An Android WiFi intervalometer app for controlling Sony cameras to create timelapses.
Timelapse - Sony Camera is an Android application that acts as a WiFi intervalometer for Sony cameras. It allows users to remotely control their camera to capture photos at set intervals, enabling the creation of timelapse videos without proprietary software. The project started as a proof of concept for the Sony RX100 mk2 but has expanded to support many Sony models with WiFi capabilities.
Photographers and videographers using Sony cameras who want to create timelapses without relying on Sony's official apps or additional hardware. Android users seeking a free, open-source intervalometer solution.
It provides a free, community-driven alternative to commercial intervalometer apps, with transparent compatibility lists and the ability for users to contribute support for new camera models. The open-source nature allows customization and avoids vendor lock-in.
Android WiFi intervalometer for Sony cameras
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Enables remote triggering by connecting to the camera in 'Ctrl with Smartphone' mode or via NFC, as per the simple usage instructions in the README.
Supports a wide range of Sony models including DSC, ILCE, NEX, and action cameras, with a detailed list of working devices provided.
Includes step-by-step guides for users to add support for new cameras by retrieving API addresses, making it adaptable beyond the developer's own testing.
Available on Google Play and F-Droid at no cost, with source code accessible for customization, avoiding proprietary lock-in.
Sony's camera SDK is 'very light' and doesn't support advanced functions like bulb mode or HDR, limiting the app's capabilities for professional use.
On many devices, the camera is forced into auto-mode when connected, and manual settings are only partially implemented for a few models, as admitted in the FAQ.
The developer has only a few cameras for testing, leading to untested devices and known issues like missing images with short intervals on some models.