The challenge with all of these different software options is that some of them are camera-specific, some have very limited options and some contain specialized features like multiple camera control, time-lapse, and HDR.
Adobe Lightroom – which many of you already have, Capture One Pro, Darkroom Core, Smart Shooter, If your a Nikon photographer there is Nikon Camera Control Pro, for Canon shooters there is the Canon EOS Utility, Sony has the Sony Remote Camera Control, heck even Hassleblad has the Hasselblad Phocus and the list goes on… You can even find some open source software like DigiCamControl if you are ok with the adventure that comes along with Open Source.For a complete list of options with links to their websites, be sure read to the end of this article.
Depending on your needs, there is along list of options. I know – those two statements contradict each other right? Not really. Software Options “There are a lot of options for shooting tethered” “There are really only two choices for shooting tethered” This is where the real work happens and also where the bottleneck occurs if you don’t have enough. However the most important spec is the RAM. It goes without saying that a faster processor is desirable. You are going to be downloading large raw files in real time to a computer while you shoot. Many of you are already using a piece of software that will allow you to shot tethered, but before we look at the software – let’s talk about some computer requirements. Shooting tethered has allowed me to deliver finished images within hours of a shoot – without sacrificing any quality or compromising my workflow. Yes – there is a learning curve, but we are living in an era where people expect images quickly if not immediately. There is also a philosophy held by many people that shooting tethered is difficult and an inconvenience. Now if your not sure what all this tethering stuff is and how you do it – go back and watch this video so that you’re up to speed.īefore we dig in – let be clear about one thing… the ability to tether is an incredible asset if you are an advanced shooter and have reached a point in your development as a photographer where you have learned the true value of having a workflow and a consistency to your process. One of the first things you need to consider before you shoot with your camera tethered to your computer -is the software. In this article, I will break down your options and look at why you might pick one over the other, and I’ll even explain how I create backups of my files as they are downloaded to my computer. This 2 application cooperation, despite flaws, still works better than Capture Control 2 and View NX2 with my camera.Are you ready to start shooting tethered? Are you looking for the best software to use? Tethering doesn’t have to be difficult. Metadata and keywording can be updated automatically during LR import if you set it up right.
#Smart shooter tether full#
This gives you the full quality of the RAW file to evaluate, and thumbnails. So the best solution seems to be using SS to control capture, having it write to card and the computer disc in a particular folder, and having LR watch the folder and automatically import files saved there (controllable by a settings window and an on/off command available under File>Auto Import. Live view image in SS often does not match the captured image. This could be a bug or miscommunication issue, and a lens with an aperture ring might be best for use, at least with the state of the program now. The live view seems stuck on daylight settings and stops the lens down partially. in the Tethered Capture Settings window under File>Tethered Capture>Start Tethered Capture.Smart Shooter previews are too low fidelity, and the live view display of my D800E in the application doesn’t change with changing camera settings, which is very annoying especially in low light. Images are brought into LR bucan’t be saved to the camera card. You must change the settings and focus the camera on the camera itself. OK, LR5 can shoot tethered but doesn’t support remote control or live view.
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