NX Field vs Cascable: Tether & Edit Photos Usage & Stats
NX Field is a remote photography application developed by Nikon Corporation.
Use your iPhone or iPad to remotely configure, operate, and release the shutters on up to nine cameras connected to a network.
Download image data to your iPhone or iPad.
Upload pictures directly to an FTP server while the app is running.
Supported Digital Cameras as of April 2024
Z 9, Z 8, D6, D5, Z 7II, Z 6II, Z 7, Z 6
Use of these features requires that the camera firmware be updated to a version that supports NX Field (a fee is charged for this service).
The update will be performed by a Nikon-authorized service representative. For more information, visit the site below.
https://nps.nikonimaging.com/nx_field/
The update is not available in some countries; for more information, contact your service provider.
Some functions may not be available with some cameras. Please see the NX Field system user's manual for more information.
Principal Features
- Control remote cameras (up to a recommended maximum of nine) from your iPhone or iPad.
- Display the view through the camera lens on your iPhone or iPad during shooting.
- Use a gamepad to control remote cameras connected to your iPhone or iPad.
- The iPad version can be used to take pictures remotely while displaying the views through the lenses of up to nine remote cameras simultaneously.
- Adjust exposure, focus, white balance, image quality, auto capture, and other settings remotely.
- Remotely format memory cards and edit the FTP profiles on the remote cameras.
- Release the shutters on all connected remote cameras simultaneously. You can also release the shutters on selected cameras one at a time.
- Upload pictures directly from the remote camera to an FTP server.
- Copy saved settings for all remote cameras to other iPhones or iPads.
- The iPad version can display the locations of remote cameras using hand-annotated drawings.
- Cabled Ethernet connections offer greater reliability and faster image transfer than wireless connections.
- Images recorded by remote cameras can be displayed as a list or group of thumbnails.
- Voice memos can be recorded and attached to images.
System Requirements
iOS15.6 or later
iPadOS15.6 or later
There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices.
Information on supported devices is available from the support site below.
https://nps.nikonimaging.com/nx_field/
Notes
- The app may not perform as expected depending on your environment and network conditions.
Users in China must select Simplified Chinese as the operating language for the destination device when installing and using the application.
Using the App
For more information on using the app, see the guide at the website below.
https://nps.nikonimaging.com/nx_field/
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Photo & Video
Store Rank
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Cascable can take a good camera and make it amazing by helping you control and automate its functions right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You can even transfer your photos and videos from it, all from one app.
Compatible with more than 200 different cameras* from the biggest manufacturers, Cascable connects via WiFi and USB* for super-fast image importing and much more.
Whether you're a photography master or an eager hobbyist, Cascable is the app your camera has been missing.
Features include:
- Full control of your camera's exposure and other settings right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Support for timelapses, exposure bracketing, and more with built-in automation tools.
- Apple Watch support for controlling your camera's shutter — perfect for capturing those group shots!
- TV output via both AirPlay and HDMI, making it easier to share your photos with others.
- Built-in calculators for exposure and other features – great for astrophotography and more.
- Fast and easy downloading of full resolution images (including RAW**) directly to your iPhone or iPad.
- Powerful drag-and-drop automation for creating complex and unique timelapse sequences and so much more.
- Support for flash drives and SSDs for more flexible media storage options.
- A zero-tap backup option so you'll never lose a photo again.
- A single, unified interface regardless of the camera you use — no more learning curves when you buy a new camera!
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* Available features vary depending on camera model and connection method. When using USB, Cascable can import images from any camera that supports the industry-standard PTP protocol, and can fully remote control and automate Canon EOS, Nikon, and Sony cameras. When using WiFi, Cascable supports WiFi or Ethernet equipped cameras from the following model ranges:
- Canon EOS, PowerShot and IXUS/ELPH,
- Fujifilm X and Finepix,
- Nikon D,
- Olympus OM-D, PEN, and SH,
- Panasonic LUMIX,
- Phase One IQ4 with the XT or XF camera system,
- Sony Alpha, HX, RX, and NEX.
** Fujifilm, IXUS/ELPH models and certain older Panasonic/PowerShot models don't support RAW image transfer over WiFi. See the Cascable website for details.
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Cascable Pro is required to unlock some additional features. Cascable Pro is available as a one-time purchase or subscription – whichever you prefer.
If you choose to subscribe to Cascable Pro the purchase will be charged to your App Store account. The subscription will automatically renew 24 hours before it runs out and you can manage it from User Settings in the App Store. Terms and Privacy Policy: http://cascable.se/privacy
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Canon, EOS, PowerShot, IXUS and ELPH are trademarks of Canon Inc.
Fujifilm and Finepix are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation.
Olympus, Olympus PEN, STYLUS and OM-D are trademarks of Olympus Corporation.
Nikon is a trademark of Nikon Corporation.
NEX, RX and α are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Uses the Camera Remote API by Sony.
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Photo & Video
Store Rank
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