Questions tagged [tethering]
shooting with a computer connected to the camera for control and/or instant transfer of images
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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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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 do remote capture on a Canon DSLR?
Is it possible to do remote capture on a Canon EOS DSLR? I have an infra-red remote, but when I connect the camera to the PC via USB I only get the option to download pictures from it.
I'm a pretty ...
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Are there any free Windows programs to get a live view for a Nikon D700 in tethered capture mode?
Are there any free Windows programs to get a live view for a Nikon D700 in tethered capture mode? I'm trying to hook it up to my computer monitor for some studio shooting.
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Recommendations to tether a Nikon DSLR to a Windows PC?
When I shoot portraits indoors, I'd like the option to tether my Nikon D90 to a Windows computer with the USB cable, both to view the results and help adjust the lighting, but also to be making an ...
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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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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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Is there third-party software for Canon tethered live-view shooting?
I can use Canon EOS Utility to shoot tethered so that the live-view preview is displayed on the computer screen.
However, I would like to know if there is any third-party software (non-Canon) that ...
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How can I capture images from two cameras simultaneously, directly to my Mac?
I am looking to use this feature for two purposes: scanning books (one camera pointed at each of a pair of pages), and for stereo 3D photography.
I would like to be able to preview and capture photos ...
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Is it possible to shoot tethered with a preview on the screen?
I had to shoot self-portraits today, and it didn't go well. I first tried shooting tethered, but it was so hard to get composition & focus right, that I just did it with a mirror. Which of course ...
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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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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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Can I tether my Nikon D3200 to Lightroom?
I have a Nikon D3200. I would like to use Lightroom to tether the camera, but Lightroom is not detecting it. Can I tether my camera to Lightroom?
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Nikon D3200 video tethering software?
With Canon's EOS Utility software, you can connect your Canon DSLR to a laptop via HDMI and:
control focus and zoom (if you have autofocus lenses),
start and stop video recording,
white balance,
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Are there any tetherable compact cameras?
As I find the bulk of my DSLR too much of an inconvenience for most of my photography, I'm considering replacing it with a high-end compact (maybe a Lumix LX5). However, I'm getting intrigued by the ...
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Is it possible to shoot tethered using an iPad?
I would love to use my iPad as a tethering device for instant review but I can't see how to set it up.
I have a nasty suspicion that it's not possible.
Please tell me that I'm wrong!
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How can I control a DSLR camera programmatically over Wi-Fi? [closed]
I'm a programmer and writing an application in C# (Windows 7) which should take pictures (and also download them) via Wi-Fi.
I can't use USB because the camera is about 50 meters away and mounted at a ...
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Tethering to Control Zoom on Nikon DSLR
Most Nikon DSLR have a tethered capture option, however I haven't come across any of them that controls the zoom of the DSLR.
I guess the zoom is controlled manually by rotating the ring on the lens.
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Looking for camera control software (for Nikon DSLR) to shoot time lapse
What software is available that will let me control a camera from a computer, so I can shoot a lime lapse sequence?
The camera is a Nikon D60. I am looking for freely available software.
I am aware ...
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Is there a way use Live View tethered and superimpose a transparent view of the previous image on the monitor?
I want to shoot 2-D stop motion movies with an overhead camera rig.
I want to be able to do the following:
SEE MY CAMERA ON MY LAPTOP
I want to be able to see what my camera sees on my laptop. How ...
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How can I tether a camera programmatically? [duplicate]
How can I tether a camera to my computer and issue it commands? What is the cheapest camera I could buy that would allow me this functionality? Is it possible to use java and/or a batch file to do so?
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How to take photos with PC controlling?
I want to connect a camera to PC and take photos.
What cameras have this option? Most cameras, when connected to PC, seem to disable capturing when showing card storage?
Is there any software that ...
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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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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 tether a Panasonic Lumix G3 with Lightroom or a tablet?
I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. I purchased it because it was rated the best for non-flash, low light photography, which is mostly what I do at libraries, historical societies, etc.
I saw someone ...
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Solutions to Multiple 70D Connected to a single computer?
My situation is I have 3-6 70D Canon Cameras on the floor depending on the event and would like to utilise the WIFI connection on these cameras but I have tried to work out a way to have Multiple ...
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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 ...
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Windows-based tethered workflow and automation solution?
I'm setting up a product photography area for a client, where they have a camera (probably a Canon DSLR) tethered to a Windows laptop.
The ideal workflow would be one where the client could shoot, ...
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Can I get LiveView from my Nikon Coolpix P600 on my computer?
I want to be able to view what I am shooting on my Nikon Coolpix P600 camera on my computer before I take. Any tips on how to do this?
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