How to Use digiCamControl to Take Digital Photographs

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Check to make sure that your camera is supported.

   The author of the program keeps the page updated.
   
   Your camera may be supported, but not completely, like with the Nikon D3100.
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   Step 2: Connect the camera to your PC with a USB cable.

   Your camera should have came with one. ,, You do not want mass storage selected. , When it boots up, it will recognize your camera. , This will drain your battery more quickly. , That is JPEG, RAW, or both.
   
   Even if you shoot RAW, you probably want to use JPEG as well.
   
   Some programs and cameras won't let you see the shot immediately if it isn't a JPEG file. , Make sure your white balance and all of the exposure is done.
   
   Depending on your camera, you can do it in camera or with digiCamControl. , Once you have focused on and composed your photo, if your camera is on a tripod, change it to manual focus, if you can.
   
   This will help with the battery life. , You can do it either on your camera or in the software. , If it is in JPEG format, it will open up in the folder, named Default by default.
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   Step 3: Turn your camera on.

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   Step 4: If your camera supports it

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   Step 5: make sure that the camera is set to PTP transfer mode.

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   Step 6: Start up digiCamControl.

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   Step 7: If your camera supports it

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   Step 8: click Live View.

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   Step 9: Choose your compression options.

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    Step 10: Check all of the settings.

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    Step 11: Compose your shot.

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    Step 12: Take the shot.

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    Step 13: Look at your photo.

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