Live View Nikon D90: I have some manual lenses that I use on my Nikon D90. The green focus dot has too broad a range for me to get fine focus. Is there anything out there that doesn't...

PhotoKenetic

I have some manual lenses that I use on my Nikon D90. The green focus dot has too broad a range for me to get fine focus. Is there anything out there that doesn't cost a lot of $ that will let me get live view on a laptop computer or Ipad2? I have seen postings about using an Eye-Fi card, and jailbreaking the Ipad, but I don't really want to do that. I don't really need to control the camera from said computer. I just want to view a larger screen.

Thanks

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Once on LiveView, you can click the + button to enlarge on LCD. I use this method to focus my 500 Reflex manual lens on my D90.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

PhotoKenetic wrote:

I have some manual lenses that I use on my Nikon D90. The green focus dot has too broad a range for me to get fine focus. Is there anything out there that doesn't cost a lot of $ that will let me get live view on a laptop computer or Ipad2? I have seen postings about using an Eye-Fi card, and jailbreaking the Ipad, but I don't really want to do that. I don't really need to control the camera from said computer. I just want to view a larger screen.

Thanks

Just zoom in, there is a "+" button on the lwer left of your screen that will get you zoomed in real close for fine focus. Otherwise you need tethering software to see it on a computer screen.

PhotoKenetic

Thanks Douglass,
I know about that feature, and it is always a good option. However I would still like to see it on a larger screen. The big advantages of zooming on the LCD are the cost and convenience of not carrying anything else

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

nikon makes software to allow you to theather your camera to a laptop. don't know if it will work on a d-90. go to nikonusa.com for more info.

Bigdaver

You need the Version 2 of Nikon Camera Control.
Works great for tethered, change all your settings. I use a USB extension cord.

rjriggins11 Loc: Colorado Springs, CO

You can always install a splt image focus screen in the D90. They are available from many after market sources and work great for perfect focus.

PhotoKenetic wrote:

I have some manual lenses that I use on my Nikon D90. The green focus dot has too broad a range for me to get fine focus. Is there anything out there that doesn't cost a lot of $ that will let me get live view on a laptop computer or Ipad2? I have seen postings about using an Eye-Fi card, and jailbreaking the Ipad, but I don't really want to do that. I don't really need to control the camera from said computer. I just want to view a larger screen.

Thanks

PhotoKenetic

Thank you for the tip on the split image focus screen. Has anybody used one? Is it a permanent installation or can you just use it when needed?

rjriggins11 Loc: Colorado Springs, CO

It's not a perminent installation. They are interchangea

PhotoKenetic wrote:

Thank you for the tip on the split image focus screen. Has anybody used one? Is it a permanent installation or can you just use it ble.when needed?