Hi all,
I would like to know if the Sony Nex-5 can be drive by Pc with window 10.
Thank.
I would like to know if the Sony Nex-5 can be drive by Pc with window 10.
Thank.
Sony NEX-5
I had the Nex-5N and there was no possibility to control it by a PC. The only useful thing was to build an IR remote to automatically shoot photos and there are several instructions out there.
Björn Hoffmann:
I had the Nex-5N and there was no possibility to control it by a PC. The only useful thing was to build an IR remote to automatically shoot photos and there are several instructions out there.
+1. It was the biggest problem with my NEX5T, which otherwise made great images. It's controlled by IR only, there is simply no place to put a wire of any kind. I wound up DIYing the IR remote.
These IR apps may (or may not) work as an intervalometer. No experience.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086083-REG/maxstone_msa210005_wireless_camera_remote_green.html
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dslrremote&hl=en
Then there's this IR device. Also no experience. I think it's made in Portugal.
http://bymac.org/new/photography/10-astrus-long-exposures-remote-for-astrophotography.html
I've own 2 original Nex-5's for several years now and other then hacking the shutter button and using a USB relay type device you can't control it with a PC. To be honest the hacking part is more trouble then it's worth and you would still need to code an intervalometer program for the relay.I have 2 of the standard DIY intervalometers that I use for 30 second and under exposures. Since the Nex-5 requires a second IR blast to close the shutter in bulb mode I use a different IR intervalometer. For longer exposures I use a gentLED-AUTO intervalometer. James at gentLED was kind enough to program a 10 second delay between exposures. That gives a little cool down time for the sensor. The device is simple to use and very compact and provides that second IR signal to close the shutter. http://gentles.ltd.uk/gentled/auto.htm I am extremely happy with this intervalometer.With the intervalometers I have found no need for a computer to be connected to the camera.Mike
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"other then hacking the shutter button and using a USB relay type device you can't control it with a PC"
Not quite true. I have a device (a "Phidget" ) that connects to a PC and issues IR commands. A DIY program (not mine) that controls the Phidget, and with the NEX in bulb mode, does any exposure you'd want, with any interval time between exposures.
Not a solution for everyone, but a few of us use it. The apps I listed above may (or may not) provide comparable capabilities from various smart devices, ie phones or tablets.
Not quite true. I have a device (a "Phidget" ) that connects to a PC and issues IR commands. A DIY program (not mine) that controls the Phidget, and with the NEX in bulb mode, does any exposure you'd want, with any interval time between exposures.
Not a solution for everyone, but a few of us use it. The apps I listed above may (or may not) provide comparable capabilities from various smart devices, ie phones or tablets.
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I looked at Phidget but could not figure out all the components needed. I guess I'm less DIY when it comes to that type of device. I'm very old school analog, haha.So what would you say it costs to control an Nex-5 from a computer. I'm not a phone/tablet guy.
Thank all for your answer