CamRanger Wireless iOS Camera Control with Live View for Canon & Nikon via iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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CamRanger Wireless iOS Camera Control with Live View for Canon & Nikon via iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Wireless remote control of DSLR Cameras for photo & video

The CamRanger allows almost complete, wireless remote control your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera directly from the iPad, iPhone, iPad Touch. The CamRanger is particularly suitable for difficult areas to access or camera installation to avoid any distraction by the photographer, for example photography of animals. With Live View and Touch Focus an amazingly accurate focusing is possible, which among other situations is very useful for macro shots. You can use the various functions of the CamRanger also for video recording. The Client Mode allows the iOS device to be used for direct result presentation during weddings or studio shootings. The CamRanger consists of a Wi-Fi dongle and a free iOS app.

CamRanger Wi-Fi dongle for Canon & Nikon DSLR

The CamRanger Wi-Fi dongle is a standalone device that is connected via the supplied USB cable to Canon or Nikon DSLR cameras. The dongle creates an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network, the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch can be connected to. The free CamRanger app allows wireless control of your camera. No additional computer or Internet access is required.

CamRanger iOS app to control your camera with Live View

Use your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch with the CamRanger app to control your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera. Adjust the settings of your camera (focus, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, exposure adjustment, etc.) easily with your iOS device. Benefit from the unique Live View function for preview and immediate monitoring of results in full resolution. Other features such as depth of field extension (Focus stacking), high contrast (HDR), Time Lapse and long exposure (bulb) boost your creativity. The app is clearly structured and has an intuitive user interface. The CamRanger app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store for free.

View image in real time (Live View) for photo & video

The unique Live View function allows the wireless transmission of the view finder shown in real time on your iOS device. Additionally, it is possible to activate a histogram display to directly adjust the camera settings. The Live View works also when shooting video, with a transfer rate of 6-18 frames per second (depending on the camera and the connection) is achieved, which works amazingly well.

Focusing on the screen (Touch Focus)

With the Live View, the sharpness can be easily and absolutely precisely controlled remotely on your iOS device. A simple tap on the desired location of the picture is sufficient. For a perfect control of the sharpness it the desired position can be increased with a double tap by 100%. The sharpness can also be changed with three different levels gradually. The sharpness control via Touch Focus or scale pattern is possible even during video recording (not supported by all cameras).

Immediate picture control in full resolution

After taking a photo the thumbnail of the photo is automatically downloaded to the CamRanger App. A tap on the thumbnail and the photo in full resolution, including meta-data is downloaded. For further details the picture can be enlarged with a double tap by 100%. To use the entire screen of the iOS device, you can set a full-screen mode. As a further aid a number of advanced display options can be activated. The quality of the photos is dependent from the selected camera settings (JPG, JPEG + RAW, RAW). It is also possible to let the photos automatically show immediately after each release, which works very smoothly as evidenced of the high speed of data transmission.

Direct image comparison for up to 4 photos

The latest CamRanger app version allows the direct comparison of up to 4 photos. To do this simply choose up to 4 of thumbnails and click the button "Compare", so that the selected photos are displayed side by side. You can independently zoom (including pinch zoom) and pan on each image.

Rating and comment function

For the perfect workflow each photo can be rated with a 3 star review system and a comment can be entered additionally. In the settings of the iOS App you can also activate the function that all rated photos are displayed in a list. So you have direct access to all the photos you have marked.

Protection through watermarking

To protect your photos in a variety of situations, you will find numerous options in the settings menu to add automatically a watermark to the images.

Advanced display options

For the recording and control of the photos different display modes of CamRanger App can be can be activated. Aspect ratio can be chosen and grid lines can be displayed. Furthermore, under- and/or overexposed areas can be highlighted and the selected focus point can be displayed. With the client mode, it is possible to use your iOS device only to present the photos (even with automatically and in full screen).

Advanced release modes

The CamRanger app offers in addition to the camera's shutter release modes following functions: depth extension (Focus stacking), high contrast (HDR), Time Lapse and long exposure (bulb). Focus stacking is effective for taking a series of pictures with a predefined, stepwise change of focus settings, to edit a photo with extended depth of field results (very interesting in the macro range). The HDR mode allows you to record a series of images with different exposures, which can be combined in retrospect to a photo with extended dynamic range. For the time lapse and bulb mode, the iOS device does not need to be connected all the time with the CamRanger dongle.

Controlling the camera settings

The CamRanger app allows wireless remote control of the following camera features: shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity, metering mode, drive mode, white balance, image-recording quality, AF mode (Nikon), AE mode (Nikon), exposure compensation, exposure bracketing, AF/Manual focus (via software).

Access to the camera memory card

Basically, the photos are always stored on the memory card of the camera. Only by tapping the thumbnail a copy is downloaded into the CamRanger App. Additionally, you can view the contents of the memory card of the camera can (including JPG and RAW), marked to delete photos on the memory card or download to your iOS device.

Independent WLAN with long range

The ad-hoc Wi-Fi network of the CamRanger dongle has a range of about 50 meters. Even up to 100 meters could be tested with a slow connection. The range depends on the obstacles and the nature and form of the building. As password serves the serial number of the CamRanger dongle and therefore does not need to be memoried.

Long battery life

The CamRanger dongle is powered by a rechargeable, removable battery. The battery is charged via the included USB charging cable. The battery life is 3-6 hours under normal conditions and up to 11 hours when using the Time Lapse or Bulb function (without connection to iOS device).

Protective pouch for attaching the CamRanger dongle

It comes with a protective neoprene pouch. The bag features a loop and a carabiner for easy attachment of the CamRanger dongle on camera tripod, camera strap or belt loop. A second compartment allows the placement of the charging cable, extra batteries and other accessories.

Future-proof with firmware updates

The CamRanger dongle has a LAN port, with which future improvements can be adopted as a firmware update.

Notes

The supported cameras and features can be found on www.camranger.com/supported-cameras.

For Nikon D800/D800E, 5100 and 5000, use the cable that came with the camera.

The 3rd and 4th generation iPad as well as iPhone 5 can display images in full resolution. However, some of the older devices do not have enough memory to display the largest of files.

Compatible with iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone and iPod Touch. Requires at least iOS 4.3.

The manufacturer has an Android, PC and Mac version in the pipeline.

Technical details

Connections: USB, LAN, Micro-USB
Battery life: 3-6 hours
WLAN range: 50 meters
Dimensions: 10 x 6.3 x 1.6 cm (length x width x height)
Weight: 130 g
Material: Plastic
Color: White

Scope of delivery

1 Wi-Fi dongle
1 Battery
1 USB charging cable
1 USB camera connection cable
1 LAN cable
1 Pouch
1 Quick start guide

Photo Live View with histogram

Photo Live View with exposure compensation and bracketing

Photo Live View with focus adjustment and Focus Stacking

Extended release modes Time Lapse and Bulb

Extended release mode HDR

Advanced display options (gridlines, focus point and underexposed areas)

Video Live View with histogram

Client mode for presentation

Access to the camera memory card

Settings of the advanced display options

Controlling the camera settings (using the Canon 5D Mark II)

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