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.
- Windows 11. Should work, untested
Implemented functions and development
UI is a bit rough still, but you can:
- Record, Play, Stop videos
- Capture stills
- Adjust frame rate (fps)
- Adjust white balance and tint. Trigger auto white balance. Quick settings for common values.
- Adjust aperture. Trigger auto aperture. Quick settings for common values.
- Manual focus, slow, fast and "focus wheel".
- Trigger auto focus.
- Adjust shutter speed
- Adjust ISO
Experimental features
- Preliminary support for zoom has been added, but is untested. Author does not have access to powered zoom lenses.
Bugs, issues and todo
- Zoom control is untested
- 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