Camera Connect & Control 6.9.3

This application facilitates the connection of your DSLR camera to a smartphone via USB or Wi-Fi, enabling functionalities such as tethered shooting and direct sharing of images. When integrated with a Chromecast device, it allows real-time sharing of photographs with others, enhancing collaborative workflows. This feature transforms the utility of GPS and Wi-Fi capabilities in your camera system, making them more meaningful and efficient.

Features of the free version:

• Connectivity via Wi-Fi or USB
• A visually organized grid displaying all photos stored on the camera
• Efficient loading of JPEG and RAW files (including CR2, CR3, and NEF formats)
• Direct sharing of images from the camera to applications such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook
• Download functionality for JPEG files
• Ability to cast images to a Chromecast
• Connection of your camera to your phone’s hotspot when Wi-Fi networks are unavailable — a recommended practice is to use matching SSID and password configurations to avoid reconfiguring devices.

Features available in the paid version:

1. Lite Version:
   • Display EXIF data, including GPS information
   • Download RAW files
   • Bulk operations: download, share, delete multiple files
   • Filtering options for current view (RAW, JPEG, videos, protected files)
2. Pro Version:
   • Includes all Lite features
   • LiveView with Camera Control
   • Photobooth mode with LiveView
   • Partymode: instant image display during tethered shoots
   • Bullb Capture functionality
   • Focus Bracketing capabilities
   • A dedicated Wear OS companion app for remote control

This application employs foreground services in specific contexts to maintain stable connections between the mobile device and the camera. Users will see a persistent notification indicating active service; it remains operational even if the app runs in the background or the device screen turns off. The service persists until manually dismissed. Notably, features such as GPS tagging rely on location tracking via foreground services.

Currently supported cameras include:

(Note: A compatible device must support USB host mode.

Sony:

• Cameras with the 'Smart Remote Control' app, e.g., Alpha 6300. Prior to use, update 'Smart Remote Control' via 'PlayMemories Camera Apps'.

Nikon:

• D-series models from D90 through D850 (including D3400, D3500), D5000/D5100/D5200/D5300/D5500/D5600, D7000/D7100/D7200/D7500, Z series models Z50/Z6/Z7/Z6 II/Z7 II.

Canon:

• M series (M10, M100) with Wi-Fi; EOS series including R, RP, R5, R6; 1D series with WFT-E2/E6/E8/WFT-E4 II; 5D series including Mark II/III/IV with Wi-Fi; 6D and 7D series with Wi-Fi; Rebel series from SL1/SL2/SL3/T1i/T2i/T3i/T4i/T5i/T6i/T6s/T7i/T3/T5/T6/T7/T100.