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[ZHANPENG ZHANG]

Hello everyone!

 

I plan to use my camera to shoot 2 total solar eclipses in 2026/27. I'm looking for a solution to control the camera with a computer - to automate shooting in a short time with preset parameters to free my hands.

 

I noticed that Sony's official website provides Camera Remote Command and Camera Remote SDK, but my model only supports the former, which seems to be commercial software.

 

My questions are:
- Is there any programmable solution that allows the computer to control the camera?
- Is there any other better electronic control solution for shooting the total solar eclipse?

 

My equipment:
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020), macOS 15.5
- Sony ILCE-7RM3A

 

This is my first time posting a topic, I hope I posted it in the right forum

 

Thanks!

[XM381]

I used DigicamControl with my A5000 during the last eclipse.

 

Used too long of a lens, 500mm, and focus was a challenge. 

 

Make sure to experience the eclipse and make the photo a secondary goal.

 

https://digicamcontrol.com

 

https://www.cloudyni...-collaboration/

 

Edited by XM381, 20 May 2025 - 10:36 PM.

[EdFromNH]

Eclipse maestro works with Sony and Mac, but only older MacOS unless there’s been an update. I bought an older MacBook on eBay for like $100 for the event. I used it in 2024 just fine.

[ZHANPENG ZHANG]

I used DigicamControl with my A5000 during the last eclipse.

 

Used too long of a lens, 500mm, and focus was a challenge. 

 

Make sure to experience the eclipse and make the photo a secondary goal.

 

https://digicamcontrol.com

 

https://www.cloudyni...-collaboration/

 

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Your script is quite helpful. Thanks!

[ZHANPENG ZHANG]

Eclipse maestro works with Sony and Mac, but only older MacOS unless there’s been an update. I bought an older MacBook on eBay for like $100 for the event. I used it in 2024 just fine.

Thanks!

This project seems to be stalled. I need to find an Intel laptop to try.