Reverse engineering partially done already. Help appreciated with - decoding video stream from camera (overlay?) - python/gtk in general - so. with a native android or iOS device, able to sniff wifi/network traffic
I have an Olympus E-M1 for testing.
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2 months ago by ericmenk33 | Reply
Interesting project! Accessing the Olympus Image Share API over WiFi sounds useful, especially for automation. I'd be keen to help with Python and network sniffing—decoding that video stream is the tricky part. Also, for something fun on the side, check out pk365 game download android for a solid mobile gaming option.
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8 days ago by josenwily | Reply
Hey! This is a fascinating project — I’ve worked a bit on reverse engineering APIs for consumer devices, and the Olympus cameras are definitely among the trickier ones. Your partial reverse engineering sounds like a great start. I’ve had some experience capturing WiFi packets from iOS/Android apps using mitmproxy and Wireshark, which might help you map out the endpoints Olympus uses for video and image streams.
As for decoding the video stream — have you tried analyzing it via ffmpeg or using GStreamer? Sometimes the overlay (e.g., AF box or shutter data) is just a separate metadata channel or baked in via a second stream layer.
By the way, while working on some camera integration for content projects, I recently wrote a guide that might be useful for people doing tech documentation: How to Delete a Page in Google Docs. Not directly related to Olympus, but handy if you’re documenting your setup or creating tutorials. visit https://futureclicks.de/how-to-delete-a-page-in-google-docs/
Looking forward to seeing this tool evolve — happy to test or help with Python-side things if needed! visit Google docs
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7 days ago by josenwily | Reply
Really appreciate the work you've done so far on the Olympus Image Share API! I’ve been digging into similar projects and noticed how tricky these vendor-specific protocols can be — especially when they obscure things like live video decoding or metadata overlays.
While I’m more active in SEO and AI automation these days, I’ve found that community-driven reverse engineering like this one reminds me how crucial original, hands-on exploration still is — especially as more content (even technical docs) is now being generated by AI. For those interested, I recently shared some insights into this shift and its impact on SEO here: Is AI-Generated Content Bad for SEO? A Simple Guide
That said, I’d be happy to assist with network traffic sniffing or testing interactions between Android and the E-M1 via WiFi. Curious if the video stream uses MJPEG or some custom codec? Also wondering if the overlay is baked in or handled separately...
Let me know where help is most needed — reverse engineering cameras is a great rabbit hole to fall into! visit Ai content guide
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