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Can you control a camera's settings via computer?
I'm using a Canon camera. I want to control autofocus, ISO, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, clarity, etc., remotely from a computer.
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No flash mode pictures
OK so I'm an absolute beginner when it comes to photography. But here's the thing when I try to Take a picture in the no flash mode in the dark it won't take a picture but if I go into some light ...
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Setup to have photos automatically loaded to the computer
I want to have cell-phone style photo automatic backup from Canon SLR to Online or Disk
This is the intended flow:
Take pictures with a Canon 5d
Take no other action, and continue using the SLR, ...
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What are some alternatives if you don't have a flip screen in your camera?
I have a dslr camera which does not have a flip screen. So in situations where i want to take a shot from very low angle, It is very hard, compared to the flip screen available situation. Is there any ...
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Long range wireless tethering
TL/DR:
Is there a way to be able to wirelessly tether with the live preview up to 300ft (91m) away.
I have a Canon Rebel T7i with in-built WiFi that I can use for tethering to my phone for controlling ...
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Is there a known practice of post-processing to make a finished photo while viewing a subject?
Photographers often aim to create a work that accurately depicts a subject, and/or is informed or inspired by the experience they had looking at it.
A significant part of the work of making a photo is ...
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Can the focus point for a Nikon D7500 be positioned while tethering to a PC using Lightroom?
While tethering my Nikon D7500 to my laptop using Windows 10 Adobe LightRoom I noticed I can't see the focus point like I can while in my camera's LiveView.
I often move the focus point on my Nikon ...
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Nikon Camera Control Pro "No camera was detected"
I'm posting this as question & answer because Google was no help at all for what turned out to be such a simple 'fix'.
Connecting the camera to the computer showed it as being seen by the OS, but ...
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Is it possible to control focus distance of Sony Alpha 6* cameras using GPhoto2/libgphoto2?
I'm trying to find or create a solution for automated focus bracketing for my Sony Alpha 6000 camera.
So far I have found only this PlayMemories Open Source application:
https://github.com/obs1dium/...
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Why won't my Canon 400D/XTi turn on/off properly?
My camera is a Canon 400D (digital rebel XTi). It sat on a shelf for quite some time.
When I insert a (newly charged) battery, the camera doesn't switch on. I get this screen:
and switching the ...
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AF not working on Manual mode AV or TV mode, and shutter not opening. however both AF and shutter opening on auto and not flash -EOS400d
I am testing an old EOS 400d to see if its worth using-
on auto mode and no flash mode- the camera focuses, I get the green light then it takes the photo once I fully press the trigger button,
in all ...
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Fujifilm X100F tethering?
Has anyone managed to tether a Fujifilm x100F to a Mac? I can't find anything online. I'm assuming it's not possible.
Things I've explored:
Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom: ...
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Why won't Canon EOS 400D turn on?
I have the Canon EOS 400D - also known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi, or Kiss Digital X in Japan - and as of tonight, it stopped working. It won't do anything, with or without batteries or a CF card, ...
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How can I tether my Canon 5D (original) to an Apple computer running the High Sierra OS?
I hope you are having a good time during coronavirus. I am in Scotland. I think it is alright.
I am writing to ask if anyone knows how to tether an original Canon 5D (colloquially known as a Mark I) ...
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Using multiple cameras at same time
This question asked regarding 3D scanning raised my question:
Is it possible to operate multiple cameras at the same time?
Background: I have Canon EOS 750D and I can operate it via USB cable and ...
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What setup or software do I need to see/ have live access to images as I take them from a DSLR?
Is there a setup that I can have that allows me to have access to the images being taken from a DSLR. That way I can select the one I want and change the name on the spot etc... The camera that I'm ...
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Is Nikon D3200 compatible with external monitor?
Yes I do realize other people asked this question before mostly about android tablets. I am not looking to macgyver something that limits 80% of the camera functionality and most answers focus on that....
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How to tether sony a7 to lightroom
I am trying to tether my Sony a7 to my mac using the USB cable with Lightroom 5.
But when I start a tethered capture I see a "No Camera Detected" error on the tether panel.
My camera LCD shows "USB ...
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Canon 40D ERR 01 lens error on manual only- is hope for the lens lost?
I am a high school teacher working with a donated canon 40D to loan to students for projects.
A student wants to shoot manual mode on the camera, but the lens (Canon Ultrasonic EFS 17-85 mm) won't ...
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Is it possible to use the GoPro camera when it is connected to a pc/notebook with a USB Cable?
I have Hero3+ Black Edition.
For now I cannot shoot or even configure the camera when it is connected to a notebook with a USB Cable.
When I connect my camera to a notebook with a USB Cable, a ...
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Why are images from FujiFilm X-T20 darker than those from Canon 400D?
I’ve just bought a mirrorless FujiFilm X-T20. In my first tests, it seem to ask for quite high ISO even in daytime indoor. So, as a test, I compared it with my previous camera, digital reflex Canon ...
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Being able to retain LiveView in both your Camera and on your Laptop at the same time
Are you able to retain the live view on your Camera (Nikon D5100) to shoot, while also using a live view on your laptop. I don't see the point to having just live view in a program on your Laptop. ...
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Nikon D5200 Not Detected on Mac OS Sierra
It's been a while since I used my Nikon D5200. Recently, I discovered tethered shooting with Lightroom and wanted to give it a try. I took out my dusty camera and tried to connect to My iMac running ...
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Any cameras on the market that can be controlled via USB and open API
Hi I am curious about any cameras (mirrorless or similar) or camcorders on the market that can be controlled programatically via an API of some kind, ideally over USB, though I would be interested in ...
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Is there a way to replicate Nikon D3100 live view on my laptop screen?
I own a Nikon D3100 and I need a way to see the live view of my camera on my laptop screen.
There must definitely be a way (I am not just aware of it). I have searched all around the web sites... I ...
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How can I tether my Sony a5000 to my MacBook Pro?
I am looking to be able to watch myself film on my MacBook pro through the sony a5000 and was wondering if this was possible and how? Thank you
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How can I use live view while tethering a Nikon D810 to LightRoom 5 CC?
My camera is a Nikon D810. I have the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and haven't updated it for a while, but my Lightroom version is 5.
My camera came with a cable, one side was a HDMI I think that I ...
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Can tethered shooting be dangerous to my camera?
I own a T6i and a 6D. I'm interested in tethered shooting for studio scenarios. However I've heard from a friend that if I tether my camera to my laptop and I a power surge happens in the USB port, ...
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What's the maximum length of USB cable that you can use for tethering?
What's the maximum reliable length of USB cable that you can use when shooting tethered?
Does it depend on the camera?
There's lots of conflicting information out on the web; I'm hoping Photo-SE can ...
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How can I transfer pictures from my Canon Digital Rebel XTI (400D) to my Mac?
I recently bought a used Cannon EOS Digital Rebel XTI 400D. I went on a trip and took some photos that I would like to get onto my mac (A mac mini running 10.6.8). When I plugged the camera into my ...
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How can I have the LiveView of my camera displayed on a TV or Laptop screen?
If I simply plug in my USB-HDMI cable to a TV or laptop from my camera is there a setting I need to turn On to switch my LCD screen to my TV or computer? My camera is a Nikon D600.
I don't want to ...
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How can I connect multiple Canon dSLRs in parallel to a computer?
I want to connect a couple of Canon cameras with my computer in such a way that a single click both captures images and stores them on the computer.
I am trying the same in c#. Actually, I have ...
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Olympus E-M5 Mark II tethering SDK (Java, Windows)
On gPhoto page (http://www.gphoto.org/doc/remote/), there is Olympus E-M5 Mark 2 as supported camera. So tethering is supported by camera, but under Linux.
Is it possible to take images and live-view ...
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How to control a Canon 600D (Rebel T3i) and others from a computer?
Is there any way to remote control a Canon Rebel T3i 600D from the computer, for example to take shots like every x lapse or something like? I also need the software to do it, I'm looking for a good ...
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Tethering DSLR camera to PC via any common WiFi network
I am aware that it is possible to tether a camera to PC via the WiFi network that is created by the WiFi-enabled camera itself. But I want to know if it is possible to tether by connecting both camera ...
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Can Capture One connect to a Nikon DSLR via WiFi?
My Nikon D750 camera has a built-in wifi module that allows it to be controlled via smartphone (shoot/view/download photos). Is it possible to connect my laptop to to the camera via wifi to ...
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How to transfer photographs from my camera directly to my laptop after I take the shot?
My problem is that when I look at the photograph at the camera, it will look perfect, but when I look at the computer after I remove the SD card, it is all blurred and needs to be retaken. This is ...
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How to prevent autofocus but retain tethered focus control?
I'm using Darktable (on Linux) with Canon 1100D in tethered shooting mode. I found out that from live view section I can control focus in big or small steps. This all works nicely, and I can see the ...
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Does Canon Powershot SX520HS support tethering?
I'd like to experiment with stop motion. It's best to use tethering so avoid having to touch the camera to capture. I know the sx520hs does not support wireless but it does have a mini usb port for ...
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Using a Canon 350D as a webcam?
I would like to create a program that take pictures programmatically. The ideal setup would be to be able to see on a computer screen how the photograph would be before to take it. Therefore I need to ...
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Is it possible to tether a D7000 to a smartphone?
Is it possible to shoot tethered (wired) with D7000 using a smartphone? if yes, which OS, what kind of features and apps are needed?
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Manage entangle from bash
I want to connect a Nikon camera to a Raspberry Pi with entangle installed.
From a remote computer, via wifi and ssh I have access to the RPi.
How can I simply take a photo (and optionally ...
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Can I connect a SONY NEX-5 to a computer to take pictures?
I'd like to get into doing stop motion and have a SONY NEX-5 on my hands. For some reason computer connectability is something I just don't see discussed on the web. Does anyone know?
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How can I trigger video via remote? [closed]
I recently began using a Zhiyun crane with my Nikon D750 and I am trying to find out if it is possible to focus the camera and/or trigger the video on the camera by means of a remote control.
As it ...
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How can I tether a camera to a laptop, to show its menus and functions for teaching purposes?
I understand the tethering process and have connected my Nikon D90 to my laptop. I am able to see images that are on the memory card just fine. My question is this: I am teaching a class on camera ...
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Which digital cameras can be controlled with a computer? [closed]
I want to develop software that can connect to a digital camera that is attached to my computer. The software will then control the camera so that it can. for example, take a picture or record a video....
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Is it possible to tether Sony HX60 and run python scripts using pysony?
I am trying to use Sony HX60 for my drone and wanted to know if using a Sony HX60 will be a good option as I need to use a USB to control the camera.
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Toshiba FlashAir experiences
Has anybody used a Toshiba FlashAir SD card? Specifically, I'd like to know:
1) Can the card be configured to interact directly with a Mac? Or, put another way, is the card usable without connecting ...
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How can I control a DSLR camera programmatically?
Is it possible to get the code (in any programming language) to give control over the features of a DSLR e.g shutter speed and exposure?
Canon and Nikon cameras come with a pre-included software that ...
White Death
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Is there a way that would allow me to automatically & instantly send photos to PC from a Nikon D750 wirelessly?
I am a photographer and would like to offer a service that would have a person behind the computer and a photographer. The photographer is at an event and a workstation (the person behind a computer) ...
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