# PLAY OPC

> Remote control app for Olympus AIR A01 camera operations and media management. (iPhone/iPad app by Hiroki Ishiura.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-opc/id999316498 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hiroki Ishiura](https://appshunter.io/developer/335773211)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-opc/id999316498/reviews.md

## What is PLAY OPC?

This application can operate Open Platform Camera (OLYMPUS AIR A01) of Olympus.

OLYMPUS AIR A01 is necessary to use this application. (It is OLYMPUS AIR A01 if this description says a camera.)

Features

* Switching on the camera via Bluetooth
* Displaying real-time preview image by the camera
* Taking a picture with using the camera
* Recording a video with using the camera
* Displaying various states of the camera
* Exchanging a camera setting with the pasteboard
* Preserving a favorite camera setting to the device
* Sharing favorite camera settings
* Changing a shooting mode
* Coordinating some exposure parameters
* Shooting supports auto bracketing mode
* Shooting supports interval timer mode
* Changing the color taste of the image
* Adding special effects to an image
* Locking auto focus and auto exposure
* Changing an angle of view using optical zoom and digital zoom (The optical zooming requires a motor zoom lens)
* Magnifying real-time preview image by the camera
* Changing a quality of picture to store at the camera
* Changing sound volume
* Registering the current geolocation as the photography place
* Viewing and sharing a picture or a video which stored in the camera
* Browsing a photo's information
* Converting a photo's information to parameters of camera setting
* Protecting or unprotecting pictures and videos which stored in the camera
* Deleting pictures and videos which stored in the camera
* Setting the current time at the camera automatically
* Formatting a Micro SD card
* Changing Wi-Fi channel of the camera
* Switching off the camera

Known Issue

* If the device cannot connect the camera via Wi-Fi automatically, it is necessary to connect the camera by manual operation.
* The operation of the camera is not stable and may not work at the place where Wi-Fi is crowded.

Other Information

* The OLYMPUS AIR A01 was discontinued by the manufacturer on 2018-03-31 and is currently only available on the used market.
* If you are interested in handling the OLYMPUS AIR A01, please check the published instruction manual. (http://sapp.olympus-imaging.com/manual/man_a01_us_enu.pdf)
* If you are interested in the details of camera functions and setting values, please check the published SDK document. (https://dl-support.olympus-imaging.com/opc/en/)
* This application is Open Source. If you want to know what the application does inside, you are able to find almost source codes in GitHub. (https://github.com/ura14h/PlayOPC)

## Key features

- Remote camera control
- Real-time preview
- Photo and video recording
- Camera setting adjustments
- Image effects and color tuning
- Media management and sharing
- Auto bracketing and interval timer

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-opc/id999316498/reviews.md

### 5/5 — AIRが復活

*2025-09-18*

古い手持ちのiPhoneで使っています。操作性も非常によく関連アプリは全てダウンロードして使っています。それはios15なので機能をフルに使えるのですが、メインのiPhoneosが新しいため、wifi接続ができないのが残念です、macbookでもアプリはダウンロード出来たのでさらに残念です、さすがに新しいosはもうサポートしないのかなぁ。

### 5/5 — 素晴らしいソフト

*2025-06-29*

Olympus Air A01の実質的なリファレンス的なアプリ。
OPCはコンセプトは面白かったがメーカー側の事情で使えなくなるということがわかった。
いつまで利用可能かわからないが作者には頭が下がる思いだ。
すでにOlympus側の機能追加はなさそうだがApple側の更新はリソースがかかることだろう
できるだけ長い間利用が可能であることを祈る。
素晴らしいソフトをありがとう

### 5/5 — Thank you Hiroki!

*2025-03-09*

I picked up an Olympus Air recently along with a lens purchase from KEH.

I am grateful to Hiroki for maintaining this app! I have had no issues. It works perfectly and allows all functions of the air. Please realize he is maintaining it for the benefit of all of us.

I threw my old kit 12-50 power zoom on the Air and with the app you can even power zoom it remotely. Amazing.

Let me know where to send it Hiroki, I owe you a Sake.

### 1/5 — Broken

*2024-10-30*

In agreement with recent reviews this app does not work. Wifi connects but bluetooth will not.

### 5/5 — サポート感謝

*2024-10-06*

久々に使おうとしてアプリが再ダウンロードできないことに絶望していました。感謝です。 接続にあたり背面のステッカーがなんのことかわからず→レンズと反対側の、ツメのある箇所からパカっと開けたら貼ってありました！ 手元の説明書は当時の公式アプリを使ってとしか書いておらず初期化の説明が見当たらず→アプリ内の「アプリケーション取扱説明」をずっとスクロールしていくと書いていました！大感謝です。微力ながら同じ開発者の方の有料アプリを購入させていただきました。※リセットで認証情報が類推されやすくなるなどの注意点も記載されていました。

**Developer response:** AIR背面のステッカー(マイクロSDの穴の近くの小さい文字がたくさん書いてある銀色のシール)は極薄のカバーを外さないと見えないかもしれません。また、AIR初期化の方法はアプリ内蔵の取説の1番最後に記載しました。参考にしてください。

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work

*2024-08-29*

I can get the phone to see the  Air as a wifi device.  Can see it as bluetooth at all.  App does nothing.  Can get it to see cameras

### 5/5 — Air を現役で使うための最後の砦

*2023-11-02*

最近Airを手に入れたので、本当にありがたいです。
今更ですが、要望を一つ。
多くのカメラアプリで実装されている、音量ボタンでシャッターを切る/録画開始する　機能も導入していただけませんでしょうか？
リモート撮影などで、Bluetooth接続の外部シャッターを使っているのですが、このアプリでも同じように動作して欲しいのです。
ご検討のほど、よろしくお願いします。

### 1/5 — 繋がってるようで、繋がってない

*2023-05-16*

Air01は出た当初から持っていて、新しいiPhoneにしてからアプリの提供が終了と知って愕然となりました。
それで同じ仲間は居ると思い、ネットで探してたらPLAY OPCのアプリを知りました。
早速、アプリをダウンロードしてWi-Fiで繋げましたが（AIR01は緑の点灯状態）、撮影モードや再生モードに入る事が出来ません。iPhone14でシステムも最新状態です。何が問題なのか分かりません。教えて頂けませんか？

### 1/5 — Not connecting

*2023-05-05*

Excited to have found this app but still can’t connect using Wi-Fi or blue tooth.

“Blue tooth device not found. A radio switch of camera may be off.”

### 5/5 — ありがとう　そして　ありがとう

*2023-05-01*

OLYMPUS AIR発売当初から利用しています。まさかまだサポートしていただけるとは…
ビュアーは純正アプリも使いますが撮影は専らこちらを利用することがほとんどです。2020年以降に使う方には唯一といっていいアプリなっている事もありアップデートに感無量です。ぜひO.A02も出て欲しいですね。

## Frequently asked questions about PLAY OPC

### What is PLAY OPC?

PLAY OPC is a free, open-source application designed to operate the Olympus AIR A01 camera. It allows users to control camera functions, take photos, record videos, and manage media remotely from their device.

### Is PLAY OPC compatible with all Olympus cameras?

No, PLAY OPC is specifically designed to operate the OLYMPUS AIR A01 camera. This camera model was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2018 and is primarily available on the used market.

### Does PLAY OPC have ads?

No, PLAY OPC does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on providing camera control features without interruptions.

### What devices can I use PLAY OPC on?

PLAY OPC is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires a compatible iOS version to function correctly.

### How often is PLAY OPC updated?

The latest version of PLAY OPC is 2.0, which was last updated on February 23, 2023. While it is open source, update frequency can vary based on developer contributions.

### Can I change camera settings with PLAY OPC?

Yes, PLAY OPC allows you to exchange camera settings with the pasteboard, preserve favorite settings to your device, and share them. You can also change shooting modes and coordinate exposure parameters.

### What are the known issues with PLAY OPC?

Users may need to manually connect the camera via Wi-Fi if automatic connection fails. Additionally, camera operation might be unstable in areas with crowded Wi-Fi networks.

### Where can I find more information about PLAY OPC?

As an open-source application, you can find its source code on GitHub. Links to the instruction manual and SDK document for the OLYMPUS AIR A01 are also available for detailed information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-02-23

* Supported iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 or later.
* Improved connectivity to cameras.
* Improved the camera connection setting procedure.
* Discontinued cooperation with Olympus OA.Central.
* Supported to initialize micro SD card.
* Supported to download RAW images.
* Described how to initialize the camera in the instruction manual.
* Minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.9 — 2020-01-26

Supported iOS 13.2.

### 1.8.3101 — 2016-09-20

New Features

* Supported iOS 10.

### 1.7.3082 — 2016-07-06

New Features

* Updated the camera communication library to version 1.1.2.
* Displaying Wi-Fi SSID in System mode scene.
* Supported a new camera property, 'Lens IS Priority'.
* Supported IP address and port number configuration.
* Improved a time format of video recording elapsed time and remaining video capacity.

Fixed Issues

* Fixed a bug that makes the app crash when showing camera log.
* Fixed a bug that block going to a previous scene from Bluetooth Settings.

### 1.6.3008 — 2015-11-30

New Features

* Supports a magnifying live view map.
* Supports a grid on live view.
* Shortened a waiting time when starting Recording mode.
* New appearance in Recording mode.
* Sharing and favorite camera settings can now handle only required values.
* To share metadata of pictures converted to camera setting in content detail scene. it can also save as a favorite.

Fixed Issues

* Fixed that a live-view size and all bracketing parameters were changed to initial values by pasting camera setting or loading favorite setting.
* Fixed that an item selected on initial in parameter selection panel was not located at the center of the panel view.
* Fixed that some colors for common UI desgin in some scene were not correct.
* Fixed that the live view magnifying was not released when the camera setting was restored.
* Fixed that optical zoom slider was enabled when the un-electric zoom lens was mounted.
* Fixed that left margin of some table cells are incorrect when the app performs on iPad.
* Fixed that some time stamp in favoirte loading panel may not be formatted correctly.
* Fixed that download error was displayed in content list scene when a formatted SD card has been mount.
* Fixed that display of some parameters in the content detail scene were not accurate.
* Fixed that unsupport error was displayed every time shooting on the Bluetooth connection.
* Fixed that unsupport error was displayed every time tapping live view panel on the Bluetooth connection.

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