Applied Logic has just announced a new embedded controller for Sony and Canon camcorders that can control up to two cameras simultaneously.  One of the exciting uses for this type of product is its application in 3D (stereoscopic) recording where two cameras are used and both cameras must be synchronized for successful recording.  This controller determines the necessary camera information regarding acceptable recording sync, which is displayed on the on-board LEDs for a visual indicator to the end user..

This controller works in two ways -- it has 9 on-board buttons that are preprogrammed to control the following camera functions simultaneously in both cameras:

    * Zoom In                            * Zoom Out
    * Focus Auto/Manual        * Focus In
    * Focus Out                        * Photo Capture
    * Record Start/Stop           * Power On
    * Power Off

In addition, this controller contains a USB connector which can be used to connect the board to a PC so that both cameras can optionally be controlled from a PC.  Our ALE704 LANC Controller software has been expanded to provide dual camera control for this new controller.

This controller is available for single camera or dual camera control.  Check out http://www.appliedlogiceng.com/index_files/Page567.htm for details and for ordering information.