Controlling a Canon camera from a computer. Various useful things for Canon and not only Remote control of the camera from a computer

The target audience of such universal tools should include numerous advanced users who regularly use non-standard camera settings and therefore consider branded applications to be not yet brought to mind.

As an example, consider the program DSLR Controller(available on Google Play). It has been in beta testing for a long time, which does not prevent it from coping with the task. In addition, despite this status, the application is paid, but check the compatibility of your mobile device and the camera will turn out for free on a child solution - "remote shutter" (Remote Release) from the same developer (available on Google Play).

So, DSLR Controller is designed to control Canon SLR photo equipment via the built-in Wi-Fi module or USB port. If everything is clear with the wireless connection, then in the second option, you will need the “correct” USB cable and support for the USB host mode by the gadget, but in most cases you do not need root rights. By the way, on the developer's website there is information that the missing Wi-Fi in the camera can be replaced by the TP-LINK TL-MR3040 wireless router available in Russia.

The DSLR Controller program displays on the smartphone screen all the information necessary to control the camera, in particular, shutter speed and aperture data, a histogram. It is important that there is a "Live View" option if the camera itself supports it. The application also allows you to adjust the focal length when the AF mode is selected on the camera, sensitivity, white balance, etc. You can also program time-lapse shooting. If there is support for video recording, then this option will be available in the application.

The remote, into which the program turns a smartphone or tablet, not only repeats the control of a SLR camera, but also expands it. For example, it is possible to use remote manual focus (R-MF), and increase and decrease the focal length using the buttons on the screen. At the same time, the area currently in focus will be highlighted on the display. True, the operation of such a “manual focus” entirely depends on the type of motor in the lens.

Other interesting features include saving pictures to an Android device instead of a camera's memory card and "tracking" focus. In the future, the developers promise to start shooting scripts.

Similar tools can be found for other popular camera models - for example, Helicon Remote is suitable for Nikon devices.

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Manufacturers do their best to ensure that the user, when photographing, resorts to the help of a PC as little as possible. Modern cameras not only shoot well, but also process frames without the participation of a computer. Including apply various effects, work with the format RAW , stitch panoramas and even make HDR ! And some photo gadgets can connect to the Internet and upload footage to popular online resources. It would seem that most amateur photographers do not need a computer at all. But in some cases it is more convenient to use a camera (regardless of its additional features) in conjunction with a PC.

For example, you need to see a picture on the screen of a laptop or desktop PC in a matter of seconds after the shutter is released - this way it is easier to evaluate the result or demonstrate it to a wide audience. But that is not all. By linking the camera to a computer, you can configure it directly on your PC. This is useful if you do not want to move the camera to change shooting settings, or if you are shooting in a place where only the camera or the photographer can fit. Another interesting area of ​​​​application of such a bundle is photographing without human intervention, when shooting occurs automatically after a certain time or when an object appears in the frame.

In fairness, it must be said that a lot depends on the capabilities of the device and the software available specifically for it. In this article we will talk about the most common programs for popular models of SLR (and not only) cameras and some features of their use. Immediately make a reservation that we will talk about the simplest and most budgetary way to connect the camera - through a cord USB . We will talk about advanced wireless connection sometime next time.

For camerasCanon

SLR camera owners Canon luckiest. For them, the manufacturer has reserved a free programCanon EOS Utilitythat comes with the CD. Supported as entry-level models - from 1000 D , and professional type 1 cameras D , 1 Ds , 5 D etc. Despite its freeware, the utility can do almost everything that a photographer might need. Namely: automatically upload pictures from a memory card to a computer, configure the camera via a PC, and remotely set shooting parameters and take pictures via a computer.

Depending on the camera model, settings such as the owner's name, information about the author of pictures, and copyrights can be set via a computer. But it is much more interesting, for example, to set image processing profiles (using filters, sharpness levels, image saturation, etc.), personal white balance or image processing quality in JPEG . And then use the presets depending on the situation. Or, for example, the distortion compensation settings for the lenses you use (nothing complicated, just select the lenses you use from the list to take them into account when processing images RAW ). In a word, all those settings that you would hardly make directly in your camera, even if they were just as diverse in the camera itself.

But, of course, the most interesting feature of the program is remote control of the camera and taking pictures in the modelive view. The settings of the camera itself in this mode are no different from what you can do on the camera itself. For example, in aperture priority mode, you can change the actual aperture, sensitivity, and exposure compensation. In full manual mode - shutter speed, aperture and sensitivity. You can also choose the format of the resulting pictures (for example, JPEG high quality or RAW+JPEG ), the method of metering and focusing.

INEOS UtilityAll settings for shooting parameters are placed in a separate window. The main screen can be used for zooming, focusing and white balance

To see on the computer screen what the camera will shoot, you need to enable the function live view . Now by pressing Remote Live View shooting a window will appear showing the scene your camera sees. By the way, this window can be used not only for sighting, but also for accurate and thoughtful focusing on the image. By the way, unlike most supported DSLRs, in Canon 4D Mark II There is also an exposure simulation mode. This allows you to visually assess the illumination of the frame at different shooting parameters.

Most cameras support manual focus. To do this, hover over a fragment of the image using the Magnifier tool. Further, using the manual focus buttons, you can achieve perfect sharpness on the selected fragment in small and not very steps. Some camera models can focus automatically, including in the face detection mode in the frame, or by simply selecting a position on the screen to focus, just as if shooting was not done through a computer.

Also in Live View shooting You can fine-tune the white balance simply by selecting the part of the image in the frame that should be white. It is important to note that any frame can be viewed immediately after the snapshot using the button Quick Preview . Read more about the program here:

Canon EOS Utility

Developer: Canon

Website:

Price: is free

Grade:

Free

- only works with some camera models

Not a free alternative

If your camera is not supported by the manufacturer's official utilities, try a third party product. Unfortunately, there are very few of them, and these programs are far from free.

The most famous solutions for Canon and Nikon are perhaps the products of the company Breeze Systems (). A distinctive feature is the support for a very wide list of cameras. For Canon in general, there are two programs - DSLR Remote Pro (from $129) and PSRemote ($95), for SLR cameras and advanced compacts powershot respectively. A large number of cameras Nikon , however, only mirror ones, supported by the utility NKRemote ($175).

The DSLR Remote Pro interface does not shine with beauty and convenience, but it provides access to all camera settings in one window

Other interesting features of the DSLR Remote Pro include the ability to take photos and videos remotely for most cameras, view in live view both full frame and 100% image fragment, bracketing and creating HDR - pictures from 15 consecutive frames. The program also has a function photo booth - automatic creation series of shots, their layout in one photo and printing. Learn more about the capabilities and experience of using the program ().

The only thing that upsets in the programs Breeze Systems , - archaic application interface and high price.

For camerasNikon

Nikon has also taken care of a utility for remote control with their reflex cameras. Truth, Camera Control Pro 2 is far from free. The utility supports almost all modern "DSLRs" Nikon (from D 5100 and above) and allows you to connect them to your computer both via a wire and wirelessly through a special adapter.

The utility allows you to remotely control most of the camera settings through a computer, take pictures and transfer captured images to a PC. Notably, images in the camera buffer may be confirmed or deleted before being transferred to a computer. Remote shooting from a computer is possible in two modes - Hand-held and Tripod. The latter differs in that it allows you to remotely select the AF point.

The utility also lets you manage your pictures, including selecting and adjusting pictures on your computer, creating custom curves (key change information), and saving them to your camera.

camera control Pro2 allows you to create control over all camera settings, including settings for exposure, focus, flash timing, and more.

cameracontrolPro 2

Developer: Nikon

Website: http://nikon. ru / ru _ RU / product / software / camera - control - pro -2

Price: from $129.95

Grade:

The program supports all the necessary functions

Wired and wireless connection

- high price

For camerasPentax

With Pentax cameras in general an interesting situation. There is an official free utility for platforms Windows and Mac OS X , but it is rarely updated and does not support work with all modern cameras. Its capabilities are generally standard - remote control of the camera and uploading photos to a computer. That is why many fans of these cameras prefer a third-party camera management utility - PK_Tether from Polish programmer enthusiast Tomasz Kos.

The program works with cameras Pentax k-x, K7, K5, k-r, K20D, K10D, K200. The utility can configure all shooting parameters, take pictures remotely and upload the taken photos to a PC. In addition, the program can take pictures at a given time interval. What else does a photographer need to be completely happy? By the way, according to users, this program also works great with SLR cameras. samsung.

In addition to all the camera settings in one window, the PK_Tether program boasts the function of viewing pictures saved in the camera buffer

PK_ Tether

Developer: Tomasz Kos

Website: http://www.pktether.com

Price: is free

Grade:

The program supports all the necessary functions

Free

Small but remote

Although these small programs will not be able to become a full-fledged replacement for official utilities, they will certainly please you with their unique features.

Photos of the documents

The name of the program speaks for itself. But besides fine-tuning the camera via a PC and composing images using templates of given sizes (passport photos, visas for different consulates, etc.), depending on the version (express, standard, pro), the utility can do much more. For example, quickly change the background or even a person's clothing based on templates and import new clothing options from Canon

DCamCapture

This small free program does not know how to configure the camera through a computer. All it does is take pictures at predetermined time intervals (you can set the date and time the shooting starts, the number of shots and the interval between shutter releases) and save them on your PC hard drive. The program has a function live view . The utility is useful for background photography and video surveillance, as well as shooting videos like “how the grass grows” or “24 hours of big city life”.

Developer: Bernd Peretzke

Website: www.bernd-peretzke.de

Price: free

Grade:

Fine-Tuning Interval Shooting

Free

- support for DSLRs only Nikon

DIYPhotobits Camera Control

Free utility for managing SLR cameras Nikon . The distribution package of the program takes less than 200 Kb, and all camera settings are made in the web interface. At the same time, the program can control the connected camera as well as commercial analogues.

I'll start, perhaps, with programs to control the camera from a computer. There are quite a few different ones. Here are some of them.
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I will give four more programs designed to simplify the process of loading, processing and printing digital photos for documents as much as possible.
Can control the following models:
Canon PowerShot: S60, Pro1, G5, G6, G7, G9, G10, A75, A80, A85, A95, A510, A520, A620, A640, S3iS, S5iS, SX100iS, SX110iS.
Canon EOS SLR: 40D, 1000D, 450D, 500D.
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Using a Canon camera as a webcam (see the list of supported models on the manufacturer's website!!!):
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