The Portkeys monitors’ Camera Control function is compatible with Sony’s remote control units and adapters for system cameras are designed to extend operational and creative possibilities. The signal HDMI or SDI cable must be connected to allow the monitor to communicate with the camera. The Camera Control of Portkeys monitors are available for Sony cameras via LANC control cable, MULTI control cable, or Type-C (USB-C) control cable.
How to setup Portkeys monitor to camera control Sony?
Establishing all physical connections, including connecting the power supply for the Portkeys monitor, connecting the Portkeys monitor with your camera using a correct cable, as well as set up a wired HDMI or SDI connection, you should be able to use the control functionality.
On your monitor, swipe down from the top of the screen to access the “Camera Control” settings. Tap the “BMPCC(BLE)” icon on the right panel of the screen, select your camera model options: Sony(MUTI), Sony(LANC), or other options. If you cannot find the brand of your camera, swipe left from right in the bottom area to switch to the next pages.
Note: To control the Sony A7S III camera, You must turn off the camera “USB power supply” function, Otherwise you can’t control the camera.
Method 1: Camera Control for Sony via LANC control cable
Applicable Sony Cameras – FS & FX Series
FS5
FS7
FX6
FX9
Camera Control Access
REC
*IRIS
*ZOOM
*FOCUS
*DIGITAL ZOOM
*DISPLAY
*FUNCTION
*JOYSTICK
*WHEEL
*PLAYBACK
*MENU
Method 2: Camera Control for Sony via MULTI control cable
Applicable Sony Cameras – FX3 A9 A7 A6 RX Series
A9
A7M II
A7R II
A7S II
A7M III
A7R III
A7S III
A7R IV
A6000
A6300
A6400
A6500
RX100
RX02
FX3
Camera Control Access
Portkeys monitor enables users to start/stop recording or adjust IRIS, shutter speed, ZOOM, SINGLE FOCUS, ISO.
Method 3: Camera Control for Sony via Type-C (USB-C) control cable
Applicable Sony Cameras – A7C and ZVE10
If have a Sony A7C or ZVE10, you can connect your camera with Portkeys monitor using a Type-C (USB-C) control cable.
Camera Control Access
*REC
*IRIS
*ISO
*SHUTTER
*ZOOM
*SINGLE FOCUS
