The FDR-AX33 has changed the micro USB multi-port and lost LANC control (in favor of power over the multi-port).
The LANC control provided remote power-on and was instantly connected and able to control.
I found, downloaded, and have tested the Camera API - nice work overall.
With the new API, what is the replacement workflow for the power-on and auto connect.
I have two scenarios where it's important.
1) a camera is stationed out of reach and accessible only by connected cables. 2) a camera is inside an underwater housing and accessible only via remote controls.
In both cases the camera will be prepped hours before shooting is ready so it's not feasible to leave the camera on the entire time.
The Sony remote Camera API does not support turning the Camera on automatically. The API actually depends on the camera being on and paired over wifi. You can turn the Camera off using the API, but unfortunately not on. This seems like more of a hardware question though so maybe posting your question in this forum will yield better results:
http://community.sony.com/t5/Cameras-Camcorders/ct-p/digital-still-cameras-camcorders