Turn Your DSLR/Mirrorless into a Cloud Long-term Timelapse Camera

Android DSLR mirrorless controller for cloud timelapse

Turn any spare Android phone into a remote controller for your Canon, Nikon, Sony or Fuji camera. Each photo is uploaded to the cloud in real time and local storage is freed automatically.

Do you want to use the phone built-in camera instead?

check_circle Real-time cloud upload over 4G/5G or WiFi
check_circle Offline mode — uploads when back online
check_circle Monitor and control remotely via dashboard
check_circle Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji supported
check_circle Remote exposure control (ISO, EV±)
check_circle JPEG + RAW capture
check_circle 5-minute setup — Get started

How DSLR/Mirrorless Control Works

Three simple steps to remote control

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Connect Camera to Phone

Connect your DSLR or mirrorless camera to an Android phone via USB OTG adapter. The app detects the camera automatically. See our Field Setup Guide for cable and hardware recommendations.

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Configure from Dashboard

Set capture intervals and schedules from any browser. Choose image format and monitor everything remotely.

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Capture & Monitor

The system captures automatically on schedule. Photos upload to the cloud. Monitor everything remotely from your dashboard.

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Android Controller

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Works over 4G, 5G, or WiFi

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Intervallometer

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Upload in real time

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Offline mode — uploads when back online

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Frees storage after upload

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In-app test shot

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GPS

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Token-based easy authentication

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Guided permissions setup

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Remote Monitoring & Control

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Intervallometer Controls

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Capturing enabled/paused

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Interval starting from 10s

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Upload speed testing

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Basic scheduling

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Advanced scheduling

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Camera Remote Controls

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RAW capturing

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Test shot (remote)

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Gallery

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Grid view

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Player view

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Bulk download (up to 500 GB)

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Video Cloud Rendering

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Video rendering up to 4K

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Aspect ratio control (16:9, 4:3)

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FPS control

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Real-Time Status & Alarms

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Poor network signal

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Low battery

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Power-off

DSLR/Mirrorless Control FAQ

Which cameras are supported? expand_more

MasterLapse supports most Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras that use the PTP/USB protocol. The system auto-detects your camera and its capabilities. Check the full list on our supported devices page.

What cable do I need? expand_more

A USB-C to USB-A female OTG adapter for your phone, plus your camera's standard USB cable. USB 2.0 is sufficient. Not all adapters work reliably — see our Field Setup Guide for detailed recommendations on choosing the right one.

Can I control DSLR/Mirrorless exposure settings remotely? expand_more

Not yet. You can select the image format (RAW/JPEG) from the dashboard, but full remote exposure control (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance) is planned for a future release. Due to the wide range of camera models supported, this requires careful per-model implementation. For now, set your desired exposure on the camera itself before deploying.