CamRanger Allows Wireless Control of your Canon or Nikon DSLR Directly from Your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch
The CamRanger Remote for Nikon & Canon DSLR Cameras is a stand-alone device that enables Wireless Camera Control from an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch with a provided USB cable. CamRanger creates an ad-hoc WiFi network that your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch can then connect to. The free CamRanger iOS app then enables wireless control of the camera. There is no need for a computer or existing Internet connection.
Here is what you can do with the CamRanger and how this product could help to make your DSLR workflow an easier one.
Capture & View Images
Capture images in all drive modes. Then view full resolution images in JPG or Canon RAW and optionally save to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch. CamRanger is a great wireless tethering solution.
Live View
Wirelessly stream live view to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch. Complete focusing control with touch focus, incremental adjustments, and focus stacking.
View & Edit Camera Settings
Remotely change and view camera settings: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, White Balance, Drive/Shooting Mode (Single, Continuous, etc.), AF, Metering Mode, Image Format, Auto Exposure Mode, and Exposure Compensation and Bracketing.
Intervalometer / HDR
Setup intervalometer (time lapse) or HDR on your CamRanger. No need for your iOS device to remain connected after the initial setup.
Macro & Focus Stacking
Perfect for macro photography where your camera is in awkward locations or very precise focus control is needed. Use automatic focus stacking for enhanced depth of field.
Movie Recording
Start and stop movie recording.
View video while recording.
Focus adjustments and touch focusing.
Movie features are very camera dependent, see supported cameras for more details.
The Mac OSX beta version is now available in the iTunes store. PC (Windows 7/8) and Android versions are in development and will be free and use the same CamRanger device.
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CamRanger Remote Nikon & Canon DSLR Camera Controller, Wireless Camera Control from iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Thanks for highlighting this solution Olivia. The product seems to offer a robust range of features. CamRanger’s site indicates a frame rate of 6-18fps (dependent on camera body). Would that be fast enough to make this solution a viable alternative for a field monitor? (for composing and focus)
Were these guys at MacWorld? IIRC, I recall seeing a couple of wireless tethering solutions at the show. Thanks in advance for your insight. Cheers.
@Hien Yes, they were at Macworld. I saw them there but didn’t go in for a second interview because their booth was too busy. The 6 – 18fps could be an issue if you’re planning to use this as a field monitor. Field monitors need to be 100% reliable and the latency for shooting movies might get me a little antsy. I personally found this to be much easier to use and consistent for photos. Coupled with the resolution of the iPad, I was really happy to truly see what I was shooting.
I just saw your post on Facebook. As I sit comfortably in my kitchen I’m also checking the light on a hummingbird feeder with my iPad which is connected to the Camranger wifi which is upstairs attached to my Nikon pointed at the feeder. The sunlight is slowly getting there and when it does I’ll put down my salad fork, adjust exposure and tap “Capture” while the light is good. Very, very cool.
How is the software in use considering using it as a EVF and pull focus from it?
@Bjorn There is a bit of a latency and I ran into a few glitches here and there. I think this could be a really great solution depending on the nature of your workflow and budget. The incremental focus feature didn’t fail me, tapping to focus was fussy a few times though.
Please excuse me if this is a dumb question. Can this be used to transmit files to a portable printer? Like the Canon Selphy?
@Amanda Not dumb at all! It cannot to my knowledge. I will double check if this can be made possible with CamRanger. In the meantime, I haven’t read any specs stating this.
@Amanda The final answer from CamRanger, “No, you cannot transmit from the CamRanger to a printer”.
Does this work the same way in video mode as it does when taking stills?
I mean can you adjust the focus, shutter, aperture, etc..
Depending on the camera you are hooking it up to it can control the video mode that way. If you are considering it go to their website and look up your camera to see which features are supported.
Hi Olivia ,
Is it possible to use simultaneously the intervalometer and HDR ? for a timelapse with hdr ?
many thanks