Pentax 645Z - API | IMAGE Transmitter 2

MichalWyczalek · 03-24-2016, 03:52 AM

Hello,
I am searching for the answer for the simple question.
Is there any way to control the Pentax 645Z from the PC by API.
I see that there is an IMAGE Transmitter 2, but I am affraid that it is the stand alone software, what I need is to trigger the camera from my custom Aplication which do some other things and control different cameras and I need to add Pentax to the rest of them.

I would be gratefull for the answer.

08amczb · 03-24-2016, 06:32 AM

Short answare: no, it's not possible.

But this might help a little: News | PK_Tether – Tethering Software for Pentax DSLR Cameras
I have an unsupported K-30, but I were able to trigger it. The Developper of PK Tether may help you (I never contacted him.)
Also consider controlling IMAGE Transmitter 2 by NirCMD (NirCmd - Windows command line tool), or AutoIt. You can simulate mouse clicks. (NirCMD is free.)

Adam · 03-24-2016, 11:36 AM

There is no API, but reverse-engineering it might not be that hard. Another user on the forum recently posted a desktop app for controlling the K-S2 over Wi-Fi.

MichalWyczalek · 03-25-2016, 01:32 PM

Thank You for the answers. I will start with PK_Tether

angerdan · 11-27-2020, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by MichalWyczalek

Is there any way to control the Pentax 645Z from the PC by API.
what I need is to trigger the camera from my custom Aplication which do some other things and control different cameras and I need to add Pentax to the rest of them.
I would be gratefull for the answer.

This can help you:
Four SDKS to be released - PentaxForums.com
PC Desktop tethering K-1 via WLAN works well - PentaxForums.com
Keep the overview on the increasing tethering options for Pentax cameras - PentaxForums.com

03-24-2016, 03:52 AM	#1
MichalWyczalek New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 2	Pentax 645Z - API \| IMAGE Transmitter 2 Hello, I am searching for the answer for the simple question. Is there any way to control the Pentax 645Z from the PC by API. I see that there is an IMAGE Transmitter 2, but I am affraid that it is the stand alone software, what I need is to trigger the camera from my custom Aplication which do some other things and control different cameras and I need to add Pentax to the rest of them. I would be gratefull for the answer.

03-24-2016, 11:36 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	There is no API, but reverse-engineering it might not be that hard. Another user on the forum recently posted a desktop app for controlling the K-S2 over Wi-Fi. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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03-24-2016, 06:32 AM	#2
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	Short answare: no, it's not possible. But this might help a little: News \| PK_Tether – Tethering Software for Pentax DSLR Cameras I have an unsupported K-30, but I were able to trigger it. The Developper of PK Tether may help you (I never contacted him.) Also consider controlling IMAGE Transmitter 2 by NirCMD (NirCmd - Windows command line tool), or AutoIt. You can simulate mouse clicks. (NirCMD is free.)

03-25-2016, 01:32 PM	#4
MichalWyczalek New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thank You for the answers. I will start with PK_Tether

11-27-2020, 02:41 PM	#5
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by MichalWyczalek Is there any way to control the Pentax 645Z from the PC by API. what I need is to trigger the camera from my custom Aplication which do some other things and control different cameras and I need to add Pentax to the rest of them. I would be gratefull for the answer. This can help you: Four SDKS to be released - PentaxForums.com PC Desktop tethering K-1 via WLAN works well - PentaxForums.com Keep the overview on the increasing tethering options for Pentax cameras - PentaxForums.com

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