gmichaelbeach Loc: Connecticut

Can anyone recommend a good tablet for tethered shooting and suugest the operation system to use? I currently use Corel Paintshop Ultimate 6 for post processing and Nikon's View NX2. I mainly shoot a Nikon D7100. I do have the WU-1a wireless thing also.

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

going to tag along with you because i am looking for a tablet also.

i tether 7100 and 800 using freebie software but want pre-view and focus control.
Have you seen anything that offers this?

KennyMac Loc: Lynchburg, VA

I bought this neat software "ControlMyCanon" about a year ago. This is a wired via your supplied USB cable. At that time they did not have it for nikon. They do now ....
http://www.controlmynikon.com/

Ken

gmichaelbeach Loc: Connecticut

welcome aboard!

gmichaelbeach Loc: Connecticut

Thanks for the input. How has your experience been with it?

KennyMac Loc: Lynchburg, VA

I first used it when I started playing with my 100mm macro lens and focus stacking. You can set up a sequence to increment focus setting, wait time in between, trigger the shot. Lots of other uses. I have played with it outdoors with my laptop and indoors with desktop. Goto website to see all the features. I haven't compared Canon & Nikon apps, but don't think there is any difference. I thought it was worth the money ! As far as a tablet, I can't suggest anything. I only use an older Dell laptop outdoors to tether, but do all my editing on my calibrated monitor on my desktop.

Ken

gmichaelbeach Loc: Connecticut

What kind of monitor do you use for post processing? Are there certain things a good post processing monitor shuld have. I am realy at a loss with these things. IHow can one tell if the image you see on your monitor will be what results when the image is printed? Please help!

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

I use Nikon's ControlPro2 on my Windows machines. I can control all of the primary camera functions from the program. For close focus I can enlarge the image up to, if not more than 200%. If you also have ViewNX it will display the images in that program. I do that and I also look at the in Windows Live Photo, slightly different looks that I find useful.

sailor2545 Loc: Victoria, BC

for wireless use camranger. use it on my samsung 3........sets up its own wireless and can be used anywhere...

KennyMac Loc: Lynchburg, VA

This is another subject that has been asked many times on UHH. Suggest you use the UHH SEARCH function, also goto http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials which does a good job of explaining what you need to know about color calibration. I struggled with this years ago, did a lot of study before I comprehended it. All pix files contain a color profile which tells your software and printer what to do. If your monitor is not "calibrated", your may edit it to look better on screen, but when you print it doesn't look right and you may think there is something wrong with printer ! Also, you will learn it is very difficult to get a monitor (backlit view) to look exactly like a print (reflective view). As far as a monitor, you will be looking at a fairly hi price for an IPS style monitor. I use a Dell Ultra Series U2410 that cost me $600 and Spyder calibration tool. You could spent more, or spend less, depending on how picky you are. Again, until you grasp profiles, color gamuts, and how software, cameras, printers, and monitors talk to each other, just use what you have.
Ken

RichieC Loc: Adirondacks

No opinion on tablets other then to say I would really only consider the iPad... but I am a Professional Art Director and have embraced all things Apple since the 80's, finding in the long run any extra costs far exceeded its worth in lieu of longevity and performance...

I was turned on to PhaseOne CaptureOnePro by a professional photographer friend who actually uses a PhaseOne back on his format camera. I resisted- because i figured "what would they know"? So I tried all I could find, and finally said, well lets see... and I have to say it works the best with my D800. I tried a bunch of them- not really happy with Nikon's software, and a little angry because Canon supplies theirs for free.... But my friend with the PhaseOne prefers it to control his Canon as well.

The focus and preview thing indeed is the part that separates the free-bees and the pay ones. Anyways, try it for free. I found the learning curve short- though I always watch tutorials...

http://www.phaseone.com/en/Imaging-Software.aspx

If you are doing production photography, PhaseOne will pay for itself in the first job.

Warning, seems all tether software is prone to some hic-ups and crashes from time to time. A lot of computer processing going on after all! Sometimes re-starts are all that will straighten it out. And your camera will get hot, But PhaseOne was the best on this front as well.


Second, if you are doing a lot of this you need to know about Tethertools.com, ( you probably already do) you'll find an extra long cord for sale there I have found nowhere else... bright orange so you can see it... and clever ways to avoid damage due to trips in the dark around the studio... that WILL happen if you try and use a short cord or extensions etc. Also all sort of things to really help in what you want to do. They ain't cheap but their stuff is "bullet-proof" and top of the line- made to last forever sort of thing. Professional level.

http://www.tethertools.com/

RDSGJ Loc: Grand Junction, CO

Ok. Clearly out of the realm others are suggesting, I purchased a unit called "CamRanger" I connect it via self contained wifi to my Apple iPad. I am totally in awe of this unit. I do not have to be on a wifi network, it works no matter where I am. What I LIKE about is, I can see thru the lens of the camera on my iPad. Even at a distance. I've not tried it's maximum range (I think 100 ft or better) but I can also touch the iPad in the area I want to focus and it will do it. I can then touch the trigger button, snap the photo and it will automatically download the picture to the iPad. I don't use post as yet except for couple freebie apps on the tablet. I've not had time to LEARN any of the post software available. I have tried the one that Nikon sends. The NX and I don't care for it much myself. Will be looking at others in the near future. The CamRanger works with select Nikon AND Canon shooters. LOVE this thing. Go to their web site and read up on it. Little pricey but very worth it to me. CamRanger.com find it on Amazon and EBay as well. Some select retailers handle as well. You'll be impressed I think.

RDSGJ Loc: Grand Junction, CO

Oh. And on the iPad you can also change shutter speed, apature and so forth.

gmichaelbeach Loc: Connecticut

Thank you all for your replies and sage advice. I am obviously somewhat new to this "D" thing as I just recently emerged from the fog in film land. I will be exploring your ideas/suggestions and I wil try to give any feedback I can. ...Keep On Shooting!