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How to Control a DSLR Camera With a Phone


Most serious photographers have DSLR cameras. They’re the current gold standard in photography. You can get buy various cameras and lenses. It can be expensive, but worth it. However, you can expand the experience even further using apps. There aren’t a bunch of really good options, but what’s there isn’t too bad. Here are the best DSLR apps for Android!


Camera Connect and Control

Price: Free / Up to $5.99
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Camera Connect and Control is one of several DSLR apps that let you control your camera. It supports a variety of cameras from Nikon, Canon, Sony, and GoPro. You can connect over WiFi or USB (depending on your camera). The app also lets you load your images to your phone. It also supports tethered shooting. There are some additional features for those who buy the pro versions. The lite pro version removes ads and gives you access to EXIF data. The full pro version gives you even more. It does have some bugs, though.

Camera Remote Control

Price: Free
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Camera Remote Control is another DSLR controller app. It only works with devices that have an IR blaster along with cameras that have IR sensors. It's a very basic little app. It comes with a shutter button as well as a timer. You can even set multiple timers in case you're using photography bulbs. All you need is the IR blaster on your phone and your camera. It's a convenient, simple solution for people who have those two things. It's also free to use.
Camera Remote Control

DSLR Controller

Price: $7.99
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DSLR Controller is one of the better DSLR apps. It's only compatible with Canon EOS cameras. Chainfire made the app. He's a very prominent developer in the Android space. It has a wealth of features. You can connect through a USB cable or WiFi (if compatible). You can then do pretty much whatever you want. That includes using your phone as a shutter button, control your settings, and more. There is a free version you can try first to make sure your device is compatible. It's one of the good ones for Canon owners.

Helicon Remote

Price: Free / $48-$75
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Helicon Remote is an app for professionals. It's not necessarily better. However, it is really expensive. It boasts compatibility with most Nikon and Canon cameras although you may want to check the list out before buying anything. It has focus bracketing, WiFi support, burst shooting, video shooting, exposure bracketing, and time lapse shooting. The free version will show you if the app works with your camera. It works pretty well, it's just also among the most expensive DSLR apps.

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