Beginning Tether Shooting
Oct 23, 2019 09:03:48 #
Hi Ken
Right........... NO Live view..... Just a instant, on the screen image of your capture. BUT, one could argue that the 'actual image', as it is displayed on a 21" monitor of the resulting image is a much more valueble tool for evaluation that 'live view' before the shutter is triggered ...
Of course, what works for you is......... what works for you...... happy clicking buddy
Geo Vz
Right........... NO Live view..... Just a instant, on the screen image of your capture. BUT, one could argue that the 'actual image', as it is displayed on a 21" monitor of the resulting image is a much more valueble tool for evaluation that 'live view' before the shutter is triggered ...
Of course, what works for you is......... what works for you...... happy clicking buddy
Geo Vz
Oct 23, 2019 09:34:45 #
jerseymike wrote:
I am very new to taking pictures. I just take out the card and insert into a card reader. Is there an advantage to having the camera tethered to your laptop/computer?
Thanks.
Oct 23, 2019 12:41:23 #
Although I have the latest version (untested with Catalina) of Nikon's Camera Control 2 which is used for tethering, I have been using Lightroom for this function for quite some time as I am happy with it and it works well. I have just finished testing Lr Tethering with my Nikon D5 to my 2018 MacBook Pro (I7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, 4GB Video) and printing to my DNP DS620A. I am running Catalina on this machine, and everything works just fine. The only caveat is that the camera MUST be powered up BEFORE attempting to tether, which I don't see as any issue. Best of luck.
Oct 23, 2019 15:46:52 #
Capture One. A bit expensive but worth the price. What you gain in improved workflow will more than justify the cost.
- FTn
- FTn
Oct 23, 2019 16:00:10 #
After you find the right tethering program look into a power adapter for the camera because the live view option goes through batteries fairly quick.
Oct 23, 2019 16:01:16 #
Wishdriver wrote:
After you find the right tethering program look into a power adapter for the camera because the live view option goes through batteries fairly quick.
If you use the Lightroom tethering, your Nikon camera will not be in 'live view'. Best of luck.
Oct 23, 2019 16:08:47 #
I use a Camranger to wireless connect to my iPad.
Works great on location.
Mine is first generation.
The newer ones look very interesting.
Smaller and less expensive!
https://camranger.com/
Works great on location.
Mine is first generation.
The newer ones look very interesting.
Smaller and less expensive!
https://camranger.com/
Oct 23, 2019 19:11:17 #
John Sh
Loc: Toronto, Australia
Helicon Remote is free and works with most cameras.
Digicam control is basically for Nikon but worth a try on your Canon. Once again it's free.
Digicam control is basically for Nikon but worth a try on your Canon. Once again it's free.
Oct 23, 2019 20:04:15 #
[quote=Plieku69]I feel the need to have better visual control for product shooting and tethering seems the way to go. Better ad that I am using a Canon 80D on Windows.
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Plieku
One last closing comment about Tethering and its use with Lightroom.... Like many here, I did most of my Tethering with Lightroom as organized functions or events with my Church... One such example was during Easter, we would have a function know as "Easter with the Bunny" and we would offer all visiting church attendees a photo (at no charge) taken of them and our "visiting Easter Bunny" in who was in costume...
The setup was a studio like room, with tripod, camera, and computer with dual 21" monitor... As the shot is taken against a Easter like background,, it would be immediately viewed on the monitor at my right to make sure it was OK and no one had their eyes closed..
In addition to the above, all images were then accessed from another computer/printer setup (via a network connection) in a nearby room where a second operator would then select the required picture, do some minor cropping, then immediatly print 8x10s of each shoot session... and all of this would be done for about anywhere for some 100 to 125 clients, which were collected, then organized, during a total 45 min "closing church group sermon",,, then all the images would be delivered out into our lobby where they were delivered to the recipients / church visitors as they 'exited' the church sanctuary from the presentation.......
Yes, it was a very quick and intense couple of hours during the shoot and the production BUT, the tethering was the 'only way to go' and worked out very well.......
Again,,,,,,, Happy Clicking with your project and hope it all works out for you
-- Geo Vz
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Plieku
One last closing comment about Tethering and its use with Lightroom.... Like many here, I did most of my Tethering with Lightroom as organized functions or events with my Church... One such example was during Easter, we would have a function know as "Easter with the Bunny" and we would offer all visiting church attendees a photo (at no charge) taken of them and our "visiting Easter Bunny" in who was in costume...
The setup was a studio like room, with tripod, camera, and computer with dual 21" monitor... As the shot is taken against a Easter like background,, it would be immediately viewed on the monitor at my right to make sure it was OK and no one had their eyes closed..
In addition to the above, all images were then accessed from another computer/printer setup (via a network connection) in a nearby room where a second operator would then select the required picture, do some minor cropping, then immediatly print 8x10s of each shoot session... and all of this would be done for about anywhere for some 100 to 125 clients, which were collected, then organized, during a total 45 min "closing church group sermon",,, then all the images would be delivered out into our lobby where they were delivered to the recipients / church visitors as they 'exited' the church sanctuary from the presentation.......
Yes, it was a very quick and intense couple of hours during the shoot and the production BUT, the tethering was the 'only way to go' and worked out very well.......
Again,,,,,,, Happy Clicking with your project and hope it all works out for you
-- Geo Vz
Oct 23, 2019 21:41:58 #
George, thank you for your help.
With product, old tools, photography I run into a variable lighting problem. Moving the tool or the camera has a significant effect on how light hits it. I would like to see the layout before taking a shot only to find out the light is not where I thought it was.
for some reason my eye and the camera lens don't always see the same things.
A lot of these tools are dark, and soak up light like a sponge. These can present a big challenge to get a detailed shot.
With product, old tools, photography I run into a variable lighting problem. Moving the tool or the camera has a significant effect on how light hits it. I would like to see the layout before taking a shot only to find out the light is not where I thought it was.
for some reason my eye and the camera lens don't always see the same things.
A lot of these tools are dark, and soak up light like a sponge. These can present a big challenge to get a detailed shot.
Oct 23, 2019 23:11:53 #
I've just started using tethering while shooting. I've had great success with canon's software. I have a canon t-6 and a MacBook Air. I have complete control over my camera, focus, ISO, shutter speed and f/stop. For me and for what I do, it works great. The main point I'm making is, what I us works great for me. Don't get too far in the weeds with things, just play around with things, enjoy it and have fun!!
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