A remote control applications for the desktops, Linux and Windows, for controlling Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Cameras that support the Bluetooth low energy protocol.
Open source, GPLv3, based on C++ and the Qt framework version 6.5 or above. UI is in QtQuick.
Tested cameras
Should work with any camera models that supports the Blackmagic Camera bluetooth protocol.
Supported desktop systems
- Linux with bluez. Connection will trigger pairing.
- Windows 10. Make sure you pair the camera from the Windows Bluetooth interface first, otherwise the connection will fail.
Implemented functions and development
UI is a bit rough still, but you can:
- Record, Play, Stop videos
- Capture stills
- Adjust framerate (fps)
- Adjust white balance and tint. Trigger auto white balance.
- Adjust aperture. Trigger auto aperture.
- Manual focus, slow, fast and "focus wheel". Trigger auto focus.
- Adjust shutter speed
- Adjust ISO
Bugs, issues and todo
- Zoom control.
- Author does not have access to powered zoom lenses.
- Focus on 4k models does most likely not work (EF lenses use relative focus, MFT absolute).
- Author does not have access to 4k models/MFT lenses.
- Support for multiple cameras
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