Camera Control Pro 2
Take Control of Your Photography—Remotely
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Camera Control Pro 2
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Very Impressed
I downloaded the trial this morning, and I'm very impressed. I really don't see how it could be much easier or more thorough. Nikon has stepped up its game in terms of user interfaces. I see it in the most recent version of Capture NX2. I see it in Nikon ViewNX2. I see it in the Nikon SB-700 I just bought. And it's in this program as well.
Camera Control Pro 2 allows me to connect my D700 through a standard USB cable to my laptop or desktop, make just about every adjustment on screen that I could do on camera (without rooting through all the menus that the camera requires), and take the shot. I can choose whether the camera refocuses. I can manually focus. I can change flash settings. I can change exposure modes. I can change the color temperature. I can change whether the shot will be saved in RAW, jpg, both, and all of the other related options available on the body. I can do live view and see on my screen what the camera sees. Or I can zoom for focusing. It displays how much power is left on my battery.
The software does exactly what it says it will do, and does it easily, clearly and reliably. I'd give it a 6 star rating if I could.
January 22, 2011
Works well for me
Running an iMac and a Mac Book Pro, both have Intel chips, OS 10.6.8 with very few issues. Use with a D300 & a D7000. My biggest complaint is the camera connection gets loose after repeated use and looses connection but that's a camera issue. Be careful to not knock the mini USB connection around. Could use an upgrade and it is annoying it does not work with all cameras. Still much better than software I've used with other cameras.
December 1, 2011
Pretty Cool...
Many have said it doesn't recognize their camera, doesn't refresh fast etc....
I downloaded the trial in both XP and 7. Running i7, 6 gigs ram; not a single problem. For those that have issues, I would suggest a registry clean up, make sure you don't have cheap slow ram, keep your heat sinks dust free and avoid overheat (that will slow things down), clean up your startup processes, avoid unnecessary installed programs that hog processes from your CPU.
The only thing is if Canon doesn't charge for it, why should Nikon. That's a real bummer.
March 19, 2011
Works for me
i purchased this for use in my work. runs as it should under Win 7 64bit. the only negative i have about this software is that when i shot with Canon this was included with the camera models i used at no additional cost.
March 14, 2011
Same functionality as the camera itself
I use it with a D90 and it provides pretty much the same functionality that is already available on the camera but it is all controlled remotely by the computer. It does what it says it'll do. The interface is decent although not exceptional. It provides simple access and a global view to all the functions of the camera, and so in that regard is nice. The live view is as if you took the screen from the back of the camera and put it on your computer screen. The files are stored directly on the computer.
February 10, 2011
Good workhorse but lacks a few needed features.
I've been shooting tethered since the Nikon D70 days thru the D2x and now with the D3. Mostly architecture and interiors, with a good dose of furniture products in studio and on location. Found the software very slow to refresh the image and lagged when several shots were taken. (Mac PowerBook G4 w/2gig ram) Recently upgraded to MacBook Pro and am pleased with the speed, but would like a few added features. Crop tool, Grid, White Balance I dropper for batch adjustments.
All in all, a workhorse that needs an upgrade and a few tweeks.
September 30, 2010
hassle to keep trying to install - oops, won't work on Lion
THEN i read lots of reviews that it has never worked on Lion. Shame. Wish that would have been posted on the main screen. Lost an hour of fiddling.
June 25, 2012
Dr
Does not work with D4 camera. I'm using Windows 7 OS. It did work with the D700.
March 29, 2012
No camera was detected. D90
Don´t buy this software!! was lokking forward to using Timealapsed.. but the trail don´t see my camera..
March 21, 2012
Not worth $10
It's very buggy, I spent hours to get it to work, and then it finally worked, but it was VERY SLOW, I would take a picture (in JPEG) and had to wait a while until it showed up on my screen, it could be my computer, but I highly doubt it, I have a very decent computer with a dedicated Graphics Card so...
So I unplugged it to take pictures the next day and I got the error that "No Camera was detected" great....and you have to mess around with so many things to get it to work, the interface was designed in the early 90's , it's so ugly and outdated.
Nikon...really? Wake up! The competitor's software is much better! I'm glad I haven't invested much on Nikon Products (although their physical products are amazing!) Nikon's softwares are a disgrace, and if you're working digital in a studio and you NEED: RELIABILITY and EFFICIENCY, this is not for you.
January 24, 2012
No support for D3100
It's absolutely unbelievable and not acceptable that a camera the caliber of a D3100 is not supported at all in CCP2.
When, Nikon, when, will us D3100 owners get some support or at least some stand alone software?
December 28, 2011
OK, when it works but support extremely lacking.
This is OK software when it works, but rarely supported or upgraded in good time, especially slow or lacking for Mac. Currently not working at all in OSX Lion.
For a 200 dollar app, this is pretty poor. Other imaging apps now have similar tethering functionality built in, albeit basic, but an alternative while this is not working.
December 1, 2011
mac version does not work
I downloaded and installed the trial version - which takes about an hour - 11/24/11. It installs, but will not start. Apparently still not compatible with current mac computers.
November 23, 2011
Doesn't work
Can't get it to connect to my d200. EXTREMELY poor documentation.
November 8, 2011
Did not install on a new iMac
I have purchased and use every other Nikon software product. All work fine.
I bought this software and it would not install. This is on an iMac that is less than 6 months old running OC 10.6 at that time.
I went back and forth for weeks with tech support and nothing.
Finally, I told them to give me my money back.
They have yet to do so.
September 26, 2011
This product doesn't work
I was planning to buy this product, then I downloaded the soft and run as Trial.
It doens,t work. Doesn't recognize my D200.
Terrible software.
September 8, 2011
Don't buy this program
I bought this program and it doesn't work with non of my nikon cameras. I updated the software..........and nothing. Best way to turn 180 US to garbage!!!!
August 22, 2011
Wish it worked on modern computers
I have owned this software since it's early versions, but haven't been able to use it for years because Nikon won't support modern computers. Every personal computer made today, whether Windows or Mac, has a 64-bit processor and 64-bit OS. But Nikon only supports older 32-bit OSes. On Windows 7 you can't even have more than 3 GB of memory in a 32-bit computer, making it useless for photo editing.
Come on Nikon, it's the 21st century. Update your software already!
August 6, 2011
Doesn't work with D3100 or D5100
I was planning to buy a Nikon D3100. I have used other cameras operated remotely via a computer and USB. I was impressed with this facility and looked forward to connecting my D3100 to my Mac. Unfortunately it seems that several Nikon DSLRs, including the D3100, are not enabled to use this software. Very disappointing for an otherwise excellently specified camera.
July 16, 2011
Needs an update
dont understand why nikon cant update this program to work with more of their cameras i had a nikon d3000 it didnt work so i said ok i will spend another £600 and buy a D3100 and guess what still dosent work thinking of selling the both and buying a cannon or a new tv
May 30, 2011
D3100
I wasn't expecting that Camera Control Pro 2 not to work with D3100. I have to sell the camera and buy another one. Why not canon this time?
March 19, 2011
will not work with current operating system
Have a Mac laptop (i7, 8GB ram) 7 months old. Updated Camera Control Pro 2 for my D7000 (4 months old) only to discover that Nikon only supports Mac software older than 3 years. Had to shoot off older Mac PPC laptop which will not run any of the newer imaging processing software. I understand why it takes 3rd party software developers some time to include tethering for the D7000 but why can't Nikon support the current software? Most new Macs can't even be downgraded to 10.5.1 and come with 10.6.
Also, it is not clear from the purchase site that 10.6 will not work - it takes a call to tech support.
February 28, 2011
camera not recognized
Same experience as reviewer Frank. The camera, a d3, is not recognized. The computer sees the camera, the camera sees the computer, but the software seems not to notice. I don't hold out much hope that this will work
January 29, 2011
Camera is not recognized
I have purchased this software thinking it would install the latest version. I finally found the latest version 2.8.0 installed it and it still does not recognize my D3. I have been on the phone all morning with so called Nikon support and not too much help from them, Just wondering what happened to great support from NIKON.
This is crazy :(
January 6, 2011
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All1 year, 2 months ago
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Kippik999
France
Location :
France
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Its really not a question of whether or not it is designed for the software the fact is that its Firmware is capable of being controlled remotely. There are some Opensource scripts that can control the D3100. so implementing it in Camera Control would be not only possible but easy. However then there would be one less reason to buy the d5100 :P so Nikon won't be doing it.May 1, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Will it ever be? I plan to use the camera with Dragonframe stop motion software but need the camera to be supported first.Dec 26, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Chicago, IL, USA
Location :
Chicago, IL, USA
Age: 45-54
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Answer:
This camera is not designed to be compatible with Camera Control Pro 2.
OS X Tiger doesn't recognize my D7000
1 year, 3 months ago
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Bob
Oklahoma
2 Answers
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Here's the linkAnswer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:
I have used CCP2 for the past couple of years and have always found it very helpful, especially when shooting in studio but for the past year I can not use it on my D3. I have a backup D200 which I have to revert to because it is the only camera that is being recognized. I have already tried to reload the software on my computer but still no luck. I have checked my D3 for recommended settings and everything seems to be what is recommended, but still.....nothing. Any suggestions?
1 year, 1 month ago
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wfphotography
Utah
Location :
Utah
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
2 Answers
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Are you using the latest version.Answer:
In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Camera control pro 2 does not recognize my D90 or D7000.Help I have version 2.0.0
11 months ago
by
bayoujoe
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
2 Answers
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Update it to the latest version, 2.9.0, it should then work ok.Answer:
Please click on the link below in order to update Camera Control Pro 2:http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
In the compatible with list, D800 is on it. However, the program (v2.3) cannot detect my D800 connected on the computer. So i checked back and its not listed under the tech specs. Is D800 supported for tethered shooting?
1 month ago
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PhotomanAYU
Vancouver
Location :
Vancouver
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
2 Answers
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Answer:
You also need version 2.8, didn't notice you only had 2.3Answer:
You need to update your software:http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17700
Can I plug-in two dslrs on one pc using camera control pro2 shooting simultaneously for book scanning and preview on screen?
Thank you in advance
Thank you in advance
1 year, 4 months ago
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Chris
Age: 35-44
1 answer
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No you can only use one camera at a time.If you have a WT-4 for each of the cameras you could use our Thumbnail Select software and view the thumbnails from both cameras at once.
The computer operator would be able to download select full size images while the 2 photographers continue shooting.
1 year, 4 months ago
by
Ron
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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it works with both 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows 7Mar 14, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Latest version of Camera Control 2.
D300 worked a couple of times but most times CC2 does not recognize D300 and then appears to crash (quite unexpectedly) after 20-30 seconds of being open and presumably searching for attached cameras.
I rented a D700 today to see if the same issues are present and they are not. D700 works just fine...unfortunately I'm a student and cannot afford to buy one right now.
D300 worked a couple of times but most times CC2 does not recognize D300 and then appears to crash (quite unexpectedly) after 20-30 seconds of being open and presumably searching for attached cameras.
I rented a D700 today to see if the same issues are present and they are not. D700 works just fine...unfortunately I'm a student and cannot afford to buy one right now.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Jaysen
Santa Barbara, CA
Location :
Santa Barbara, CA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
1 answer
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Please contact Nikon Support directly for help with Camera Control Pro 2http://support.nikonusa.com
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Camera Control Pro 2
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Can Nikon's Camera Control Pro support 2 or more cameras at the same time, sending the files to individual destination folders ??
I want to use 2 cameras with Nikon Camera control pro. So far I have used each camera on it's own computer with a copy of Camera Control Pro.
I now have a situation where I can only have one computer but need to use 2 cameras.
Fujifilms Hyper Utilities could control up to 3 (or maybe 5) cameras made by Nikon, so I am hoping this software can handle it.
Thanks
I now have a situation where I can only have one computer but need to use 2 cameras.
Fujifilms Hyper Utilities could control up to 3 (or maybe 5) cameras made by Nikon, so I am hoping this software can handle it.
Thanks
1 year, 4 months ago
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milmoe38
australia
Location :
australia
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
1 answer
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You can you the Thumbnail select software that comes with the WT-4 to manage camera images from 2 cameras.The full images are on the camera, a computer operator selects the full size images and downloads them as needed
1 year, 4 months ago
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M. Johnson
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 answer
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It is not working with newer version D3100, so I don't belive it will ever.
Mar 19, 2011 by
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Bactan
Satu Mare
Location :
Satu Mare
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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