Linux-based OpenGL Sony Action Cam HDR-AS30 viewer and recorder (tested on HX50 too)
Hydra uses libcurl to connect and download image data over Wi-Fi from a Sony Action Cam. Just connect to the Action Cam over Wi-Fi and launch Hydra.
usage: hydra [options]
options:
--primary-fs create a fullscreen window on primary monitor
--primary-res [WidthxHeight] create a width x height window on primary monitor (default: 800x600)
--secondary-fs create a fullscreen window on secondary monitor
--secondary-res [WidthxHeight] create a width x height window on secondary monitor
You can use these commands during runtime:
spacebar freeze frame (broken)
c sony on/off
s save jpeg on/off (broken)
t FPS printing
q, ctrl+c, esc, exit
apt-get install libjpeg-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libglfw3-dev libxi-dev
git clone https://github.com/gnd/hydra.git
cd hydra
make
Export liveview path for ex.: export CAM_LV="http://10.0.0.1:60152"
Export save folder path for ex.: export SAVE_LV="/mnt/LV/sony_%05d.jpeg"
Inspired by https://github.com/erik-smit/sony-camera-api/blob/master/liveView.py