computer control focus
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mikeh32217
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As far as I can tell all Nikon's stuff is proprietary, I've wanted to do a couple of projects and there's no information available.
My research into computer-controlled wizardry for astrophotography indicates that some models are supported by some systems/products whereas others are not. I believe this is because of SDKs being available for some and not others. However, I am not an expert. I understand that, for instance, Canon cameras have much better third party software available because Canon are completely (?) open with their APIs.
Happy to stand corrected, though!
Happy to stand corrected, though!
mikeh32217
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Well I'm flabbergasted I obviously need to hone my google skills, there is an awesome C# wrapper for the Nikon SDK that can be found here.
Old dog new tricks...thanks for the heads up!
Bingo! Bet it won't wrap around my D3100, though ...
mikeh32217
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No it probably won't. I created an infrared remote for my D5000 and my ex-BIL bought a D3000 and he couldn't use it on his camera.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
digiCamControl - DSLR camera remote control open source software | digiCamControl may just do what yoiu want it to do and it is free. The D3100 is on the list and most options are covered.
WhiteLight
Senior Member
DigiCamControl is very cool.
Plus Nikon too have their own version of camera control software - Camera Control Pro 2
mikeh32217
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mikeh32217
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A lot of the reviews for Camera Control Pro 2 are very negative and for the price I think I'd go with either CameraRC ($15) or the digiCamControl (free) apps.
Thank you. That's one of the ones I've looked at. I wanted one that would take Live View but I've since found out that my MBA's HDMI port is output only. I'm playing with stacking now so some form of autofocus tool might work. I'll look again. Thank you.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
This uses the USB cable which is the same one that you can use to download the photos to the computer with. It will show you the same thing the camera sees so you really don't need HDMI or live view. It is free so try it and you can see what it does. It has a little bit of a learning curve but not to bad.
Brandonberg
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Helicon Remote for Android. Works good on my note 8 with my D7100. Full exposure and focus control as well as live view.
No support for the D3100 as Nikon only allow basic USB firmware functionality on that model.
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No support for the D3100 as Nikon only allow basic USB firmware functionality on that model.
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I got all excited but, having been to the download page, now I remember why it isn't for me - not Mac compatible.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
Sorry, I just assumed you have a real computer
I dumped that piece of Windo$e sh!t about a year ago!
The chap in my local camera shop showed me Helicon on his Android phone. My (small) problem with that is that it does all the processing in-camera rather than on the computer. I've since seen that there is a download for Windows/Mac so I might get it just for focus bracketing (which is one of the few things my D7100 doesn't do). That, twinned with Zerene's stacking abilities (unless Helicon also does that - checking now) has me sorted.