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HP48 and the Nikon F5 camera
Message #1 Posted by Chan Tran (USA) on 28 Feb 2005, 8:17 a.m.

I am just wondering if anyone has use a 48 (any version) to communicate with the Nikon F5 camera via its serial port? I am pretty sure that this is possible but I don't know the protocol or command set of the camera. I think I am pushing my luck but well you never know. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

      
Re: HP48 and the Nikon F5 camera
Message #2 Posted by Etienne on 28 Feb 2005, 9:10 a.m.,
in response to message #1 by Chan Tran (USA)

Hi, Although I never tried such a communication myself, Some time ago I went through some details about the hardware and software protocol. Can't remember where is was, though :-(

Here's something to start with: (I'll post if I happen to find it again)

http://www.cocoon-creations.com/COCOON-NiCommSoftTALK-Download.shtml

(get especially a look at the ELECSPEC document)

Some info might be available on www.nikonlinks.com too, under the "F5" and "F90x" pages.

Good luck and keep us informed about this project ! :-)

-- Etienne

            
Re: HP48 and the Nikon F5 camera
Message #3 Posted by Chan Tran (USA) on 1 Mar 2005, 7:48 a.m.,
in response to message #2 by Etienne

Thanks! I can't find any thing very useful either.

                  
Re: HP48 and the Nikon F5 camera
Message #4 Posted by Henning on 1 Mar 2005, 8:46 a.m.,
in response to message #3 by Chan Tran (USA)

Does this help?

http://photopc.sourceforge.net/protocol.html

                        
Sorry - was: HP48 and the Nikon F5 camera
Message #5 Posted by Henning on 1 Mar 2005, 9:46 a.m.,
in response to message #4 by Henning

Just realized that the link in my previous post relates to some of the Coolpix Cameras but not to the F5 - Sorry.

            
Re: HP48 and the Nikon F5 camera
Message #6 Posted by Etienne on 2 Mar 2005, 12:22 p.m.,
in response to message #2 by Etienne

I found it:

http://members.aol.com/khancock/pilot/nbuddy/protocol.html

The protocol for the F5 should be similar, if not exactly the same.

Good luck !

Etienne

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