CamRanger

CamRanger Review

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/camranger-review-20927

CamRanger is a device that connects to select Canon or Nikon DLSR cameras via a USB cable (please visit theCamRanger website for a compatible camera list). It creates an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network that your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch can then connect to. The free CamRanger iOS app then enables control of the camera. There is no need for a computer or existing internet connection. You can purchase the CamRanger for £269.00. We have tested the CamRanger using a Nikon D5100, iPad 3 and iPhone 5.

CamRanger Features

• Operates on a rechargeable, replaceable battery
• Battery life varies upon usage but 3 to 6 hours is typical
• Charges with and can be powered by provided USB charging cable or US AC adapter
• Wireless network enables connections up to 150 feet
• Comes with protective case for storage and secure attachment
• Includes Ethernet cable for firmware upgrades for future enhancements

Live View

• Wirelessly stream live view from the camera to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch
• Double tap to increase magnification
• Single tap to focus on an area or make incremental focus adjustments
• Perform focus stacking
• Frame rate of about 6-18 fps depending on camera

Take and view pictures

• Wirelessly capture images in multiple drive modes
• Thumbnails automatically appear on the top of the screen after taking a picture
• Tap a thumbnail to view the image and its associated meta-data
• Images are always saved to the camera card and optionally downloaded to the iOS device
• Optionally select to have images automatically view on the iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

View full resolution image

• Double tap to view the image at full resolution
• Supports full screen mode to maximize the screen size
• Toggle a variety of overlays: AF points, highlight, shadow, grid lines, and aspect ratio

Auto-View

• Configure your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch to automatically display pictures as they are taken
• Toggle on “Client Mode” to remove camera controls from the iOS device
• Allows others to quickly and wirelessly view the shots after they are taken

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

Intervalometer and Bulb

• Configure as an intervalometer to take time lapse pictures
• Supports bulb mode with specific shutter lengths
• No need for your iOS device to remain connected after starting

View and set camera properties

• Shutter Speed
• Aperture
• ISO
• Metering Mode
• Drive/Shooting Mode
• White Balance
• Image Format
• Focus Mode (Nikon only)
• Auto Exposure Mode (Nikon only)
• Exposure Compensation & Bracketing
• Software Auto-Focus toggle to toggle AF/MF

HDR / Advanced Bracketing

• Take a series of pictures automatically varying Shutter Speed, Aperture or ISO
• Images can then be post-processed

View Camera Card Contents

• View thumbnails of the images on your camera’s memory card
• Select images to be permanently deleted or download them and save into your iOS photo library
• Double tap image to view full resolution image

Macro Photography

• Precise focusing control
• Great for situations requiring awkward camera placements
• Perform automatic focus stacking to enhance depth of field (post processing required)

Review source: http://www.ephotozine.com/article/camranger-review-20927

Main Website: http://www.camranger.com/features/

Online Manual: http://www.camranger.com/CamRanger_User_Manual.pdf


Quick Set-up


 

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CamRanger Basic Set-up

1. Turn on the CamRanger, all four lights will be turned on briefly, and then only the power light will show.  After approximately 30 seconds until it is fully initialized, and when ready, a second light will appear above the wireless marker.

2. On the iOS device, connect to the CamRanger.  The network will be named "CamRanger-XXX", with the last three characters the same as the last three of the CamRanger's Serial number.
           - The SSID will be the CamRanger's full serial number in ALL CAPS.

3. Download the CamRanger App and on the first use, register CamRanger device.

4. Connect the CamRanger to the camera with the provided USB cable.

5.  Turn Camera on, and launch application.

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