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Tethering your Nikon to your laptop or tablet.
Feb 9, 2018 08:59:11 #
Feb 9, 2018 09:04:19 #
I use Control My Nikon (also available in Canon Version) with a notebook computer connected by USB for tethered focus bracketing. The program allows you to change most camera setting, set the number of captures and the spacing of the shots using live view. It is user friendly and inexpensive - a lot of fun, too.
Feb 9, 2018 09:11:24 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Personally, I like the CamRanger followed by a tethered CaptureOne.
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Feb 9, 2018 09:11:36 #
rdubreuil
Loc: Dummer, NH USA
traderjohn wrote:
What is the advantage of tethering??
Mainly studio work, used in the development of lighting a scene, much easier to work on than with a 3" screen. Your able to see the stages of how each light or reflector affects an image as you're making changes on the fly.
Feb 9, 2018 09:15:21 #
No shake to the camera on a tripod, large view live view for focusing, great view of picture on tablet or iPad is what I like.
Feb 9, 2018 09:20:10 #
traderjohn wrote:
What is the advantage of tethering??
It completely changed studio portrait shooting for me. I am able to do an initial series of shots, review them with the client, and either assure they like the shots, or allow us to do some more shots correcting anything that the client didn't like. Having them leave the studio knowing they had shots they liked is so much better than the film days, when I would say they would have the proofs in a couple days, and then find out there was something about them they didn't like.
Feb 9, 2018 10:49:05 #
I have used Camera Control 1 for years; and it is quite good if, at times, a bit flaky (if you lose connectivity for some reason, it can be hard to regain without restarting the camera, and/or the software. I am interested in other ideas. AS I recall it does not include a true bulb capability within the software, so it limits you to 30sec exposures. An idea would be to use VNC or some other desktop sharing app, put the computer in the field with the camera, and the connect to the commuter of the network. Won't be highly responsive, but works. It takes some getting used to how to move the mouse around on the computer from the remote desktop.
Feb 9, 2018 10:49:42 #
I have for Nikon - WU-1A Wireless Mobile Adapter - Black that I had opened and tore the instruction sheet by mistake, but all is still in tact. I found out I had ordered the incorrect item. This works with Android type phones and also with laptops. I paid $44.95 and if you can use it, I will mail it to you (within continental US) for $45.
I am a MAC user and own an iPhone. All of my photographers w/Nikon's have Android devices or they shoot with Canons. ----Jon N
I am a MAC user and own an iPhone. All of my photographers w/Nikon's have Android devices or they shoot with Canons. ----Jon N
Feb 9, 2018 11:27:27 #
I've used a mix of things, but now have gravitated (mostly) to Lightroom Classic CC. My D5 uses USB 3, so if you use and extention cable you need to make sure its USB 3 as well. This is the setup I use for things like kids w/Santa. I also use a Cam Ranger and Nikon's Camera Control Pro 2. Depends upon the purpose and the setup. There are many ways to accomplish this today. Best of luck.
Feb 9, 2018 11:56:23 #
rdubreuil wrote:
Mainly studio work, used in the development of lighting a scene, much easier to work on than with a 3" screen. Your able to see the stages of how each light or reflector affects an image as you're making changes on the fly.
Thanks.
Feb 9, 2018 12:01:24 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I use that also, good program.Helicon Remote with a cable for my Nikons; wireless with my Fuji. Fuji app & iPad.
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Feb 9, 2018 13:08:19 #
traderjohn wrote:
What is the advantage of tethering??
For me larger screen and I can do the collection part of focus stacking without touching my camera. I use Helicon Remote which is a sister software to Helicon Focus.
Feb 9, 2018 13:08:48 #
Feb 9, 2018 16:25:55 #
JDawson
Loc: Boise, Idaho
I use digiCamControl. It's free, relatively fast, and a pleasure to use. Oh, and it even supports live view, which LR doesn't.
http://digicamcontrol.com/
Cheers,
John
http://digicamcontrol.com/
Cheers,
John
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