Camera docking system with multiple controls

摘要

A camera docking system comprises a camera and a docking station. The docking station accepts connections from multiple external devices in addition to the camera itself and a power connection. The docking station has multiple controls that the user can actuate to initiate interactions between the camera and the other devices, each control corresponding to a device. At least some of the interactive functions can be accomplished without a computer attached or active. The docking system may optionally detect what devices are connected and indicates the operability of corresponding controls.