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In February 2025, SONY (China) official authorized distributor Xuanzhan Technology official website updated the SONY ILX-LR1 Camera software development kit (Camera Remote SDK V1.13.00 version), which is more convenient for users to download and use. This update brings several functional improvements and new features for developers and users. Here are the major updates for this release:
1. Added support models
Added support for the following models: ZV-E10M2, PXW-Z200, HXR-NX800.
2. optical zoom position setting
New features: The absolute position of zoom movement can be set by command to improve the accuracy and efficiency of zoom, and the user spends less time. This feature is especially useful for scenarios that require quick adjustment of viewing angles, such as drone mapping and inspection.
3. Virtual remote control interface
Users can obtain real-time display information including OSD (on-screen display information) from the camera and remotely simulate manual operation of the camera. This feature provides users with a more intuitive remote control experience, as if directly operating the camera itself.
4. exposure prompt time adjustment
New feature: Users can get exposure tips 5 milliseconds in advance when taking still images. This improvement helps to better synchronize flash operations in complex shooting environments and improve shooting results.
5. Improve video recording workflow
Background file transfer: Remote control and file transfer can be carried out at the same time, greatly improving the efficiency of remote shooting by users.
Recording video Preview: Users can view a specified portion of the video remotely in real time without transferring the video file to the host. This feature greatly simplifies the workflow of video recording and improves work efficiency.
6. Remote firmware update
Users can remotely update the camera’s firmware from the host PC without disassembling the system. This feature provides greater convenience for users, ensuring that the camera is always running the latest version of firmware.
7. Other improvements
Real-time preview function: Through the GetLiveViewImage API or LiveView Display Effect function, users can remotely obtain real-time camera images, users can directly monitor on the host display.
Focus Position control: With the Focus Position function of the Camera Remote SDK, the current focus position can be retrieved and the focus can be adjusted to any desired position, thus achieving highly reproducible and stable shooting.
Sum up
The SDK version V1.13.00 of the SONY ILX-LR1 camera further enhances the camera’s remote control capabilities and user experience with new features and improvements. Whether it’s the precise control of optical zoom, the intuitive operation of the virtual remote control interface, or the convenience of background file transfer and remote firmware updates, these updates bring more possibilities and greater efficiency to developers and users.