So-DSC FAQs

Question 1

Is So-DSC an official Sony product?

Accepted Answer

No, So-DSC is an independent, unofficial third-party implementation based on the publicly-documented Camera Remote API SDK that Sony released (now End-of-Life). It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sony Group Corporation.

Question 2

Can So-DSC's live view be used as a virtual camera for video calls?

Accepted Answer

Yes, So-DSC's live view stream can be integrated with OBS Studio's Virtual Camera feature. This allows you to use your Sony camera's feed in video conferencing applications like Zoom, Meet, or FaceTime.

Question 3

What is So-DSC?

Accepted Answer

So-DSC is an unofficial, third-party client re-implementing Sony's Camera Remote API. It provides a Flask web UI for remote control of Sony DSC cameras and an MCP server for AI-driven photography.

Question 4

How does So-DSC enable AI-driven photography?

Accepted Answer

It integrates an MCP server that exposes 18 camera functionalities as tools. This allows AI assistants (like Claude Code) to interact with and control the camera for intelligent shooting, adjusting settings, and capturing images based on AI analysis.

Question 5

Which Sony cameras are compatible with So-DSC?

Accepted Answer

So-DSC is designed for Sony DSC series cameras, with confirmed operation on the DSC-RX100M5A. Compatibility may vary across other specific models based on their API support.

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