Comments on: App Review: DSLR Camera Remote Professional Edition for iPhone

By: fanch

fanch — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:01:59 +0000

Hi this is a great app. In studio environment it fits perfectly and as someone mentioned here, it's a tenth of the price of Nikon's camera control software. The fact that you can see the picture in the phone directly is also great. However, you mention that it is possible to use adhoc network if no wifi network is available. Could you explain how to do that? I dont succeed in making it work.

thank

Francois

By: Pablo

Pablo — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:09:40 +0000

well, for in studio model shoots, where the camera is still, it could be useful, or for yearbook pictures, and of course to look cool!

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By: Leanna

Leanna — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:25:02 +0000

There are plenty of situations where having a remote (even when attached to a computer) would be beneficial. Indoor studio photography for example, especially of children and pets. Having the remote allows the photographer to closely interact with the subject while staying out of frame. Then there's self portraits - should be obvious how the app would be perfect for that. There's situations like Ian mentioned where you need to put your camera in a difficult position that doesn't allow looking through the view finder. Just a few examples of how this app could be useful.

Obviously the app isn't ideal because you often times don't have a computer around and have no interest in bringing one along. But if you look up the prices of remotes, $20 is a very fair price. I would love to see a bluetooth accessory to attach to the camera - that would be perfect.

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:16:28 +0000

@icebike Yes. Like when the tripod is jammed into a corner or is blocking a door. Being able to compose and take shots remotely while adjusting remote strobes or lighting modifiers would be a nice feature.

I just wish I had a live view compatible camera. My 5d is too "old."

By: icebike

icebike — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:16:28 +0000

@DomArch:

icebike and matt74 – just so you know, an app like this would work beautifully for architectural photography…

Because with Architecture, you have a reason to be somewhere other than Behind the Camera?

By: FormCodeWizard

FormCodeWizard — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:02:29 +0000

That is pretty cool but i dont have obe of those expensive cameras sooo....

By: Kick Butt Applications

Kick Butt Applications — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:33:16 +0000

Really we need the camera installed with bluetooth, otherwise unless you are a pro with all the equipment with you or in a studio, it's unlikely this would that practicable an app!

By: DomArch

DomArch — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:25:42 +0000

icebike and matt74 - just so you know, an app like this would work beautifully for architectural photography...

By: icebike

icebike — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:31:53 +0000

@Matt74:

This app seems a bit pointless. I have a Canon DSLR, and rarely do I take photos sitting right next to my PC.

That is the first thing that came to my mind. By the time you lug all the gear, tripod, laptops, power cords, and set up, you have lost interst, light, and subject.

A regular remote seems far more useful. And the starting prices of IR remote controls is under @25 for many brands.

This seems like a "Because We Can" app.

By: Simon Leppard

Simon Leppard — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:58:51 +0000

I have this for my Nikon d300.

The concept of being able to plug your camera into a laptop (USB cable so there can be a long distance) and then sit even further away with the iPhone to take the picture (think: Wildlife are easily scared) or to be somewhere well away from the camera (think Wedding/party etc with a second camera) seems good to me.

It works for me.

Nikons remote system software is over £160, I got this for £12.

By: Matt74

Matt74 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:49:28 +0000

This app seems a bit pointless. I have a Canon DSLR, and rarely do I take photos sitting right next to my PC. If this app worked via a cable from my iPhone directly to the camera, well then it might be worth buying. In it's current state, it's pretty much a useless app.

If I'm going to go take photos somewhere and need a remote, which is usually utilized so that the camera isn't moved when pressing the button, then I'll just use a regular camera remote. That's a much better solution than lugging around a laptop and wireless router.

By: AFPRES

AFPRES — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:25:41 +0000

I use the EOS Utility software that came with my camera for remote shooting. Why add another remote connection? Nice review

By: Al

Al — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:24:40 +0000

I purchased it in June, about a month after the Canon T1i came out, hoping it would be supported soon. Three months later and it still doesn't support it. They said they are at the mercy of Canon's SDK. I have a Windows app that supports the T1i since July, but the Mac SDK may not be available yet.

By: iBamse

iBamse — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:22:54 +0000

Why don't they just include a bluetooth chip in the camera and you could do this without your computer. It seem like apps making proprietary use of bluetooth is allowed in AppStore, so that should pose no problem.

By: Ben Gillam

Ben Gillam — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:09:19 +0000

i tried some software like this for the desktop which would upload the pics straight to the screen and have remote control, but as you have the computer there anyway it seems like having the app for the sake of having the app. cant see it selling much, at least not at that price.

Nice review though, thanks.