SLR -> PC connection for shot review

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/06/2008 07:05:57 AM · #1

I've tried googling and searching the forums but not come up with anything, so apologies for the new thread if unnecessary.

I have a 30D and am shooting the 30d self portraits. I'd like to connect my 30D to my PC via USB so that images can be transferred straight from camera to PC, for review and editing. At the moment I'm still pulling the CF out and putting it into a card reader, but for a number of either self portraits or "studio" type shots it would be more ideal to be able to see the output immediately afterwards on a large monitor.

I know the 40D does Live View (which I'm not after) but is there a way to do this without buying software like Breeze? If so, how? (is it a case of just USB connecting the camera and keep Adobe Bridge open in that directory, or is there a more elegant way?)

Many thanks,

N

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

02/06/2008 07:23:34 AM · #2

Originally posted by Quasimojo:

It always worked for me with the software provided by Canon (i.e. Camera Window, ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional)

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/06/2008 09:31:35 AM · #3

The program is EOS Utility, on one of the disks that came with your cam (all of the Canon EOSes). Will let you tether the cam via USB to a computer, trigger the camera remotely (via mouse or keyboard) and writes directly to the computer.

Make sure after installing from the CD to go to the Canon Site to get any updated versions. The latest stuff is a lot better. Goes for all of em... DPP, EOS Utility, Zoombrowser etc.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/06/2008 09:45:08 AM · #4

Thanks for the replies guys...will goto Canon's place and get latest versions..

Best

N

Spork99

OM System OM-1

02/06/2008 09:46:57 AM · #5

The term is "Tethered".

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

02/06/2008 09:59:41 AM · #6

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

The term is "Tethered".

Ahhh..that's why every single search term I tried came back with everything about connecting an SLR to a PC except tethering :)

Cheers

N

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

02/06/2008 10:49:39 AM · #7

at least for some of the Canon models, this is a firewire only feature.

The other way to go is to use the video out and just hook it up to a TV, projector or portable DVD player.

Message edited by author 2008-02-06 10:50:02.

Louis

Nikon D800

02/06/2008 10:53:01 AM · #8

Originally posted by Gordon:

at least for some of the Canon models, this is a firewire only feature.

The other way to go is to use the video out and just hook it up to a TV, projector or portable DVD player.

That's what's done when this was composed (see comments). Very handy.