Wifi Connectivity for Nikon D5100
Nov 18, 2017 11:28:54 #
I own a Nikon D5100, and at least as of now, it does pretty much everything I want although the newer features on later cameras are interesting. My challenging photography areas are flower closeups and astrophotography (including at prime focus through telescopes).
For years I have used Nikon's Camera Control Pro 2, and while sometimes really fussy and often confusing, it provides valuable functionality by letting me use a computer for making settings, using LiveView on a computer, etc. But it requires a computer near the camera and (especially for astrophotography) obnoxious extra cabling.
SO:
Does anyway have any experience with CamRanger for Nikon. It looks like it plugs into the same micro-USB port on the camera as is used with the special micro-USB cable for Camera Control Pro 2, and it looks like it matches the functionality in all regards.
There is a competing (and noticeably less expensive) product to CamRanger (Case Air Wireless Tethering System), that gets generally poorer reviews although I am not really clear why.
I believe these devices only work on Android or iPhone, and not on MAC OS or Windows computers. That is OK I think for my purposes -- maybe even more convenient.
Note: to be clear, these products allow you to control the camera in detail (exposure settings, color balance, image type, time-lapse, etc. and provide Live View), and are not just for transferring images to a device.
Any one with experience and comments about using either of these products?
Thanx.
For years I have used Nikon's Camera Control Pro 2, and while sometimes really fussy and often confusing, it provides valuable functionality by letting me use a computer for making settings, using LiveView on a computer, etc. But it requires a computer near the camera and (especially for astrophotography) obnoxious extra cabling.
SO:
Does anyway have any experience with CamRanger for Nikon. It looks like it plugs into the same micro-USB port on the camera as is used with the special micro-USB cable for Camera Control Pro 2, and it looks like it matches the functionality in all regards.
There is a competing (and noticeably less expensive) product to CamRanger (Case Air Wireless Tethering System), that gets generally poorer reviews although I am not really clear why.
I believe these devices only work on Android or iPhone, and not on MAC OS or Windows computers. That is OK I think for my purposes -- maybe even more convenient.
Note: to be clear, these products allow you to control the camera in detail (exposure settings, color balance, image type, time-lapse, etc. and provide Live View), and are not just for transferring images to a device.
Any one with experience and comments about using either of these products?
Thanx.
Nov 19, 2017 07:54:45 #
acreutz wrote:
I own a Nikon D5100, and at least as of now, it do... (show quote)
Camranger is very popular with a lot of people, but it's also very expensive. An alternative, also popular with a lot of people, is the TP-Link, $29. I got one but could never get it to work. For $29 vs $300, it's worth a try.
https://petapixel.com/2016/07/14/wirelessly-control-dslr-less-40/
Nov 19, 2017 07:59:07 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Camranger is very popular with a lot of people, but it's also very expensive. An alternative, also popular with a lot of people, is the TP-Link, $29. I got one but could never get it to work. For $29 vs $300, it's worth a try.
https://petapixel.com/2016/07/14/wirelessly-control-dslr-less-40/
https://petapixel.com/2016/07/14/wirelessly-control-dslr-less-40/
Ditto for me on the TP-Link. Bought one and couldn’t get it to worked.
Nov 19, 2017 08:20:40 #
I just Googled CamRanger. It has versions for Apple I0X, Android, Mac, Windows and Kindle Fire.
Nov 19, 2017 13:43:45 #
acreutz wrote:
I own a Nikon D5100, and at least as of now, it do... (show quote)
CamRanger works fine on a Windows machine, and is an excellent (though not cheap) solution with good range.
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