Control smartphone camera remotely?

iminhell1 · 05-01-2021, 07:32 PM

Is it only possible to control the start/stop of video and the shutter? I want something capable of zoom/focus such as a rotary thumbwheel or programable buttons. I'd even take a wired option over USB-C.

I can't find a damn thing. Just the typical Chinese bluetooth buttons in various shapes and colorings.

PcarDefector · 05-06-2021, 08:54 PM

Use an app on your phone.

For Panasonic
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/panaso...pp/id590212732

For Canon
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/canon-...ct/id944097177

iminhell1 · 05-12-2021, 11:47 AM

So I had a Pixel and it came with headphones.
I have a S21 ultra now.
Plugged the buds in and for S&G pushed the volume and pause buttons. Volume buttons act as a shutter button. So that's all i'm after.
I'm kinda wondering if all usb-c headphones would act the same, as long as there's a volume control button.

Mach550 · 05-24-2021, 07:46 AM

I don't know of any cameras that allow for remote zooming. Would require an electronic motor in the lens. I recently bought a DJI RS2 for my Z7ii. I've attached a gear motor that can either control aperture, focus or zoom rings on the lens.

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iminhell1 C2H5OH 4046 Rep 2,150 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	So I had a Pixel and it came with headphones. I have a S21 ultra now. Plugged the buds in and for S&G pushed the volume and pause buttons. Volume buttons act as a shutter button. So that's all i'm after. I'm kinda wondering if all usb-c headphones would act the same, as long as there's a volume control button.
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