Mac Beta

[Herman Rodriguez]

Hi:

If it's possible, I would definitely be interested in contributing to the beta testing of Helicon Remote for the Mac. I have a Nikon D300.

Herman Rodriguez

[Stas Yatsenko]

Herman,

Thanks, we will add you to the beta testers list. We are now testing mac version internally and want to fix some critical bugs before sending to beta testers.

[aminart]

I have purchased the HF for windows and am using it on my sony vaio but I realise the potential for this and would love to be able to use the Helicon remote in the field while taking shots of insects and wildlife. I realsie that taking the vaio is really a bit of a pain and the glare of the sunlight doesnt help much, so a thought occurred, if i get an iPad perhaps it would really be great. So am I correct in thinking that its the MAC version of the Helicon remote I need and so for that I am waiting that it comes out?

I am really waiting to hear about this update so I can go and get an iPad. Finally i have a good reason to buy an iPad

If you could let me know any updates on thsi I would really appreciate.
Thanks

Amin

[Stas Yatsenko]

Amin,

We are limited by Canon and Nikon SDK. They are released for Mac OS and no support for iPad so far. The only solution for the field so far is net book with 12 inch screen and Windows support.

[aminart]

Amin,

We are limited by Canon and Nikon SDK. They are released for Mac OS and no support for iPad so far. The only solution for the field so far is net book with 12 inch screen and Windows support.

Thanks for that Stas

I have a 5 year old Sony Vaio VGN-TX1XP which has a stunning slim screen, tried a couple of times outside but didnt insist a lot, seems that the glare of the sunlight is a bit of a problem, but by far the problem is as a laptop it gets a bit tricky holding it while trying to snap some macro. Ideally somthing like a pad type structure would be really ideal. Something like a tablet may be? I am not too updated on what is out there laptop or tablet wise, but will make a quick search. So we need Windows platform then, its clear, and for convenience if anyone has any idea something light and versatile that could let me hold it in one hand while I struggle with a 7D and 180mm Canon macro lens would be great. I think this might just need a bit of practise, but might just work. Will give it another try with my vaio and go and look for some butterflies. I might look like a plonker holding the laptop in one hand while trying to adjust the camera and aim at the butterflies etc but hey, if I don't attempt something I will not know if it will work fantastically well and get great results. I did definitely find that its so much smoother and easier once the camera and lens is aimed at the subject then just setting up the Helicon Remote with the focusing ends and just fire it up. No shaking of the camera or touching the focusing ring which throws the whole subject out of focus and the vibration takes a few seconds to die.

Will let you know how things work out.

Thanks

Amin

[Stas Yatsenko]

Amin,

That is a good idea to try with tablet PC. Theoretically it should work very well. Especially if you find a way to fix the tablet on the tripod together with the camera so that it works as an external LCD.