DSLR Remote iPhone App Remotely Controls Canon DSLR Cameras

James Kendrick at jkOnTheRunhas an interesting blog entry about this new iPhone app.

onOne Software is putting the finishing touches on a new iPhone application that acts as a remote cable release for Canon DSLR cameras.

So the new software doesn’t just remotely snap the camera shutter; it also supports setting controls like aperture, shutter speed and white balance. Plus, it taps into the Live View mode of many Canon models, so you can remotely view the scene right on your iPhone. The software works over Wi-Fi and requires that your Camera be USB-tethered to a Mac or PC. The computer will run a small server application to make the connection between your handset and your DSLR. The above pic shows a great use for the remote shutter snap — Mike Wong does his best Air Jordan impression while Dan Harlacher snaps the image remotely. This vid shows the setup for that shoot, using the DSLR Remote software. Interesting that they used an Acer Aspire One netbook for the PC component here, although that makes sense because it’s light and relatively inexpensive.

onOne expects to set a $19.95 selling price, but there should be an intro deal at half that cost. I’m sure to take a peek at this when it hits, although the T1i isn’t yet listed as a supported camera. Maybe I should hold on to that XSi for a few weeks yet?

Supported models: Digital Rebel XT, Rebel XTi, Rebel XS, Rebel XSi, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 5D, 5D Mark II, 1D Mark II, Mark IIn, Mark III, 1Ds Mark II, Mark III.

Via jkontherun, onOne