qDslrDashboard is a cross platform application for controlling Nikon, Canon and Sony cameras. It uses the PTP and PTP/IP protocol to communicate with the connected DSLR camera. Currently qDslrDashboard is available for Android, iOS, Linux, OSX and Windows platforms.
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Raspberry Pi
Monitor+ is a software that transforms your smartphone into a professional camera monitor, offering features such as live view, remote control, camera content access, and assist functions, compatible with select Sony camera models.
- Freemium • Proprietary
- iPhone
- Android
- iPad
- Apple Watch
+7Entangle provides a graphical interface for “tethered shooting”, aka taking photographs with a digital camera completely controlled from the computer.
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
DSLR Controller is the first and only app that allows you to fully control your Canon EOS DSLR from your Android device, with nothing more than a USB cable. No computer or laptop required, no root required, no Wi-Fi required.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Android
SparkoCam is an easy to use all-in-one webcam and video effects software for broadcasting and applying live webcam effects to your video chats and recordings.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
The Wireless Mobile Utility app connects Nikon's first generations of Wi-Fi® enabled cameras—whether built-in or using the WU-1a or WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter—to compatible iPhone®, iPad® and/or iPod touch® and Android™ powered devices.
- Free • Proprietary
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
LightroomTether is a free plugin for Adobe Lightroom v2 which automates the running and configuration of StudioTether.
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
StudioTether is a free application to tether your camera to your Mac.
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
Remote releasing is using a remote control to activate the shutter of the camera. This is to prevent shaking the camera, and is often used with bulb shots and/or tripods.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Android
Using Bluetooth low energy technology, SnapBridge brings your camera to your compatible smart device. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken.
- Free • Proprietary
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
A free and open-source animation software supported by Brick à Brack, the non-profit organization behind Brickfilms.com.
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
PTP Webcam is a plugin for macOS X that allows a DSLR to be used as a webcam for video conferencing, streaming, or recording. A DSLR will typically provide a superior image compared to built-in webcams in laptops or standalone monitors, and even dedicated web cameras.
- Video Streaming App
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
Camote allows remote control of modern Sony cameras that have WiFi. In principle, all cameras should work that are compatible with the Sony PlayMemories app. Currently I can only test with the Sony Alpha 6300 and Sony Alpha 7 III.
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Android
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