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
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:
Download the GRYFN1.DAT file below
Place the DAT file in your SD Card in the following directory:
\PRIVATE\SONY\SETTING\LR1\CAMSET
Power the camera and connect to an external monitor
MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save Settings] → [Save/Load Settings] → GRYFN1.DAT.
Manual Settings
Main
Shutter Speed
1/2500
Aperture (f-stop) [Physical Dial]
F5.6
Exposure
+0.0
ISO
Auto
Shooting > Image Quality/Rec
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
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
Shoot Mode
Manual Exposure *Any other value will automatically adjust aperture and/or shutter speed*
Shooting > Drive Mode
Drive Mode
Single Shooting
Interval Shoot Func. Interval Shooting
Off
Shooting > Shutter/Silent
Shutter Type
Mechanical Shutter
Anti-flicker Set. Anti-flicker Shoot. Var. Shutter
Off Off
Shooting > Image Stabilization
SteadyShot
Off
Shooting > Zoom
Zoom Range
Optical zoom only
Exposure/Color > Exposure
ISO
Auto
ISO Range Limit
50 - 102400
Exposure/Color > Exposure Comp.
Exposure Comp.
+ 0.0
Exposure/Color > Metering
Metering Mode
Multi
Face Priority in Multi Metering
Off
Spot Metering Point
Center
AEL w/ Shutter
Auto
Exposure/Color > White Balance
White Balance
C. Temp./Filter 5500K
Priority Set in AWB
Standard
Shutter AWB Lock
Off
Exposure/Color > Color/Tone
D-Range Optimizer
Off
Creative Look
NT
Picture Profile
Off
Soft Skin Effect
Off
Focus > AF/MF
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
Pre-AF
Off
Focus > Focus Area
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
Subject Recog in AF
Off
Regist. Face Priority
Off
Focus > Focus Assistant
Auto Magnifier in MF
Off
Focus Magnif. Time
No Limit
Initial Focus Mag.
x1.0
AF in Focus Mag.
On
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