Today we released the Camera Remote API beta SDK v2.10, adding support for Sony’s current flagship interchangeable lens digital camera α7R II. There is also support for the latest Cyber-shot RX Series; the compact RX100 IV and the high performance, high-zoom RX10 II, as well as the high-zoom compact cameras HX90 and WX500.

Today we have released the Camera Remote API beta SDK v2.00, which adds support for the new Action Cams, FDR-X1000 and HDR-AS200, announced last week. The update also includes several exciting new API features such as loop recording, advanced audio settings and wind noise reduction.

Today we’ve updated the Camera Remote API beta with new API features for many cameras. The update makes it possible for many Alpha* and Cyber-shot* to control focus mode, F number and shutter speed. The latest Sony Action Cameras on the other hand, will get access to interval still recording and steady mode. In addition, we’re adding support for the newly announced HDR-AS20, as well as the A7S *and RX100 III*, as previously mentioned

Did you know that you can control a Sony camera wirelessly from an app on another device? Sony’s Camera Remote API beta SDK includes all the tools that you need to create innovative remote control apps for many Sony cameras, including Sony action cameras, interchangeable lens cameras and lens style cameras. Why not create the remote viewfinder app to get professional looking group shots, even though you’re not behind the camera yourself?

The Sony Developer Program is looking forward to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. We will be there with a great crew, some amazing new devices, and cool price incentives for you, developers, to push Sony’s SmartWatch 2 to the limit at the WIPJam hackathon.</p> <!-- /wp:sony/paragraph --> <!-- wp:sony/paragraph --> <p class="has-none-background-color has-background">Sony has been involved with wearable technology for quite a few years now, and, with wearable devices being one of the hottest things to come out of CES this year, we’re very keen to continue our efforts in this area.