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


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