Tethering - D800 to the New iPad or Macbook pro

[AutumnCurl]

Hiya,

I am looking at tethering the D800 to my macbook or iPad when it comes, and need the know how as i haven't done this before.

I understand its to do with the software and wondering if anyone who has done this recommends any?

i have seen it done so that the files go direct into lightroom and understand that the iPad would work only as a bigger viewing screen.

:)

[kiwi]

i'm not sure you can tether live without breaking the iPad's software

[ricktas]

When it comes, read the user manual. Nikon have software for tethering, and you use that, along with the manual to setup your camera.

[JM Tran]

I tether a D800 onto an MBP for studio work before, but currently no MBP has USB3 so you can only use it at USB2.0 speed.

This was done with Lightroom 3, which I prefer for tethering over Nikon NX, as my assistant can sit there and make adjustments while I keep shooting, I prefer my colleagues to be sufficient on universal programs rather than brand specific programs such as Nikon or Canon etc.

[AutumnCurl]

I have LR4 and from my reading it seems that an update for LR4 will be needed to tether successfully :) which will hopefully come out around the same time the d800 is delivered.

[Epoc]

Check this out. I think it will do what you want.

http://www.phaseone.com/en/Image-Software/Capture-One.aspx

[Burnman]

I use Helicon Focus. Great app.

[virgal_tracy]

If you want to tether to an iPad, what about using an eye-fi card. It won't have a physical tether but over a close distance it will work really well. Use an app like shutter snitch and you are ready to go.

[swifty]

No personal ownership experience but I have tried eye-fi on a colleague's p&s/iPad setup.
Works fine but a little slow and seems temperamental, but not sure if that was the hardware or software playing up.
I wouldn't use eye-fi for heavy duty shooting. Not sure how well it'll cope with D800 RAW files if that's the way you shoot.

[maccaroneski]

Another option is to use Lightroom + airdisplay. Airdisplay is an app that functions as an extra monitor to your macbook. Tether to Lightroom, and use airdisplay to view (as long as you are on a wifi network). http://brentbat.wordpress.com/tag/lightroom/

Here's a description using an eye-fi card: http://terrywhite.com/techblog/eye-fi-enables-direct-mode-and-releases-mobile-apps/