Hi, Rhea. If you cannot wait for Nikon’s inevitable update...
For several years now I have been using the following combination of hardware and software to facilitate our photo-documentation in the studio: CamRanger is a third-party hardware-software combination that is compatible with a wide range of Nikon and Canon cameras. It attaches to the camera (USB) and creates a wi-fi hub allowing connection to the camera from any proximate computer or mobile device on which the software is installed. Control of the camera is virtually identical to that available on the camera itself, with the exception of some functions that have to be changed manually by means of a mechanical switch/selector, i.e. exposure mode on many Canon cameras. CamRanger is especially useful in macrophotography, as it allows not only for hands-free focusing, but also provides a built-in incremental focus adjustment with the potential to combine exposures in subsequent processing to increase depth of field at low apertures. Once a shot is set up I do all of my tweaking from my desktop. CamRanger also allows third parties to share the live view and downloads from the camera on other devises. Handy for collaboration with clients and colleagues. CamRanger | Wireless Camera Remote Control | iPad Mac Android PC <http://camranger.com/> I have also incorporated wireless remote controls in the photo studio lighting so that I can move from normal visible to raking to UV lighting, also from the comfort and convenience of my desk. If only I could find a remote-controlled electronic display so that no one had to go into the studio to change labels. Amazon.com: Etekcity Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch for Household Appliances, Wireless Remote Light Switch, White (Learning Code, 5Rx-2Tx): Home Improvement <https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQELHBS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1517592146&sr=8-5&keywords=remote+control+plug+outlet> CamRanger downloads JPEGs to the linked device as one shoots. Raw images are dowloaded selectively at the discretion of the user. I manage my images as they come into the computer with Phase One Media Pro, and process them withAdobe LightRoom and Photoshop CC. (Phase One also makes a Raw processing engine, Capture One. But I am reliant upon/addicted to the simplicity of color balance adjustment in LightRoom.) There are a lot of alternatives out there for DAM. But I strongly recommend Media Pro for its unmatched batch renaming engine, which comes in very handy when one needs to rename hundreds of images at a time, i.e. IMG_7654 -> 18-001 DALI BRN (07654). Phase One <https://www.phaseone.com/MediaProSE> Finally, I highly recommend the Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head for whatever tripod/camera stand set up one uses. It is hands down the best tripod head for the money, for conservation and studio documentation of art in general. Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head - Supports 11 lbs (5kg) 410 B&H <https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/124665-REG/Manfrotto_410_410_Junior_Geared_Head.html> > On Feb 2, 2018,rhea baier <rheaba...@yahoo.com <mailto:rheaba...@yahoo.com>> > wrote: > > Message: 12 > Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:22:19 +0000 (UTC) > From: rhea baier <rheaba...@yahoo.com <mailto:rheaba...@yahoo.com>> > To: Conservation DistList <consdistlist@cool.conservation-us.org > <mailto:consdistlist@cool.conservation-us.org>> > Subject: [Consdistlist] photodocumentation capture software > Message-ID: <704667519.4183135.1517358139...@mail.yahoo.com > <mailto:704667519.4183135.1517358139...@mail.yahoo.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > We just upgraded our photodocumentation computer to a macOS 10.13.2 and now > have compatibility issues using the Nikon Camera Control Pro software. > We used the software to control camera functions and to tether the camera. > There are many software programs out there; is anyone using a software > program tethered to a DSLR camera that they would recommend? > We have been using Camera Control Pro for several years and eventhough it > worked fine for the basic functions we used it for (white balance, live view, > image capture, aperture setting etc.) the program often froze in the middle > of a shooting session. > > > > > Rhea DeStefano, Paper Conservator > Folger Shakespeare Library > Washington D.C. > + 1 2026750332 > www.folger.edu <http://www.folger.edu/> > ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
