How to shoot wirelessly into Lightroom with CamRanger 2

Shoot wirelessly to a computer with the CamRanger 2. Use the CamRanger 2 application combined with Lightrooms's auto import function to have images automatically transfer to Lightroom. Works with both Mac and Windows computers. Wirelessly tether with a Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm camera.
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[@computacioncero]

Very Helpful. Thank you!

[@358studios]

Great video. Camranger is such a great product but seriously you all lack in this type of content. Keep at it, people need ideas about how to use it. E.g., your mount to the camera. I finally figured it out but this should be out there by now. My shooting situation... just so you can chew on it if you haven't... on a tripod, with strobes (wireless trigger in hot shoe), battery grip on the camera, needing to go into the computer for clients to see. It seems my only goto is an L-bracket with the arca bottom plate, like you have with plate on CR2 on the side, in this video. That allows me to attach a plate to the bottom for my tripod, my trigger in the hot shoe, and a firm connection for the CR2 on the side. Maybe consider partnering up with someone like smallrig to get this right for guys like me. :) You need someone to put out videos to help with usability please let me know.

[@CamRangerVideos]

You can find information on mounting options here: camranger.com/knowledge-base/camranger-mounting-and-attachment-options/

[@frederichore1890]

Have you tested the wireless tethering with Photo Mechanic 6? It has a Live ingest function for wireless gear like yours, however before investing, I would like to confirm it has been tested with PM6. I have the original Cam Ranger and have been very happy with its performance, including remote controlling my cam with an iPhone 7 Plus and older iPad 3. Cheers and thanks from Montréal.

[@CamRangerVideos]

If the live ingest function works properly, then there is no reason it shouldn't work. The CamRanger 2 is just the means of moving files in this case.

[@frederichore1890]

@@CamRangerVideos Thank you for your response! Cheers. :-)

[@PLUS-sj4sf]

Amazing feature! thank you :)

[@silence1s3]

WOW! im buying it today !

[@michaelbiczo1150]

So that seemed to take about 9-10 seconds from the time you tripped the shutter until the file moved to LR. Seems you were only transferring a JPEG. So what size was that file? I am concerned that even for a small JPEG it would be nearly 10 seconds per shot to show up in LR. What is the time it takes for the same size JPEG to show up in just the CamRanger app? Also, when setting the CamRanger 2 to save Raw to the Card in the camera and transfer the JPEG to the app/LR, what is being saved to the SD card in the CamRanger's SD card? The original RAW file or just the JPEG? Lastly, especially if the previous answer is that the SD card in the CamRanager is saving the RAW file, does the SD Card in the CamRanger have to be the same size and speed of the SD card in the Camera? Or can it be smaller/slower and do you have a way to clear it during a shoot if it fills up before the Camera's card?

[@CamRangerVideos]

It seems to vary based on the Lightroom setup, but Lightroom does take a little while before it starts importing the image. A RAW image takes the CamRanger 2 about 4-6 seconds to transfer and the import time to LR is about the same as a JPG, maybe a second longer. The JPG image would appear in the CamRanger app about a half a second after it appears in the Finder, so it is just a couple seconds capture to display. Currently, you can only configure the CR SD card to save what is being transferred. You can reformat the CR SD card remotely. If you want RAW saved to the CR SD card and still have quick previews, you want to enable the Quick RAW mode. You can see examples of this in our previous videos (demo'd for Nikon and Canon).

[@kennethjonesphotography]

Pardon my ignorance, but I'm unclear on whether CamRanger 2 can capture and transfer RAW files to LRC or to any other file on my IOS devices, such as my iPad or MacBook Pro. Please advice. Thanks.

[@CamRangerVideos]

iOS devices, iPhone and iPad, do not use normal file systems. So while you can save images to your device, you have to actually go through steps to transfer to another app. For a MacBook Pro, the CamRanger can just save images to whatever destination you want on the computer.

[@SeanTrostem]

is there significant lag importing raws into LR as I see you only did jpeg and is there buffering that would slowdown the ability to shoot frames/second?

[@CamRangerVideos]

A full RAW file take about 4-7 seconds on average to transfer to the computer, instead of the 1-2 for a JPG, or Quick RAW. Nothing prevents your camera from shooting its normal frame rate. That is limited only by the normal in-camera buffer.

[@aronfred]

Is it possible to run the CamRanger app on a MacBook and an iPad simultaneously while using Image Transfer for the MacBook only, and allowing camera control through the iPad? So workflow would be roughly: control camera settings on the iPad and review and adjust raw files in Lightroom on the Mac?

[@CamRangerVideos]

With the soon to be released CamRanger Share application, yes. In fact, if you want an early version, please contact us.

[@aymanalfayez]

Does it work this way with the old camranger 1

[@CamRangerVideos]

Yes, the general concept is the same, though the original CamRanger doesn't have the image transfer only mode.

[@waltercosta8884]

Is possible to configure just to see the image in your laptop? (instead of save the file) And what software could be work for that? If the answer is yes, in this case, the image would be transfer (shows) faster?? Using a wi-fi 2.6 ghz and taking full RAW 46 mp Nikon D850 how long it takes to show up in the screen? Thanks

[@CamRangerVideos]

Whether the image is displayed or saved, it still needs to be transferred and the transfer time is the same. Please email [e-mail] with further questions.

[@PeeGeeTips]

Can you send images directly to the laptop whilst clients can view the same images as they’re being captured on an iPad direct from the cam ranger using your app?

[@CamRangerVideos]

Yes. You want to use the CamRanger Share app: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYCsoYCAndKmjJY

[@cesarhamdan9734]

Is it possible to use this nem software with the camranger 1? Does the new software supports the use of keyboard for switching form picture to picture?

[@CamRangerVideos]

The original CamRanger can only be used with the original CamRanger software.

[@eodigitalphotographicseo1549]

If after I take a photo by Nikon camera, can I still instantly view my images at the back of my camera screen? Is this Camranger 2 supports all Nikon D3, D4, D5, D810, Z6, and Z7?

[@CamRangerVideos]

With the CamRanger 2, yes, you can still view images on the camera's rear LCD. All of those camera are supported: camranger.com/knowledge-base/supported-cameras/

[@Xilon86]

Does it work the same with capture one?

[@CamRangerVideos]

Yes, it's basically the same with Capture One.

[@nanotec6]

Can you use Cam Ranger Mini with Lightroom for Tablets?

[@CamRangerVideos]

You can transfer individual images from the CamRanger app to Lightroom mobile. However, there isn't a normal file system on a mobile device so there isn't any sort of hot folder type of option.

[@markhardycreative]

With the first CamRanger the app crashes when using live view with the d850 on any iOS device I tried, it happened when there was movement in front of the camera after a few seconds. Was this a known issue and if so does it now work in camranger 2

[@CamRangerVideos]

It shouldn't happen with the original CamRanger and doesn't happen with the CamRanger 2. I would make sure you have the latest CamRanger firmware as that is required for the D850. If you still have problems, please email [e-mail]

[@victorrivera6375]

So i attempted to connect to my lightroom in my computer, and sent through the file settings to create a new area but it didn't work and i just got frustrated after a minute. Will look into it again tomorrow.

[@CamRangerVideos]

Please email [e-mail] for assistance. We do not provide troubleshooting help through KZbin comments.

[@calgecko]

it doesn't look like the app on the Mac works to preview what the CR2 sees though ... (Sony A7Riii with CR2, and MacBook Pro) .. the preview screen in the app on the computer is just gray.. it doesn't show me what the camera sees

[@CamRangerVideos]

You need to turn on live view on the computer by pressing the eye button.

[@calgecko]

CamRangerVideos when I do that, the whole preview window stays gray.

[@CamRangerVideos]

Please contact us directly for support. We cannot do troubleshooting via KZbin comments.

[@meekerh]

Seems very slow as opposed to a direct cable connection without using CamRanger. Also, not being able to access camera controls leaves this a VERY expensive option for wirelessd tethered shooting. Other features might justify the price, but not this particular feature IMO.

[@CamRangerVideos]

You can access all the normal camera controls if you do not select the "Image Transfer Only Mode". The example is for the workflow of shooting from the camera, where you would not be controlling the camera from the computer. So yes, if the CamRanger 2 only did about 2% of what it is capable of doing, then it would be expensive. The slowest part of the process is Lightroom importing the image. For some it can be inconvenient, for others it doesn't matter.

[@victorrivera6375]

Can it be connected to lightroom cc on a tablet?

[@CamRangerVideos]

You can save/transfer individual images to Lightroom Mobile, but that's about the extent. What is possible on a tablet is more limited.

[@peterrange6722]

When can I buy one for a Panasonic Lumix G9?

[@CamRangerVideos]

The CamRanger 2 supports Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm: camranger.com/knowledge-base/supported-cameras/

[@opqrst7]

One video with Fujifilm GFX please !!! ( I know you have one with X-H1, but they are so different in many ways...)

[@CamRangerVideos]

From the CamRanger 2's perspective they are essentially the same except that the GFX can make much larger files.

[@kentmillerstudios]

Is there a way to shoot to C1?

[@CamRangerVideos]

Yes, same general idea, but C1 calls them Hot Folders.

[@juangraciavideo]

Only .jpg?

[@CamRangerVideos]

No, you can transfer whatever image format you want.

[@AlanBennettphotography]

Please confirm if a Nikon also saves to computer as well as the camera’s card. It didn’t before.

[@CamRangerVideos]

The CamRanger has always saved to the Nikon's memory card. Whether on not it saves to the computer as well depends on your settings.

[@AlanBennettphotography]

@@CamRangerVideos yes you are correct, sorry I was getting confused with tethering with USB to computer.

[@marclafleur6733]

Does the tethering work with Capture One 20?

[@CamRangerVideos]

You can use the same technique. Capture One refers to them as hot folders.