Camera Control; Connecting The Camera - Dynamic Perception MX3 User Manual

6. Camera Control

The MX3 is capable of controlling a camera through its remote shutter port via the use of a
specialized 3/32" (2.3mm) TRS camera cable. If your camera does not have a remote shutter
port, it cannot be triggered with the MX3. You will need a specialized camera cable, available
from Dynamic Perception, for your specific camera.
For most cameras, the remote shutter port gives control over the focus trigger and
shutter trigger, it is not possible to control ISO, aperture, or other settings over this
port. This will require USB control via PTP.

6.1. Connecting the Camera

To connect the camera, first plug the camera cable into the MX3's port named 'CAM'. After
connecting the cable to the MX3 plug the other end into your camera's remote shutter port.
For some cameras you may be required to set a specialized input option to enable
control from the remote shutter port, Check your camera's user manual to determine
if this is necessary.
To test the camera, power on the MX3 and the camera. Now, set the camera to Manual
Exposure and Manual Focus, then dial in an exposure of 1/100th of a second. On the MX3, go
to the On / Off control on the Program Control screen and use
program on. You should see the CAM LED on the MX3 light up every second or so indicating
that the camera is being triggered.
If your camera does not fire when the CAM LED lights up, check your settings and th
cable connection. If everything appears correct, check your camera's user manual
for how to enable the remote shutter port.
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