Re: [Gphoto-user] Support for new bridge cameras

[Hubert F. <hu...@fi...>]

On 09/05/17 02:12 AM, Marcus Meissner wrote:
> - Nikon Coolpix Even newer ones might some have "limited" capture 
> functionality, without much configuration.

Newer Coolpix like the A900 have remote control support with Wifi and
BLE (using a mobile app), marketed as "Snapbridge". To quote their
marketing material:

http://en.nikon.ca/nikon-products/product/compact-digital-cameras/coolpix-a900.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-Overview

> Built-in Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) maintain a 
> constant connection [...], so each shot you take automatically 
> transfers to your [device] for sharing, editing [...] or uploading 
> [...]. You can even [...] control your camera remotely!

And this is also supported by some Nikon DSLR.

This a possible avenue to extend camera control support.

Hub