Kam-Sync Multi-Camera Setup: Connect Multiple Photographers to One Gallery

Large events — weddings with 500+ guests, multi-day conferences, sports tournaments, music festivals — need more than one photographer. When multiple photographers are shooting simultaneously, you need a system that brings all their photos into one unified gallery without chaos. That is exactly what Kam-Sync's multi-camera setup does.

How Multi-Camera Kam-Sync Works

1. Each photographer's camera is configured with its own FTP credentials.
2. All cameras connect to the same Kamero event gallery.
3. Photos from every camera appear in a single, unified gallery.
4. Each camera can be directed to a specific album (ceremony, reception, backstage).
5. Duplicate detection prevents the same photo from appearing twice.

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1: Create the event and enable Kam-Sync

• Log into Kamero and create your event.
• Enable Kam-Sync in event settings.
• Create albums for different areas: "Main Stage," "Breakout Rooms," "Networking," "Awards."

Step 2: Generate FTP credentials for each camera

• Kamero generates unique FTP credentials for each camera connection.
• Each set of credentials is linked to a specific album (can be changed remotely).
• Label each credential set clearly: "Camera 1 - Main Stage," "Camera 2 - Networking."

Step 3: Configure each camera

• Enter the FTP server address (same for all cameras).
• Enter the unique username and password for each camera.
• Set transfer mode to "Auto transfer" on all cameras.
• Test each camera individually — take a test shot and verify it appears in the correct album.

Step 4: Set up internet connectivity

• Each photographer needs their own internet connection (mobile hotspot recommended).
• For venues with strong Wi-Fi, all cameras can share the network — but dedicated hotspots are more reliable.
• Test upload speeds from each photographer's position in the venue.

Remote Album Switching

One of Kam-Sync's most powerful features for multi-camera setups:

• Change which album a camera uploads to without touching the camera.
• A coordinator can manage album assignments from a phone or tablet.
• Example: Photographer 1 starts in "Ceremony" album, switches to "Reception" when the ceremony ends.
• No need to reconfigure FTP settings on the camera — it is all managed remotely.

Duplicate Detection

When multiple photographers cover the same area, duplicates are inevitable:

• Kam-Sync automatically detects and flags duplicate or near-duplicate photos.
• Only one version appears in the gallery — the best quality version is kept.
• This keeps the gallery clean without manual deduplication.

Team Coordination Tips

• Pre-event briefing: Assign each photographer their area, album, and shooting priorities.
• Communication: Use a WhatsApp group or walkie-talkies for real-time coordination.
• Review workflow: Assign one person (photographer or assistant) to review and approve photos from all cameras.
• Backup plan: If one camera's internet fails, that photographer can upload manually later.

Recommended Team Sizes

• Wedding (200-500 guests): 2-3 photographers.
• Corporate conference (500-1,000 attendees): 2-4 photographers.
• Music festival (multi-stage): 1 photographer per stage + 1-2 roaming.
• Sports tournament: 1-2 photographers per match + 1 for ceremonies.

Troubleshooting Multi-Camera Issues

• Photos going to wrong album: Check FTP credentials — each camera should have its own unique credentials linked to the correct album.
• Slow uploads: Check internet speed. Switch to a different hotspot or reduce JPEG quality.
• Missing photos: Kam-Sync queues photos when connectivity drops. They will upload when the connection returns.
• Duplicate photos: Duplicate detection handles this automatically. No manual intervention needed.