Day: May 1, 2019

CMN – Using Profiles

Using Profiles Profiles store workflow-related settings.  You can create as many workflows as you like and then recall them later so you don’t have to apply a bunch of individual settings.  So think of a profile of a group of settings like shutter speed, aperture, folder, ISO, live view setting, focus stacking steps etc. Users …

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CMN – Non-GPU Live View

Using Live View – Non-GPU Mode GPU Mode has better live view features and analysis tools than non-GPU mode.  You can change the mode in the Preferences screen, Live View tab.  Here is a summary of the differences: Use the new GPU mode if you are using high resolution monitors like 3K, 4K to help …

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CMN – GPU Live View

Using Live View – GPU Mode GPU Mode has better live view features and analysis tools than non-GPU mode.  You can change the mode in the Preferences screen, Live View tab.  Here is a summary of the differences: Use the new GPU mode if you are using high resolution monitors like 3K, 4K to help …

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CMN – Recording Video

Recording Video Note: If your body has the ability to record video, the video record button will be visible in live view.  If it is not visible, then your camera body is of an earlier design which does not support tethered movie recording. The video dimensions and format must be set in the camera LCD …

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CMN – Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts Triggering the shutter and other commands can be achieved by mapping a keystroke to a command. You can even map Powerpoint remote button to actions, giving you an inexpensive remote that can be used during live view. Mapping a Keyboard Shortcut to a Command Go to the Tools menu and select ‘Shortcuts’. Double-click …

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CMN – Focusing

Focusing There are many different focus setting variations, and certain combinations can cause the focus features in ControlMyNikon to give incorrect results. Be sure to read the ‘Preparing your Camera’ article for information on how to set your camera for proper focusing while tethered. Check out this tutorial video showing how to focus Phase Autofocus …

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CMN – Files and Folders

Files and Folders You can customize image filenames and folders saved to your computer by using the ‘Folder’ and ‘Filename’ fields in the Settings tab. These customizations are saved to a profile. Images saved to the body memory card only use the default filename settings as defined in the body LCD menu and cannot use …

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