Control a Sony Camera Over the Network

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In complex production environments or when filming with more than one camera, we use remote control for Sony cameras.

Sony has a great app for efficiently controlling the cameras via Wi-Fi or LAN. Monitor & Control

When multiple cameras are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, signal transmission issues can quickly arise. That's why, whenever possible, we connect cameras using an Ethernet cable.

Unfortunately, not all standard USB-C network adapters work. Sony has a list of supported devices on its website.

We use the Delock 65904.

However, because it has a short connection cable, proper cable management isn't possible. We tested the following scenarios:

USB-C extension cable

Connect a USB-C extension cable (approximately 1.5 meters long) between the camera and the network adapter. Make sure to use a high-quality cable.

It works.

Standard USB-C cable with connector

We have a pre-made, flexible cable designed for use with the camera on a gimbal. It consists of a standard USB-C cable with connectors on both ends and an HDMI cable.

A USB-C connector is installed between the USB cable and the network adapter. Depending on the connector, the plug may need to be rotated 180° to work.

Practical application

For studio shoots, we used a rig with three smartphones to control two Sony FX30 cameras and one Sony FX6 camera. The FX6 was connected via cable since it was rarely moved. The two FX30 cameras and the smartphones were connected via Wi-Fi.

The cameras also uploaded the footage to a local FTP server via the network so that it could be viewed directly from the control room as needed.