HIt was a reply in another question posted on HDMI camera control on the Live Broadcast forum, that currently, it was just for the ATEM Mini to control the two Pocket Cameras, while using HDMI cables.
Tony Rivera wrote:This announcement was for the Pocket 4K/6K cameras and the ATEM Mini and Mini Pro models only. As for future plans for other devices, we do not discuss those but will take note of the request.
But who knows what may happen in the future, after this initial release, seems they have let the gene out of the hat, by showing HDMI control of the Pocket Cameras is possible, and perhaps other remote control devices might follow, like a simple Record start/stop over HDMI, which seems to require additional hardware, as this is only available on the Mini Pro. Here is a solution using SDI ATEM CCU and Bluetooth to control the Pocket cameras:
Thibaud wrote:We've actually built a solution to make the BMPCC 4K CCU work with any ATEM through SDI. We were already using it on our gigs to before every event got postponed, but now with BM's last update it's terrific we've been able to add CCU control.
You can check it out here :
https://www.middlethings.co/
BMD also mentioned converting HDMI to SDI and back would drop the CCU functions.
Tony Rivera wrote:The capabilities to control the camera require a direct HDMI connection between both devices.
This feature seems to be aimed at Mini users wanting a camera they can have CCU control over, and a switcher option (Mini) for Picket Camera users. From Gram’s comments, the package is aimed at live streaming applications, and/or “live to tape” recording for streaming
This seems like a good combo for local cable broadcasting to allow live streaming of events. like meetings over the Web during the current situation limiting public gatherings. I was going to sell my Pocket 4K to get another Micro Studio Camera, but now, have reconsidered and am ordering a Mini Pro instead.
Cheers