Sony Camera API over USB

Question

Is the Sony camera API available over USB or bluetooth?

Specifically I want to be able to download pictures as they are taken (picture mode) on a A5000 and I cannot use WiFi.

Any information or links to appropriate USB tethering protocols would be appreciated.

Answer 1

I too am looking for this functionality. We are trying to integrate a DSC-HX60V into a UAS payload to provide imagery for a seried of field experiments and the camera will need to be triggered by the flight controller. Since the flight controller does not have wifi we need a tethered control option.

Answer 2

The Camera Remote API is only supported over WiFi, so no BT or USB connectivity.

Answer 3

For reference if anyone is trying to control camera trigger, zoom via USB there is this option. It converts Rc pwm signals to sonys MULTI protocol. Would love to know how this multi terminal works so to control direct from embedded system.

http://www.gentles.ltd.uk/gentwire/multi.htm