CAMremote
The CAMremote-1 (CR-1) and CAMremote-2 (CR-2) are highly integrated miniature remote control devices for cameras and camcorders. Several digital cameras/camcorders from Canon, Nikon, Ricoh, Pentax, Sony, Panasonic and Olympus have a remote control feature which utilizes the USB port, an infrared signal or Remote Control Port. The CAMremote is a USB On-the-Go device which has USB host and device functionality. It can control the camera's remote features like shutter, zoom, aperture/shutter speed values, etc. In addition, CAMremote has an integrated intervalometer which will trigger the camera automatically after a predefined time. The infrared support of the CAMremote can be used with cameras where no USB remote control feature is available but which have an infrared sensor. The Remote Port support can be used mostly with SLR-cameras which has dedicated port for remote control. Using Graphical User Interface software which runs on Windows operating systems, CAMremote can store settings for up to seven different camera and/or servo motor configurations. Switching between stored settings is accomplished by pressing an onboard button or remotely using radio control.
The CAMremote is
compatible with JR,
Futaba, Hitech and all standard R/C radio receivers. Camera functions
(shutter release/zoom/setting changes) can be
controlled using the servo channels of an R/C receiver, mechanical
switches, or by other electronic devices such as motion sensors,
microcontrollers etc. CAMremote
can also work as a stand-alone device powered by 3-12V
batteries. CAMremote can be used to control servo
motors to automatically tilt and pan the camera.
The CAMremote is a part of VPremote.
News
| 05-Feb-2010 | Software/Firmware update: VIDEO RECORDING support for Canon 5D Mark II and 7D |
| 17-Dec-2009 | Software/Firmware update: USB remote control support for Canon DSLRs (beta) |
| 28-Sep-2009 | Release of new wireless radio 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 | Light Sensor Feedback Cable for CHDK cameras |
| 28-Jan-2009 | Software/Firmware update |
| 24-Sep-2008 | Software/Firmware update: USB remote triggering support added for Nikon dSLR's/P&S, Ricoh GX100/200, Canon 350D/400D cameras; Canon dSLR remote port support (focus/shutter release) added, Infrared support added for Panasonic camcorders, 64-bit Windows Vista support 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 list updated |
| 25-Apr-2008: | Software/Firmware update |
Features
- Trigger the
shutter of the camera using the following methods:
- USB remote control using Picture Transfer Protocol (USB/PTP) - CR-2 PRO only
- USB remote control if CHDK firmware 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 3-pin remote port (PORT/E3) - CR-2 PRO only
- Infrared remote (IR) control
- Servo motor “finger” which presses down the shutter button of the camera (SERVO-FINGER) - Trigger the video shooting* using USB/CHDK method
- Controls the zoom function of the camera using USB/PTP, USB/CHDK*, IR or servo motor* method
- Controls camera parameters like shutter speed, exposure, focus, etc. using USB/PTP or USB/CHDK method
- Controls the camera lens open/close and sleep mode control using USB/PTP or USB/CHDK method
- Controls Tilt (vertical) and Pan (horizontal) servo motor control for manual/automatic photography
- Rotating angles of servo rotors are fully configurable
- Programmable intervalometer for automatic photography
- Video overlay (On-Screen Display) for monitoring battery voltage etc parameters - CR-2 PRO-OSD only
- Battery monitoring and undervoltage protection for Lithium accus - CR-2 only
- Ability to connect a 2 or 3 channel R/C receiver or any external switch or electronic device to control the CR
- 7 PC configurable profiles for different settings or different cameras selectable in the field
- Four on-board LED's to indicate active profile or status of the device
- Camera settings easily set in the field for use with CR
- Multiple camera triggering when CRs are connected together (for example stereo photography)
- Compatible with DuneCam/KAPsure systems, adds control over shutter/zoom/settings features using USB/PTP or USB/CHDK method
- Upgradeable firmware via USB for product improvements
- Wide supply voltage range from 3V to 12V
- Very low power consumption 1 – 15mA depending on configuration
- Ultra light and extremely compact size (3g/0.106oz, 31x21mm/1.22"x0.83")
- Product continually improving as a result of the feedback
and suggestions of users
* on request
** CHDK firmware enhancement is a 3rd party solution and VP-Systems is not responsible for its use, and cannot guarantee its 100% functionality.
The CR is configurable and upgradeable using PC with Microsoft Windows operation systems only (98, 2k, XP, Vista). Other options will be added in future.
Applications
- Any types of remote/aerial photography: Kite/Balloon/Pole/Heli/Quadrocopter/Plane/Blimp etc.
- Panorama photography
- Stereo or multicamera photography
- Wildlife photography using a motion detector as a triggering device
- Security systems using a motion detector as a triggering device
- Long time events recording like astronomy
See more about how to use CR in different setups on the Applications page.
Comparision Table
Main differences between all CAMremote products| Feature / Product | CR-1 | CR-2 LIGHT | CR-2 PRO | CR-2 PRO-OSD |
| Support of Infrared protocol | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| Support of USB/CHDK protocol | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| Support of USB/PTP protocol | OK | - | OK | OK |
| Support of Remote Port protocol | OK | - | OK | OK |
| Battery monitoring and undervoltage protection | - | OK | OK | OK |
| Onboard 5V regulator for servo(s) | - | OK | OK | OK |
| Video Overlay (On-Screen Display for video signal) | - | - | - | OK |
| Reverse voltage protection | - | OK | OK | OK |
| Size | 36x21mm | 31x21mm | 31x21mm | 31x21mm |
| Power consumption without servos, at 3.3V | 1-25 mA | 1-12 mA | 1-12 mA | TBD |
Note: The CR-2 LIGHT can be upgraded to CR-2 PRO with additional fee (10 EUR)
Supported Cameras and IR Remote Controllers
Latest firmware
version supports following cameras and infrared remote
controllers:USB/PTP Mode:
- Canon PowerShot G5, 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 EOS 20D*
- Canon DSLR 300D, 350D
- Canon DSLR 40D*
- Canon DSLR 400D (EOS Digital Rebel XTi, EOS Kiss Digital X)
- Canon DSLR 450D (EOS Digital Rebel XSi, EOS Kiss X2)
- Canon DSLR 1Ds Mark I-IV*
- Canon DSLR 5D (Mark I and Mark II)
- Canon DSLR 7D*
- Canon DSLR 50D*
- Canon DSLR 500D (EOS Rebel T1i, EOS Kiss Digital X3)*
- Canon DSLR 1000D (EOS Digital Rebel XS)*
- Nikon DSLR D40, D60, all others as well
- Nikon Coolpix L4, L5-L18, P5000, P6000, most probably all others as well
** Support is under development
USB/CHDK Mode:
- Canon PowerShot A-Series: A450 | A460 | A470 | A530 | A540 | A550 | A560 | A570IS | A590IS | A610 | A620 | A630 | A640 | A650IS | A700 | A710IS | A720IS | A2000IS
- Canon PowerShot G-Series: G7 | G9
- Canon PowerShot S-Series: S2IS | S3IS | S80 | S5IS | SX100IS | SX110IS | SX10IS | SX20IS | SX200IS
- Canon IXUS/SD Series: SD30 | SD300 (IXUS40) | SD400 (IXUS50) | SD450 (IXUS55) | SD500 (IXUS700) | SD550 (IXUS750) | SD600 (IXUS60) | SD630 (IXUS65) | SD700 (IXUS800IS)
| SD750 (IXUS75) | SD800IS (IXUS850IS) | SD850IS (IXUS950IS) | SD900 (IXUS900Ti) | SD1000 (IXUS70) |
SD770IS (IXUS85IS) | SD790IS (IXUS90IS) | SD870IS (IXUS860IS) | SD890IS (IXUS970IS) |SD950IS (IXUS960IS) | SD1100IS (IXUS80IS)
SD780IS (IXUS100IS) | SD880IS (IXUS870IS) | SD970IS (IXUS990IS) | SD980IS (IXUS200IS) | SD990IS (IXUS980IS)
Visit the CHDK remote control web page to get latest information about supported cameras.
USB/CA1 Mode:
- Ricoh GX-Series: GX100, GX200
- Canon DSLR-series
- Nikon DSLR-series
- Canon PowerSot G10, G11
- Panasonic DSLR cameras*
- Olympus DSLR cameras
Infrared Remote Controllers:
- Canon PowerShot: Pro 1 G1 G2 G3 G5 G6 S1 IS S60 S70 Pro 90 IS (only shutter release function for S60 & S70)
- Canon Digital
SLR (all models which have IR support): 300D (Digital Rebel) 350D (Rebel XT) 400D (Rebel XTi), 450D, 5D etc
ELAN 7 10 30 33 50 55 100 300v 300x 3000v QD; Film SLR Rebel K2 Rebel T1 Date Rebel T2 Date
Kiss III Kiss III L APS SLR EOS IX SureShot; (Prima Super) Z180u Z155 120 ELPH 370Z Z3 - Canon Camcorders
- 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 Pronea S; P5000, P6000 - Pentax:
Digital SLR ist DL 'ist DS 'ist D 'ist DL2; Optio S S4 S4i S5i
S5n
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 A700
- Sony Camcorders: (Remote controls RMT-814/830/831/835/840/841)
- Mintola:
Digital SLR:
DiMAGE F100 DiMAGE F200 DiMAGE F300 DiMAGE A200 DiMAGE S414 DiMAGE S404
DiMAGE S304; Film SLR: a/Dynax/Maxxum5 Date a/Dynax/Maxxum4
Date
a/Dynax/Maxxum3(L) Date a/Dynax/Maxxum40 a/Dynax/Maxxum50 Date
a/Dynax/Maxxum60 a/Dynax/Maxxum70;
Compact Film Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 20 Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 75W Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 115 Date Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 125 Date Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 130 Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom140(A) Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 150 Date Riva/Freedom/CapiosZoom 160(A) - Olympus: (Remote control RM1, RM2)
- Panasonic Camcorders
- Sanyo Camcorders: including the Xacti Range
- JVC Camcorders*
* Beta version
Support will be added for additional camera brands and models. If you have a camera not listed here which can be controlled using your PC or via infrared, please let us know.
The CAMremote is fully configurable and its firmware is upgradeable using graphical user interface software:
Example of using the CAMremote-1 with camera in automatic
photographing
mode, simplest setup:
More details about the use of
the device can be found in the CAMremote-2 Users Manual.
Click here to download the manual.
05-Feb-2010
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