Sony DSLR

Supported Camera

• ILCE-1, ILCE-9M2, ILCE-7RM4A, ILCE-7RM4, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-7C, DSC-RX0M2.

These camera can be controlled directly from the RCP or via a RIO (local or remote).

Controls

• Iris (FSTOP)
• Gain (ISO)
• Shutter
• Red gain (A-B)
• Blue gain (G-M)

Coupling your setup with a VP4 would allow multi-matrix and extended shading capabilities.

Tally is not present on the camera, but it can be added by via a RIO port as Tally output using a cy-cbl-6p-pwr. See Tally configuration page.

Connection

• Connect the USB Type-C* terminal on the camera to the RIO / RCP with a USB DATA capable. Cable that should be provided with camera.

• Deactivate power over USB as RIO/RCP cannot charge the DSLR over USB.

  • MENU → (Setup) → USB → USB Power Supply → desired setting (OFF).

(*) Micro USB For DSC-RX0M2.

Setup

• Upgrade DSLR firmware to the latest version using Sony software.

• If you have a motorised lens, ensure it is in AUTO

• Set your DSLR in S&Q or movie mode.

  • Set the mode dial to (S&Q Motion).

• Ensure camera controls are all in "manual" (M).

  • MENU → (Shooting) → |Shooting Mode| → |Exposure Mode| → desired setting (S&Q M).

• Ensure Remote Control is activated.

  • MENU → (Network) → |Transfer/Remote| → |PC Remote Function| → PC Remote Cnct Method → desired setting USB.

    

• Connect camera to RIO or RCP using the USB cable.

• Add the Camera to the RCP configuration via the RCP Configuration UI.

  • Select Sony brand.
  • Select DSLR model.
    • If your DSLR is connected, in a compatible firmware version, it should be listed.
    • By default "*" is selected, meaning we connect to the first one plugged (you can unplug this DSLR and plug another one, will work).
    • If you select the DSLR serial, it will only works with the configured one.