Camera Control Software for Laptop

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Hello,

Do any of the top DSLR camera makers have any camera control software for a laptop?

For example so I could control the exposure, ISO, interval timings all from the laptop, while the camera is on a tripod. I would guess still connected via USB cable still, unless they had a wireless adaptor.

Or do any of the makers allow it so you can code against an API on the camera? (I've not heard of this before though so very much doubt it! Would be a nice addition!)

Thanks in advance!

Tom :)
 
There is something called APT for some Canon DSLRs
 
Hi Tom & Welcome :wave:

Canon supply quite a lot of software with their DSLR's (which is upgradable as and when for free), one part of the software package allows for remote shooting when teathered to a PC. :thumbs:
 
causerino said:
Hello,

Do any of the top DSLR camera makers have any camera control software for a laptop?

For example so I could control the exposure, ISO, interval timings all from the laptop, while the camera is on a tripod. I would guess still connected via USB cable still, unless they had a wireless adaptor.

Or do any of the makers allow it so you can code against an API on the camera? (I've not heard of this before though so very much doubt it! Would be a nice addition!)

Thanks in advance!

Tom :)
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Nikon have "Camera Control Pro 2". You have to buy it, but it does allow full control of aparture, shutter, ISO etc etc, but no API.

I use it frequently for studio macro and remote garden wildlife shots, where it is invaluable. I've only used USB connection (with active extension lead when necessary). It doesn't seem to offer wireless functionality, buy maybe there are such things as USB tranceivers?
 
Hasselblad Digital Backs use Flexcolor and Phocus (which has just been upgraded), there is also a Phocus Mobile App which will allow you to trigger your camera remotely from an Iphone, Ipad or Ipod Touch (off to download that now) when it is tethered to a computer on the same network.

Phase One digital backs use Capture One.
 
Try DIY photo bits , Its free a bit clunky but actually not bad
 
Yes, EOSUtility will allow you to interval time, but it won't allow you to program it up to take 10 pics at 10s, 20 pics at 5 secs etc... without intervention. TBH, not clear what the original poster wants to do...
 
Sony supply foc basic software that works on the A700, A850 & A900.
There is also a plugin for LR3 that lets you shoot tethered on those models.
 
Nikon Camera Control Pro is what I use with my D5100, i just love it for macro shots , i have it attached to a Toshiba laptop.. what would be nice is a much cheaper wireless option I have seen them for £700 but thats way to much for me.. the next step would be a motorised swivel arm.. but i'm just dreaming lol..
 
Eos utility software, free with Canon. Easy to understand, great editing tools. picture style editor etc.

Great for tethered shooting:thumbs:
 
Nikon has an SDK you can download for their current camera range. A quick google will find it but it's the most convoluted download process ever for a SDK, so much so I got bored and didn't bother filling in the 2nd online form.

If you want something prerolled EOS utility for canon or for nikon DIYphotobits (Windows) or Sofortbild (mac), but for older cameras you need the version on his web site not the newer version in the app store.
 
arad85 said:
Yes, EOSUtility will allow you to interval time, but it won't allow you to program it up to take 10 pics at 10s, 20 pics at 5 secs etc... without intervention. TBH, not clear what the original poster wants to do...
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You can't set it to take 10 at 10sec interval AND then take 5 at 20sec and leave it unattended but you can set it to take a shot every (set interval) for any number of shots.

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whiteflyer said:
You can't set it to take 10 at 10sec interval AND then take 5 at 20sec and leave it unattended but you can set it to take a shot every (set interval) for any number of shots.
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Yes, that's exactly what I said ;)
 
I find the laptop software for Canon (amazing that it's free), great, just one question, I want to shoot from a hide, and don't want cables, any idea the maximum (realistic not manufacturers ideas) of the distance between laptop and camera using wireless USB.

Thanks
 
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