Nikon Camera Control Pro vs ControlMyNikon

Struggling to choose between Nikon Camera Control Pro and ControlMyNikon? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Nikon Camera Control Pro is a Photos & Graphics solution with tags like remote-control, nikon, dslr, live-view, camera-settings, remote-shooting, timelapse.

It boasts features such as Remote control Nikon DSLR cameras over USB or wired/wireless LAN, Live view with zoom and pan capabilities, Full access to camera settings like exposure, ISO, white balance, etc, Interval timer shooting for timelapses, HDR shooting and bracketing, Remote shooting with bulb and timer modes, Save camera settings to the PC, Transfer images directly to the computer and pros including Full control over the camera from a computer, Useful for timelapses, HDR, macro, and other techniques, Can access hard-to-reach camera controls, Good for studio/tethered shooting, Allows complex camera movements like panoramas.

On the other hand, ControlMyNikon is a Photos & Graphics product tagged with nikon, dslr, camera-control, tethering.

Its standout features include Remote control Nikon DSLR cameras from a computer, Live view from camera on computer screen, Adjust camera settings like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, Intervalometer for timelapse photography, HDR photography automation, Focus stacking automation, Remote shutter release, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Cross platform (Windows, Mac, Linux), Full camera control from computer, Automates complex shooting modes, Saves time compared to manual camera adjustments.

Feature	Nikon Camera Control Pro	ControlMyNikon
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Primary Category	Photos & Graphics	Photos & Graphics

Product Overview

Nikon Camera Control Pro

Description: Nikon Camera Control Pro is a software application that allows users to remotely control and take pictures with compatible Nikon DSLR cameras. It connects to the camera via USB or wired/wireless LAN and provides functionality like live view, adjusting camera settings, remote shooting, timelapse, and more.

ControlMyNikon

Description: ControlMyNikon is a free software that allows you to control your Nikon DSLR camera from your computer. It provides advanced controls and live view from your DSLR.

Key Features Comparison

Nikon Camera Control Pro Features

• Remote control Nikon DSLR cameras over USB or wired/wireless LAN
• Live view with zoom and pan capabilities
• Full access to camera settings like exposure, ISO, white balance, etc
• Interval timer shooting for timelapses
• HDR shooting and bracketing
• Remote shooting with bulb and timer modes
• Save camera settings to the PC
• Transfer images directly to the computer

ControlMyNikon Features

• Remote control Nikon DSLR cameras from a computer
• Live view from camera on computer screen
• Adjust camera settings like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance
• Intervalometer for timelapse photography
• HDR photography automation
• Focus stacking automation
• Remote shutter release

Pros & Cons Analysis

Nikon Camera Control Pro

Pros

• Full control over the camera from a computer
• Useful for timelapses, HDR, macro, and other techniques
• Can access hard-to-reach camera controls
• Good for studio/tethered shooting
• Allows complex camera movements like panoramas

Cons

• Only works with select Nikon DSLR models
• Setup can be tricky with wireless control
• Not all camera features are accessible
• Can be laggy over wireless
• Requires camera to be tethered to computer

ControlMyNikon

Pros

• Free and open source
• Cross platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Full camera control from computer
• Automates complex shooting modes
• Saves time compared to manual camera adjustments

Cons

• Limited to Nikon DSLRs only
• Somewhat technical setup required
• Not all camera models fully supported
• Lacks wireless control capability

Pricing Comparison

Nikon Camera Control Pro

• Free

ControlMyNikon

• Free