Use your iPhone as a SLR Remote!

[Joshua14321]

What do you think?

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/21/onones-dslr-remote-for-iphone-fires-your-canon-from-afar/

~ Josh :)

[ed rader]

What do you think?

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/21/onones-dslr-remote-for-iphone-fires-your-canon-from-afar/

~ Josh :)

i don't have an i-phone :D.

ed rader

[Joshua14321]

It seems that the camera must be teathered to the computer :(

Its going to run for $9.99 and $2.99 for a lite version,

You can use live view from you iphone though!

~ Josh ;)

[Jon]

So, as long as your computer's connected to your camera (which functionally means via USB - priced the Canon Wireless transmitters recently?) you can remotely access your computer from your iPhone to trigger the camera. As long as your iPhone is in range of your home WiFi network. Might as well use a netbook and Remote Desktop Connection to your other PC . . .

[SMP_Homer]

needing a PC and a wifi connection to make this all work seems like too much
Great idea though...
now make it work with some wireless (via USB) dongle, and it will be a great app!

[R-C-G]

As much as I would love for this app to be able to bypass a computer and work directly with one of the canon wireless transmitters, (maybe it can, I didn't look too closely) I think this app would be extremely useful when setting up your shot.
How many times have your been setting up a light or some element in your scene and had to run back and forth to your camera to check its position and readjust.
Though I wouldn't trust the uncalibrated iPhone screen for actual shooting though.

[nadtz]

Neat idea for iphone users, now wheres the BB version! =)

[Mocows]

Cool as a first generation product, people are thinking outside the box.

[mattograph]

Ever wish you could shoot with an interactive release? Hold all the info in the palm of your hand while you worked with the client instead of the camera?

Well, here you go!

This has the potential to be VERY cool.......

http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=38

[amd is the best]

Wow, that is ridiculous. I am about to buy it just for the hell of it although I don't see too much of a use (for me anyway) for it.

Thanks for posting!

Nick

[jgrussell]

That definitely looks like fun... and I have an iPhone and a camera that supposedly works with this...

[leks]

Hmmmmm...interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[mattograph]

Its very cool that it comes from a very respectable manufacturer -- not some hack in the box outfit.

I would have enjoyed being at apple watching them test it......

[tupper]

Tried watching the video to the right but it didn't load..

[FlyingPhotog]

WANT! ;)

[Rey]

I wish it didn't necessitate the use of a computer. The need for the camera to be tethered makes this less compelling.

[mattograph]

Yikes.... me threads been hijacked!!!

[Jon]

Ya go posting old news and what do you expect?

[Todd Lambert]

Wow... I was posting when this got moved and my comment got nuked... hehe

Anyways, I just bought this. I think it's supposed to go up to over $20 soon... I plan on using this in my home studio and in the field for intervalometer work - sweet time-lapse tool!

[FlyingPhotog]

Bought the Pro App for the iPhone, downloaded the server software, tethered my MkIII via USB and No Joy...

Keep getting an exception error when I go to launch the server software on my laptop.

Says reinstalling the application may fix the problem but it doesn't. Guess I'll lurk and see if anyone else finds a fix.

[mattograph]

Ya go posting old news and what do you expect?

No, I posted the news YOU CAN USE!!!

Does this mean that all "24-70 or 24-105" threads will be combined as well? :)

[Todd Lambert]

Well, since my new camera is in the shop, I tried this with my old 300d which is not listed as supported, but eh...

The app launches, sees my camera, and shows all the settings, wb, shutter speed, etc...

However, trying to change anything, say the shutter speed, iso, whatever.. does not work with this camera. I click fire.. and it doesn't fire. I focus the camera again, and immediately click fire, and it fired! However, no image shows up on the phone and there is a 0kb file saved to the laptop. So, on this unsupported camera, it appears to be a no-go - although that's not surprising, just thought I'd try it, since I don't know when I'll get my real camera back.

However, this thing looks extremely cool and I'm excited about it.

[FlyingPhotog]

Wish I knew why my install keeps gacking on the computer end... ???

[Todd Lambert]

nice action shot there, joey... lol

[amd is the best]

I just came back from trying it out. In short while it's nice to control shutter/aperture/iso from the phone this means little if you can't reliability fire it every time. And it's not me missing the button. I would hit the button and it would be red and only after a few seconds would it take the photo.

I'm hoping they look into this and adding the ability to do AF as well.

Link to my quick review on the app (http://blog.joricel.com/2009/05/trigger-your-camera-from-your-iphone.html)

Photo attached was taken with the app. (30+ tries because it would not fire correctly)

Here is a screen shot of how the app looks after you take a photo. It actually displays it for you and you can flick to review other photos it has taken.


Really neat. Thank you for the review.

[zagiace]

Am I missing something? While it seems very cool, you can do this freely by using VNC from the iphone.
That said, I am of course gonna buy it.
Can't wait to test it out!

[tvphotog]

This thread reminds me of the T shirt showing a can of Heineken's that says, "Is there anything beer can't do?!" Then it listed about 30 things, such as "It can start a fight. It can end a fight," etc.

First, I guess I should want an iphone. Which I don't.

[mattograph]

Tried it again this evening and so long as I'm standing still it will fire great. In this setup I created a ad-hoc network and was about 50 feet away.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3577880764_2501c3df92.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3577880764/in/set-72157616603596976/)

ad hoc network?

[brecklundin]

Any PC user can do the same thing using any hand held PC such as a Nokia N8x0/N770 series if you run VNC Server (free open source software) on the host PC then run a VNC Client (free open source software) on the pocket device. I can even do it using my ca 1995 Sony Clie nx73v using the same software.

It is cool that someone finally, after several years, has gotten around to doing this for an IpHonE, for a price of course.

[mattograph]

You can do that?

*gee, I hope my total newbness isn't showing, mom.....*

[brecklundin]

You can do that?

*gee, I hope my total newbness isn't showing, mom.....*

Only if you know magic...but yeah, it is a very easy thing, even on a Mac. FYI, the original term for what today is called an ad-hoc network, used by us old geezer networking sorts was peer-to-peer.

[mattograph]

Somebody share? I'm gonna test this tomorrow on some pole photography, and it would be REALLY helpful to know how to do this.....

[james048a]

Ill be tring this this weekend. I also got couple other goodies to play with for my studio setup. I was able to Ad-Hoc on my netbook and Iphone just didnt have the app, but i do now. Look forward to other reviews. Looked like a great app, so we'll find out.

[Rey]

It is slow. Writing the file to disk is slow. Reviewing the photos is slow. Zooming is slow and why didn't they use the pinch controls? No AF is a big minus. This thing is not ready for prime time, but I hope they update it soon.

[mattograph]

help on the ad hoc network..... Is this what I need to do to do this?

http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/3822651

[mattograph]

I keep getting this error on my server

Error starting up the server -5000

Any thoughts?

[mattograph]

mac.....

[mattograph]

Awesome. Thank you.

Now if I could only figure out what that error 5000 is.....

[zagiace]

I was skeptical but after playing with it for the morning I have to say this little ap is worth the $10. I really like how you can scroll through the shots taken and when you rotate the iPhone the images enlarges to fill screen.

[mattograph]

MINE WONT WORK!!!!

Mike Wong was kind enough to respond to my desperate Twitter earlier today, but he didn't know what it was.

Must wait till monday.

Sigh.

[tumama1]

Using the WFT-4???
I read you could use the whole system wireless: iPhone + Airport MacBook + the WFT-4
Does anybody knows how to do it?

[james048a]

MINE WONT WORK!!!!

Mike Wong was kind enough to respond to my desperate Twitter earlier today, but he didn't know what it was.

Must wait till monday.

Sigh.

Dont feel bad mine isnt working ether. You using XP?

I get this error message on 2 different laptops running XP:

"C:\Program Files\onOne Software\DSLR Remote\DSLRRemoteServer.exe"
” the application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.”

mattograph keep me posted.

[zagiace]

I had a similar problem that ended up being a dependency problem.
I don't know what mattograph issue was but I got the exact error james048a got.
I installed vcredist_x86.exe -runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++

I downloaded from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A5C84275-3B97-4AB7-A40D-3802B2AF5FC2&displaylang=en
Now, I am using XP and may not be the same as your issues. After that install it worked pretty stellar.
good luck...

[james048a]

I had a similar problem that ended up being a dependency problem.
I don't know what mattograph issue was but I got the exact error james048a got.
I installed vcredist_x86.exe -runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++

I downloaded from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A5C84275-3B97-4AB7-A40D-3802B2AF5FC2&displaylang=en
Now, I am using XP and may not be the same as your issues. After that install it worked pretty stellar.
good luck...

Zagiace,
Thanks i tried it on my big laptop and that did the trick. Im sure it will on my netbook too. Thank you very much. :) I hope it helps Mattograph too. I will load it on my netbook tomorrow. Thanks again.

[zagiace]

No problem. Glad it worked for you too.

[c2thew]

very interesting if i had an iphone to play with.

not sure how your shots would differ much over a remote, but i guess you definitely get more control as you can walk up to the model and show her in real time the look you are trying to achieve.

better than a rotating screen!

[zagiace]

very interesting if i had an iphone to play with.

not sure how your shots would differ much over a remote, but i guess you definitely get more control as you can walk up to the model and show her in real time the look you are trying to achieve.

better than a rotating screen!
Probably not much.
In addition to being able to change the settings on the camera, seeing the image you just took on the iPhone, you are also able to scroll through the images and see them on a larger screen all while being portable.
Maybe a novelty but I will say this, if you ever find a need for it -it will likely be the only solution.

[mattograph]

Dont feel bad mine isnt working ether. You using XP?

I get this error message on 2 different laptops running XP:

"C:\Program Files\onOne Software\DSLR Remote\DSLRRemoteServer.exe"
” the application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.”

mattograph keep me posted.

Onone just fixed me up. I had permission issues. Once I cleaned those up, I was up and running with no problem.

These guys rock.

[Maddog12]

seems pretty cool. Being tethered to a usb cord and no AF is definately a turn off. Then again for $10 I may just buy it (since the price will likely go up), hope for some good updates, and have it just to have it.

[Rocktoe]

I'd rather use my SLR Remote as an iPhone, now that would be something! :)

[mattograph]

Just got finished running some tests. Works great so far. Full test on some aerial photography coming on Wednesday.............

[mattograph]

Click on your airport icon on your menu bar to bring up the contextual menu and select create network.

Enter the name for your network and hit ok. Next launch your onSoftware server and on your iPhone select your just created WiFi network settings>wireless then launch the DSLR app and in a few seconds you should see your onSoftware server


Hey dude, just noticed you use my name. I love a custom tutorial!!!

[Maddog12]

I cant get mine to work on my 40d. I am on XP.

Installed the app and installed the software. Plugged the 40d in, opened the software (file destination box appears and mentions my camera), switched to wifi on iphone, opened the application. A network pops up in the DSLR application but when I click on it it times out after a minute or two.

Any ideas?

[zagiace]

I cant get mine to work on my 40d. I am on XP.

Installed the app and installed the software. Plugged the 40d in, opened the software (file destination box appears and mentions my camera), switched to wifi on iphone, opened the application. A network pops up in the DSLR application but when I click on it it times out after a minute or two.

Any ideas?
You are not running the canon utilities program are you?
If not I would suspect the firewall. To test just disable it to connect.

[Maddog12]

You are not running the canon utilities program are you?
If not I would suspect the firewall. To test just disable it to connect.


The Utilities automatically comes up when my camera is plugged in, but I closed it out. After I did that the camera still blinks "Busy".

[zagiace]

And the server software from onone see's the camera?

[Maddog12]

And the server software from onone see's the camera?

Yes. The onone software box lists my camera and I have three choices: 1) choose destination folder, exit, and help.

[Todd Lambert]

The Utilities automatically comes up when my camera is plugged in, but I closed it out. After I did that the camera still blinks "Busy".


Make sure your camera is not in PTP mode... I had to turn this off, and then it recognized the camera and everything was cool.

[zagiace]

You can also try to ping your camera to make sure you can see it.
If you are able to see the camera from the computer and see the iPhone from onones server software and the canon utilities software is not running I suspect your firewall is blocking whatever protocal onones software is using. This could be in your router or on your computer.

[mrkgoo]

Some impressions:

I purchased DSLR remote for the iPhone. In brief, it's a remote for certain Canon DSLRs. The setup still requires (for now) a tethered computer, to which the iPhone communicates wirelessly through a wifi network (I assume it can be ad-hoc as well as on the same network). You might wonder what the point is, since you can just use the tethered computer to take shots. And you'd have a point. It doesn't add THAT much, but it does mean you can take pictures away from your setup, such as hide in another area, or to take easier self portraits. It's also just plain 'handier'.

You can adjust basic exposure settings (shutter, aperture, iso), as well as change image quality and white balance. You can capture images to either your computer or both your computer and camera (strangely lacking an 'only camera' option). You can also set the shutter speed to bulb and use it as a timer.

You can review pictures taken (but only ones in the computer folder - perhaps why you can't capture to camera only), and even rotate to landscape and double tap an area to zoom in at 100%.

Perhaps the coolest features are a liveview mode (if your camera has it), plus also an intervalometer, allowing you to take a series of images at a particular interval, for say, time lapse shots.

All in all, it works fairly competently. There're a few quirks, but it's very simple to set up and use (requires a computer side server program, but it's all pretty much just one click, at least on the mac). It's slightly more simple to use than the EOS utility (but not as comprehensive - you can't focus for example), if only because of the touch controls.

I think it's worth the $9.99 introduction price, especially if they update and improve it with additional features, most importantly, if they release a hardware cable or dongle allowing you to tether your iPhone directly to the camera. Is it worth the $19.99 full price, though? That's a different story.

[zagiace]

I would not be surprised if you were able to tether directly to the iPhone as rumored in the 3.0 update developers will have access to the hardware dock.
http://www.whatsoniphone.com/blogs/killer-feature-iphone-os-30-revealed
Personally I think having the iphone connected via a cable makes it a simple cable release defeats the purpose I like of being wireless.

[mattograph]

Has anyone else noticed that this seems to respond much quicker than eos utility?

[Maddog12]

Make sure your camera is not in PTP mode... I had to turn this off, and then it recognized the camera and everything was cool.

Ok, call me stupid, but how do I check to see if my camera is in PTP mode or not?

[Todd Lambert]

Not sure on the 40d, I had to switch mine from "PTP" to "Camera" in order for my 300D to show up and get rid of the blinking busy error.

On the 300D it was under a "communication" menu item.

Hope that helps.

[mrkgoo]

I would not be surprised if you were able to tether directly to the iPhone as rumored in the 3.0 update developers will have access to the hardware dock.
http://www.whatsoniphone.com/blogs/killer-feature-iphone-os-30-revealed
Personally I think having the iphone connected via a cable makes it a simple cable release defeats the purpose I like of being wireless.

It'd be more than a simple cable release. For one, it's a great composer for shots where you can't see the viewfinder or LCD screen (such as awkward positions and/or self portraits). And cheaper! Not to mention the possibilities of a wireless dongle that the iPhone could communicate via bluetooth, or two dongles communicating with each other.

Has anyone else noticed that this seems to respond much quicker than eos utility?

I was going to mention that, but not having used eos utility in a while, I declined to comment. It could just be the perceived responsiveness of directly pushing a 'button' vs. using a mouse.

Not sure on the 40d, I had to switch mine from "PTP" to "Camera" in order for my 300D to show up and get rid of the blinking busy error.

On the 300D it was under a "communication" menu item.

Hope that helps.

I remember the whole ptp thing on my 350D, but never did anything similar on my 40D. Not to say that it isn't there, but I don't remember an option to mess about with.

[Maddog12]

The 3.0 iPhone software is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2009.

though it sounds like AT&T is a little behind the game in providing some of the updated features.

[Mark1]

Did anybody else pick this up?

I am loving it so far. There are 2 versions $1.99 and $19.99 ( was introduced at $9.99) This does everything but focus the camera Why Im not sure. You can even see your LIve View on the Iphone/touch. PERFECT for setting up product/still life shots.

My only gripe so far is you cant focus from the iphone/touch

Check it here for full details. http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=38

[Mark1]

Mmmm did a search and got nothing, then when the thread posts I see suggested threads.... strange.

Old news I see now. I have been out of the Country for 2 weeks and not up on the threads.

[bluefox9er]

Saw this link sent in by a DPreview forum user..

http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=38#cameras

anyone tried this? sounds interesting..is there *nothing* an iphone can't do?!:)

[2.8orfaster]

I love my iphone 3Gs, best phone in the world!

[enzoshadow]

I love my iphone 3Gs, best phone in the world!

And how is this suppose to answer op's question? :rolleyes:

Anyway, here is a tiny bit of feedback of the software.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=722844&highlight=iphone

Personally it is not really useful for me since I have to use a computer with it.
I would rather buy one of those 3rd party remote for less than $5 off ebay.

[bluefox9er]

I love my iphone 3Gs, best phone in the world!


yeah,no kidding..it is an amazing little toy :-)

[ematts]

Unless your a pro shooter, I don't see the value of this.

[Thalagyrt]

I think this is something like the 2147th thread about this... :p

[canonnoob]

hmm this would be interesting with the blackberry storm... lol

[computerguru3190]

I've got the app and tried it out. I'm planning to use it for up high remotes (ceiling). It seems to work well.

[bluefox9er]

I think this is something like the 2147th thread about this... :p


search engine showed only4..i cant find the other 2143..any ideas?

[Thalagyrt]

search engine showed only4..i cant find the other 2143..any ideas?

Nope. ;) :lol:

[Mark1]

Unless your a pro shooter, I don't see the value of this.

That is why there are 2 versions. A full featured version and one that basically is just a remote release.

[Rey]

Finally AF in live view mode. Link (http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/09/08/06/dslr.cam.remote.11.soon/). I haven't used this since I first downloaded it but the 1.1 update will get me to launch it on my iPhone again:

AF during LiveView is one of several new options, among them a burst mode for compatible cameras, and auto-bracketing, mainly useful when composing HDR images. Supported Canon cameras now include the 500D, T1i and Kiss X2, and RAW+JPG combinations are no longer treated as one entity. Other changes include a better horizontal view, a new naming system for images, and the ability to auto-import files into Lightroom. The app's matching server software now automatically checks for updates.

Oh, it's also compatible with Noinks now :rolleyes: