Sony ILX-LR1

There is a known issue with the Sony ILX-LR1 that prevents images from being captured and requires setting the camera up to its state at the time of delivery. A description of the issue and solution can be found below.

Description of Issue

A small internal battery for the Sony ILX-LR1 holds camera parameters required for normal operation in volatile memory. With insufficient power-on time, this battery can discharge fully, wiping these parameters and resetting the camera to essentially a factory state. Until these parameters are setup again, the camera will be unable to capture images.

Solution

Powering the battery for one hour per month should charge the battery to full, allowing for one month of charge to hold camera parameters. Gobi power-on time will power and charge the battery. During normal flight operations (and subsequent data download time) more frequently than a semi-weekly basis, users should not encounter any issues with the camera battery.

GRYFN recommends Gobi be powered for at least 30 minutes every two weeks to ensure sufficient charge to the battery (this time is inclusive of flight time and data download time).

Should the battery die, instructions for resetting the battery can be found below.

Tools Needed

T10 Torx Bit Screwdriver
External monitor
Mini HDMI cable (ILX side) to display connector used for your external monitor

Disassembly

STEP	DESCRIPTION	IMAGE
1	Remove three screws on back of rear cover.
2	Remove two screws on back right side.
3	Remove two screws on left side.
4	Remove two screws from top of camera's rear cover.
5	Connect mini HDMI cable to camera and to an external monitor.
6	Power Gobi with the included external USB-C power brick.
7	Once the camera is powered and connected with the external monitor, walk through date, timezone, and time setup menus.
8	Setup camera parameters. See the Camera Parameters -> Automatic Settings section below for syncing GRYFN's camera parameter file to the camera.
6	Reassemble rear camera cover by following the instructions above in reverse order.

Camera Parameters

GRYFN has a standard recommendation for setting up the ILX-LR1. Should users wish to adjust parameters based on their own best practices, they are welcome to do so.

Automatic Settings

Camera parameters are listed below, can also be imported directly to your camera. Our recommended camera settings are available in the file below, and can be synced to your camera with the following instructions:

1. Download the GRYFN1.DAT file below

2. Place the DAT file in your SD Card in the following directory:

   1. \PRIVATE\SONY\SETTING\LR1\CAMSET

3. Power the camera and connect to an external monitor

4. MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Save/Load Settings] → GRYFN1.DAT.

184KB

GRYFN1.DAT

Open

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Camera settings listed below are for reference. Instructions above can be followed to automatically import GRYFNs recommended camera settings.

Manual Settings

Main

PARAMETER	VALUE
Shutter Speed	1/2500
Aperture (f-stop) [Physical Dial]	F5.6
Exposure	+0.0
ISO	Auto

Shooting > Image Quality/Rec

PARAMETER	VALUE
JPEG/HEIF Switch	JPEG
File Format	JPEG
RAW File Type	Compressed
JPEG Quality	Extra Fine
JPEG Image Size	L: 60M
Aspect Ratio	3:2
File Format	XAVC S HD
Movie Settings	Skip
APS-C S35 Shooting	Off
Long Exposure NR	Off
High ISO NR	Off
HLG Still Image	Off
Color Space	sRGB
Lens Compensation Shading Comp. Chromatic Aberration Comp. Distortion Comp	Off Off Auto

Shooting > Media

Skip

Shooting > File

PARAMETER	VALUE
File/Folder Settings File Number Set File Name Folder Name	Reset *User Preference - Prefix for image names* *User Preference - Folder Naming Conventions - GRYFN Recommend Date Form*
Copyright Info	Can set organization, camera serial, Gobi serial, etc for image metadata
Write Serial Number	On

Shooting > Shoot Mode

PARAMETER	VALUE
Shoot Mode	Manual Exposure *Any other value will automatically adjust aperture and/or shutter speed*

Shooting > Drive Mode

PARAMETER	VALUE
Drive Mode	Single Shooting
Interval Shoot Func. Interval Shooting	Off

Shooting > Shutter/Silent

PARAMETER	VALUE
Shutter Type	Mechanical Shutter
Anti-flicker Set. Anti-flicker Shoot. Var. Shutter	Off Off

Shooting > Image Stabilization

PARAMETER	VALUE
SteadyShot	Off

Shooting > Zoom

PARAMETER	VALUE
Zoom Range	Optical zoom only

Exposure/Color > Exposure

PARAMETER	VALUE
ISO	Auto
ISO Range Limit	50 - 102400

Exposure/Color > Exposure Comp.

PARAMETER	VALUE
Exposure Comp.	+ 0.0

Exposure/Color > Metering

PARAMETER	VALUE
Metering Mode	Multi
Face Priority in Multi Metering	Off
Spot Metering Point	Center
AEL w/ Shutter	Auto

Exposure/Color > White Balance

PARAMETER	VALUE
White Balance	C. Temp./Filter 5500K
Priority Set in AWB	Standard
Shutter AWB Lock	Off

Exposure/Color > Color/Tone

PARAMETER	VALUE
D-Range Optimizer	Off
Creative Look	NT
Picture Profile	Off
Soft Skin Effect	Off

Focus > AF/MF

PARAMETER	VALUE
Focus Mode	Single-shot AF
Priority Set in AF-S	AF
Priority Set in AF-C	AF
AF Tracking Sensitivity	3 (Standard)
Aperture Drive in AF	Standard
AF w/ Shutter	On
Full Time DMF	Off

Focus > AF/MF

PARAMETER	VALUE
Pre-AF	Off

Focus > Focus Area

PARAMETER	VALUE
Focus Area	Wide
Switch V/H AF Area	Off
Focus Area Color	White
AF Area Auto Clear	Off
Area Disp. dur Tracking	Off
AF-C Area Display	On
Phase Detect. Area	Off
Circ. of Focus Point	Does Not Circulate
AF Frame Move Amt	Standard

Focus > Subject Recognition

PARAMETER	VALUE
Subject Recog in AF	Off
Regist. Face Priority	Off

Focus > Focus Assistant

PARAMETER	VALUE
Auto Magnifier in MF	Off
Focus Magnif. Time	No Limit
Initial Focus Mag.	x1.0
AF in Focus Mag.	On