How can I tether a Nikon D90 to a Windows PC for portrait shooting and instant backup?
Asked 7/16/2010
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I shoot indoor portraits with a Nikon D90 and want to connect it to a Windows computer over USB so I can review images on a larger screen while adjusting lighting. I’d also like each shot copied to the computer right away as a backup. What software or workflow works well for tethered shooting with the D90 on Windows?
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Yes—tethered shooting from a Nikon D90 to a Windows PC is possible. Based on the answers, the main options are:
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, which supports tethered capture and includes the Nikon D90 in its supported camera list.
- Nikon Camera Control Pro, Nikon’s own tethering software.
- Some free Nikon tethering utilities are also available, though the answers don’t name a specific one.
For your use case, a typical tethered workflow is to connect the D90 by USB and use tethering software to capture directly to the computer. That gives you immediate large-screen review for checking pose, focus, and lighting, while also saving each image to the PC as you shoot. In practice, that serves as an instant backup copy on the computer.
If you already use Lightroom, its tethered capture is a straightforward place to start. If you want Nikon’s own control software, Camera Control Pro is another solid option.
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