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Edited Post: I finally figured this out and decided to type out what I did to get this to work. Hopefully this will save someone else from all the confusion I had.
Notes: First off, what I'm trying to do is shoot with my 1d Mark II while being tethered to my PC laptop that runs XP. This was not as straight-forward as it seemed. Given my dislike for Canon software, including their interface designs, I've decided that I want to use Adobe Lightroom to preview my photos while shooting instead of Canon's Digital Photo Professional (DPP) or any other program (bibble, etc).
Please note that I tried using the supplied Canon USB Cable (all 2' of it) and was unable to get it to connect to the EOS Utility. XP recognized it for drag/drop of transfering images, but that's not what I'm trying to accomplish here. So I switched to Firewire IEEE 1394 cable after some advice from a fellow FM'er and it worked like a charm.
Reported by another member is that the 1D Mark III works just fine with USB while shooting tethered.
Also of note is that I prefer the Canon European Website over the US version. When trying to download drivers and software, it's easier to find what your looking. That being said, let's move on to how exactly to get this done.
Parts List:
1d Mark II
Firewire IEEE 1394 (I needed a 4pin to 4pin; found @ Radio Shack)
Laptop (XP Pro)
Software:
Canon WIA Driver (link: http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0010062.asp)
Canon Eos Utility (link: http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0010062.asp)
Canon Eos Viewer Utility (link: http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0010062.asp)
Adobe Lightroom (link: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/?promoid=BONSV)
Information Flow Diagram
Step 1: Install the Canon WIA Driver. This driver comes on the EOS Digital Solution Disk that was supplied with your camera. To ensure you get the latest version, I would suggest downloading this driver from here: (link: http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0010062.asp).
Step 2: Download and install Canon EOS Utility. To ensure you get the latest version, I would suggest downloading this driver from here: (link: http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0010062.asp).
Step 3: Download and install Canon EOS Viewer Utility. Take note that this is a different program than what you installed in Step 2. I wonder what marketing genuis came up with that naming convention for Canon software? To ensure you get the latest version, I would suggest downloading this driver from here: (link: http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0010062.asp).
Step 4: Install Lightroom. If you have Lightroom on your computer already, make sure you have the latest updates installed. I have Lightroom 1.3.1
Step 5: Open Canon EOS Utility. You'll be greeted by a dialog screen. Click the Preferences button.
Step 5a
Basic Settings Tab: Uncheck 'Auto Power Off'
Destination Folder Tab: Define your destination folder by clicking on the Browse button. Create a new folder on your drive that will be used to temporarily store the images from the camera. For the other settings on this tab, it is up to you, depending on your workflow. Keep in mind, the folder you define is only a temporary holding bin. I leave all three options unchecked. Refer to the hand drawn diagram above.
Step 5b
File Name Tab: Check the settings on this tab and set them according to your workflow (ie...naming folder convention, etc.). I prefer to not rename anything, as I batch rename my files after a photo shoot using iView Media Pro.
Download Images Tab: Set this dropdown menu to 'All Images'.
Remote Shooting Tab: Check the 'Save also on...' and check 'Rotate Image' if you prefer these settings. I prefer to always save the picture to the memory card, as it creates an instant backup to what is loaded to your drive during the shoot.
Linked Software Tab: I set this drop down to 'None' since I have chosen to use Adobe Lightroom.
Step 6: Open Adobe Lightroom. Go to File > Auto Import > Auto Import Settings. We need to define two variables here. First, we need to tell Lightroom where to look for the images that are coming from the camera. Remember that this 'Destination Folder' was defined in Step 5 in the EOS Utility preferences dialog box. Second, we need to tell Lightroom where to move those photos. Yes, it prefers to move the images into another folder (camera > eos utility destination folder > lightroom destination folder). The 'Watched Folder' will be set to the same EOS Utility Destination Folder. The 'Lightroom Destination Folder' will be defined as whatever you wish.
Also notice you can define meta-data and keywords. I find this very useful. Before you scheduled shoot, you can define these elements, and it will automatically apply this information to every image you shoot.
Step 7: In Lightroom, we need to Enable Auto Import. Go to File > Auto Import > Enable Auto Import.
Step 8: Finally the fun part. Turn on your camera and connect one end of the 4pin Firewire port to the camera, and the other end (4pin or 6pin depending on your laptop) into the laptop. At this point, you should see Lightroom automatically open. If it does not, that is ok. Just open the program manually. Now open Canon EOS Utility. This should appear as below.
Eos Utility Program - Shooting/Remote Window
Eos Utility Program - Main Window
Take notice of the EOS Utility Shooting screen. Change your aperture or shutter on the camera and confirm that these values change on the EOS Utility Screen on your laptop. If the values change change, you have a successful connection between your camera and laptop.
Now maximize lightroom and take some test shots. They should pop up on the screen as you shoot them. Of course there is a slight delay for transfer, but I find this a very useful way of shooting.
Final Notes: Since the 1D Mark II camera has a Video output (NTSC/PAL), you could probably hook up a portable DVD player or some other type of monitor device with a video input, and simply view the images on there.
Also be aware that while your shooting connected to your laptop, Lightroom becomes your primary source for review. The camera display is disabled. If you are connected to a monitor or tv or mini-dvd portable player via the Video Output, that connected viewing device also becomes your primary source for review, however, you must use the buttons on the camera (display, select, menu) to navigate through your images, zoom in/out, etc.
Thanks to everyone that contributed ideas, experiences and knowledge.
Edited by Nowhere Man on Jan 10, 2008 at 05:46 AM GMT
Edited by Nowhere Man on Jan 10, 2008 at 06:32 AM GMT
Edited by Nowhere Man on Jan 10, 2008 at 10:05 PM GMT
Edited on Jan 10, 2008 at 05:05 PM
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