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# Sony Alpha a7R IV

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This section describes how to set up the Sony Alpha a7R IV with Skynode. Please refer to[ this page](/hardware-integration/hardware-integration/initial-vehicle-wiring.md#pixhawk-payload-bus) for wiring instructions and [this page](/hardware-integration/skynode/peripherals/pixhawk-payload-bus.md) for specifics about the Pixhawk Payload Bus.
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## What you will need for this step

* Skynode Enterprise (powered as described in [Power Skynode](/hardware-integration/skynode/evaluation-kit/powering-skynode.md))
* Pixhawk Payload Bus (connected as described in [Pixhawk Payload Bus](/hardware-integration/skynode/peripherals/pixhawk-payload-bus.md))
* USB-C to Micro USB cable (not included in the kit)
* Sony Alpha a7R IV Camera (not included in the kit)

  ![](/files/ZeltN0T1IKKcHrBq73rH)

## Preparation

In order to use the Sony a7R IV camera with Skynode, the **PC Remote Function** feature has to be enable on the camera first.

1. Turn on the Sony a7R and open the Settings menu (Press **MENU** button):\ <img src="/files/NJ2jdTK99oWleGA7jZwc" alt="" data-size="original">
2. Navigate to the *Network1* tab and open *PC Remote Function*.\ <img src="/files/Nx5WgDxAFX5nwYncR3fs" alt="" data-size="original">
3. Set *PC Remote* to **On** and make sure *PC Remote Cnct Method* is set to **USB.**\ <img src="/files/pCSYumnrqH2ZFmJsmNJ9" alt="" data-size="original">
4. Exit the dialog by pressing the **MENU** button.

## Setup

1. Connect the camera to the [Pixhawk Payload Bus](/hardware-integration/skynode/peripherals/pixhawk-payload-bus.md) Adapter Board using a USB-C to USB-C cable.
2. Follow the instructions in [General Setup](/hardware-integration/skynode/payloads.md#general-setup-same-for-all-payloads). This section is the same for all payloads.

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