Tethering my D610 to a tablet, recommendations please: I have never owned a laptop, don't want one. I don't even have a smart phone. But these tablets are very interesting, fairly...

NormanHarley Loc: Colorado

I have never owned a laptop, don't want one. I don't even have a smart phone. But these tablets are very interesting, fairly small, and not terribly expensive. I would like to be able to tether my D610 to one so I can shoot and show my pics easily for my family on something larger than my camera. I have no clue about these, so I could use some advice and guidance.
Right now, I am looking at two different ones, a Samsung Galaxy Tab S with a 10.5 inch screen and a Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ with a 10.1 inch screen. I want to be able to do minimum jpeg editing with them, too. I will do the RAW processing on my home computer still. The 10 to 12 inch screens should be ok for me. My internet capabilities with these will be low demand, just wifi that I can connect with at motels to upload to Facebook for the kids and grandkids. I would like to keep it under $400 or so, but am willing to go higher if needed.
Thank you!

sbesaw Loc: Boston

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NormanHarley Loc: Colorado

sbesaw wrote:

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I'm sorry, I don't understand this device. I thought I could plug my camera directly into a tablet.

Gram27 Loc: Georgia

NormanHarley wrote:

I have never owned a laptop, don't want one. I don... (show quote)

I have an older iPad2 and had to purchase a special adapter to accept SD cards or USB cables. It was minimal - maybe $30 -- I don't know if the Samsung tablet would accept a USB connection. I don't beieve any tablets these days offer card slots built in. Would it be possible for your camera to send photos directly to your tablet via a wifi connection?

NormanHarley Loc: Colorado

Gram27 wrote:

I have an older iPad2 and had to purchase a special adapter to accept SD cards or USB cables. It was minimal - maybe $30 -- I don't know if the Samsung tablet would accept a USB connection. I don't beieve any tablets these days offer card slots built in. Would it be possible for your camera to send photos directly to your tablet via a wifi connection?

I need to learn more about this before I invest. I have read about downloading programs onto the tablet to tether them, wifi connections that will plug into my D610 to connect to them... I am trying to figure this all out, my main concern is to buy a tablet that will allow me to do this.

Gram27 Loc: Georgia

NormanHarley wrote:

I need to learn more about this before I invest. I have read about downloading programs onto the tablet to tether them, wifi connections that will plug into my D610 to connect to them... I am trying to figure this all out, my main concern is to buy a tablet that will allow me to do this.

If your camera allows a wifi connection, and wifi is available where you happen to be, that's the easiest. I don't have one, but I know there are "eye fi" cards that have built-in transmission abilities. I would go to a big box store or similar and ask if you can use a USB cable to connect the tablet. Of course, if you have a teenager in the house, they're probably the most knowledgeable.

NormanHarley Loc: Colorado

Gram27 wrote:

If your camera allows a wifi connection, and wifi is available where you happen to be, that's the easiest. I don't have one, but I know there are "eye fi" cards that have built-in transmission abilities. I would go to a big box store or similar and ask if you can use a USB cable to connect the tablet. Of course, if you have a teenager in the house, they're probably the most knowledgeable.

Thank you, no wifi on my camera. I am trying to figure this out on line. The nearest store or gas station to me are 20 miles away, a big box store is about an hour away. I am fine with an 'eye fi' card to connect with if needed. I just don't understand how it all works yet and what products I need to order.

sailor2545 Loc: Victoria, BC

get a cam ranger, provides wi-fi to you camera and tablet..connect camera and tablet with cord provided and you can control everything that your camera does from you tablet........google "cam ranger} less than 400

NormanHarley wrote:

I have never owned a laptop, don't want one. I don... (show quote)

NormanHarley Loc: Colorado

sailor2545 wrote:

get a cam ranger, provides wi-fi to you camera and tablet..connect camera and tablet with cord provided and you can control everything that your camera does from you tablet........google "cam ranger} less than 400

I don't think I asked my question right at all. I can control my camera from my PC and the tablet for free using this program:
http://petapixel.com/2013/05/12/free-nikon-dslr-tethering-software-for-pcs-tablets-and-smartphones/
What I am actually looking for is a recommendation on a tablet to use. I know nothing about tablets. I should have asked that question, I didn't know that tethering meant that I could control the camera from the tablet or computer. I just want to buy a good tablet that I can connect for viewing purposes and light editing. I am already learning more and more about the proper 'lingo' to use now. ooops! ;-)

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

NormanHarley wrote:

Thank you, no wifi on my camera. I am trying to figure this out on line. The nearest store or gas station to me are 20 miles away, a big box store is about an hour away. I am fine with an 'eye fi' card to connect with if needed. I just don't understand how it all works yet and what products I need to order.

I am using this app on an iPad. Things will be similar with any other tablet. Nikon makes a plug in wi fi attachment called a wireless mobile adapter. The one for your 610 is the WU-1b wireless mobile adapter. Cost is $59.95. It plugs into a port on the lower left side of your camera. You need the Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility downloaded to your tablet. It is available for free at the google play store. My iPad does not fare well with .nef files. it works better with .jpg. It does allow controlling the camera from the tablet, but I find it to be to cumbersome to use as a shutter button.

Most tablets are limited to 64gb max storage.

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

sailor2545 wrote:

get a cam ranger, provides wi-fi to you camera and tablet..connect camera and tablet with cord provided and you can control everything that your camera does from you tablet........google "cam ranger} less than 400

Yeah, and he can get all Nikon for less than $65.00 depending on the sales tax rate where he is.

NormanHarley Loc: Colorado

jethro779 wrote:

I am using this app on an iPad. Things will be sim... (show quote)

Thank you, sounds like I need a WU-1b, much better than a cord.

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

NormanHarley wrote:

Thank you, sounds like I need a WU-1b, much better than a cord.

They also eat the battery on your camera. I have one for my D7100(WU-1a) and when I use it instead of going all day on one battery I usually change to my second. I now have 3 batteries. The down side to using this set up is you have a good bit of delay when shooting .nef files. I usually change out the batteries at 40% as they tend to cause the wi fi connection to come & go.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

My Sony HX50 is WiFi and controllable via Sony Software. I bought a low cost pad but yet to connect. Looking over my left shoulder, I should have gone more $ to get one with Windows OS, rather than Android... but betcha, Android works also... I am the weak point in the connection.

Pads have many aps available... we pay big $ for PC stuff, while pad aps are a few $. Big advantage.

Beyond small edits on the pad, WiFi cameras allow remote control of whole camera system. That was my motivation. Wonderful would be having someone near you who has a system that functions. Search "Meetups" in for area for such a person. There is usually a "conversation" comment and you could ask in that.

I will watch this thread... I need the same help.

usnpilot Loc: Ft Myers Fl

The Galaxy tab 4 has a micro sd slot. All you need is a sd to micro sd adaptor.