Cam Ranger
Apr 16, 2016 11:47:32 #
Anyone out there use Cam Ranger or a similar live view transmission built into some cameras which mine does not. You Birders have gotten me enthused and I am in the process of setting up a backyard bird garden. It occurred to me that a camera in a Camo box with wireless might be a cost effective way of getting closer to the subject; maybe adjust focus to a predetermined area and fire a LOT of free digital film to possibly get a couple real closeups. I have not yet tried out different lenses with different minimum focusing distances . Just wanted to throw this out and get some thoughts.
Apr 16, 2016 11:49:10 #
Lots of discussions available on the forum already - just search for Cam Ranger or Camranger.
Apr 16, 2016 12:00:49 #
MrBob wrote:
Anyone out there use Cam Ranger or a similar live ... (show quote)
I have one using it on a Canon 5DMK3, and it works exactly as advertised. Allows camera control including live view and has very quick transfer rate (including raw) - I see the resulting shot within a second or so. I haven't checked the maximum range (specified as 150'), but it works fine from about 50. It also has its own battery which is supposed to last ~6 hours, so if you're planning a long day, ordering a 2nd battery might be a good idea. You can also buy a remote controlled az-el mount ($229), so you can move/pan the camera remotely, but I haven't tried that yet. Highly recommended.
Apr 16, 2016 12:46:59 #
DWU2 wrote:
Lots of discussions available on the forum already - just search for Cam Ranger or Camranger.
Thanks DW.... never thought of Search; Duh.
Apr 16, 2016 13:09:24 #
MrBob wrote:
Anyone out there use Cam Ranger or a similar live ... (show quote)
I strongly recommend the CamRanger. You can also adjust the camera remotely. In live view you can touch screen to focus. I use RAW+JPEG, as the buffering will be very fast.
Apr 17, 2016 05:38:15 #
MrBob wrote:
Anyone out there use Cam Ranger or a similar live ... (show quote)
Hi
Got one and it woks fine on a D800 and D600, no issues, also very easy to set up and use even straight out of the box.
Apr 17, 2016 13:15:14 #
MrBob wrote:
Anyone out there use Cam Ranger or a similar live ... (show quote)
I use the camranger, and also the motorized tripod head which works with it. So far, though, my use has not been for distance. I use it to allow me to focus for down-low shots of flowers, since I cannot get down that far (without a crane!) and my cameras don't have articulated screens. Works great for that. At some point, I will be setting it up in the neighbour's yard to try and capture some of the birds which visit their table; just haven't gotten to it yet is all.
Apr 17, 2016 21:07:19 #
If you'e convinced that it's right for you, since I bought my Nikon D750 which has built in features, I no longer need mine. Interested in making a fair price offer?
-mackolb@mac.com
-mackolb@mac.com
Apr 17, 2016 21:39:43 #
mackolb wrote:
If you'e convinced that it's right for you, since I bought my Nikon D750 which has built in features, I no longer need mine. Interested in making a fair price offer?
-mackolb@mac.com
-mackolb@mac.com
My D750 wifi does not have as much functionality as the CamRanger had on my D800.
Apr 17, 2016 21:41:55 #
True about advanced functionality of Camranger over D750, but for my purposes in the studio, it's enough. I'm not a wildlife shooter.
Apr 18, 2016 12:52:22 #
KM6VV
Loc: Central Coast, CA
mackolb wrote:
If you'e convinced that it's right for you, since I bought my Nikon D750 which has built in features, I no longer need mine. Interested in making a fair price offer?
-mackolb@mac.com
-mackolb@mac.com
What is in the D750 that obsoletes the CamRanger?
Edit: Oh, I see, just not needed in your case.
Apr 20, 2016 11:40:05 #
Thanks all of you for your input and suggestions... as usual I think too far ahead sometimes; I am proceeding with garden blind/feeder studio and will play it by ear. All of your fantastic bird captures have really inspired me ; best part is I never have to leave home !
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