10 September 2009
onOne Software, a leading developer of time-saving software solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, has announced a major update to it's popular new application for remotely controlling Canon EOS DSLR cameras using an iPhone or iPod Touch.
Based on feedback from the photography community, DSLR Camera Remote v1.1 adds major new functionality including Nikon DSLR camera support, Auto Bracketing for HDR photography, Burst Mode for sports photographers, an improved User Interface, AutoFocus during LiveView and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Auto-Import support.
This provides both Nikon and Canon photographers even greater freedom to move from behind the camera to interact with subjects, to shoot when seeing through the viewfinder is difficult, and now stop motion animation, time lapse photography and HDR bracketing.
Key capabilities of the DSLR Camera Remote v1.1 for iPhone:
Support for Nikon DSLRs
Support for the Canon T1i/500D
Trigger Auto Focus during LiveView by simply tapping the live preview
Auto Bracketing to create a series of bracketed exposures for HDR images
Burst Mode to trigger a rapid-fire sequence of images, perfect for action shooting
Improved User Interface now offers Big View to see larger previews
A new option supporting Adobe Photoshop Lightroom's Auto-Import feature
"We are thrilled that this application has been so well received by photographers and have worked quickly to respond to the requests of the community," said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software. "DSLR Camera Remote allows photographers the opportunity to get out from behind the camera and interact with their subjects while still maintaining full control of the technical details."
Availability and Pricing
DSLR Remote Camera Remote v1.1 is a free update to owners of v1.0. DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone comes in two versions - the Professional edition, which is available for $19.99 and the Lite edition, available for $1.99. The Lite edition simply fires the camera shutter while the Professional edition adds all of the features mentioned above and more.
It may be purchased immediately from the App Store within AppleiTunessoftware. After purchasing either edition from the iTunes App Store, users will need to download a free application that runs on their supported Mac or Windows computer. This free application is required to communicate between the iPhone and the supported Canon EOS DSLR, connected via USB or Firewire to a WiFi enabled computer.
There are no trial or demo versions of the DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone application. For a full list of system requirements and supported cameras visit: www.onOnesoftware.com/iPhone.
Supported Cameras
For the most complete list of supported cameras, please visit the onOne Software website at http://www.ononesoftware.com/iPhone.