Gli utenti Canon che desiderano sviluppare applicazioni per la propria fotocamera saranno in grado di farlo con i nuovi kit di sviluppo SDK e API appena annunciati da Canon.

La versione aggiorna l'EOS Digital SDK (Software Development Kit) esistente e introduce una nuova API di controllo della telecamera (Application Programming Interface) compatibile con la nuova fotocamera bridge PowerShot SX70 HS.

I kit consentono agli utenti di sviluppare propri metodi per l'attivazione e il controllo di alcune impostazioni di fotocamere compatibili come nel caso dell'SX70 HS per il controllo dell'obiettivo zoom motorizzato.

Poiché la nuova API di controllo della videocamera "è dotata di un sistema operativo agnostico"quindi può essere utilizzata da quasi tutte le piattaforme e di conseguenza sarà compatibile con un'ampia gamma di dispositivi di controllo, dagli smartphone ai computer desktop contrariamente alla SDK ED corrente che è compatibile solo con ambienti Windows e Mac.

La nuova versione SDK ED, che aggiunge l'SX70 HS all'elenco delle fotocamere compatibili, è ora disponibile sul sito Web di Canon Developers , mentre l'API di controllo delle telecamere verrà rilasciata a marzo.

Buon sviluppo a tutti, quelli che ne sono in grado ovviamente ; )

Di seguito il comunicato stampa originale:

Canon Europe Announces New SDK and API Package for Developers and Integrators

Power your enterprising vision with Canon PowerShot SX70 HS, the first product supported in 2019 Canon Europe, a world leader in digital imaging solutions, announces the release of its new camera API package, offering a range of resources to developers. The combined EOS Digital software development kit (SDK) and all-new Camera Control API (CCAPI) create unique opportunities for developers and software engineers to take advantage of select Canon cameras and lenses, launching with the PowerShot SX70 HS.

Many developers have already benefited from Canon SDKs, enabling them to integrate Canon cameras and lenses in their solutions and control them remotely, wired via USB. Such applications include photo booths, robotic / automated units, event photography and recording, mass portrait / passport and photogrammetry systems.

The EDSDK benefits will allow users to control Canon cameras remotely from a Mac or PC and use the same code across all compatible Canon cameras. To take advantage of multi-platform support on select models[1] for fast development, the new CCAPI features an agnostic operating system, allowing wireless usage in any environment, such as Windows, Mac, Android, iOS or Linux.

Key EDSDK/CCAPI functions include:

• Detecting, connecting/disconnecting the camera

• Checking and changing camera settings, including time

• Remote shooting

• Downloading/erasing images, formatting cards

“We are delighted to be expanding our EOS Digital SDK to the PowerShot series[2] and provide a tool that enables control of the camera and its power zoom remotely”, said Yuko Tanaka, ITCG Product Marketing Director. “In addition, the new Camera Control API is based on Internet Protocol, making it compatible with all operating systems”. The PowerShot SX70 HS is Canon latest premium bridge camera, that delivers a truly portable and versatile shooting experience. The camera features a powerful 65x optical fixed lens zoom, equivalent to a 21–1365mm focal length. It also has DSLR-style looks and handling, a 7.5cm Vari-Angle LCD screen, 20.3 Megapixel sensor and 4K Ultra High Definition video. The PowerShot SX70 HS is an ideal all-in-one camera, capable of handling all types of shooting scenario, without the need to carry multiple lenses. Camera API Package Availability The camera API package is a release driven by business users’ feedback and is part of Canon’s commitment to deliver convenient solutions to developers and integrators. The EOS Digital SDK is available for immediate download at www.didp.canon-europa.com.

The Camera Control API will be available from March 2019 via the Canon developer’s website. For more information on the Canon PowerShot SX70 HS, please visit: https://www.canon-europe.com/cameras/powershot-sx70-hs/