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Sony Mirrorless

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Supported Camera​

  • ILCE-1 : Sony Alpha 1, Alpha one
  • ILCE-9M2 : Sony Alpha 9 II, Alpha 9 Mark 2
  • ILCE-7RM4A : Sony Alpha 7R Mark 4 and Mark 4 A
  • ILCE-7RM4 : Sony Alpha 7R Mark 4
  • ILCE-7SM3 : Sony Alpha 7S Mark 3
  • ILCE-7M4 : Sony Alpha 7 Mark 4
  • ILCE-7C : Sony Alpha 7 C
  • ILME-FX3 : Sony FX3
  • ILME-FX30 : Sony FX30
  • DSC-RX0M2 : Sony RX0 Mark 2

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

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Controls​

ControlSony Mirrorless
Exposure (Iris, ISO, Shutter)✔
White balance (R/B and Color temp)✔
Other (Auto Focus, Auto Gain (and offset), REC)✔
Scene file : save/recall✔

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

(*) Micro USB For DSC-RX0M2.

Setup​

  • If you have a motorized lens, ensure it is in AUTO
  • Ensure no micro USB is plugged (DJI gimbals, etc.) and only USB-C in your camera (will conflict and only one of them will work, random)
  • Ensure Control w/ Smartphone is Off MENU → (Network) → |Transfer/Remote| → |Ctrl w/ Smartphone| → Off
  • Ensure Remote Control is activated.
  • MENU → (Network) → |Transfer/Remote| → |PC Remote Function| → PC Remote Cnct Method → USBcyanview-support-Sony-DSLR-Remote-Control-Settings
  • 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 camera 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 camera and plug another one, will work).
  • If you select the camera serial, it will only work with the configured one.

The setup should look like this:

And if everything is OK, the block should be green:

On your camera:

  • Once plugged in : -PC- appears in white
  • Once controlled : -PC- changed to orange
note

The REC/STOP buttons are on your RCP Camera > OSD.

Troubleshooting​

Camera is RED​

Check your cables, ensure to use a USB DATA capable cable (some USB cable are just for power).

Ensure to update your RIO and/or RCP to the latest version (even beta/rc version) using a SWU file as the Sony protocol for alpha is at OS level (not app). Try the latest beta/rc version.

note

The Sony mirrorless protocol changes with Sony updates and requires a RIO/RCP sync with the Sony protocol to be compatible.

FX3 is not controllable​

Ensure to update your FX3 to the latest version (3.00) and your RCP/RIO to the latest version (23.8.1). The protocol evolve with the camera firmware and the RCP/RIO needs to be updated to be compatible (and vice-versa).

White Balance not controllable​

Ensure to change ATW to Off in your RCP Camera > WB > ATW

Some parameters are displayed but don't change​

Depending on the mode, some information will either be fixed or auto, but in both cases, read-only. Change mode (to M, S&Q, etc.) or check next point.

  • Check your wiring, some USB cables only provide power and no data
  • Check your mirrorless settings (disable power over USB)
  • Only one device is able to control a Sony Alpha:
    • check that you don't use the micro USB with a DJI gimbals or similar
    • Ensure to disable Wi-Fi control
  • Ensure to upgrade your RIO/RCP to the latest version using a SWU (not only an app upgrade from admin page) as the Sony protocol for alpha is at OS level.

From the field​

This sections contains some example of setup from the field. This is not an exhaustive list, but it can help you to setup your own configuration.

You can find a full breakdown of this kind of setup here.

FX30 with Fujinon 18-55 mm​

Andy from 4ACrew using its Rocky gear with Cyanview:

  • FX30 camera
  • Fujinon 18-55 mm lens
  • RIO with ZTE 4G USB stick
  • VP4
  • RCP
Cyanview FX30 with Fujinon 18-55 RIO 4G control

FX3 with Sony FE 16-35 mm F2.8 GM​

Fabry (freelance) using its Cyanview kit:

  • FX3 camera
  • Sony FE 16-35 mm F2.8 GM lens
  • RIO with Huawei 4G USB stick
  • VP4
  • RCP
Cyanview FX3 with Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM RIO 4G control

FX3 with RIO 4G using RUT240​

  • FX3 camera
  • Sony FE PZ 16-35 mm F4 G lens
  • RIO with Teltonika RUT240 4G router1
  • Cyanview tally light2
  • DJI RS3 pro gimbal
  • CV-HD Pro800 for video transmission
  • VP4
  • RCP
Cyanview FX3 RIO 4G RUT240

1 with external antenna, it makes the connection more stable

2 tally input from ATEM using RCP, tally output using tally module on RIO port 1