Been Looking for a Tethering App: Been looking for a decent tethering program for my two cameras (Nikon D7100 and D750) that work on Android (Galaxy s5 phone and Galaxy Tab A (2016).

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

Been looking for a decent tethering program for my two cameras (Nikon D7100 and D750) that work on Android (Galaxy s5 phone and Galaxy Tab A (2016). Right now I am tethering the D7100 with an OTG cable and the D750 with WIFI. It seems like qDslrDashboard is quirky but works ok for the D7100 if you only want jpeg. I have tried Helicon Remote free on WIFI for the D750 and am so far impressed with the features and simple interface but it only supports jpeg. I am considering just biting the bullet and getting the paid Helicon Pro for the RAW capabilities. Before I put out the money would anyone with experience with these two programs (or others) give me some feedback?

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Use play store. look up camera tethering

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

Shootist wrote:

Been looking for a decent tethering program for my... (show quote)

Have you looked into "Control My Nikon"? I use it with a lap top but I would be surprised if it didn't work with an Android. It's not free, I paid $25.00 and for what it can do that seemed cheap to me.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Free Nikon DSLR Tethering Software for PCs, Tablets and Smartphones
PetaPixel › 2013/05/12 › free-nikon-dslr...

https://petapixel.com/2013/05/12/free-nikon-dslr-tethering-software-for-pcs-tablets-and-smartphones/

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Shootist wrote:

Been looking for a decent tethering program for my... (show quote)

I have Helicon Focus and Helicon remote. I tethered it to my MacBook with an OTG cable. It works fine for indoor work—but is not ideal for field work. The WIFi plug-in device required for my D7100 is very disappointing. One thing to consider: You must use AF lenses because that’s how you set the beginning and end point for Focus Stacking. I have not used it in other applications, but I believe AF is required for all remote applications. FWIW, I now stack using Zerene and find it superior to all other stacking software. It was designed by a photographer so perhaps that is a factor. I take it your D750 has built-in WiFi. Personally, I will never buy another camera without that feature. I use it to copy photos to my lap top from my Fuji.

I don’t know which version of Helicon I have but it does work with RAW.

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

Thanks for the recommendation. Did that, not really that helpful to me.

dirtpusher wrote:

Use play store. look up camera tethering

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

I have had so much trouble with ViewNX2 I really didn't consider Nikon products. Perhaps I am shortchanging myself not looking at this specific Nikon product. Thanks for the suggestion.

Rich1939 wrote:

Have you looked into "Control My Nikon"? I use it with a lap top but I would be surprised if it didn't work with an Android. It's not free, I paid $25.00 and for what it can do that seemed cheap to me.

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

Free sounds good and thanks for the link. I will look into this.

dirtpusher wrote:

Free Nikon DSLR Tethering Software for PCs, Tablets and Smartphones
PetaPixel › 2013/05/12 › free-nikon-dslr...

https://petapixel.com/2013/05/12/free-nikon-dslr-tethering-software-for-pcs-tablets-and-smartphones/

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

Great input! I am ok with wifi as I am planning to use tethering primarily for night photos and I will use the D750. The issue with auto focus is another kettle of fish. I will check that out with the free version of Helicon to see how it all works together. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

I have Helicon Focus and Helicon remote. I tethe... (show quote)

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Shootist wrote:

Free sounds good and thanks for the link. I will look into this.

There several free camera teething programs out there.

Haydon

Paid tethering I'd recommend CaptureOne. Nothing touches it.

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

I looked at your link to petapixel and it in turn had a link to digiCamControl. While the petapixel article mentions phones and tablets the digiCamControl site only mentioned a windows computer for tethering up to a camera, no mention to Android phones or tablets. Also it did not mention supporting RAW. It makes it doubtful it would meet my needs. Thanks for the suggestion.

dirtpusher wrote:

Free Nikon DSLR Tethering Software for PCs, Tablets and Smartphones
PetaPixel › 2013/05/12 › free-nikon-dslr...

https://petapixel.com/2013/05/12/free-nikon-dslr-tethering-software-for-pcs-tablets-and-smartphones/

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

Just looked over Control my Nikon and the write up only mentions support of Windows PC tethering. Looks like a really good program but does't seem to meet my needs. Thanks anyway.

Rich1939 wrote:

Have you looked into "Control My Nikon"? I use it with a lap top but I would be surprised if it didn't work with an Android. It's not free, I paid $25.00 and for what it can do that seemed cheap to me.

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

Thanks, I am still looking but it seems like most free programs that work with Nikon only support jpeg. Hopefully I will find a magic bullet and get what I want for free. Somehow I doubt it but is is worth a little research.

dirtpusher wrote:

There several free camera teething programs out there.

Shootist Loc: Wyoming

I have to agree Capture One is impressive. However the $299.00 for one license price is a bit out of my range.

Haydon wrote:

Paid tethering I'd recommend CaptureOne. Nothing touches it.