Remote Controlled Video & Photography
CAMremote
The CAMremote is highlyintegrated miniature remote control device for cameras and camcorders.Several digital cameras/camcorders from Canon, Nikon, Ricoh, Pentax,Sony, Panasonic, Olympus and BlackMagicDesign have a remote controlfeature whichutilizes the Wifi, USBport, an infrared signal, Remote Control Port, LANC remote interfaceport or Multiterminal Interface port. The CAMremote is a USBOn-the-Go devicewhich has USB host and device functionality. It has also Wifi supportso camera can be controlled without wires. It can controlthecamera's remote features like shutter, zoom, aperture/shutter speedvalues, etc. In addition, CAMremote has an integrated intervalometerwhich will trigger the camera automatically after a predefined time.The infrared support of the CAMremote can be used withcameraswhere no USB remote control feature is available but which have aninfrared sensor. The Remote Port support can be used mostlywithSLR-cameras which has dedicated port for remote control.Using Graphical User Interface software which runs onWindows operating systems, CAMremote can store settings for up to sevendifferent camera and/or servo motor configurations. Switching betweenstored settings is accomplished by pressing an onboard button orremotely using radio control.
The CAMremote iscompatible with JR,Futaba, Hitech and all standard R/C radio receivers. Camera functions(shutter release/zoom/setting changes) can becontrolled using the servo channels of an R/C receiver, mechanicalswitches, or by other electronic devices such as motion sensors,microcontrollers etc. CAMremotecan also work as a stand-alone device powered by 3-12Vbatteries.CAMremote can be used to control servomotors to automatically tilt and pan the camera.
TheCAMremote is now controllable using bidirectional UART interface whichmeans that all camera features which are remote controllable can becontrolled using simple text commands through UART interface. Mastercontroller can be any system with UART interface like PC with terminalsoftware or any microcontroller. UART specification an current commandset can be viewed here.
Weare offering possibility to integrate preprogrammed CAMremotemicrocontroller into customer PCB board and provide integration support.
News
| 17-06-2020 | We are migrating to new web page step by step: https://camremotes.com |
| 28-May-2018 | New supported camera: Sony UMC-S3A (full control through Micro-USB Cable: AF, Shoot, Record, Av/Tv/ISO/ExpComp etc) |
| 27-Mar-2018 | ZHIYUN Crane MULTI Cable for Sony Cameras added to list |
| 15-Mar-2018 | MULTI Adapter for USB connection to PC and Shutter Release hardware added to list |
| 02-Feb-2018 | New supported cameras: Sony A7R3, RX10M4, RX0, A9. Panasonic GH5/GH5s/G9 through USB (full control) |
| 24-Apr-2017 | CAMremote-3 and CAMremote-3-Wifi released and added to list |
| 13-Feb-2017 | Sony UMC-S3C added to list |
| 01-Jul-2016 | Parrot Sequoia USB remote control support added (Shoot).More remote controllable features added to Panasonic cameras which haveWifi support: Av, Tv, ISO, Zoom and Manual focus drive |
| 09-Nov-2015 | Long-range Radio Set for triggering Parachuite Rescue Kit is added to product list |
| 04-Nov-2015 | Wifi module to control Wifi-enabled cameras is added to product list |
| 17-Jul-2015 | New Sony MULTI Cables with 90-degree plug added to product list |
| 29-Jun-2015 | Software/Firmwareupdate (beta): Ricoh GR camera support; Av/Tv/ISO control support through USB for Panasonic GH4; UART update;Futaba's SBUS compatible cable added to product list |
| 12-May-2015 | Remote Control + A/V Cable for Samsung cameras added to product list |
| 05-May-2015 | Software/Firmwareupdate: improved functionality with Sony's MULTI cables and Panasonic GH4 cables |
| 15-Apr-2015 | Control cable for Ricoh cameras added to products list |
| 15-Feb-2015 | Sony AXP33 4K added to supported camera list |
| 30-Jan-2015 | Web pages and e-mails of the vp-systems.eu has beenunavailable 3 days because serious disaster at internet serviceprovider. We are very sorry of that issue! Please contact again if youtried to contact us unsuccessfully. Wireless PIR Motion sensor added to product list. |
| 17-Dec-2014 | MULTI+USB Combo Cable for Sony Cameras added to product list |
| 28-Oct-2014 | Software/Firmwareupdate: Zoom support for Panasonic GH4. Requires specialcable with 2.5mm plug. New USB+A/V cablefor Panasonic cameras (note only GH4 is supporting remote controlthrough USB, firmware support will be available in near future). Thiscable is useful to connect composite video tovideo downlinkequipment. |
| 10-Sep-2014 | Support for new Sony cameras: ICLE-QX1, DSC-QX30, PXW-X70 |
| 04-Jul-2014 | User Manual update: Added descriptions of new Control Modes.Examples of different configurations (BlackMagic cameras, SonyMultiterminal, GoPro) |
| 11-Mar-2014 | Software/Firmwareupdate: Sony Multiterminal interface support added (focusing, shutter release,movie recording, zoom). Sony USB/PTP remote control support added (cameras ILCE-7/7R/5000, SLT-A58/A99/A99V, DLR-A700/A850/A900). Multiterminal cableadded to product list. Shipping cost increased by 1 EUR. |
| 09-Dec-2013 | Web version of UserManual released |
| 04-Dec-2013 | Software/Firmwareupdate:New Control Modes for Blackagic cameras in order to control shutterrelease, movie, auto/manual focusing and auto/manual iris control. |
| 16-Sep-2013 | Software/Firmwareupdate: BlackMagicPocket/Cinema cameras support added, GoPro interface cableadded to products list |
| 31-Jul-2013 | Software/Firmwareupdate:Update is available if you have issues of using Sony LANC interface |
| 19-Jun-2013 | Cable with 2 infrared emitters for stereoscopicimage/video shooting added to products list |
| 29-Apr-2013 | Software/Firmwareupdate:SonyLANC interfaceimprovement |
| 11-Mar-2013 | Software/Firmwareupdate: Nikon DSLRs PTPsupport added(shutter speed, aperture, ISO, shutter release, movie recording -tested on Nikon D800). Smooth zoomimprovement for LANC cameras |
| 08-Sep-2012 | Software/Firmwareupdate:LANC interface support added. Supported cameras list updated |
| 14-Apr-2012 | More examples (different setups) added to orderingpage; Samsung Remote Port cable added |
| 13-Apr-2012 | Software/Firmwareupdate:Improvedshutterrelease compatibility with Nikon DSLRs and Nikon Coolpixes in USB/PTPmode |
| 09-Mar-2012 | Software/Firmwareupdate:Shutterrelease can be swapped tomovie record and can be used to make time lapse recordings or use movierecording with motion sensor; ISO+/- function added to RC controlprofile |
| 29-Jan-2011 | Software/Firmwareupdate:High Dynamic Range (HDR) shooting support mode added, GoPro HERO camerasupport added |
| 19-Aug-2011 | New Remote Port cables for Canon/Nikon/Sony added to ordering page |
| 25-Jul-2011 | Software/Firmwareupdate:'BUSY' text issue in Canon DSLRs solved; improved USB communicationspeed. UART interface support. |
| 18-Jul-2011 | Software/Firmwareupdate:12-button transmitter support added; liveview mode handling improved onCanon DSLRs |
| 01-Mar-2011 | Software/Firmwareupdate:Servo-controlled zoom improvements, system startup improved |
| 13-Dec-2010 | List of supported Remote Portcables/cameras updated |
| 27-Nov-2010 | Software/Firmwareupdate:SonyNEX-5 IR support added, Profiles save/load to file added toconfiguration software |
| 20-Aug-2010 | Software/Firmwareupdate:Few radio-related issues fixed |
| 12-Aug-2010 | Software/Firmwareupdate:Normaland 360° panning servo support added to configuration software. |
| 22-Jul-2010 | Software/Firmwareupdate:Critical update to solve radioreceiver issue for customers who bought the CAMremote with radioreceiver between 14-30th of June 2010. |
| 08-Jun-2010 | Software/Firmwareupdate:Canon DSLRs stability improvement ofvideo recording |
| 30-May-2010 | Software/Firmware update:Infrared support for Panasonic HDC-SD300 added |
| 27-May-2010 | Software/Firmware update:Video recording support for Canon 500D/550D |
| 17-Mar-2010 | Software/Firmware/User Manual update |
| 05-Feb-2010 | Software/Firmware update: VIDEO RECORDING andMANUAL FOCUS support for Canon 5D Mark II and 7D (beta) |
| 17-Dec-2009 | Software/Firmware update:USB remote control support for Canon DSLRs (beta) |
| 28-Sep-2009 | Release of new wirelessradio modules for CAMremote-2 |
| 22-May-2009 | Software/Firmware update,experimental version for CAMremote-2 |
| 01-Apr-2009 | Release of the CAMremote-2 PRO version |
| 18-Mar-2009 | Release of the CAMremote-2 LIGHT version |
| 06-Feb-2009 | LightSensor Feedback Cable for CHDK cameras |
| 28-Jan-2009 | Software/Firmware update |
| 24-Sep-2008 | Software/Firmware update: USB remote triggering supportadded for Nikon dSLR's/P&S, Ricoh GX100/200, Canon 350D/400Dcameras; Canon dSLR remote port support (focus/shutter release) added,Infraredsupport added forPanasonic camcorders, 64-bit Windows Vistasupport improved |
| 23-May-2008 | Software/Firmware update |
| 09-May-2008: | Software/Firmware update:Infrared camera/camcorder support added for Canon, Nikon,Pentax, Sony, Olympus, Konica, Minolta |
| 17-Apr-2008: | Supported camera listupdated |
| 25-Apr-2008: | Software/Firmware update |
Features
- Trigger theshutter of the camera using the following methods:
- Wifi remote control
- USB remote control using Picture Transfer Protocol (USB/PTP)
- USB remote control if CHDKfirmware add-on is installed on Canon cameras (USB/CHDK)**
- USB remote control using Ricoh CA1 protocol(USB/CA1)
- Remote control using Canon/Nikon/Pentax/Sony/Panasonic 3-pin remoteport(PORT/E3)
- Infrared remote (IR) control
- LANC remote control
- Servo motor “finger” which presses down theshutter button of the camera (SERVO-FINGER) - Trigger thevideo shooting using USB/CHDK method
- Controls thezoom function of the camera using USB/PTP, USB/CHDK, IR or servomotor method
- Controls cameraparameters like shutter speed, exposure, focus, etc. using USB/PTP orUSB/CHDK method
- Controls thecamera lens open/close and sleep mode control using USB/PTP or USB/CHDKmethod
- Controls Tilt(vertical) and Pan (horizontal) servo motor control formanual/automaticphotography
- Rotating anglesof servo rotors are fully configurable
- Programmableintervalometer for automatic photography
- Batterymonitoring and undervoltage protection for Lithiumaccus
- Ability toconnect a 2 or 3 channel R/C receiver or any external switch orelectronic device to control the CR
- 7 PCconfigurable profiles for different settings or different camerasselectable in the field
- Four on-board LED's to indicate active profile or status ofthe device
- Camera settingseasily set in the field for use with CR
- Multiple cameratriggering when CRs are connected together (for example stereophotography)
- Compatible with DuneCamsystems, adds control over shutter/zoom/settingsfeatures using USB/PTP or USB/CHDK method
- UART interface support for camera control (USB-UARTmodules, Bluetooth modules)
- Upgradeablefirmware via USB for product improvements
- Wide supplyvoltage range from 3V to 12V
- Very low powerconsumption 1 – 15mA depending on configuration
- Ultra light andextremely compact size (3g/0.106oz, 31x21mm/1.22"x0.83")
- Product continually improving as a result of the feedbackand suggestions of users
** CHDK firmware enhancement is a 3rd party solution andVP-Systems is not responsible for its use, and cannot guarantee its100% functionality.
The CR is configurable and upgradeable using PC with Microsoft Windowsoperation systems only (98, 2k, XP, Vista, W7). Other options will beaddedin future.
Connectivity of the CAMremote-PRO
Applications
- Any types of remote/aerial photography:Drone/Copter/Kite/Balloon/Pole/Heli/Plane/Blimp etc.
- Panorama photography
- Stereo or multicamera photography
- Wildlife photographyusing a motion detector as atriggeringdevice
- Security systems using a motion detector as a triggeringdevice
- Long time events recording like astronomy
- Diving/underwaterequipment
See more about how to use CR in different setups on the Applications page.
Supported Cameras and IR Remote Controllers
Important note:it doesn't mean thatcamera is not remote controllable ifyour camera is not listed here. Please ask formore info.
Latest firmwareversion supports following cameras and infrared remotecontrollers:
- All Sony cameras (A-series, Action cameras, camcorders)* where is Wifi support
- All Panasonic Cameras (list may not be complete): FT5, FZ1000, FZ2000, FZ2500,FZ300, FZ70, FZ80, FZ82, GH3, GH4, GH5, G6, G7, G80, G85, G9, GF6, GF7,GF8, GF9, GM1, GM5, GX7, GX7 Mark II, GX8, GX80, GX800, GX85, GX850,LF1, LX10, LX100, LX15, LZ40, SZ10, SZ8, TS5, TZ100, TZ40, TZ55, TZ57,TZ60, TZ70, TZ80, TZ90, ZS100, ZS30, ZS35, ZS40, ZS45, ZS50, ZS60
- GoPro cameras: Under development
- Canon cameras: Under development
- Samsung cameras: Under development
* Note not all camera features are remote controllable. Check supported features of Sony camerashere andhere. Check camera's smartphone app to find out supported features.
USB/PTP Mode:
- Canon PowerShotG5, G6, G7, G9, G10
- Canon PowerShot A60, A70, A75, A85, A95
- Canon PowerShot A310, A510, A520, A620, A640
- Canon PowerShot S50, S60, S70, S80
- Canon PowerShot S410, S500
- Canon PowerShot S3 IS, S5 IS
- Canon PowerShot SX100 IS, SX110 IS
- Canon Digital IXUS 400/S400
- Canon DSLR 300D, 350D
- Canon DSLR 40D
- Canon DSLR 400D (EOS Digital Rebel XTi, EOS Kiss Digital X)
- CanonDSLR 450D (EOS Digital Rebel XSi, EOS KissX2)
- Canon DSLR1Ds Mark I-IV, C*
- Canon DSLR5D Mark II
- Canon DSLR5D Mark III
- Canon DSLR 6D*
- Canon DSLR7D, 7D Mark II*
- Canon DSLR 100D (EOS Rebel SL1)
- Canon DSLR 50D, 60D, 60Da
- Canon DSLR 500D (EOS Rebel T1i, EOS Kiss Digital X3)
- Canon DSLR 550D (EOS Rebel T2i, Kiss X4)
- Canon DSLR 600D (EOS Rebel T3i)
- Canon DSLR 650D (EOS Rebel T4i)
- Canon DSLR 70D, 700D (EOS Rebel T5i)
- Canon DSLR EOS M (only Tv/Av/ISO control. Shutter release and Movie requires Infrared control)
- Canon DSLR 100D (EOS Rebel SL1)*
- Canon DSLR 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70)*
- Nikon DSLRD1, D1H, D1X, D2H, D2X, D2HS, D2XS,D200, D100, D80, D70, D50, D40, D700, D750*, D800, D3200, all others as well
- Nikon Coolpix L4, L5-L18*, P5000, P6000, most probably allothers as well
- Parrot Sequoia
* Betaversion available
**Support is under development
USB/CHDKMode:
- Canon PowerShot-Series
- Canon IXUS-Series
- Canon SD-Series
- CanonEOS-Series
Visit the CHDKremote control web page to get latest information aboutsupported cameras.
USB/CA1Mode:
- Ricoh GX-Series: GX100, GX200, GX300
PORT/3PINMode (Remote Port):
- CanonDSLR-series
- NikonDSLR-series
- Canon PowerSotG10, G11, G12, G15, G16, G1X
- Panasonic DSLRcameras Lumix DMC-FZ Series, G-Series, GH-Series, L-Series,GF-Series(DMW-RSL1 compatible)
- LeicaDigilux 2,Digilux 3
- OlympusDSLR cameras
- SonyDSLR cameras
- Samsung NX-Series cameras
* Beta version available
LANCControl Mode (may not listed all possible new cameras):
- Canon EOSC-Series: C100, C300, C500
- CanonGL-Series: GL-1, GL-2
- CanonXA-Series: XA10
- CanonXF-Series: XF100, XF105, XF300, XF305
- CanonXH-Series: A1, A1S, G1, G1S
- CanonXL-Series: H1, H1A, H1S, XLxx
- CanonXM-Series: XM-1, XM-2
- CanonZR-Series: ZRxx
- Canon Legria-Series
- SonyHDR-Series: CX105E,CX115E, CX11E, CX155E, CX190E, CX210E, CX250E, CX305E, CX350VE,CX520VE, CX580VE, CX6E, CX700VE, CX730E, CX900E, HC3E, HC5E, HC7E, HC9E, PJ10E,PJ200E, PJ260VE, SR10E, SR11E, SR12E, SR1E, SR5E, SR7E, SR8E, TD10E,TD20VE, TG3E, UX19E, UX1E, UX3E, UX7E, XR155E, XR260VE
- SonyDCR-Series: 90E,R1, DVD100E, DVD101E, DVD105E, DVD106E, DVD109E, DVD110E, DVD150E,DVD200E, DVD201E, DVD202E, DVD203E, DVD205E, DVD304E, DVD306E, DVD310E,DVD403E, DVD404E, DVD405E, DVD406E, DVD410E, DVD450E, DVD505E DVD506E,DVD7E, DVD91E, DVD92E, HC1000E, HC14E, HC18E, HC19E, HC20E, HC22E,HC24E, HC27E, HC30E, HC32E, HC35E, HC37E, HC39E, HC40E, HC42E, HC44E,HC45E, HC46E, HC47E, HC51E, HC62E, HC85E, HC90E, HC94E, HC94E, HC96E,IP1E, IP5E, IP7E, IP220E, IP55E, PC53E, PC55E, PC101E, PC103E, PC105E,PC106E, PC107E, PC109E, PC120E, PC330E, PC350E, PC1000E, SR190E,SR210E, SR290E, SR290E, SR30E, SR32E, SR33E, SR35E, SR37E, SR50E,SR52E, SR55E, SR57E, SR70E, SR72E, SR75E, SR90E, SX30E, SX50E, TRV14E,TRV19E, TRV22E, TRV25E, TRV33E, TRV340E, TRV355E, TRV50E, TRV60E,TRV740E, TRV80E, VX2000E, VX2100E
- SonyDSC-Series: F707, F717, F828, R1, V1, V3
- SonyNEX-Series: EA50, FS100, FS700
- BlackMagic Pocket/Cinemacameras
Sony MULTITERMINALControl Mode (may not listed all possible new cameras, check here, here, hereand here forlatest compatibility info):
- All Sony cameras and camcorders where is MULTI port. Check listing here.
InfraredRemote Controllers:
- CanonPowerShot: Pro 1 G1 G2 G3 G5 G6 S1 IS S60 S70 Pro 90 IS(only shutter release function forS60 & S70)
- Canon DigitalSLR (all models which have IR support): 300D (DigitalRebel) 350D (Rebel XT) 400D (Rebel XTi), 450D, 500D, 550D, 600D,5D/5Dmk2, 7D, 50D, 60D etc
ELAN 7 10 30 33 50 55 100 300v 300x 3000v QD; Film SLR Rebel K2 RebelT1 Date Rebel T2 Date
Kiss III Kiss III L APS SLR EOS IX SureShot; (Prima Super) Z180u Z155120 ELPH 370Z Z3 - CanonCamcorders
- Nikon (all models which has IR support):Digital SLR D80 D70 D70s D50 D40x D40; Film SLR F75 F65 F55 N65 N75 etc
Coolpix 8800 8400; LiteTouch 150ED 140ED 130ED110s 100W; Nuvis S ProneaS; P5000, P6000 - Pentax:Digital SLRist DL 'ist DS 'ist D 'ist DL2; Optio S S4 S4i S5iS5n
SV 330 430 450 550 555 750z S50 S40; Film SLR 'ist MZ-6 MZ-L ZX-L; (Optio A40, A30, A20,A10) - Sony:A100 A200 A700 NEX-5/5N NEX-6 NEX-7
- SonyCamcorders: (Remote controls RMT-814/830/831/835/840/841)
- Mintola:Digital SLR:DiMAGE F100 DiMAGE F200 DiMAGE F300 DiMAGE A200 DiMAGE S414 DiMAGE S404DiMAGE S304; Film SLR: a/Dynax/Maxxum5 Date a/Dynax/Maxxum4Datea/Dynax/Maxxum3(L) Date a/Dynax/Maxxum40 a/Dynax/Maxxum50 Datea/Dynax/Maxxum60 a/Dynax/Maxxum70;
Compact Film Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 20 Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 75WRiva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 115 Date Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 125 DateRiva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 130 Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom140(A)Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 150 Date Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 160(A) - Olympus:(Remote control RM1, RM2)
- PanasonicCamcorders: HDC-SD300 etc
- SanyoCamcorders:including the Xacti Range
- JVC Camcorders
* Beta version
NOTE: Support will be added foradditional camera brands and models if there is remote control featurebuilt in. If youhave a camera not listed here which can be controlled using your PC,Smartphone, infrared, LANC or Remote Port, please let usknow.
The CAMremote is fully configurable and its firmware is upgradeableusing graphicaluser interface software:
Example of using the CAMremote with camera in automaticphotographingmode, simplest setup:
More details about the use ofthe device can be found in the CAMremote UserManual.
27-Mar-2018
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