Sony releases major update to 'Monitor and Control'. Achieves wireless video monitoring, highly accurate exposure setting, and focus operation – PRONEWS: A comprehensive guide that brings together all the information about video production

Sony has released the Creators Cloud “monitor and control” mobile app for individuals.Version 2.0.0It has been published. The iPhone and iPad versions can be downloaded from the App Store, and the Android version can be downloaded from Google Play.

Screen and Control is a mobile app that supports many Cinema Line and α series. Wireless monitoring, precise exposure adjustment and intuitive focus control are available from your smartphone or tablet. Now you can turn your compatible device into a wireless monitor with professional camera controls.

It features real-time exposure monitoring, customizable histograms, waveforms, remote control of camera settings, color settings, and more. Content creators will be able to achieve a more flexible workflow without the need for a separate external monitor. It also offers intuitive focus control, allowing you to perform touch focusing, AF sensitivity adjustment, and real-time tracking directly from your mobile device. An on-screen control bar allows fine manual focus adjustment with focus travel speed, limits and zoom settings.

Extended compatibility

Version 2.0.0 supports a wide range of camera models including BURANO, FX6, FX3, FX30, α1, α9 III, and α7S III. More creators will now be able to take advantage of the advanced monitoring and control features that Monitoring and Control provides.

Supports multi-camera monitoring function

The unique multi-camera surveillance feature of iPad OS lets you adjust, control, and view settings for up to four cameras. It supports both wired and wireless connections via Wi-Fi routers and hotspots, making it compatible with a variety of shooting environments.

Major improvements between BURANO and FX6

Improve monitoring:– Improved accuracy and delay when monitoring BURANO, FX6, and improved monitoring ability when setting S&Q, 24p, Interval Rec, and 8K.

Exposure monitoring:BURANO, FX6 supports false color exposure monitor, waveform display, histogram and zebra functions.

Import local users table:FX6 supports importing look-up tables (LUTs) from mobile devices.

Enhanced monitoring function

Full screen monitoring:View unobstructed live images across all supported models.

Focus map:FX6 supports focus map function. Visible depth settings allow intuitive focus control.

Improved user interface

Simple user interface:Matches the body design of a CineAlta camera for an intuitive user experience.

Intuitive controls:Easily control frequently used settings like frame rate, sensitivity, shutter speed, ND filter, theme and white balance from your smartphone or tablet.

Focus mode integration:Smoothly control focus while monitoring.

Improved UI for white balance setting:Allows more precise adjustment of the Kelvin scale.

Supports anamorphic desqueeze display:To correctly display images captured with an anamorphic lens.

Gridlines: Use the 1/3 grid overlay to help you compose your shots.

Tools menu improvements

Users can choose up to three tools to customize their screen, including optional advanced adjustments such as waveform, histogram, false color, zebra, decompression, gridlines, rotation, and more.