With Sakura you can connect your Android smartphone/tablet to your Sony
Camera via Wi-Fi, set exposure parameters, remotely capture photos and
videos, and transfer files to your mobile device. From within the integrated file
browser you can share your files via email or social media.
To get an overview of the user interface even without a camera, you can try out
the app through the demo mode. This will also give you the opportunity to
browse the
Unsplash
gallery using
Picsum.Photos.
As it is an independently developed project, resources were limited and so far it
has only been tested using a Sony Alpha 7 M2. However, any Wi-Fi enabled Sony
camera should be supported. For best
compatibility please check if your camera runs the latest version of the
Smart Remote Control
app. Depending on the camera model the functionality can vary.
Touchscreen Focus
Autofocus
White Balance
Self Timer
Continuous Shooting Mode
Video Capture
Program Shift
Shutter Speed
Aperture
± EV
ISO
Bulb-Timer
File transfer: JPG, RAW, MP4
A convenient feature for the use in photo studios: the
10” tablet mode. The user
interface is aligned horizontally and uses the given space of the screen in an
optimal way.
