gPhoto

GPhoto is a collection of free programs ( under GPL / LGPL) for accessing digital cameras under Unix-like operating systems. In addition to the reading of data ( images, video, other multimedia, etc. ) allows ( depending on the capabilities of the device) for even uploading files and the control of a device (configuration, take pictures ).

Device Support

Meanwhile, over 1440 camera models are supported, in part via the fully supported Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP ), partially manufacturer - specific protocols. Not specifically supported can often via the Mass Storage Class (MSC ) of the USB are still addressed as a USB mass storage device; support for it is directly in the Linux kernel available. Since the Media Transfer Protocol ( MTP) is very similar to the PTP, also appropriate media playback devices are supported in newer versions.

Components

Since version 2, which is a new development compared to their predecessors, there is software from different frontends and a library whose functionality can also be used in other programs.

Applications

Besides gtkam also KDE's digiKam, GNOME gThumb and F-Spot set as graphical front-ends upon the capabilities of gPhoto2 (or libgphoto2 ), since libgphoto2 the only system for Linux that allows control of PTP cameras.