Running from Other Apps

Remote Pro for Windows includes an interface library, DSLRRemoteLib.dll, which allows other applications to control Remote Pro. A command line application, DSLRRemoteTest.exe, is also included for controlling Remote Pro from a command prompt or batch file.

Both files are located in the main Remote Pro installation folder (usually C:\Program Files\BreezeSys\Remote Pro).

 

DSLRRemoteLib.dll

DSLRRemoteLib.dll is a DLL for C++ applications. See the DSLRRemoteTest\ReadMe.txt and DSLRRemoteLib.h files for API details.

Files included:

  • DSLRRemoteTest.exe — compiled console application
  • DSLRRemoteLib.dll — DLL interface
  • DSLRRemoteLib.lib — lib for C++ linking
  • DSLRRemoteLib.h — header file for C++ applications
  • DSLRRemoteTest/ — VC++ project and source code

 

DSLRRemoteTest.exe

DSLRRemoteTest.exe is a command line application for releasing the shutter and changing camera settings. Run Remote Pro first, then open a command prompt and run DSLRRemoteTest.exe -h for a full list of options.

Key options:

Option Description
-o <directory> Set output directory
-q Query output directory
-s <shutter> Set shutter speed
-a <aperture> Set aperture
-i <quality> Set image size and quality
-I <ISO> Set ISO
-f <step> Focus lens
-n Don’t release shutter (query only)
-X Exit Remote Pro

Example session:


DSLRRemoteTest.exe -n -o C:\Photos -q
Output directory: C:\Photos\2007-01-15\

DSLRRemoteTest.exe
Success, image saved as: C:\Photos\2007-01-15\IMG_0001.JPG