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Sony ILX-LR1 Camera Settings

Use the instructions below to change the camera settings required for proper communication between the Ortery software and compatible camera.

Before Beginning

Ensure the Sony ILX-LR1's firmware is up to date.


1. Press MENU > Setup > Setup Option


2. Select "Version"


3. Find Body Firmware Number

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SONY ILX-LR1

1. FE Lens Settings

If using a Sony lens with toggles, set:

1. Set Camera Focus toggle to AF.

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2. Reset Camera Settings

We recommend reseting camera to factory settings before beginning the next steps.


1. Press MENU > Setup > Reset/Save Settings > Setting Reset


3. Press "Enter"


2. Select "Initialize"


4. Press "Enter" Again, Camera will reboot

3. Set Date/Time

This step needs to be done first. Skipping this step may prevent Ortery Capture from being able to communicate with the camera.


1. Set Area/Date/Time > Enter


2. Use the Control Wheel to select Area


3. Set Date and Time

4. Connect to Wi-Fi

A stable Wi-Fi connection is necessary for Ortery Capture to communicate with the camera via a tethered USB connection.


1. Press MENU > Setup > Wi-Fi


3. Select Wi-Fi Network

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2. Press "Access Point Set."


4. Enter Password and Press "OK"

5. Disable Power Saving

This prevents the camera (and its monitor) from going into Sleep Mode.


1. Press MENU > Setup > Power Setting Option


2. Set Auto Monitor OFF to "Does not turn OFF"
Set Power Save Time to "Off"

6. Set Electronic Shutter


1. Press MENU > Shooting > Shutter/Silent > Shutter Type


2. Select "Electronic Shutter"

7. Set PC Remote & Pair PC

This step enables PC connection mode.


1. Press MENU > Network > Cnct./PC Remote


4. Scroll Down to Pairing


2. Select PC Remote Function


5. Begin Pairing to PC


3. Set PC Remote to "On"


6. When Pairing is Complete, Press "OK"

8. Set Image Size

This step prevents the image from being compressed to a smaller resolution.


1. Press MENU > Network > Cnct./PC Remote


2. Select Remote Shoot Setting


3. Set Save Image Size to "Original"

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