[X-HW] Canon or Nikon cameras and OS X

[Jens Selvig]

I have a D70 that I use a lot. Nikon charges extra for the software to 
allow the camera to be controlled by a computer. I have not used it, 
but there is a 30 day trial period available.

Probably the biggest downside to the D70, and this would apply to other 
digital cameras, is getting dust on the photo cell. I have to clean 
mine at least weekly which is a pain.

On the plus side, I would quit doing images if I had to give up digital 
photography!

I have never used the built in USB connection to transfer my files to 
the computer. I now save all of my images in RAW format and manipulate 
them in Photoshop CS using Adobe's RAW image plugin. Works really very 
well giving great control over the importing of the image.

Later,

Jens


On Dec 12, 2004, at 6:59 PM, John wrote:

> I haven't done the cursory google search yet, but I was wondering if 
> anyone had any experience with either the Nikon D70 OR Canon EOD-20D, 
> and OS X. I'm specifically interested in using the camera control 
> software (does Nikon charge extra for it?), and getting a preview on 
> my computer (Ti PB G4).
>
> Note the preview on the computer requirement - I have a Nikon 995 at 
> the moment, but would like to move up to something a bit more 
> advanced, with the ability of computer control+preview AND an 
> interchangeable lens. I do understand that both cameras have USB 2.0, 
> and my laptop does not (as of now...). I could technically move to an 
> earlier generation Canon or Nikon*, but generally have avoided that in 
> my technology purchases. I believe the Nikon has been out for a while 
> now, and could be due for a refresh "soon".
>
> Thanks!
>

Jens Selvig
...lost in Montana...