Questions tagged [tethering]
shooting with a computer connected to the camera for control and/or instant transfer of images
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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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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 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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Is it possible to shoot tethered to a Linux laptop?
I have never tried shooting tethered, but I would like to give it a try.
My laptop uses Ubuntu linux.
Can you point me at any solutions for tethering this to my camera?
I have a Canon 5DmkII, ...
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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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Does a camera tethered draw power over USB?
I plan to use my Canon 50D in a studio, tethered to a PC.
It would be great if it drew the power it needed from the USB bus rather than from the battery, so I wouldn't need to worry about changing ...
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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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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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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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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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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 any software available on Mac OS X that can remotely control my Canon G10?
I'd like software to remotely (via USB tether) control my G10 from my MacBook running OS X 10.6. This software seems to do exactly what I want, but for Windows:
http://www.breezesys.com/PSRemote/...
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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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Situations you might use USB remote mode?
I hooked up the 50D to my MacBook Pro the other day at home and found it great to see exactly how a photo is going to turn out on the big screen before taking it and was wondering when such a setup ...
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Is there a T2i tethering operation from a laptop?
I'll be processing many images of artwork and saving files with various info like title and size and media.
I understand there are tethering options. I'm hoping I can hook the camera up directly ...
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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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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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Tethered shooting with Sony a57 - impossible?
I have a Sony a57 and today I tried to set it up with a tethered capture in Lightroom. Lightroom couldn't even see the camera. Is there any way to get this working, or are they just not compatible?
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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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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 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 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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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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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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Upload photos from camera into social networks instantly?
I organize table tennis tournaments. During the day we take pictures of the matches and then upload them into Facebook albums.
What do you recommend me to upload photos right after each of them were ...
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Are there any 35mm cameras that I could control with a computer?
I saw some work at an art show last night that reminded me that I'm interested in trying out Redscale at some point.
And so I was browsing around online for redscale stuff today, and came across 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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How does connecting the camera to a laptop help in photography?
From here: http://500px.com/photo/6330641
I asked him/her how did s/he photograph it? Holding the milk jug her/himself?
To which I got the reply:
camera mounted on a tripod and connected to a ...
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Software and Website for event photography
A client of mine is going to have the FA cup at an event. They want to take photographs of their customers with the FA cup, record who each photo is of, upload them to a website, and allow the ...
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Is it possible to shoot tethered with Aperture using a Canon 5D mark i?
Google is swamped with walkthroughs for the canon 5D mark ii & iii. I am wondering if anyone has managed to get a tethered shoot setup working with the original 5D on a macbook. If so, how was it ...
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Can the Olympus EPL3 camera be tethered to a computer?
I own an Olympus EPL3 camera, and I'm finding it hard to get a clear answer regarding tethering. Can I tether this camera to a computer for studio shots?
If needed, I'm happy to use 3rd party ...
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Can you capture the Nikon D3000 in Continuous Mode into a PC?
The entry level DSLR from Nikon, D3000, supports a max framerate of 3 FPS in "Continuous mode".
Can you tether the cam to click photos directly into a PC at such a high speed? (Continuous mode?)
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How can I tether multiple Canon cameras over wifi to one computer?
We do event photography coverage also. so we have to do instant printing. normally we do removing camera's chips and copy pictures and print it. That is very difficult thing and time wasting.
So I ...
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Is it possible to get tethered focus and aperture control with any current DSLR?
I'm looking to get into some photography work and I had a couple questions. I'm quite an amateur at this, unfortunately, so I would appreciate any and all assistance!
I want to be able to control the ...
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Record Videos Directly To The Computer [closed]
I have a Canon 60D and all those programs that come with it installed on my Macbook Pro, so I want to know if there is any way to record videos with it and store them directly on the computer using ...
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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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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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Prosumer camera for tethering? [closed]
I'm working professionally on a photo setup, using a computer, taking photos, and uploading to an Internet site.
Everything works with a Canon 5D mk2 and custom made software written in python using ...
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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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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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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 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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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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how do I view my photos directly on laptop as I take them [closed]
I want to view my photos as I take them directly on my laptop. I have seen people do this but would like to know myself.
Also what programmes are out there for me to change and adjust my photos ie:- ...
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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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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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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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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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