https://github.com/rohhn/sony-bulb-timelapse

Android application for shooting BULB exposure timelapse on Sony Alpha Cameras.
https://github.com/rohhn/sony-bulb-timelapse

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Android application for shooting BULB exposure timelapse on Sony Alpha Cameras.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/rohhn/sony-bulb-timelapse
• Owner: rohhn
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2023-03-08T03:35:18.000Z (over 3 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-03-08T07:28:57.000Z (over 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-24T14:17:56.790Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: astrophotography, cameras, remote-control, sony, sony-alpha-cameras, sony-camera, sony-camera-api, timelapse
• Language: Kotlin
• Homepage:
• Size: 17.3 MB
• Stars: 3
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 1
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Sony BULB Timelapse

An Android app for interval shooting using BULB exposure on Sony Alpha cameras. 

The motivation for this project comes from a lack of apps that allow interval shooting in the BULB exposure mode.

This app allows you to control your camera using WiFi remote access.

## Usage

This app is easy to use and comes with a simple, straightforward UI



    



## Steps

### 1. Prepare the Camera

- #### Sony camera with Playmemories support

  - Ensure that your camera has support for PlayMemories Apps.

  - Your camera must have the latest version of the [Smart Remote Control](https://www.playmemoriescameraapps.com/portal/usbdetail.php?eid=IS9104-NPIA09014_00-F00002) app installed.

  - Open the Smart Remote Control app and wait until the camera WiFi is turned ON.

- #### Other Sony camera

  - Select "Control with Smartphone" from the camera menu.

  - Wait until the camera WiFi is turned ON.

### 2. Connect to your Phone

- Connect your phone to the camera WiFi. The camera SSID usually starts with _"DIRECT-"_

- Open the Sony BULB Timelapse app and click "Connect"

- Once the Camera is connected, choose your interval shooting settings

- Click "Start" to begin shooting.

The app must remain ON at all times throughout the total duration.

## Supported Cameras

The app should work for most Sony cameras, however I cannot confirm it. 

I'd be happy to receive bug reports from other cameras.

I have tested the camera on these models so far:

- Sony A6000

- Sony A6100

## TODO

- Add a live view feature

- Keep app running in the background and return to state