Depending on your needs, there is along list of options. I know – those two statements contradict each other right? Not really. Software Options “There are a lot of options for shooting tethered” “There are really only two choices for shooting tethered” This is where the real work happens and also where the bottleneck occurs if you don’t have enough. However the most important spec is the RAM. It goes without saying that a faster processor is desirable. You are going to be downloading large raw files in real time to a computer while you shoot. Many of you are already using a piece of software that will allow you to shot tethered, but before we look at the software – let’s talk about some computer requirements. Shooting tethered has allowed me to deliver finished images within hours of a shoot – without sacrificing any quality or compromising my workflow. Yes – there is a learning curve, but we are living in an era where people expect images quickly if not immediately. There is also a philosophy held by many people that shooting tethered is difficult and an inconvenience. Now if your not sure what all this tethering stuff is and how you do it – go back and watch this video so that you’re up to speed.īefore we dig in – let be clear about one thing… the ability to tether is an incredible asset if you are an advanced shooter and have reached a point in your development as a photographer where you have learned the true value of having a workflow and a consistency to your process. One of the first things you need to consider before you shoot with your camera tethered to your computer -is the software. In this article, I will break down your options and look at why you might pick one over the other, and I’ll even explain how I create backups of my files as they are downloaded to my computer. Hey ho.Are you ready to start shooting tethered? Are you looking for the best software to use? Tethering doesn’t have to be difficult. With the new D3x it's going to be even worse because of the larger file size. I need this for using on location for shooting interiors so I suppose 15 seconds is livable with but with everything else so instant I'm surprised this software doesn't make provision for a quick view. Reading a card via a firewire connection is obviously not going to help because the whole point of CCP is that the file is downloaded to the computer as soon as the shot is taken (there is no option to shoot to card as well - It's 'PC' or Card - thast's the only choice. The USB port is actually a USB 2.0 so that isn't the reason. ![]() I've seen videos of studio shoots where the image appears on a laptop almost instantly after making a shot. ![]() So I am happy to ditch the old for a brand new MacBook Pro but am a bit loathe to do so if the download speeds are only going to improve from the 30 seconds I'm getting now to just 10 to 15 seconds.(This is the speed I'm already getting using the Power Mac). I am running Leopard 10.5.5 right up to date, with PS CS3 and Lightroom 2.1 but do realise that these will inevitaby run slower on pre-Intel hardware. I hear what you say about the Mac, I do however, have a Dual Core 2.66 with 9Gb RAM (which I bought the day before the Quad came out!) and a brand new iMac with 4Gb RAM so I do try and keep up with new product and software. OK Dan Brown, ancient laptop (3 years old) and ancient operator (I'm even older).
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