Tethering to a computer
Feb 4, 2017 19:05:05 #
Maybe I'm imagining things, but I would swear that I've read about tethering the camera to a laptop. I assume you would do this to view what you've just shot larger than on the LCD screen. I now have occasion to try this, but I can't find anything about it in the manual nor in the D600/610 book by Darell Young. I have the cable and think I know where to attach it, but I don't know if I need anything in the way of software to accomplish this. Any help would be appreciated
Feb 4, 2017 19:12:50 #
NoSocks wrote:
Maybe I'm imagining things, but I would swear that I've read about tethering the camera to a laptop. I assume you would do this to view what you've just shot larger than on the LCD screen. I now have occasion to try this, but I can't find anything about it in the manual nor in the D600/610 book by Darell Young. I have the cable and think I know where to attach it, but I don't know if I need anything in the way of software to accomplish this. Any help would be appreciated
Check out Capture One Pro. It's automatic for the models supported. (Many Canon, Nikon, Sony, and every Phase One camera.) ...and they will allow you to put the program on three different computers. Only use one at a time though unless you decide to purchase the Multi User license.
Go to YouTube and search for Capture One Tethering. You'll find lots of info.
Feb 4, 2017 19:14:52 #
GENorkus wrote:
Check out Capture One Pro. It's automatic for the models supported. (Many Canon, Nikon, Sony, and every Phase One camera.)
Go to YouTube and search for Capture One Tethering. You'll find lots of info.
Go to YouTube and search for Capture One Tethering. You'll find lots of info.
Thanks for the reply. I'll try it. I assume I can download Capture One from the Nikon website?
Feb 4, 2017 19:19:59 #
NoSocks wrote:
Thanks for the reply. I'll try it. I assume I can download Capture One from the Nikon website?
I doubt Nikon will have the link on their site. Just go to http://www.phaseone.com/ then to the store. Like so many other programs, there is a 30 day trial period. If you like it, use my friends ambassador code and get a 10% discount on the purchase. (code = ambdiaz )
You can also pick up a very good cable and strain relief, (I think they call it the Jerk Stopper) from http://www.tethertools.com. I'm not sure if a discount is available for their tethering products but they did have one a week ago.
Feb 4, 2017 20:47:03 #
You have Adobe Lighroom and a mini USB to USB C cable? You can tether easily. Teathering is a studio process whereby the Photographer and Client can view shots on a larger monitor as they are captured. Helps illicit the "chimp" moment.
Feb 4, 2017 20:53:48 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
You have Adobe Lighroom and a mini USB to USB C cable? You can tether easily. Teathering is a studio process whereby the Photographer and Client can view shots on a larger monitor as they are captured. Helps illicit the "chimp" moment.
I have Lightroom and I have the cable. Do you suppose instructions are within the Lightroom help file?
Feb 4, 2017 21:10:53 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
You have Adobe Lighroom and a mini USB to USB C cable? You can tether easily. Teathering is a studio process whereby the Photographer and Client can view shots on a larger monitor as they are captured. Helps illicit the "chimp" moment.
That's fine if you're not photographing from another room, like in product photography or something where the camera is on a tripod. (Have nature photographers raised an eyebrow yet?)
Note that C1 is now on Version 10. It's a bit more modern than the older version I am showing you.
http://help.phaseone.com/en/CO7/Capture/Tethered-Shooting.aspx
"Employ the world's most advanced tethered capture solution to shoot directly into the application and operate your camera remotely. Speed up image composition, lighting and focusing with Live View for supported medium format and DSLR camera systems. Let your clients follow the shoot remotely and give feedback with Capture Pilot for iPad and the web.
Simply connect your digital back or supported Canon and Nikon DSLRs to a computer to view and examine your images almost instantly on-screen, in close-up detail."
These are words from about 4 years ago.
Also check out Capture Pilot. With that you can see things from your smart phone or tablet. I don't think it available for Windows, *(I could be wrong???)
Feb 4, 2017 21:17:58 #
NoSocks wrote:
Maybe I'm imagining things, but I would swear that I've read about tethering the camera to a laptop. I assume you would do this to view what you've just shot larger than on the LCD screen. I now have occasion to try this, but I can't find anything about it in the manual nor in the D600/610 book by Darell Young. I have the cable and think I know where to attach it, but I don't know if I need anything in the way of software to accomplish this. Any help would be appreciated
Nikon has it's own software which controls 100% of everything on the camera.
http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/microsite/picturecontrol/
Capture One and Lightroom offer tethering, but less control, with Capture One offering more than LR.
There is one application I've heard of recently, Control My Nikon (there is a Canon version also), that lets you do all sorts of cool things, including advance the focus for focus stacks and other stuff.
http://www.controlmynikon.com/
Feb 4, 2017 21:30:19 #
Feb 4, 2017 21:43:32 #
It's funny thing.
My older Pentax K20D came with a program that let me tether and control the main camera actions before it became a "fad-like" ability. For whatever reason Pentax stopped this ability on the very next camera model and they still don't offer it as of the time of my writing this message.
My older Pentax K20D came with a program that let me tether and control the main camera actions before it became a "fad-like" ability. For whatever reason Pentax stopped this ability on the very next camera model and they still don't offer it as of the time of my writing this message.
Feb 4, 2017 21:53:45 #
NoSocks Nikon Camera Control Pro 2.0 Software (fully licensed version $149 B&H) but need to purchase the (Upgrade) ($55 at B&H)
The good news is Nikon Tech Support will walk you through any issues... And you get all the D610's advanced features such as LiveView etc.
That said I'm aware there may be issues with Windows 10... works fine with Windows 7 and it's more than $100 cheaper than Phase One's Capture One Pro
Ok, now the down side... The only time I find tethering a must have is when the client is on set and/or location and wishes to sign off on their deliverables in real-time a.k.a. micro manage the session... There it is priceless... This scenario is typical of my architectural gigs.
However for fashion/beauty genre I find it is a major distraction for team members who should be focusing on their expertise... While it can work for testing lighting setups you definitely don't want the talent losing their rhythm once they are in their "Zone" At least this has been my experience...
As mentioned above the current version of Lightroom supports tethering to the D610 as does Photoshop's Bridge...
Lots and lots of options but these add additional layers of complexity and thus real question is what perceived need will tethering solve?
I wish you well on your journey NoSocks
The good news is Nikon Tech Support will walk you through any issues... And you get all the D610's advanced features such as LiveView etc.
That said I'm aware there may be issues with Windows 10... works fine with Windows 7 and it's more than $100 cheaper than Phase One's Capture One Pro
Ok, now the down side... The only time I find tethering a must have is when the client is on set and/or location and wishes to sign off on their deliverables in real-time a.k.a. micro manage the session... There it is priceless... This scenario is typical of my architectural gigs.
However for fashion/beauty genre I find it is a major distraction for team members who should be focusing on their expertise... While it can work for testing lighting setups you definitely don't want the talent losing their rhythm once they are in their "Zone" At least this has been my experience...
As mentioned above the current version of Lightroom supports tethering to the D610 as does Photoshop's Bridge...
Lots and lots of options but these add additional layers of complexity and thus real question is what perceived need will tethering solve?
I wish you well on your journey NoSocks
Feb 5, 2017 01:04:25 #
I have used Helicon Remote with my lap top to do focus stacking. Instead of the camera physically moving in increments on an automated rail, the software adjusts the focus ring. It requires the use of autofocus. You can set the number of shots, the start and end points, the shutter duration, ISO, and aperture.
Feb 5, 2017 07:43:59 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I have used Helicon Remote with my lap top to do focus stacking. Instead of the camera physically moving in increments on an automated rail, the software adjusts the focus ring. It requires the use of autofocus. You can set the number of shots, the start and end points, the shutter duration, ISO, and aperture.
Control my Nikon (or Canon) will do the same thing for a lot less money. You can finish the stack in Photoshop if you have it.
Feb 5, 2017 08:06:13 #
WayneT wrote:
Control my Nikon (or Canon) will do the same thing for a lot less money. You can finish the stack in Photoshop if you have it.
Not for me. I already had the software as it was part of Helicon Focus that I purchased to do focus stacking, Control My Nikon was a Windows Only application back then. That may no longer be the case-- I don't know.
Feb 5, 2017 08:15:54 #
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