How Tethered Photography Can Help You Achieve Great Looking Photos
If you are shooting indoors with a digital camera, Tethered Photography is the way to go. It involves using a connection, so the images go right into your computer where they are displayed immediately. This allows you so see how your shots are coming out so you can spot issues with focus, lighting posing and composition early on and correct them immediately. It also means you will spend less time editing your shots.
Read on to find out what’s involved in the process and how it can benefit your Photography.
What are the Benefits of Tethered Photography?
Tethered photography provides the following benefits:
Allows you to view images on a large monitor in full resolution as you shoot.
You can check your composition, focus and styling in real time and adjust lighting and settings as needed.
A remote trigger from a connected device can be used to change settings
Images are already in your computer for easy sharing. They can be shared with clients, assistants, stylists, art directors and to social media.
You can tag, rate, and compare images as you shoot.
It automatically backs up images to your hard drive.
It makes it easy for you to move images from a laptop to a desktop and other devices.
It reduces the risk of losing images
What Do You Need for Tethered Photography?
Tethered photography requires a variety of products as follows.
A Camera That Supports Instant Image Transfer: Many photographers are using tethering in their techniques. Therefore, most cameras support instant image transfer, but not all do. It’s essential to look at the owner’s manual to ensure the camera you’re purchasing has tethering abilities and which type of images it is designed to transfer, JPEG, RAW or both. Keep in mind that tethering can also be referred to as Direct Image Transfer and Instant Image Transfer.
A Compatible Cable: You will need a USB Cable that is constructed to the highest USB specifications to incorporate the latest technology and provide fast and reliable transferring. You may want to ask an expert to make sure the cable you are considering is suitable to your needs before making a purchasing decision.
Proper Software: The software in your camera may or may not be capable of providing your postproduction needs. It’s always wise to explore your options.
Starter Tethering Kit: A photo tethering kit is not a necessary purchase, but it may be helpful in easing the transition to tethered photography. It may include items like:
An Aero ProPad
An Aero Cupholder
An Aero Secure Strap
An Aero XDC
Aero Clip On Hooks
Aero Clip on Support
A Strap for Attaching Additional Accessories
A Storage Case
After you get used to tethering, you may want to move on to a pro kit.
There are many advantages involved in tethering. Now that you know what it entails, will you be adding it to your picture taking methods?
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