Photo Remote vs LightroomTether

Struggling to choose between Photo Remote and LightroomTether? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Photo Remote is a Photos & Graphics solution with tags like remote-control, camera-control, shutter-release.

It boasts features such as Wireless remote shutter release, Intervalometer/timelapse, Bulb capture, HDR capture, Focus stacking, Exposure bracketing, Self-timer, Mirror lockup, Add GPS location to photos, Dual camera control, Tablet support and pros including Wireless control from a distance, Powerful timer and timelapse features, Mirror lockup reduces camera shake, Add GPS data to photos, Dual camera control handy for dual camera rigs, Works with phones and tablets.

On the other hand, LightroomTether is a Photos & Graphics product tagged with photography, tethering, lightroom.

Its standout features include Real-time tethered capture, Remote camera control, Fast image transfer, Live view, Support for multiple cameras, Works with Lightroom Classic, and it shines with pros like Speeds up workflow, Allows instant image preview and review, Remote camera control, Syncs seamlessly with Lightroom.

Feature	Photo Remote	LightroomTether
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Photos & Graphics	Photos & Graphics

Product Overview

Photo Remote

Description: Photo Remote is a mobile app that allows you to remotely control the camera on your smartphone or tablet. It connects via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to provide a wireless shutter release, intervalometer, and other handy camera tools.

LightroomTether

Description: LightroomTether is a tethering software for Lightroom that allows photographers to connect their cameras directly to Lightroom for real-time image previews and importing. It simplifies workflow and speeds up the process.

Key Features Comparison

Photo Remote Features

• Wireless remote shutter release
• Intervalometer/timelapse
• Bulb capture
• HDR capture
• Focus stacking
• Exposure bracketing
• Self-timer
• Mirror lockup
• Add GPS location to photos
• Dual camera control
• Tablet support

LightroomTether Features

• Real-time tethered capture
• Remote camera control
• Fast image transfer
• Live view
• Support for multiple cameras
• Works with Lightroom Classic

Pros & Cons Analysis

Photo Remote

Pros

• Wireless control from a distance
• Powerful timer and timelapse features
• Mirror lockup reduces camera shake
• Add GPS data to photos
• Dual camera control handy for dual camera rigs
• Works with phones and tablets

Cons

• Limited to controlling phone/tablet camera only
• No support for DSLRs/mirrorless cameras
• Requires phone and camera app to support camera APIs
• Limited range and reliability of wireless
• No support for video recording

LightroomTether

Pros

• Speeds up workflow
• Allows instant image preview and review
• Remote camera control
• Syncs seamlessly with Lightroom

Cons

• Requires Lightroom Classic subscription
• Limited camera support
• No video tethering

Pricing Comparison

Photo Remote

• Free
• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

LightroomTether

• Subscription-Based