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Camera tethering, liveview, etc - Remote Capture replacement for Mac OS 10.7 Lion

AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I recently upgraded to an Intel Macintosh with the latest Operating System 10.7/Lion. Much to my dismay, my old favorite tethering software from Canon (Remote Capture) was no longer supported with the new OS. I've used this very successfully for years in my coin photography. Has anyone found a decent replacement? I use an older Canon G series camera that doesn't work with the newer EOS software bundles.

Remote Capture allowed live viewing, complete setting control, and remote firing. VERY useful and simple.

I've looked everywhere for a replacement that is still simple and not ridiculous in price. Remote Capture was a freebie with the camera.
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    yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 5,328 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Did you keep your old Mac? If so, you can still use it for Remote Capture.
    Any Mac up through 10.6 will run the PowerPC type software, so another option would be to switch to a slightly older Mac, if you are not
    too invested in the new one.
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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My venerable old G5 tower is likely dead (and takes up lots of space), and after using my new zippy macbook and the new features of Lion, I hate to go backward at this time.

    I could load Windows too, but seems like there should be a nice photography utility out there that would work.
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    LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,756 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This is not my area of expertise but can you run the Remote Capture software under a Windows emulator (WINE)?

    sorry, looks like this is a Linux environement Win emulator.
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    blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,973 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Go Nikon.

    There is no firmware update for the Canon?
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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've already had to replace my old printer, other accounting software, etc etc. Ridiculous. Really trying not to have to upgrade more hardware.

    Canon has not updated their software for Lion on older gear. Drives me nuts since my G series is still a great camera. Yes, there is software for Nikon...

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    lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,875 ✭✭✭✭✭
    tethering is built into lightroom, which is my choice for photoediting.
    LCoopie = Les
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    robecrobec Posts: 7,055 ✭✭✭✭✭
    DSLR Remote Pro for Mac

    - Bob -

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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have Lightroom, but it will not work with my G3 (Powershot) camera...

    The DSLR Pro software is for ... DSLRs... however, I emailed that company to see if they have something that would work.

    Thanks -- anyone else have something that works?
    Refs: MCM,Fivecents,Julio,Robman,Endzone,Coiny,Agentjim007,Musky1011,holeinone1972,Tdec1000,Type2,bumanchu, Metalsman,Wondercoin,Pitboss,Tomohawk,carew4me,segoja,thebigeng,jlc_coin,mbogoman,sportsmod,dragon,tychojoe,Schmitz7,claychaser, Bullsitter, robeck, Nickpatton, jwitten, and many OTHERS
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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For the Fri night stoners...
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    LostSislerLostSisler Posts: 521 ✭✭✭
    I'll bet that you can use the software for the T2i (I believe the download is free), it may work!

    I've now gone beyond simple photography for coins. Keep paying attention to my site! :-)
    Because to Err is Human.
    I specialize in Errors, Minting, Counterfeit Detection & Grading.
    Computer-aided grading, counterfeit detection, recognition and imaging.
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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks, but ... what's T2i?
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    PinkFloydPinkFloyd Posts: 1,762 ✭
    T2i---make of Canon's Digital Rebel (DSLR).
    Successful transactions with keepdachange, tizofthe, adriana, wondercoin
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    LowBudgetLowBudget Posts: 383 ✭✭
    I went to a coin forum and a camera thread broke out! image
    "I'm dropping my standards so that I can buy more"
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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I went to a coin forum and a camera thread broke out! image >>



    Got something to contribute? See the OP, coin photography is a critical part of sharing the hobby. Not OT.
    Refs: MCM,Fivecents,Julio,Robman,Endzone,Coiny,Agentjim007,Musky1011,holeinone1972,Tdec1000,Type2,bumanchu, Metalsman,Wondercoin,Pitboss,Tomohawk,carew4me,segoja,thebigeng,jlc_coin,mbogoman,sportsmod,dragon,tychojoe,Schmitz7,claychaser, Bullsitter, robeck, Nickpatton, jwitten, and many OTHERS
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    LowBudgetLowBudget Posts: 383 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I went to a coin forum and a camera thread broke out! image >>



    Got something to contribute? See the OP, coin photography is a critical part of sharing the hobby. Not OT. >>

    that was a JOKE, grow up kid
    "I'm dropping my standards so that I can buy more"
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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This kid is still looking for a software solution for coin photography --
    Refs: MCM,Fivecents,Julio,Robman,Endzone,Coiny,Agentjim007,Musky1011,holeinone1972,Tdec1000,Type2,bumanchu, Metalsman,Wondercoin,Pitboss,Tomohawk,carew4me,segoja,thebigeng,jlc_coin,mbogoman,sportsmod,dragon,tychojoe,Schmitz7,claychaser, Bullsitter, robeck, Nickpatton, jwitten, and many OTHERS
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    MilkmanDanMilkmanDan Posts: 3,768 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Let's all chill out now. And to the point, this may not be the best forum to get the answers you're looking for. I suggest trying the dpreview.com forums or maybe fredmiranda.com.
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    TPRCTPRC Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I sure wish I saw this thread 2 weeks ago. I bought a new MacBook Air and a Canon T-3i after confirming with Canon that tethering would be fine. Not! So, I returned my Canon. I am told that the canon software will be updated "in the first Quarter of 2012" which means, I suppose, by March 31. I'll be holding my breath. Canon is a little behind in this endeavor.

    Tom

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