Tethering my D90

[justlearning]

I am helping the church with a small fundraiser and would like to tether my Nikon D90 to my Toshiba laptop. Can anyone tell my how I can do that without spending $180 on the software that Nikon has? That's just too much money, why can't they just give it to you like Canon does!

I would appreciate any help...thanks!

[Nicole]

You could try this: Download DIYPhotobits.com Camera Control — DiyPhotoBits.com — A few bits and pieces about photography

There are also options if you're using Lightroom, but you didn't mention that, so no point if that'd be more money.

[justlearning]

Thanks for the answer, I looked at it briefly but it said it may have some problems with the D90, I will definately check that out further when I get a chance.

I don't own Lightroom but it was on my list to get soon, is there a way of doing it through lightroom? If so maybe this would be the time to get it.

[jdepould]

Yeah, lightroom has a free tethering plugin. Can't remember the name of it off the top of my head.

[Nicole]

The plugin I've used is by MountainStorm and it looks like they've made heaps of improvements since I used it last. And it's free.

[justlearning]

Thanks guys,

I did download the one suggested and finally got it to work for the most part last night. I think it's okay and will do for the moment but I probably will look into Lightroom since it was on my list anyway and then try that plug in by Mountain Storm.