Tethering. What do you use it for
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BackdoorArts
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I use it in a studio environment when I want to be absolutely certain that I have captured everything precisely as I need it. For example, if I'm taking product shots for someone, I want to make sure that everything that needs to be in focus is, and that any lighting issues that may be difficult/impossible to fix with the equipment I have can be fixed in post (small shadows, etc.). Also, whenever I am shooting for someone else and they are there, I'd much rather have them see the image in full resolution on a computer screen and tell me, "Yeah, that's what I want", instead of trying to eyeball the back of my camera.
It would also be a hell of a lot easier to do dust shots that way instead of going back and forth between the room I clean in and the room my laptop usually lives in. LOL
It would also be a hell of a lot easier to do dust shots that way instead of going back and forth between the room I clean in and the room my laptop usually lives in. LOL
Where we live in France the closest inhabited house is about 1km away and with a garden of 2 acres we get deer, wild boar and various other wild animals visit us (as well as birds ) but they run as soon as a door or window is opened. My thoughts were therefore to set up my camera outside and by using an extended cable try to get some shots by putting bait down.
You will need a long cable !
I tried similar thing for taking bird pictures and I used a Youngnuo radio remote release but I found the range was limited shooting through a window.
It worked up to 30 Meters if there was nothing in the way.
Sounds like a good idea. You could use Camera Control Pro 2 or Lightroom to shoot tethered from your D5100. There are 50 ft USB cables, maybe even longer ones? If you had a D5200 you would shoot wireless with the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
Ive got the D5100 so wireless is not an option so have ordered a 20mtr cable which has a built in amplifier (has great reviews) and am told that I can join 2 together possibly 3 with no losses. This shoud suffice as the animals are not scared to come near the house, its only when they see you.
Where did you find the cable can you post a link please.
Hi Wornish. I heard about it from a friend who gave me the link on Amazon France. You can try on this link.
http://www.amazon.fr/Rallonge-USB-Active-avec-amplification/dp/B0018YF0YS
http://www.amazon.fr/Rallonge-USB-Active-avec-amplification/dp/B0018YF0YS
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Sorry not the right link.
Trendnet TU2EX12 Câble d'extension avec répéteur USB 2.0 12 m: Amazon.fr: Informatique
This is for their 12 mtr version
Trendnet TU2EX12 Câble d'extension avec répéteur USB 2.0 12 m: Amazon.fr: Informatique
This is for their 12 mtr version
I have faced a lot of problems with long cables. Some times they work, some times they do not. Usually long cables have a lot of capacitance which deteriorates the signal to the extent it is useless. The best method, is to use a short cable, say 1 meter and an amplifier after it to boost the signal that can then travel longer distances.
For tethering I have found that the Digicam is a very good software available free. Unfortunately Nikon D3xxx series do not support live view via USB, hence I cannot use it. For my D300 it works perfectly.
For tethering I have found that the Digicam is a very good software available free. Unfortunately Nikon D3xxx series do not support live view via USB, hence I cannot use it. For my D300 it works perfectly.
Speaking of cables, is there really a difference in quality between TetherPro and someone like Monoprice?
$30 price difference example:
15ft USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-B 5pin Male 28/24AWG Cable w/ Ferrite Core (Gold Plated) - Monoprice.com
Amazon.com: Tether Cable Pro Tether Cable 15' USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-B 5 Pin Gold Plated Cable, High-Visibility Orange: Computers & Accessories
$30 price difference example:
15ft USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-B 5pin Male 28/24AWG Cable w/ Ferrite Core (Gold Plated) - Monoprice.com
Amazon.com: Tether Cable Pro Tether Cable 15' USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-B 5 Pin Gold Plated Cable, High-Visibility Orange: Computers & Accessories
BackdoorArts
Senior Member
Long cables are a nightmare as signals degrade quickly over a certain length (particularly USB 3) and you won't be able to trigger remotely. I have a Vello Freewave RF remote that works well. I've been as far as 60 yards on the other side of a house and triggered it. Obviously you won't be able to see what's in the viewfinder, but you can't do that with most tethering either - you only get to see the shot after it's taken.
Browncoat
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Tethering is useful in any situation. It's not always convenient, but if you can take your hands of the camera, do it.
I always tether with studio work. I import directly to Lightroom, apply a few basic presets, and bam...I have a very good idea of how the finished product will look, almost instantly.
A pro architecture guy I worked with once had a really cool mobile tethering setup. Wish I had taken some pics of it.
Not exactly an accurate statement. There's a lot of situations that tethering just is not feasible. Sports.... news reporting... weddings....