Remote capture enables a photographer to remotely fire a camera from a computer. This allows for the images to be immediately saved on the computer and viewed on the computer's screen. Often used by portrait, press and product photographers employing digital SLRs, remote capture is a feature offered today by many camera models and is available for download online. With a laptop, you can remotely shoot photos anywhere.
Instructions
1. Install the software that comes with your camera. Most cameras built with USB interfaces come with the necessary software. For Canon DSLRs you use EOS Remote Capture, a feature included on the CD packed with the camera. However, if you have a Nikon you may need to purchase Nikon Capture or Capture NX2 separately.
2. Alternatively, download the software. Breeze Systems offers DSLR Remote Pro for Windows, which is downloadable software to support remote capture on most Canon DSLR cameras. For Nikon cameras, Breeze offers NKRemote, which is also software supporting remote capture. Breeze's products work only on Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME or 98 SE. Canon Remote Capture X for Canons and Sofortbild (for Nikon cameras) can be used on any Mac running OS X 10.1, 10.2 or newer.
3. If using the camera's manufacturer's software, install all updates from their website.
4. Attach the camera to the computer using the USB cable that came with the camera.
5. Turn on the camera and start the remote capture. While most computers automatically detect the camera's presence and open the relevant remote capture tool for you, open it yourself and begin shooting photos from your computer.
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