Can 20D shoot directly to a computer, PS etc..?

[vpkb]

I saw something where an SLR shoots picture directly to a PC, I have PS CS, is this possible and how?

Thanks

[tim]

Yes, i've never tried it though. It should be in your manual, and you'll have to use the Canon software supplied with the camera.

[vpkb]

i read the manual but didn't see anything pertaining to this, can anyone give me a pointer?

[PacAce]

I saw something where an SLR shoots picture directly to a PC, I have PS CS, is this possible and how?

Thanks
You can do that with Canon RemoteCapture which is launched from EVU or DPP.

[vpkb]

sorry guys, noobie here, my question is shooting the picture to PC "realtime"?

[Dante King]

yes. Snaps show up in "real time".

[Titus213]

You can do that with the 300D. I've tried it just to verify it works. Even lets you do time lapse I believe.

And yes, you use the software supplied by Canon with the 300D.

[vpkb]

great, thanks

[tim]

Do you just use the standard USB cable?

[Titus213]

OK - disclaimer.... I just pulled up the readme for the remote capture software that came with my 300D and I do not see the 20D listed.....

And yes tim, usb that came with the camera I believe.

[jwhite461]

vpkb,

Like PacAce said, you shoot directly to your computer by using Remote Capture. I did it using my laptop, had a Canon CP-200 printer connected and was able to print 4X6 prints on the spot for quick sales at functions I would attend. Once you have shot using Remote Capture, the DPP or EVU software will allow you to also perform real quick post processing before you print.

Good Luck,
Jeff

[PacAce]

OK - disclaimer.... I just pulled up the readme for the remote capture software that came with my 300D and I do not see the 20D listed.....

And yes tim, usb that came with the camera I believe.
Well, duh! ;) That's because the 20D didn't exist when the 300D came out. Try using the software that came with the 20D or download the latest version from the Canon website.

[awp]

HEY Y'ALL!
I am new to Canon Forums. I am also new to Canon Products as well as digital. I purchased the 20D along with the 70-200L USM 2.8. I love my camera, I like my lenses. Perhaps with some advice I will love the lense too! I am shooting local park sports events. I find the 200 too short for my desired prints. I also am getting too much blur under the lights, I am losing half of my shots. I shoot mostly P mode, occaisonally action mode. As far as the zoom I am considering the Sigma 120-300 2.8. Any opinions and advise would be greatly appreciated.

[Todd Jacobsen]

I saw something where an SLR shoots picture directly to a PC, I have PS CS, is this possible and how?

Thanks


Most of your responses to this question require you to be physically connected to the PC - is this what you want? Did you want the shoot your camera FROM the PC? Or do you want to send pictures TO a PC?

The 20D just got an upgrade in firmware that allows you to utilize a Wi-Fi device to transfer photos directly TO the PC. The difference from Remote Capture is your not physically connected to the PC and you're controlling the camera FROM the camera position.

I don't believe the Wi-Fi device allows you to control the camera FROM the PC via Remote Capture, but I could be wrong.

The Wi-Fi device is not cheap ($1000 MSRP).

[smirchfa]

AWP - Using the 200mm zoom, it is recommended to use a shutter speed at least as fast as 1/200 of a sec to prevent blur. (the rule is to use the focal length as the denominator of a fraction for shutter speed, for example, a 50mm lens would need a speed of 1/50th of a sec to prevent blur, hand-held) This is a very rough rule, but it helps to keep it in mind. So, for starters, try using tv mode and setting the shutter speed to at least 1/200 and give it a shot. If your camera tells you that you will underexpose, you need to up the ISO setting. If 1/200 doesn't work, try an even faster speed, or use a tripod.

[awp]

smirchfa, thanks for the response. I am not real sure that I am doing this forum thing right. I did indead shoot some tv, 200 and 250 iso 1600 they were underexposed. I am using a monopod at this time. I find it easier to follow the action with it. Should I try to up my iso in custom functions?

[glangston]

EOS Capture software came with the 20D. Page 53 in either the Windows or Mac sections. About 5 seconds transfer time for a RAW image, less for jpegs.

[Titus213]

smirchfa, thanks for the response. I am not real sure that I am doing this forum thing right. I did indead shoot some tv, 200 and 250 iso 1600 they were underexposed. I am using a monopod at this time. I find it easier to follow the action with it. Should I try to up my iso in custom functions?

I think the technical term for what you've done is hi-jack the thread. No big deal for me but it may be for others. Generally a thread is kept on the originally posted topic, in this case shooting a DSLR from a PC. The proper thing to do would be to start your own thread with your own question. It's not hard at all...

And welcome to the forums...

[ShadowFlyP]

smirchfa, thanks for the response. I am not real sure that I am doing this forum thing right. I did indead shoot some tv, 200 and 250 iso 1600 they were underexposed. I am using a monopod at this time. I find it easier to follow the action with it. Should I try to up my iso in custom functions?

Sounds like you are shooting in some really low light? Try going in M mode, with a wider aperture (smaller f numbers) and about 200-250 shutter as recommended. Use the exposure meter to judge how wide you need to make the aperture for the correct exposure. I wouldn't boost to 3200 iso because you're probably not going to be happy with the noise levels.

As far as the forum goes, you really should have started a new thread for this question instead of appending to someone elses. It's easy for your question to get lost in the noise of this thread.

[awp]

I would love to start a new thread, but I have yet to figure out how. I am sure that I will feel pretty stupid when I do. I have clicked on everything in sight.

[mvonditter]

I would love to start a new thread, but I have yet to figure out how. I am sure that I will feel pretty stupid when I do. I have clicked on everything in sight.

Go back to here http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=9 ,click new topic at the top left and you are off and running.:)

[Titus213]

I would love to start a new thread, but I have yet to figure out how. I am sure that I will feel pretty stupid when I do. I have clicked on everything in sight.

Forum Tools drop down - top right of thread lists.