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Hello
I would like to start shooting Tethered, I have a Nikon D300 and a MacBook Pro.

Does anyone have a specific name and make for a cable? I have tried googling but I can't seem to find anything!
Also I am guessing Capture 1 or Aperture would be the best software to use?
Hoping someone can help.
Thanks
 
alicephotography said:
Hello
I would like to start shooting Tethered, I have a Nikon D300 and a MacBook Pro.

Does anyone have a specific name and make for a cable? I have tried googling but I can't seem to find anything!
Also I am guessing Capture 1 or Aperture would be the best software to use?
Hoping someone can help.
Thanks
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http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-27005-Mini-B-Cable/dp/B000067RVL

or longer:

http://www.amazon.com/RiteAV-USB-Mini-B-5-pin-Cable/dp/B00139VKU6/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1295221000&sr=1-7

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eddyshoots
 
The USB cable that came with the D300 should work. Lightroom works tethered, I use camera control pro 2, and from the computer can change shutter speeds, aperture, iso etc. And...live view on the computer. I do use a PC, but I am sure mac's have it available also.
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Have Fun!
Steve

 
I've used a Windows 64Bit laptop and now just recently a 17" Mac Book Pro. I've used Nikon's Control 2 and Lightroom 3, both with the supplied USB cable with the D300.

While Lightroom 3 is ok and better than nothing, I've found that Nikon"s Control 2 is the far better software of the two. Primarily because of the camera control functions available. This is especially true if I have the camera set up in crucial positions and I don't want to touch the camera and risk moving it when making adjustments to the controls - I can do it through the computer. Lightroom 3 is very limited in its functionality for shooting tethered. Others may disagree, and I'm not trying to start a pro and con debate between the two softwares, this is just my opinion based upon using the two different applications.
 
My bad. I also use Camera Control Pro 2, had my software programs confused. Love not having to touch the computer. But I love using LR3 for my editing.

Ed
photoman157 said:
I've used a Windows 64Bit laptop and now just recently a 17" Mac Book Pro. I've used Nikon's Control 2 and Lightroom 3, both with the supplied USB cable with the D300.

While Lightroom 3 is ok and better than nothing, I've found that Nikon"s Control 2 is the far better software of the two. Primarily because of the camera control functions available. This is especially true if I have the camera set up in crucial positions and I don't want to touch the camera and risk moving it when making adjustments to the controls - I can do it through the computer. Lightroom 3 is very limited in its functionality for shooting tethered. Others may disagree, and I'm not trying to start a pro and con debate between the two softwares, this is just my opinion based upon using the two different applications.
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Thank so much for the links - but I am based in the UK and I can't find any extra long ones on the net! Does anyone know if they have a slightly different name here?

Thanks
 
I use the usb cable supplied with the camera, on a 13in macbook pro and use Sofortbild and works ok.
 
Besides a USB cable, that is. Do I need to download any plugup things or anything else?
 
I also have a d300, there are several softwares you can use, capture 1 works, lightroom (any version), and aperture. If you purchased your camera new, you can use one of the cables that came with it. On aperture and capture, I am not sure if you must purchase Nikon's software Camera Control Pro 2, I know on lightroom you need to (this is the combination that I use). Hope this help
 
One trick I learned to get cables is to go visit local hotels. Ask them to see the lost and found cables and grab one from there. Just a thiught rather than buying 2.00 cables for 420 (I love that number)
 
alicephotography said:
Thank so much for the links - but I am based in the UK and I can't find any extra long ones on the net! Does anyone know if they have a slightly different name here?
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Hmmm, I normally use cables from Tether Tools, but you're right -- they don't appear to be available locally in the UK. (at least not from Wex Photographic) Still, the website is a good place to find what cable you need for any camera, see the "Find Your Cable" box at https://www.tethertools.com/product/tetherpro-usb-2-0-a-male-to-mini-b-8-pin/ to start.
  • Do you want a black or orange cable?
  • How long a cable (do you need active extension cables)?
  • Do you require a USB 3 or USB 2 cable for your equipment?
  • And, most importantly, exactly what connector do you need for the camera?
At least the website can assist you in identifying what you need specifically. If there's no equivalent source in the UK, then maybe consider paying the import duties and order from Tether Tools.

Tether Tool products are expensive, but that's because they're professional grade. You might well be able to get something locally considerably less expensive.
 
I'm pretty certain, Alice has her tethered problems solved by now... five years later...
 
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Janoch said:
I'm pretty certain, Alice has her tethered problems solved by now... five years later...
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Oh. . . . Wait . . . . So, . . . what you're trying to tell me here is that it isn't 2011 anymore? . . . Are you sure about that?

Dohh!!! :-O :-O :-O

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Joseph V. Morris
 
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No worries... I've barely left 1977... :-D

It seems to be popular among 1-and-only-one-time posters to revive old threads? What's the idea?
 
Sometimes a necropost is better than NO post...
 
K1XH said:
Sometimes a necropost is better than NO post...
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Would you please explain then, how this post in any way was useful for anyone:
Strykergli250hp said:
One trick I learned to get cables is to go visit local hotels. Ask them to see the lost and found cables and grab one from there. Just a thiught rather than buying 2.00 cables for 420 (I love that number)
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