OS Compatibility
Supported operating systems for the Alpha Camera REST API server binary.macOS universal binary is available from server binary v1.08.00, supporting both Intel and Apple Silicon.
Camera Connection Compatibility
Supported camera models and their connection mode support per physical layer. Connection modes: R = Remote, C = Contents, T = Remote Transfer.
*1 SSH authentication required for connection.
*2 Use a USB Type-C wired LAN adaptor for wired Ethernet.
Connection mode details: R (Remote) = full camera control with auto-transfer, C (Contents) = SD card browsing only, T (Remote Transfer) = full control + explicit SD card download. See Connection Modes.
API Compatibility
Not all APIs are available on every camera. The table below shows per-camera support for APIs that vary across models. Universal APIs (connect, disconnect, get/set properties, send commands) are supported on all cameras and are not listed. Data sourced from Camera Remote SDK V2.01.00api_list.
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Per-Camera API Support
SD Card (C) requires Contents mode. SD Card (T) and Transfer Callback require Remote Transfer mode. See the Camera Connection Compatibility table above for which modes each camera supports.
Property Compatibility
Most properties (ISO, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, drive mode, focus, exposure program mode, metering mode, etc.) are supported on all cameras. The table below lists only properties that vary across models.Legend
Per-Camera Property Support
Camera names abbreviated. Properties not listed are universal (all cameras). Data sourced from SDK V2.01.00.
Universal properties (all cameras):
recording-state, overheating-state, zoom-setting, media-slot1/2-status, media-slot1/2-remaining-photos, media-slot1/2-remaining-time, and all core exposure/focus/white-balance properties.