Thanks, I have read previous posts about Remote Assistant, but being a while ago and new cameras since, I was hoping there may have been some developments.
John

The majority of my photography is now studio based, and I’ve been making do with a compact camera, “hand” syncing the flash units whilst using a half second exposure.
I remove the accompanying appalling noise afterwards
So it’s time to get a camera for the purpose, and better quality whilst I’m at it.
This might also add a few years to my life!

Years ago a TV program showed a studio photographer taking a shot and then immediately viewing it on a computer monitor. That’s what I want.
I’ve searched to find a name for this facility without success.

My own experience using the compact is that the connection between camera/PC is lost during picture taking, and when it’s re-established there’s the inevitable delay whilst the PC finds the hardware again; which can be politely described as a royal pain. Especially when the camera is switched back on again and all settings need to be checked because some will have changed.

I’m hoping that in whatever camera I decide on, even if the hardware connection is lost whilst taking a shot, suitable software will maintain a “watch” on the camera for a new image and automatically load it for viewing when available, without OS detection delays.

Live View seems to be purely on-camera LCD related as I’ve not seen anything relating this facility with connecting a computer to a camera.

Live View would be nice to have, but not essential and it’s not a facility I need to duplicate on the PC.
Using flash lighting, it is really important to me that I can quickly revue taken images on a large monitor before moving on.

Before I can make any decision on a camera I need to get this issue sorted.
So firstly, is there a name for this facility?
And is there any relationship between this and Live View?

I have a suspicion that many reading this will be thinking that’s like asking a dealership, “Do wheels come with the car?” Pardon my ignorance.

Thanks in advance.
John

Hi,

New to digital SLR, but hoping soon to follow in my Dad’s footsteps as a Pentax man – when I can find out what I need!
I’ve used a wide variety of film cameras, and was reasonably competent in the darkroom (B&W).
But I had to give that up in 1985 when working abroad.
Now I have specific requirements in choosing an SLR, but finding out what will fit the bill hasn’t proved too easy, so I will definitely be posting a few questions for help.

Regards,
John