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Download the latest version of configuration/upgrade software and Users Manual below.CAMremote software/firmware:
| Configuration software (CR2/2A/3/3w) | Version 3.0.213 | 07-Dec-2022 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A/3/3w) | Version 3.0.211 | 18-May-2022 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A/3/3w) | Version 3.0.206 | 01-Jul-2021 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A/3/3w) | Version 3.0.203 | 18-Apr-2021 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A/3/3w) | Version 3.0.196 | 25-Feb-2021 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A/3/3w) | Version 3.0.167 | 01-Mar-2020 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A/3/3w) | Version 3.0.162 | 22-Aug-2019 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A/3/3w) | Version 3.0.147 | 19-Nov-2018 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A/3/3w) | Version 3.0.91 | 13-Dec-2017 |
If any issues with newest firmware then please downgrade to older version.
CAMremote Documentation:
CHDK scripts:
| CAMremote Shoot script (simplest) | USB/CHDK method | 3-Apr-2014 |
| CAMremote Shoot/Zoom/Focus/Av/Tv Script for CHDK build | USB/CHDK method | 15-Apr-2012 |
| CAMremote Shoot/Zoom/Focus/Av/Tv Script for SDM build | USB/CHDK method | 12-Jul-2011 |
| CAMremote Shoot/Zoom/Focus/Av/Tv Script for SDM build | USB/CHDK+ method | 12-Jul-2011 |
| CAMremote Shoot/Zoom/Focus Script for older CHDK build | USB/CHDK method | 29-Jun-2010 |
| CAMremote CHDK-SDM Dummy Script for debugging (no functional behavior but shows communication between CAMremote and camera) | USB/CHDK method | 29-Jan-2011 |
CHDK-Related Links
Main page of the CHDK:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
Supported cameras:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/For_Developers
CHDK Installation Quide:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Prepare_your_SD_card
CHDK User Guide:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK_User_Manual
CHDK Remote Control Settings:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/USB_Remote
CHDK Installation Tool: Simple Tool for Installing CHDK:
http://zenoshrdlu.com/stick/stick.html
CHDK Firmware builds with USB remote control support and script examples:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Downloads
SDM Firmware builds with USB remote control support and script examples:
http://stereo.jpn.org/eng/sdm/index.htm
Log:
| 07-Dec-2022 | Software/Firmware update: Panasonic GH6 support added |
| 18-May-2022 | Software/Firmware update: Tilta Nucleus Nano support added; Parrot Sequoia support improved; Olympus Wifi support added |
| 08-Apr-2021 | Software/Firmware update: ZCAM LANC support added, SBUS improvements, resistor ladder improvementS |
| 25-Feb-2021 | Software/Firmware update: Minor fixes of LANC modes; SBUS through CH3 support on newest year 2021 model of CAMremote-3S |
| 01-Feb-2021 | Software/Firmware update: Sony A1, A7S3, A7C USB support |
| 07-Dec-2020 | Software/Firmware update: Sony UMC-S3C new model ID added, SenseFly SODA support added |
| 03-Mar-2020 | Software/Firmware update: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K USB/PTP support; Parrot Sequoia stability improved (warmup/startup time 26 sec) |
| 22-Aug-2019 | Software/Firmware update:: Added Nikon Z6/Z7, Panasonic S1, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K Bluetooth support |
| 19-Nov-2018 | Software/Firmware update: Fix of CAMremote-3A and external Wifi module cooperation |
| 10-Sep-2018 | Software/Firmware update: Panasonic GH5/5s support |
| 13-Dec-2017 | Software/Firmware update: Bugfix for CAMremote-2A if Sony MULTI cable didn't work correctly with latest firmwares. |
| 06-Oct-2017 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A/3/3w: Blue button issue solved in PANA-ZOOM mode. Sony zoom activity issue fixed. |
| 25-Jul-2017 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A/3/3w: Support of new MULTI cables for CAMremote-3 |
| 02-Jan-2017 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A/3/3w: GUI issue fixed in 'SBUS Control mode', field F6 |
| 14-Dec-2016 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A/3/3w: Parrot Sequoia USB communication improved; 'Duration' value is now used to define automatic stop time of Movie Recording |
| 30-Oct-2016 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A/3/3w: SBUS/Monitor Channels glitch fix; Sony Wifi communication updated; 'On' option for 'Tv' list added |
| 13-Oct-2016 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A/3/3w: Canon 5Dmk3 and Magic Lantern firmware cooperation added - limitation checks for aperture, shutter speed and ISO and movie recording trigger simplified; CR can now be powered through USB together with Parrot Sequoia camera; profile change issue fixed; CH3 detection on CR3 fixed |
| 25-Aug-2016 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A/3/3w: CAMremote-3/3w firmware released, S.BUS signal offset fixed |
| 01-Jul-2016 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: S.BUS channel numbering offset fixed, S.BUS/Channels Monitor added to configuration software, button 'Monitor Channels'. No need to choose Tester Control mode anymore. Panasonic cameras now supporting Av, Tv, ISO, Zoom and Manual focus drive control through Wifi. Parrot Sequoia camera USB/PTP support added |
| 23-Apr-2016 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Jerky zoom issue on Sony cameras in Wifi mode is now fixed |
| 22-Apr-2016 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Replaces versions 2.7.200-2.7.204 which contained issues in USB/PTP and MULTI-PTP methods (Sony/Canon cameras). Radio binding in Parachute mode is improved that servo motor indicates successful binding without releasing the parachute |
| 18-Mar-2016 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Some Sony new models have USB bug so that MULTI-USB mode is not going active at first try - workaround is added (multiple attempts of establish communication). Parachute launching mode requires now binding of transmitter and receiver at startup |
| 30-Dec-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Bugfix of Sony cameras shutdown issue using MULTI-PTP mode and MULTI-USB cable |
| 29-Dec-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Bugfix of double-change aperture on Sony cameras |
| 14-Dec-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Combined Control Mode to use 12-button radio, RC-hobbyradio and Arducopter/Pixhawk/Multikopter hardware for camera control |
| 08-Dec-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Wifi update (Sony cameras), added Wifi examples to User Manual |
| 07-Dec-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Wifi update, new radio support added |
| 01-Dec-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Wifi module support added |
| 28-Oct-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Added feature which prevents false triggering if any input Channel is not connected |
| 11-Oct-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Added Autopilot and Manual control for Arducopter/Pixhawk |
| 23-Sep-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): S.BUS support update |
| 07-Sep-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Panasonic GH4 movie recording crash during attempt of parameters change is now fixed |
| 11-Aug-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Improvements for zoom control on Panasonic GH4. |
| 05-Jul-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Improved cooperation between Remote Port and USB on Panasonic GH4. Zoom fix. |
| 29-Jun-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Ricoh GR camera support, Av/Tv/ISO control support through USB for Panasonic GH4; 8 new UART commands for zoom control; improved cooperation of Sony's MULTI+USB interface control; Futaba's SBUS compatible cable added to product list; button 8+5 on 8-button radio is now controlling ISO parameter |
| 08-May-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Fix of Movie Record command in Sony's MULTI method |
| 02-May-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Improved cooperation of Sony's MULTI and USB/PTP interfaces: wakeup, zoom, aperture, shutter speed, ISO control. Improvement of Panasonic GH4 Remote Port interface control (no need to change camera mode, shutter control and movie recording are now both controllable in same camera mode). |
| 03-Feb-2015 | CHDK links updated |
| 21-Jan-2015 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Timing bug fix of servo "finger" method. Now 'Tv' value is used to define how long time shutter button will be hold down. |
| 03-Dec-2014 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Aperture and Shutter Speed control for Sony LANC cameras (Sony FS700 for example) added. Zoom smoothness improved. Power off control added for Canon LANC cameras. |
| 02-Dec-2014 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Fix of radio communication bug which introduced to version 16-Sep-2014. |
| 19-Nov-2014 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Bug fix for zoom control on Sony Multiterminal interface. Workaround for missing indication of Movie recording in composite video signal: grid lines goes on during Movie recording so user can see that through video downlink when Movie recording is triggered. |
| 07-Nov-2014 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Zoom support for Panasonic GH4. Requires special cable with 2.5mm plug. Sony Multiterminal interface and LANC interface update to support composite video output (MULTI-LANC A/V cable). Choose 'Cable/Method: MULTI+AV' or 'LANC+AV' depends of camera |
| 19-Sep-2014 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Channel0/2 issue is now fixed which was introduced in 16-Sep-2014 version. Startup is faster - profile selection time (blinking LEDs after power up showing selected profile) is now selectable by 'Action startup delay' value (if 'None' then no profile selection blinking at startup) |
| 16-Sep-2014 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Improved control using Sony's Multiterminal interface and BMCC LANC interface |
| 05-Jul-2014 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Sony Multiterminal interface update: automatic zoom cancellation, wake up/standby functionality improvement. |
| 04-Jul-2014 | User Manual update: Added descriptions of new Control Modes. Examples of different configurations (BlackMagic cameras, Sony Multiterminal, GoPro) |
| 22-Apr-2014 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Sony Multiterminal interface update: mix of shutter release and camera on/off feature is now solved |
| 11-Mar-2014 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Sony Multiterminal interface support added (focusing, shutter release, movie recording, zoom). Sony USB/PTP remote control support added (cameras ILCE-7/7R/5000, SLT-A58/A99/A99V, DLR-A700/A850/A900). Bug in Manual focus drive on Blackmagic cameras fixed. |
| 09-Dec-2013 | Web version of User Manual released |
| 04-Dec-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: New Control Mode especially for BlackMagic cameras: Control shutter release, movie recording, Auto/Manual focus, Auto/Manual Iris. Choose in software: 'Control mode: RC receiver (CH0=Record/AF/Shoot, CH1=MF, CH2=Av/AutoAv)' |
| 11-Nov-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: GoPro Hero2 and Hero3 support added |
| 29-Sep-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: New Control Mode to control Focusing, Shutter release, Movie recording, aperture, shutter speed and ISO through channels 0..3 using any RC radio. Choose in software: 'Control mode:RC receiver (CH0=Focus/Shoot/Record, CH1=Av, CH2=Tv, CH3=ISO)' |
| 16-Sep-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: BlackMagic cameras support added using LANC interface: shutter release, movie recording, focusing, iris control |
| 13-Aug-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Infrared control improved for Canon DSLRs |
| 31-Jul-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: LANC control issue which introduced to ver.2.7.47-2.7.50 are now solved |
| 17-Jul-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Critical bugfix which solve any non-USB control mode lockup. |
| 29-Apr-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Sony LANC interface improvement. If any issues with movie recording then please configure Camera: Sony Camcorder (RMT-814) |
| 03-Apr-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Intervalometer minimum timing improvement for faster shooting. Note version 2.7.37 have to be updated to newer or older firmware because of instability issue |
| 21-Mar-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Version 2.7.35 have to be updated to newer or older firmware because of startup issue with Canon DSLRs |
| 11-Mar-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Nikon DSLRs PTP support added (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, shutter release, movie recording - tested on Nikon D800. Configure 'Camera: Nikon DSLR'). Smooth zoom improvement for LANC cameras. ISO control fix for Canon G7/G9/G10. LANC NTSC support done |
| 28-Jan-2013 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: LANC interface improvement for Sony PAL-system models. NTSC support is coming soon. |
| 10-Dec-2012 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: CH1 ISO misalignment in mode 'Manual: RC receiver (CH0=Execute, CH1=Function)' fixed |
| 22-Oct-2012 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: 'Finger' servo issue solved |
| 10-Oct-2012 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: LANC support with variable zoom support added; PTP communication update (beta) |
| 14-Apr-2012 | Updated CHDK Script: Tv/Av added |
| 13-Apr-2012 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Improved shutter release compatibility with Nikon DSLRs and Nikon Coolpixes in USB/PTP mode |
| 29-Jan-2012 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: HDR mode added; number of shoots at shutter trigger now programmable; updated UART command set; Shutter hold time is now programmable by 'Tv' field in Remote Port control mode; GoPro Hero Remote Control option added |
| 03-Oct-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Shutter release bug of Sony NEX-5 solved |
| 29-Sep-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Shutter release issue with Remote Port cables solved (Nikon, Sony, Pentax); startup issue in mode 'Manual: RC-Receiver (CH0=Shoot, CH1=Zoom, CH2=Alt)' solved |
| 10-Aug-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Issue with 'BUSY' text on Canon 550D solved |
| 05-Aug-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Program selection in configuration software is fixed |
| 25-Jul-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Issue with 'BUSY' text on Canon DSLRs solved; faster USB communication speed. If any issues with version 2.6.77 then please downgrade to 2.6.76 or lower |
| 18-Jul-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: 12-button transmitter support added; liveview mode handling improved on Canon DSLRs |
| 29-May-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Handling of long shutter speeds (seconds) improved for Canon DSLRs |
| 24-May-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Default liveview mode on/off (Canon DSLRs) is now configurable using configuration sofrware. Shutter speed value 1/8000 added to selection |
| 18-May-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Tv/Av settings bug fixed |
| 05-May-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Sony NEX-5 VIDEO RECORDING support added, 4/8-button radio detection improved (experimental, please downgrade if any issues) |
| 21-Mar-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Direction change issue with normal pan servo fixed |
| 16-Mar-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Canon DSLRs: Manual focus control is now disabled in non-liveview mode to avoid focus skipping in liveview mode |
| 01-Mar-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Startup issue solved, Zoom servo (belt system) control improvement, servo-zoom "finger" option added for USB/CA1 mode |
| 27-Nov-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Sony NEX-5 IR support added, Profiles save/load to file added to configuration software |
| 10-Nov-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: 2 step Av/Tv issue using 8-button radio now fixed. |
| 04-Nov-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: HoVer mode update - start/stop of RC control issue fixed |
| 18-Oct-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: HoVer mode update - Total Steps bug fixed, digital zoom (magnify) control for Canon DSLR's added. Manual Focus timing updated. |
| 01-Sep-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Apply Time parameters for pan/tilt servos are extended to milliseconds. New aperture and shutter speed values added to Canon DSLRs. Canon Powershot startup issue solved which was introduced in previous version. A/V terminal stays now active after first shot (older Canon Powershots, PTP mode). |
| 20-Aug-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Zoom speed improved using Canon Camcorders in IR mode, record control of the camcorders in IR mode can now started/stopped at 0% position using general RC transmitter on CH0, bug in CH2 RC detection solved (Av/Tv control); video terminal on/off bug of older Canon Powershots (PTP mode) solved. |
| 12-Aug-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Normal and 360° panning servo support added to configuration software. Note: Users Manual doesn't represent latest changes yet. |
| 29-Jun-2010 | CHDK Shoot/Zoom/Focus script updated |
| 13-Jun-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: ISO/Image parameters setup through configuration software added for Canon DSLRs, 4-button radio improvement |
| 08-Jun-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Canon DSLRs stability improvement of video recording, improved servo control using 4/8-button radio(no double step anymore at one button click). |
| 30-May-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Infrared support for Panasonic HDC-SD300 added, PC connection detection added when battery is connected to CR. CHDK-SDM script added for download |
| 27-May-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Canon 500D/550D shoot and movie modes improvement, automatic liveview turn on in shoot mode. Control of Remote Port improved. |
| 15-May-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Improved reception of 4/8-button transmitter/receiver, switching issue between Automatic/Manual profiles solved |
| 17-Mar-2010 | User Manual update, Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Manual Switch control mode added, Canon 5D mark II/7D video recording improved |
| 05-Feb-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Canon 5D mark II/7D video recording function added, new control method for Remote Port added, continuous servo driving mode added for automatic modes |
| 14-Jan-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Additional channel support for servo finger added; Roll servo control added, Canon 400D control bug fixed |
| 17-Dec-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 (beta): USB remote control support for Canon DSLRs (shutter release, shutter speed, aperture, manual focus) |
| 25-Sep-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 (beta): Some texts are changed in Configuration software |
| 16-Aug-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 (beta): Olympus and Sanyo Xacti IR support added; new automatic pan/tilt mode added; pause feature added to automatic pan/tilt modes |
| 23-Jun-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 (beta): Zoom of Canon Camcorder added to IR control mode; camera's list updated; CHDK script updated |
| 22-May-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 (beta): Max 5 tilt position support, incremental mode for pan servo, voltage cutoff control, adjustable default profile, switchableunits of servo parameters: milliseconds or degrees, programmable action startup delay for every profile. Possibility to test servo parameters on real servos during configuration. Note, changes are not represented in the User Manual yet |
| 09-Apr-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 |
| 18-Mar-2009 | Release of CAMremote-2 documentation |
| 08-Feb-2009 | Software/Firmware and CHDK script update: CHDK false triggering bug fixed |
| 28-Jan-2009 | Software/Firmware update: Canon G10 support improved, Nikon dSLR startup bug fixed, Canon dSLR IR bug fixed, durations of CHDK command pulse generation changed, CHDK script released, Users Manual updated. |
| 24-Sep-2008 | Software/Firmware update: USB remote triggering support added for Nikon dSLR's/P&S and Ricoh GX100/200 cameras; Infrared support (record/capture/zoom) added for Panasonic camcorders. Canon dSLR USB support (beta) added. Pan Servo pulse duration option extended to 2500 us. Delay between shooting option extended to 2.5 sec. |
| 24-May-2008 | Software/Firmware update: Bugfix of Servo 'finger' control |
| 23-May-2008 | Software/Firmware update: Option to start intervalometer function externally using standard R/C receiver/transmitter |
| 09-May-2008 | Software/Firmware update: Infrared camera/camcorder support added for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Olympus, Konica, Minolta. Report of the profile settings improved |
| 25-Apr-2008 | Windows Vista support added. Shoot pulse detection decreased to 1600 us |
| 13-Apr-2008 | Software/Firmware update: Infrared support for Sony camcorders added |
| 23-Mar-2008 | First release |
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