The CamRanger Mini is a stand-alone device that connects to select Canon or Nikon DLSR cameras with a USB cable and enables wireless tethering. It creates its own WiFi network that your smartphone or tablet can connect to. The free CamRanger app then enables control of the camera. There is no need for an existing Internet connection or other equipment.
Hardware Details
The built-in lithium-ion battery lasts about 3-4 hours. The battery is charged through the USB micro port.
The WiFi range is over 400 ft / 120m, though the range depends greatly on the exact location and scenario.
The CamRanger Mini works with most Nikon and Canon DSLRs.
The included case can be used for storage and to attach to the camera or tripod.
App Details
The CamRanger Mini app is available for iOS and Android as a free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Both the Android and iOS apps have been completely revamped from the original CamRanger app.
App Features
Live View
Wirelessly stream live view from the camera to the device
Double-tap to increase magnification
Single tap to focus on an area or fine-tune with incremental focus adjustments
Capture Images
Wirelessly capture images or trigger from the camera
Thumbnails automatically appear on the top of the screen after taking a picture
Tap a thumbnail to view the image
Configure images to automatically display on the device
Images are always saved to the camera card and optionally can be saved to the device
View Images
Pinch zoom or double-tap to view the image at up to 200%
Supports full-screen mode to maximize the screen size
Use a variety of overlays: grid lines, file name, EXIF data, histogram
View & Change Camera Settings
Shutter Speed
Aperture
ISO
Metering Mode
Drive/Shooting Mode
White Balance
Image Format
Focus Mode (Nikon only)
Auto Exposure Mode (Nikon only)
Exposure Compensation & Bracketing
Software Auto-Focus toggle to toggle AF/MF
Time-Lapse & Bulb
Configure as an intervalometer to take time-lapse sequences
Supports bulb mode with typical start-stop control and by using custom-defined shutter lengths
Combine HDR with time lapse
No need for your device to remain connected after starting
HDR / Advanced Bracketing
Configure CamRanger to take a series of pictures automatically varying Shutter Speed, Aperture, or ISO – much more flexible than in-camera bracketing options.
Images can then be post-processed with 3rd party software
See more HDR examples or check out the knowledge base.
Macro & Focusing
Provides very precise focusing control with touch focusing or incremental focus adjustments
Great for situations requiring awkward camera placements
Perform automatic focus stacking to enhance the depth of field
Set pre-defined focus points
See more macro examples or check out the knowledge base.
View Camera Card Contents
View thumbnails of the images on your camera’s memory card
Double-tap the image to view the full resolution image
Select images to be permanently deleted or save them to your device
Video Recording
Start and stop movie recording
View video while recording
Focus adjustments and touch focusing
See more video examples or check out the knowledge base.