Open source software for remotely controlling NIKON DSLR

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dehidding

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Until Nikon releases an SDK and libraries for Android or iOS I don't think we'll be seeing remote control software running on tablets or phones.

Posted 1 year ago #
dukusi

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I released a new version 0.6.43 with live view support for D5100 and should work for D7000 but not tested.

dehidding said:
Until Nikon releases an SDK and libraries for Android or iOS I don't think we'll be seeing remote control software running on tablets or phones.

This isn't totally true, in my application i don't use Nikon SDK for live view, so if technically is possible to control the USB then just mater of time to make it.

Posted 1 year ago #
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dukusi said:
I released a new version 0.6.43

WOW!

Thanks indeed.

Posted 1 year ago #
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RichardM98 said:
error message 'Camera did not fire' HRESULT E_? call to COM failed.

I had this error a few times trying out the time lapse feature.

I wonder if there is some kind of lower time settings we should not go under? Yes, I had lowered it to try and see how it would handle 6 shots, 1 second apart.

Posted 1 year ago #
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dukusi said:
I released a new version 0.6.43 with live view support for D5100 and should work for D7000 but not tested.

This isn't totally true, in my application i don't use Nikon SDK for live view, so if technically is possible to control the USB then just mater of time to make it.

Thanks for the correction and your work

Posted 1 year ago #
Janoch

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Nice clean interface with only very minor blemishes... but here's couple of notes on use with my D300s:

- change of mode (A, S, P, M) only updated by turning camera off/on
- sometimes clicking full-screen keeps program window in front of full-screen image
- delete image not possible from within program and if deleting in folder, it's only updated by a close/open program
- time lapse works fine, but TL-movie not: "File not found"
- live view not possible from camera, when USB is connected. I don't think it's your "problem", but rather a Nikon "feature".

Keep up the good work! Looks very promising!

Posted 1 year ago #
dukusi

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I released a new version 0.6.69 with live view support for more cameras see supported cameras.
@Janoch in this version this errors should be fixed.

Posted 1 year ago #
dukusi

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I released a new version 0.7.69

Changelog:

*Generate "Focus stacked" image using Hugin application
*Option to trigger photo taking using keyboard
*Focus stacking
*Web server (it is possible to control the application using a smart phone)
*Zoom preview image using mouse
*Live view zoom
*Exposure bracketing
*Check for Xvid video codec when creating TL video

Posted 1 year ago #
SquamishPhoto

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If you have an iphone you can get the triggertrap app for ten bucks and the adapter/dongle kit for another ten. Provides a wide range of control for a variety of functions and has compatibility with a wide range of DSLR's. The fstopper guys have an article on their page giving it fairly high praise.

Posted 1 year ago #
dukusi

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This application isn't intended to be a simple remote (you can buy from e-bay a remote for 0.90$), this application should be something more : manage photos and preview captured image in a large display and use live view to make precise focus or "focus staked" images.

Posted 1 year ago #
dukusi

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Hi, i need a D700 tester.
If the somebody can me help, i will grateful.
Try this version in liveview and try to capture a photo in this mode.
Use this version:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/40987577/NCCsetup_0.7.199.exe
THX

Posted 9 months ago #
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dehidding said:
Until Nikon releases an SDK and libraries for Android or iOS I don't think we'll be seeing remote control software running on tablets or phones.

Now you can use Android to control a Nikon DSLR, or any PTP camera, over USB. You'll need a phone with USB OTG, or a fancy new Asus Transformer TF700 like mine with a USB port.

The software is DslrDashboard and is available from Google's play website for free. It's still in beta, so there will be bugs.

The GUI is a bit non-intuitive to say the least, and seems to be worsened by being on a tablet. I am using it with a D800E and the basics seem to work well. I'm not yet sure if all the options work, or are available. The icon that looks like a microphone starts interval capture!

Posted 8 months ago #
dukusi

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Hi, long time has elapsed since post. In meantime a lot of changes was done with this application, most noticeable:
- the name of application changed to digiCamControl and a new web site lunched with wiki and forum http://www.digicamcontrol.com .
- the style of application changed to a metro like interface
- motion detection in live view
- lot of bug fixes

Posted 6 months ago #