi or usb...

I'm using:

Canon 600D

Tablet Vonino Sirus QS with Android 4.2.2

Please help with tips or trick to connect tablet with your app to the camera.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lgretton:
Be absolutely sure that your USB cable is good. Check the MR3040's kernel log when connecting the camera, if you see an error reported such as "device descriptor read/64, error -71" then the MR3040 hasn't been able to talk to the camera properly, and this is almost certainly due to a bad cable.

I went through three USB cables when setting up DSLR Controller before I found a good one.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sefoma:
I'm trying with different 3 cables (one from original canon camera, from Hama card reader and one unknown)

When the camera is directly connected to the tablet (Vonino Sirius QS, Android 4.2.2) Every think is working great. So i'm thinking that the problem is not in cable. App can't recognize the camera only in wifi mode via the router.

The connection to the router is with usb otg cable from tablet and other normal from canon box.

Sorry for stupid question but can you explain me how and where i can see the kernel logs and errors. I'm only photographer :).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lgretton:
Use your phone's web browser to go to 192.168.1.1, that'll get you to the MR3040's web interface. Log in (by default: user = root, password = dslrcontroller). At the top of the page are some menus, go to System, and in there will be Kernel Logs. Select that just after plugging in the camera and switching it on. You'll see some entries right at the bottom of the log showing USB activity due to plugging in the camera.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] HappyAndroidUser:
Focussing USM lenses in MF mode.

Hi Chainfire,

Excellent app. Just one small tweak please, USM lenses can be focussed via EOS Utility (Canon SDK) even when the lens switch is set to MF mode. Please implement this feature. At least don't grey out the buttons. For people with micromotor focus nothing will happen but hopefully the ring USM ones will still focus even though the camera is in MF mode.

If you do it I will buy the app a 2nd time :)

Thanks in advance, and thanks for the info regarding the TP-Link MR3040...I didn't want to buy a phone especially for DSLR Controller, now I don't have to AND it it wireless WITH a battery! Excellent.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sefoma:
I'm trying with every menu and submenu in tplink 3040 custom firmware but the only information about the logs what i'm seeing is settings how big to be log size. Can you help with print screen where i must to find log information.

The tablet with installed app still can't connect to the camera via wifi. It is very important to me and it is only one reason to to use it.

I'm jusr tryed with Samsung galaxy s5 to connect to the camera via router, the same problem. So i'm thinking that the problem is in the router or in custom firmware :(.

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cabecinhap:
Photobooth face detection

I there, first of I would like to thank you for all of your hard work on this. Awesome tool to have.

Second I have a question/suggestion if it is possible to use this the app with the face detection to automatically focus and shoot?

I believe this would be a great way to make a photobooth for example.

Thank you.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] davespider:
Kindle Fire HDX and 6D

I have a Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" and I can't seem to get the app (or the remote release app) to even open up. The problem is the dslr remote app doesn't exist in the Amazon App Catalog. So I purchased it on my phone and transferred the apk to my Kindle Fire. When I try to open the app, the display briefly 'blinks' and then nothing - just back to the regular kindle app display list.

The Remote Release app IS in the Amazon App Store...but it does the same thing when I try to open it. Display just briefly blinks.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jimbr549:
Intervalometer questions.

New user here. I'm running DSLRController on a Galaxy Tab 2, 7'. I'm using it via the portable modem and it's working great. I LOVE the capability of setting the interval in increments in other than whole seconds.

I shoot time-lapses of severe weather. Light levels drop VERY quickly as the thick, dark clouds move overhead. Currently, I adjust to the changing light by manually changing my exposures by 1/3rd stop via shutter speed. I intend to use DSLRController to enable me to do this from inside the car where I will be safer from lightning and hail. So, my questions:

When I use the DSLRController intervalometer, I get a small image on the screen on my Tab 2, however, no histogram. Histograms are really important to me and I'm wondering if it's possible to view one while shooting via DSLRController and it's intervalometer?

Secondly, and this would be a great feature, is it possible to program the intervalometer to operate on this formula:

Shutter speed (variable) + write time (fixed)=Interval

My Canon can shoot an image, write it to the card, and display a histogram in approx. 1.5 seconds. If I could "hardwire" that 1.5 seconds and change the shutter speed and ISO at will, I could shoot a "holy grail" time-lapse and, using Lightroom and LRTimelapse and DSLRController, create a perfect transition from sunlight to stars. And I would be able to adapt to the very quick light level fluctuations inherent in shooting severe weather.

Thanks,

JB
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Ironh54:
70D & Note 10 not linking

I am new to the DSLR controller app. I am trying to link my 70D to a Note 10, 2014. I have tried two different adapters and three different cables.

I keep getting a dialog box (could not find a compatible camera.....) What is my next step? I intend to use the note 10 as a monitor to shoot video and to control the touch focus.

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] intersted:
onion skinning?

Has this been implemented? That's exactly what I need!

I can't find any stop motion app for android. All those "stop motion app" apps are toys that use the android devices' internal camera. I need an app that controls a dslr and offers onion skinning.

"user-definable opacity" = very important. I need to see the overlay semi transparent and also be able to toggle between the live view and stored image without any transparency. Also I need to be able to pick the stored image from a folder on the android devices, not just the last picture taken by the camera.

If dslrcontroller has this implented by now, I will buy it immediately, But I can't find onion skinning in any feature list.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] russellsnr:
Connect

Hi, I use a 600D and sometimes happens but all I do is unplug the cable from my Nexus 7 and plug in again without turning off anything.

The 70D has wireless I beleive have you tried connecting via that option?

Russ
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] VaporCloud:
Hi there,

I would REALLY appreciate BULB mode being enabled to work with Android Wear!! You mentioned that the latency would be relatively high, but that doesn't matter to me as almost all of my exposures are over 40 seconds- a minute! so the extra 1-3 seconds it would take to reach the camera wouldnt be a problem at all and would save me from running back and forth 150+ times a night! ;)

As of now in BULB mode the android wear capture button appears, But simply captures a very short exposure and does not allow you to control the exposure time with a second button press etc.

I Would be forever grateful for your enabling this feature if at all possible! If there is a donate option i would love to donate towards this feature! i preach the gospel of DSLR Controller everywhere i go!

As i mentioned earlier i would be glad to create some DSLRController Themed Light paintings and send them your way as a thank you! I purchased the Moto 360 To use it with DSLR controller (although wow i have found so many more uses for it) And while i have a fancy new smartwatch, its not quite the futuristic Shutter-button-on-my-wrist as i was hoping! as i nearly ALWAYS shoot in bulb mode!!

I love you! Thanks again for this incredible app ! Merry holidays!

SIDE NOTE:

Galaxy Note 4 And LG G3 both work perfectly wired and wireless if you would like to add them to the compatibility list!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pakerfeldt:
I have a brand new Canon EOS 70D and just bought the DSLR Controller app. I'm having difficulties even accessing the camera from the app over wifi. I have tried both Camera access point mode and Infrastructure Mode. In both cases I don't have any problems accessing the camera using the EOS Camera app. Both DSLR Controller and Remote Release just says "Searching for devices" and eventually gives up. My phone is a Nexus 5 running Android 5.0.1. I've tried with another Nexus 5 as well with the same result. However, with a friend's Nexus 6 we were able to connect with the Remote Release app. Is there anything I can do to get more information out of DSLR Controller on what might go wrong?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Kingdombuilder:
For Samsung Device users that have USB 3.0 sockets I recommend you use a 3.0 USB Host cable and do not try and use the Micro USB cable.

I bought a couple from Ebay and I use it on my Note 3 and it works flawlessly. Here is the cable on Amazon, but like i said I got it from Ebay for less than $4.

I originally tried the micro USB route and I had problems with connections and the app finding the device. With this cable no problems at all. works awesome! I hope this helps someone that is having the same issues that i had.

Now I'm off to try and find how to do use my smartphone and tablet with my Professional Sony Camcorders. This will be a little harder I see
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Trip2013:
Anyone?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mjs7295:
WiFI with TL-MR3040: always disconnects since some days

Hi,

since some months I used very often Wifi and DSLRController using a TL-MR3040 router and a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 or a Samsung S5. All was working fine.

The last day I worked without issued was Dec 29.

Starting on Dec 30 (I know it sounds strange but this is what I can describe) I was unable to connect my tablet or mobile phone to the TL-MR3040.

Often the Wifi connection was established and after 1 to 5 seconds a disconnect followed. Sometimes I could see an authorization failure message for a second or two although I entered the correct password.

Please investigate this strange behaviour. As far as I can see I did not change the configuration with my TL-MR3040 and my tablet/mobile phone. All of a sudden the tablet/phone can no longer connect to the TL-MR3040.

Thanks.

Manfred
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FotosbyMike:
Control Flash Settings

Is there any way to change the flash settings on the camera from the DSLR Controller software. Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sleimy79:
Hello chainfire!

Is it possible to make a app, where i can change the internal camera menu settings?

I have a handicap and for me it's very hard to change the settings.

Thank you for DSLR Controller. It's a great app and the helps me a lot.

Sorry for my bad English.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gadgetfl:
Image Review Feature Change

Chain...

I have asked this before over the years I have been using DSLRC but it has been awhile so I thought I would ask again.

I am one of your users that my primary need is for Image Review only. The Image Review feature itself works perfect, it is the How To Access it that is my issue.

The current method of COG > Image Review + JPG > Style is my issue. I know it does not sound like much on paper, but in the field, it is very cumbersome. If you could please add some way to jump directly to a preferred mode. It would be even better if there was a way to choose go automatically on start up.

Camera control is cool, but for us Tether Shooters using DSLRC for studio hand held shooting it is just not what we need.

Heck, I would be even happier if you created an Image Review Only app. There is not one available on App Store. Think about what Capture One, DSLR Remote Pro, Lightroom Tether are used for and you will see an Un-Tapped market.

There has even been several articles written on Photo Blogs and even in a few Photo Mags about this.

Studio Shooters want simple and easy. We don't have time to mess with all the settings.

On a side note, the Error we get on startup when Back Button Focus is turned on is still an issue.

If I have not explained myself so you understand how important this is, fell free to contact me and I can provide a more detailed work flow with screen shots.

Thank you
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] penchan:
DSLR Controller v0.99.5 beta with Sony?

Hello Chainfire,

does the App work with a Sony A7 II too or is this App only for Canon DSLR Cameras?

Thank you for your effort in advance
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mjs7295:
SOLVED: WiFI with TL-MR3040: always disconnects since some days

Hi,

now I have found the cause of the Wifi disconnects. After uninstalling McAfee Mobile Security all is up and running again.

Manfred
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] walkerdocs:
HTC One X / Canon 1dx

Having problems getting the app to work.

HTC One X running 4.1.1 trying to connect with Canon 1dx / 1dc.

Connecting via USB, on-the-go adapter as recommended.

Current app version downloaded 1/9/2015

what am I missing?

thx
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Ollie2:
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 compatibility

I've been testing out DSLR controller recently on a few devices and it works fine on a Nexus 7 2013 and Samsung Galaxy S 10.5 running the stock Android 4.4.

I've also tried it on a Galaxy Tab 2 running Android 4.2.2 and there it it not recognised and OTG looks to be a bit flaky even with USB drives and I see on the DSLR website that problems have been reported.

It may help others to know that I have installed a Cyanogenmod ROM and with CM10.1 (android 4.2) and CM10.2 (android 4.3) DSLR controller looks to work perfectly.

It doesn't work with CM11 (android 4.4), when the camera is connected no USB device connection is detected. A USB key does work.

While flashing an unoffical ROM won't be for everyone I thought the above may help someone and if anyone knows how to make it work with CM11 I'd be interested to hear. I've also posted in the CM11 thread in case the developers have an idea why it may not be working.

Otherwise thank you for a great piece of software and keep up the good work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jlmcr87:
Dear [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] , can you add an option to hide the DSLR gallery icon from the app drawer? Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Trip2013:
No response to any questions on this thread for a month.

I guess I will have to try DSLR Dashboard one more time before purchasing Camranger. Shame really as I have used dslrcontroller for several years
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wheaty20879:
T2i with TL-MR3040 problem

I am trying to link a T2i with a TL-MR3040 but they don't seem to recognize each other. Following a previous post I went into the TL-MR3040 on my phone and looked at the Kernel Log and I see

device descriptor read/64, error -71

which I read usually means the cable is bad. The problem is the cable works if I link the camera to my phone with an OTG cable, and the cable works with my 5D mkiii using the TL-MR3040. Therefore it would appear that the camera is not configured properly but I have no idea what setting(s) I should change.

I appreciate any help.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nickzee:
DLSR HDR Mode Options.

UPDATE:

I'm answering my own question here. Hope this helps some one else.

HDR Features

SHUTTER SPEED MODE:

STEPS:

1/6 to 26EV and more

ie: 1, 1 1/6, 1 1/3, 1 1/2, 1 2/3, 1 5/6, 2

DIRECTION:

0EV Center: +-+-+-+, or +--++--++-- (when previewing it takes the images from darkest to brightest)

Positive: ++++++

Negative: --------

NUMBER OF SHOTS:

1 to 52 (1/4000 to 30" at 1/6 EV Steps)

A Reset, GO and Cancel Button

ISO HDR MODE

STEPS:

Same

DIRECTION:

Same

NUMBER OF SHOTS:

1 to 19 (ISO 100 to ISO6400 at 1/6EV)

Same Buttons

I am very please with the available features here. The settings are limited to your camera, not what is programed in. Well done [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ykumar00:
Hello CF, I have tried emailing you with no success.

I have a CanonEOS 1200D, which is the sucessor to the 1000D. I checked with my nexus 7 and the Remote Release app, it works as it should, but DSLR Controller does not detect my camera. 1000D is compatible, so this should be too. Other apps like Helicon Renoir work fully with my camera.

Any chance of an update?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] declap:
TL-MR3040 how to use 3g/umts and my D550 at the same time

Hi there,

Is there is a possibility to get the package of comgt to run on the mr3040 without any influence on the dslr-controller functionalities? I'm using dslr-controller for my photo-booth solution which works really fine but it would be great to have a internet connection at the same time for uploading photos to a FTP server may be. If there is already a solution, please let me know. Or let me know which version of comgt should I install on the mr3040. I read already that this would work with it but I don't want to try out because I don't want to damage my devices :D
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mrsantora:
Just wanted to post that this IS my first post here at XDA and I joined simply because of Chainfire's amazingly cool program (I also just purchased it).

That being said, my camera is not fully supported yet (XSi/450d) but my tablet is (Galaxy Tab 10.1v). This is one of those things that I'm glad to spend the money on and in doing so letting Chainfire know I appreciate his efforts...

I look forward to keeping up with the program's progress and this forum. I'll be around.

Here endeth the Noob's first post.

Mark Santora
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] photounit:
I just tried to purchase the app but I get an error "The item you are attempting to purchase cannot be found" Anybody else have this problem?

Never mind....... I just received my new Zoom which was supposed to be @ Andriod 3.2 and it wasn`t....... It was still @3.0 and I guess it didn't show because it isn't compatable with 3.0....... Did the updates and all is well. :-)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ulfius:
Wow, the new version is a whole lot faster on my Xoom/7D combination. I did find one guaranteed FC though. Select 10x magnification, then try to swipe to move the focus area - bam!