Nikon Camera Control Pro – Alternative

Well I have two Nikon DSLR’s, I also have a Macbook and I want to shoot tethered when I am in the studio. It’s easier to check my focus/composition when I see it on my lovely Macbook screen.

So do I want to pay hundreds of pounds for Nikon Camera Control Pro 2? – Not really…

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Closeup Filters For DSLR’s


Stunning Red

Originally uploaded by jrewillis

Well I thought I’d throw in my 2 cents worth about these type of filters…

I have been using my Nikon DSLR for approx 9 months now and I love it… but sometimes it is difficult to get the level of detail I want from my standard 18-55mm AF-S lens.

This is where Macro comes into it, however a 105mm AF-S Micro (Macro) lens is approx £550 from Nikon… quite a lot of money for something that I don’t use all the time…

The answer? A Closeup filter set off eBay – £15 delivered.

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