Sony is announcing a key upgrade to its camera SDK. It’s particularly relevant to drones, e-commerce companies, mapping firms, traffic / security firms.

The SDK has two big upgrades:

1. More cameras can be controlled, with near simultaneous triggering - up to 20, making it ideal for e-commerce product photography, person capture for films / video games
2. new cameras models have been added - including the Alpha 1 and ultra light RX0 II

11 May, 2021

Sony Expands Functionality of Camera Remote SDK and Increases Range of Compatible Models

• Alpha 1 and RX0 II added to list of compatible Sony’s cameras
• Latest version of SDK extends USB and Wired Ethernet connectivity options, increasing the number of cameras that can be connected and remotely controlled
• x86 Linux compatibility

Sony has launched an update (Version 1.04) to its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK) which extends the list of supported cameras to include the Alpha 1 and RX0 II. The addition of these models opens many new opportunities for companies to utilise the industry-leading technology in Sony’s cameras to develop bespoke camera applications to improve their own workflow.

Alpha 1 is particularly suited to content creation and the inspection industry due to its unprecedented combination of resolution and speed with Ethernet control. RX0 II is ideal for 3D scanning and Photobooth usage, due to its ultra-compact body and high image quality made possible by its 1.0-type image sensor.

The latest update now means that up to 20 camera devices can be connected via USB, with the additional benefits of Ethernet connectivity which enables users to operate system over much greater distances.

Camera Remote SDK allows users to control Sony’s cameras remotely from a computer, from changing the camera settings, to remote shutter release and live view monitoring. With this SDK, software developers can design bespoke applications tailored to business requirements, integrating Sony’s professional equipment for size-critical drone and speed camera systems as well as other medical, education, government, and e-commerce functions.

“Since the launch of the SDK in February 2020, demand has been fantastic and we have engaged with new B2B partners across the globe to develop some incredibly interesting applications that take full advantage of the advanced capabilities of cameras such as the Alpha 7S III and Alpha 7R IV”, said Yasuo Baba, Director Digital Imaging, Sony Europe B.V. “Improving the connectivity options for wired multi-camera solutions is crucial for applications in areas such as e-commerce and 3D scanning and we will continue to evolve our offering to best support the needs of our customers.”