Is anyone shooting tethered to an iPad/Android device? In particular, using the tablet to control the camera, rather than just putting an Eye-Fi card in. I'm considering this as and would be interested to hear views of how good this set-up is.
Tethered shooting?
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I had a go on the demo of the DSLR remote software for iPad. It's a pretty limiting demo and the full version is quite pricey, I don't have a real use for it, so didn't bother.
The other thing is that you have to connect it to a laptop first, then you connect the iPad to the laptop, so it's fairly long winded and you would need a real reason to be wanting to shoot from the tablet when you could just use the laptop.
The other thing is that you have to connect it to a laptop first, then you connect the iPad to the laptop, so it's fairly long winded and you would need a real reason to be wanting to shoot from the tablet when you could just use the laptop.
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If your tethering, USB is always going to be quicker than Wifi if your shooting with RAW.
Whats your scenario to use this combo?
Whats your scenario to use this combo?
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My wife and I each have a 5D2. She asked me to investigate tethered shooting/control for landscapes and timelapse work. The idea being that a decent size screen would give a better opportunity to compose and focus accurately, particularly with our new tilt-shift lenses. Another possible benefit might be easy and accurate long exposures, without purchasing a separate remote control.
I've read both of those threads, thank you. I've got an HTC One X, so DSLR Controller looks like it could be promising, with minimal outlay.
I've read both of those threads, thank you. I've got an HTC One X, so DSLR Controller looks like it could be promising, with minimal outlay.
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Your going to tether and view your pictures on a mobile phone?
Mrs julianhj here...
I think hubby is refering to the HTC One X more as a controller in place of a remote release, rather than using the phone as a reasonable viewing method.
We've got a netbook which I might use for live-view tethering, as the cost of a decent alternative set-up is looking prohibitive (My original thinking stemmed from wondering whether something like the Kobo Vox could be used whilst doubling up as an e-reader).
I think hubby is refering to the HTC One X more as a controller in place of a remote release, rather than using the phone as a reasonable viewing method.
We've got a netbook which I might use for live-view tethering, as the cost of a decent alternative set-up is looking prohibitive (My original thinking stemmed from wondering whether something like the Kobo Vox could be used whilst doubling up as an e-reader).