Instantly Transfer Files from Camera to PC

[rc13k]

I was at a photography show a few weeks back and when the photographer took a picture with his camera it would be instantly transferred to his pc. I just wanted to know how this is done. Is it an in-camera feature or did he but some kind of additional accessory.

[johnny0415]

I believe he was either using some sort of evil wizardry....burn the witch!! :shock::shock:

Or more likely, this:
http://www.canon.co.jp/imaging/wft/wft-e2/index.html

[mspringfield]

Did he have a cable connected to it? You can use EOS Utility or LR2 to shoot directly into the computer. Otherwise Johnny0415 is correct.

Michael

[RogerAylstock]

I have done this using Adobe Lightroom and my Canon 20D. It's called Thethered Shooting. Used a Mini USB (Not Firewire) (Camera end) to USB cable (PC end) to my laptop. Great way to see the detail in a studio shoot.

[Jon]

Um . . . that would have been USB Mini B to USB A. The 20D doesn't support FireWire. The only Canons that do are the 1D, 1Ds, 1D II, 1D IIn and 1Ds II. And you need the same thing (FireWire or USB) at both ends.

[ben_r_]

He was probably just shooting tethered to the PC either via a USB cable or WiFi.

[rc13k]

Yes, he was using a wire.

I tried connecting it with USB to my PC and you can't shoot pictures. It just lets you transfer files to your PC from your memory card. I guess this option is not available on the XTi?

[rc13k]

Can someone give me the step-by-step on how to use LR2 to shoot directly to your PC or maybe refer me to a page that explains it, thanks.

[RogerAylstock]

Can someone give me the step-by-step on how to use LR2 to shoot directly to your PC or maybe refer me to a page that explains it, thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9p4LD1SqWo

http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1151027

Have fun!

[Disassociation]

I was able to do this using my USB cable with the canon EOS utility on my laptop (vista) and my desktop (winxp). Basically you would open the EOS Utility and click the 'remote shooting' button. This will replace the current window with a new one, with a bunch of camera settings listed in it.

When you start taking pictures they will 'pop up' on your screen, allowing you to quickly review your shots.

For me, although its a cool feature, its never something I have really been able to use unless I was somehow taking a very specific macro shot *in my apartment* and could keep my laptop next to me. If they made laptops that don't go into standy when you close the lid, it could be better, because you could simply throw the laptop into your backpack and walk around with it.

USB cables are pretty limited in size, as I recall reading a while back that they lose connectivity after a couple meters.

In other words, if you want to get super fancy like your favorite photographers from america's next top model, you'll have to have an expensive camera, (at least a 40/50d) and the added accessory that wires them over for you. But no matter how pricey your camera if, you probably wont end up hanging out with tyra anytime soon :)

[Muller]

I was able to do this using my USB cable with the canon EOS utility on my laptop (vista) and my desktop (winxp). Basically you would open the EOS Utility and click the 'remote shooting' button. This will replace the current window with a new one, with a bunch of camera settings listed in it.

When you start taking pictures they will 'pop up' on your screen, allowing you to quickly review your shots.

For me, although its a cool feature, its never something I have really been able to use unless I was somehow taking a very specific macro shot *in my apartment* and could keep my laptop next to me. If they made laptops that don't go into standy when you close the lid, it could be better, because you could simply throw the laptop into your backpack and walk around with it.

USB cables are pretty limited in size, as I recall reading a while back that they lose connectivity after a couple meters.

In other words, if you want to get super fancy like your favorite photographers from america's next top model, you'll have to have an expensive camera, (at least a 40/50d) and the added accessory that wires them over for you. But no matter how pricey your camera if, you probably wont end up hanging out with tyra anytime soon :)

That is a setting most laptops have that can be changed, try the power settings menu.

[DC Fan]

The Canon software supplied with the camera allows near-instant transfers from a camera to a computer, usually through a USB cable. Some third-party software, most notably from Breeze Systems, (http://www.breezesys.com/DSLRRemotePro/index.htm) handles the job more elegantly than the Canon programs.

[rc13k]

Awesome, I got it to work. Thanks a lot guys. I couldn't find my EOS utility CD and you can't even install those updates without one. I managed to find a torrent file that edits your registry to allow you to install it without the CD. Worked like a charm.

[RogerAylstock]

Glad you got it working!