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Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

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p.1 #1 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

In the studio, I end up using live view most of the time and would really like to have the image on my notebook computer. Is this possible? Link ?

Feb 03, 2012 at 08:23 PM

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p.1 #2 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

Yes its possible. Use EOS Utility with the 5D2 connected to your notebook via a USB cable.

Feb 03, 2012 at 08:32 PM

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p.1 #3 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

Thanks.

Feb 03, 2012 at 08:40 PM

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p.1 #4 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

You can also tether to Light Room.

Feb 03, 2012 at 09:51 PM

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p.1 #5 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

You can also tether to Light Room.

Didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

Feb 03, 2012 at 10:15 PM

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p.1 #6 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

File > Tethered Capture > Start Tethered Capture

Connect the camera first and make sure the camera drivers are installed.

Feb 04, 2012 at 12:32 AM

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p.1 #7 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

Turns out I can't use EOS utility because I bought my 5d ii used and didn't get the cd. The various hacks for running eos utility updater without the cd don't seem to work on windows 7 64.

Lightroom does capture which is a cool feature but doesn't do live view. I think the capture will come in handy. Maybe I want to use HDMI for live view?

Feb 04, 2012 at 01:15 AM

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p.1 #8 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

jzucker, it'll work in windows 7, but the registry you're looking to edit is probably in a slightly different location.

I.E. instead of [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canon\EOS Utility] you'd be looking for [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Canon\EOS Utility]

Feb 04, 2012 at 01:35 AM

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p.1 #9 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

Thanks for the registry tip.

It works great. Wish the 5d had more focusing points. Looks like I'll still have to manually focus for macro shots.

The next issue is the usb cable. With a stock usb cable, I can't mount the camera vertically on my tripod with my kirk l-bracket. I need to find a right angle USB cable.

Feb 04, 2012 at 02:08 AM

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p.1 #10 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

I have been using this app on my Droid X phone and my Droid tablet with a 10 in screen for macro stuff in the field. It is not free, but the cost of $US8.51 is in most folks budget. It has a lot more features than just a straight up tether and the Android devices have longer battery life and are more portable than a laptop.

One thing I like is I can focus using the app at 10X on the touch screen of the Android device instead of touching the camera.

http://www.operationandroid.com/content/android-app-remote-controls-canon-dslr-cameras/3134799

Feb 04, 2012 at 03:30 PM

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p.1 #11 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

Thanks. Do you know if it'll work on kindle fire?

Feb 04, 2012 at 03:52 PM

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p.1 #12 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

jzucker wrote:
Turns out I can't use EOS utility because I bought my 5d ii used and didn't get the cd.

Why don't you contact Canon and ask if they can send you one? I can't see why they wouldn't even if you bought it second hand.

Feb 04, 2012 at 04:56 PM

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p.1 #13 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

jzucker wrote:
Thanks for the registry tip.

It works great. Wish the 5d had more focusing points. Looks like I'll still have to manually focus for macro shots.

The next issue is the usb cable. With a stock usb cable, I can't mount the camera vertically on my tripod with my kirk l-bracket. I need to find a right angle USB cable.

Being able to zoom in, and focus remotely (using Breeze Systems DSLR Capture Pro) is the biggest single reason to shoot tethered macro/tabletop photography.

Shooting tethered w/ LR doesn't provide any interactive camera controls. Using EOS Utility or DSLR Capture Pro provides full remote control of the camera from the laptop.

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Feb 04, 2012 at 05:00 PM

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p.1 #14 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

Hi Chas,

I was shooting tethered with EOS utility when I wrote the last posting, not LR.

Regarding autofocus, the problem is that for macro I need more granularity than what the 9 focusing points of the 5D can provide so I'll still have to continue to use manual focus. However, it's still a huge plus to be able to see the live image on a larger screen. Particularly for macro focusing accuracy

Feb 04, 2012 at 05:12 PM

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jzucker wrote:
Thanks. Do you know if it'll work on kindle fire?

DSLR controller requires an android device with USB host capability, something I don't think the kindle fire has.

Feb 04, 2012 at 05:14 PM

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Ishotharold wrote:
jzucker wrote:
Thanks. Do you know if it'll work on kindle fire?

DSLR controller requires an android device with USB host capability, something I don't think the kindle fire has.

Yeah, I should have realized that before posting. What android tablets have usb host capability? Archos and Acer? Who else?

Feb 04, 2012 at 05:26 PM

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jzucker wrote:
The next issue is the usb cable. With a stock usb cable, I can't mount the camera vertically on my tripod with my kirk l-bracket. I need to find a right angle USB cable.

USBfirewire has whatever angle you need. I used this one with a 5D2 and an RSS bracket. Sturdy wires & excellent customer service over there.

Feb 04, 2012 at 06:24 PM

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p.1 #18 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

jzucker wrote:
Ishotharold wrote:
jzucker wrote:
Thanks. Do you know if it'll work on kindle fire?

DSLR controller requires an android device with USB host capability, something I don't think the kindle fire has.

Yeah, I should have realized that before posting. What android tablets have usb host capability? Archos and Acer? Who else?

asus

Feb 04, 2012 at 06:30 PM

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p.1 #19 · Can the 5D MK II do live view to a notebook computer?

Mitchell Carter wrote:
jzucker wrote:
The next issue is the usb cable. With a stock usb cable, I can't mount the camera vertically on my tripod with my kirk l-bracket. I need to find a right angle USB cable.

USBfirewire has whatever angle you need. I used this one with a 5D2 and an RSS bracket. Sturdy wires & excellent customer service over there.

Thanks. i ordered a 6 footer from amazon but I may order a 15 footer from usbfirewire.

Feb 04, 2012 at 07:31 PM

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