I have an Inspiron 1525 and wish to connect my camera (mini plug 3.5 I think) to enable me to show my pics on screen. I have a cable that enables me to use my TV but it has a video plug inlet and I would like to know what inlet to use on the laptop and if there is a cable to suit
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RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2
The 3.5 out is an analog signal. You pretty much need a video input adapter like Pinnacle Dazzle, or a tv tuner that supports the rca in.
Using that method = 640x480 or 720x480, very blurry and not a convenient source. Best to view the pictures with the usb cable or reading from the memory card. Some cameras now support digital output like hdmi, but your not going to find an hdmi in on the laptop and even so your still best off reading the files. -
Thanks ClutchX2, I may be a little missleading in my question in as much as I would like to use the Live View mode of my camera to enable me to see what I am taking as I take it, does this alter things ?
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RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2
I am not sure about other brands and if live view works with tethering I havent used it since just before models got live view capabilities. -
I have a Canon 450D but I have no means of connecting it to the lappy
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RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2
I believe the program is called "EOS Viewer Utility" trying to find a screen shot all i found so far is mac, which apparently had the most issues with tethering - http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/eos_40d-review/screen-sw-eos-viewer-remote.jpg
Does appear to support Live View, just need to find you a really long usb cable -
Apologies for my ignorance but I didn't realise I should use the usb cable, it doesn't point that way in the instructions only to use the TV cable, I am much obliged for your input/help
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RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2
Will provide the best results as well as some nice camera control, best thing since the shutter cable was invented. -
Great job and you saved me some money to boot
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Another pretty cool thing canon software does is remote capture. Doesn't work with all cameras but it's cool to operate the camera with your laptop.
Photo cable
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