Shooting Tethered to the computer by Robin Reid

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30-JAN-2009	Robin Reid

Shooting Tethered to the computer

Rancho Bernardo, CA

Inspired by the equipment in my Palomar studio, today I bought an umbrella and a stand which allow me to use my Canon Speedlight 580 as a poor man’s lighting system. Also using the “live view” feature in Canon cameras, I tethered the camera to my laptop, and I could see “the shot” here on my screen before I triggered the shutter in the EOS software. What a hoot!

Now the harder part … learning where to set the lights and how to set the exposures. And it might be nice if I can find a model other than myself. Maybe my buffalo would be interested. ;-)

Cheers. I hope you all have a great weekend.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/60s f/4.0 at 28.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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JW		31-Jan-2009 17:26
I find the remote capture software excellent. I should make more use of it. LOL re the Buffalo

Dougie Young		31-Jan-2009 08:07
Hi Robin Here is a fantastic site I found where all your problems and questions can be answered on all things studio...:> shttp://www.studiolighting.net/category/photography-video-tutorials/

Debbie Blackburn Beierle		31-Jan-2009 06:27
Always advancing in knowledge and technology!!! :) Excellent work, Robin! You have also invented a new profession.............Coach Potato Photography!!! LOL

coaster		31-Jan-2009 05:54
Impressive work, Robin.

Robin Reid		31-Jan-2009 04:11
You are making a big judgement there Kenneth, and I resent it. I knew what I was doing. FYI I wanted to try the tethering with the 40D after spending a lot of time with the Mark II. You might try appreciating the work instead of jumping to conclusions.

Gary Blanchette		31-Jan-2009 03:13
Great shot Robin!